Dis-Chem Pharmacies invites applicants to apply for Graduate / Internship Programme 2022.
Internship Application Closing Date: 28 February 2022
Internship Location: Midrand, Gauteng
Dis-Chem Pharmacies’ in Midrand has an opportunity available for a Internal Communications graduate. The main purpose of this role will be to contribute to the development of internal communication for Dis-Chem employees. Support the delivery of creative communication concepts and organisational culture projects to drive engagement.
Responsibilities:
- Support the delivery of internal communication plans and ensure timeous delivery of all assigned projects
- Assist with copy writing such as developing and designing content for internal communication i.e., Employee Newsletter, HR Communication
- Provide input into stakeholder requirements such as company announcements, meeting presentations, multimedia, key messages, talking points for distribution
- Conduct research to deliver key messaging to effectively drive positive engagement to the project
- Propose and conceptualise creative ideas to ensure company messaging is forward-looking and innovative
- Assist with creating content and coordinating activities with the internal graphics department
- Contribute to the identification and maintenance of all communication platforms
- Ensure quality assurance and approval of all communication material prior to delivery
- Assist with the maintenance of all Internal Communications templates and information
- Adhere to the timelines outlined for all standard monthly initiatives i.e Health Days, Religious & Observance Days
- Assist the IC and Culture team to conceptualise, plan and roll-out projects and events
- Assist with the implementation of tactics to increase engagement with stakeholders through various communication platforms
- Participate and attend company events to compile content for internal distribution
- Assist with communicating and the embedment of the Dis-Chem Culture within the organisation
- Support with the delivery of employee wellness initiatives and projects
Requirements:
- Grade 12 / Matric or Senior Certificate
- Undergraduate qualification in: Communications and/or equivalent
- 0 – 1 Year Internal Communications experience
Competencies
- Knowledge of all relevant legislation
- Find solutions to potential issues as well as knowing when to escalate the problem and what level to escalate it to.
- Conveys ideas and facts in writing using language the reader will best understand.
- Promotes cooperation and commitment within a team to achieve goals and deliverables. Interact with people effectively. Able and willing to share and receive information
- Recognises the need for procedures and follows relevant procedures
- Good time management
- Honest and reliable
- Ms-Office word, excel, powerpoint and outlook
Special conditions of employment:
- South African citizen
- MIE, clear criminal and credit
How to apply
Click here to apply online for the Dis-Chem: Communications Graduate Programme 2022
Only successful applicants will be contacted. If you haven`t been contacted within two weeks after the closing date consider your application as unsuccessful.
