Dis-Chem: Communications Graduate Intermnships 2022

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

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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.