We are hiring!

Join our Corporate Affairs team as a Regional Communications Practitioner, where you'll drive impactful communication strategies and initiatives to support internal stakeholders and business goals, enhance our brand, and foster strong relationships.

As a Communication Practitioner, you will:

• Develop and implement operational communication strategies and plans to support the business objectives of key stakeholders. Provide functional and administrative support for relevant projects.
• Create engaging and informative content for internal communication channels. Manage end-to-end production and design, ensuring high quality and effective distribution. Identify external media opportunities.
• Oversee consistent application of Sappi CI across all communication assets. Conduct brand audits and manage branding replacements. Support the consistent articulation of Sappi’s brand narrative.
• Identify and gather stories and content from the business. Contribute to external campaigns with authentic, story-driven content.
• Plan, coordinate, and execute internal events and manage the regional event calendar. Support external sponsored events and capture visual assets for our online library.
• Effectively manage the coordination and implementation of strategic regional programmes, ensuring on-time delivery.
• Measure and evaluate the effectiveness of communication tools and messages. Conduct research and compile reports to inform future strategies.
• Compile project budgets and manage expenditure within approved limits on SAP. Support the departmental internal communication budget.
• Maintain effective relationships with senior business leaders and external suppliers. Support building strong internal and external stakeholder relationships.
• Support the coordination of high-profile government delegations.
• Share updates on community relations developments and amplify local success stories.
• Assist in communicating Sappi's social impact initiatives to internal and external stakeholders.

What are we looking for?

• Relevant Public Relations/ Communications qualification
• At least 5 years of relevant experience
• Code 08 driver’s license with three years of driving experience and own transport

What’s in it for you?

• Opportunity to work within a global organisation that continues to thrive in a rapidly changing world even after 80 years of existence
• Learning and development programmes to fast-track your career within Sappi
• Opportunities to travel (dependent on the role)
• Market-leading leave benefits
• Employee wellbeing benefits