Marketing and Communications Consultant

Lets Write Africa's Story Together!

Old Mutual is a firm believer in the African opportunity and our diverse talent reflects this.

Job Description

JOB DESCRIPTION:

JOB PURPOSE

To support the marketing and communication function with focus on digital marketing, content development, public relations, trade marketing, and sustainability.

  

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Support digital marketing 
• Support trade marketing and activations 
• Track marketing and communications reporting 
• Coordination of sustainability initiatives 
• Editorial and creative implementation 
• Support digital marketing
• Support trade marketing and activations
• Track marketing and communications reporting
• Coordination of sustainability initiatives
• Editorial and creative implementation

ANTI-MONEY LAUNDERING (AML) EXPECTATION

The incumbent will be responsible for ensuring adherence to, implementation of, and adoption of Compliance, Anti-Money Laundering (AML), and Sanctions-related policies, procedures, and process requirements within Old Mutual and its subsidiaries. This includes execution of customer due diligence processes, ensuring compliance with Know-Your-Customer (KYC) standards, conducting ongoing and enhanced due diligence, and maintaining data quality. Additionally, the role involves identifying and monitoring potential AML, Sanctions, or Compliance breaches and unusual activities, and escalating these concerns to the Risk and Compliance Office for further action.

SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

• Support digital marketing
• Support trade marketing and activations
• Track marketing and communications reporting
• Coordination of sustainability initiatives
• Editorial and creative implementation

Qualifications: Minimum education:  

A bachelor’s degree in marketing/ communications with marketing, digital marketing (Google Ads, Google analytics, YouTube, Google my business certification) and communications qualifications

CIM

Supports the design, implementation and evaluation of the organisation's communications programme. Executes internal and external communication strategies and tactics that will improve employee engagement, strengthen the organisation's brand, broaden awareness of its projects and priorities, and increase the knowledge of the impact of its work across key stakeholder audiences.

Responsibilities

Content Creation

Collate and summarize information for use in developing content and write first drafts of straightforward content for print or websites.

Public/Government Relations Campaign Execution

Deliver specified outcomes and provide others with expert advice while working within established public relations, government relations, regulation, and registration programs.

Brand Positioning

Ensure the application of brand guidelines and brand templates and inform the organization on the importance of brand alignment and positioning.

Internal Communications

Help others get the most out of internal communications systems by offering support and advice.

External Communications

Use the external communications system to access and supply specific information.

Document Preparation

Organize and prepare complex documents using a variety of applications for technology devices, such as standard office software. Also responsible for gathering and summarizing data for special reports.

Project Management

Support others by carrying out a range of project management activities.

Personal Capability Building

Develop own capabilities by participating in assessment and development planning activities as well as formal and informal training and coaching. Develop and maintain an understanding of relevant technology, external regulation, and industry best practices through ongoing education, attending conferences, and reading specialist media.

Skills

Brand Alignment, Brand Alignment, Brand Development, Brand Guidelines, Campaign Management, Coaching, Communication, Communications Strategy, Computer Literacy, Confidentiality, Content Development, Customer Due Diligence (CDD), Data Classification, Desktop Publishing (DTP), Development Planning, Digital Marketing, Due Diligence, Editorials, Enhanced Due Diligence, Ensure Compliance, External Communication, Google Ads, Google Analytics, Google Business Profile, Internal Communications {+ 15 more}

Competencies

Business Insight

Communicates Effectively

Decision Quality

Ensures Accountability

Manages Complexity

Tech Savvy

Education

Bachelors Degree (B): Marketing Communication (Required)

Closing Date

19 November 2025 , 23:59

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