Principal Accountabilities

To support Corporate Communications Manager in the development, implementation and evaluation of corporate communications strategies and programmes relevant to BOC.

Drive effective internal communications by crafting and delivering compelling messages to employees, ensuring they are consistently well-informed about company news, policies, and initiatives.  

Develop and curate content across diverse communication channels, including websites, social media, media articles, press releases, marketing collateral, and executive presentations.

 Specific Responsibilities

Prepare internal communications, including memos, newsletters and presentations.

Providing strategic counsel and adept crisis communication support, ensuring clear and compelling messaging.

Collaborating with different departments to gather information and ensure accurate and timely communication.

Manage the company’s social media presence, including content creation, posting and engagement.

Monitor and analyze media coverage, providing regular insights and recommendations for improvement.

Provide advice on building and protecting BOC’s brand name and image.

Plan, organize and support corporate communication events, CSR activities and public appearances. 

Provide input to annual budget, follow monthly the adherence to the planned budget.

Performs any other related duties and responsibilities consistent with the job title/position.

Closing date: 18 September 2025

Desirable Traits 

Possess analytical and critical ability

Ability to work and communicate with staff of all levels

Team player

Possess leadership quality

Ability to prepare and present reports (written and verbal)

Ability to work calmly under pressure

Ability to work on tight deadlines

Strong communications skills (oral and interpersonal)

Strong understanding of digital and social media platforms

Meticulous attention to detail

Background Requirements

Other Technical/ Professional Skills/Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree or National Diploma in Communications, Public Relations Marketing or Journalism

Crisis communication and management expertise

Excellent writing and editing skills

Communication skills

Basic graphic design and video editing skills

Events management skills

Computer literacy skills

Experience in the railway environment is advantageous

Language Ability

Fluent in English

Years of Experience

At least 3 years relevant experience

Address: Bombela Operating Company 1 Alsation Road Off Allendale Road Midrand (Please do not input this address into your GPS as there are two Alsation Roads very close to one another – our road is relatively new and may not necessarily be the one your GPS directs you to. If you would like to use your GPS you can input either “Gautrain Maintenance Workshop Depot” or “Waterfall Cemetery”. Directions: From N1 South take Allandale off ramp (keep left onto Allandale towards Kempton Park) From N1 North take Allandale off ramp (keep right onto Allandale towards Kempton Park) Pass over the Pretoria Main Road / K101 traffic lights Drive under the Gautrain Bridge and you will reach another set of traffic lights Carry on straight on Allandale towards Kempton Park You will pass an Engen Garage and the Carstenhof Clinic on your left and another set of traffic lights – carry on driving straight over. You will then see a sign for the Waterfall Cemetery on your left – turn right at the next traffic light - this road is called Alsation Road but it is unnamed Carry on straight on this road – the road will bend to the left Carry on straight towards 2nd security boom gate Sign in at the security gate and drive in and over a speed bump The Gautrain Depot will be on our left hand side Turn left into the main parking area, take a quick right and park in the visitors parking on the right Sign in with ground floor reception area