Communications Specialist : Group : Corporate Affairs & Sustainability

Communications Specialist – Corporate Affairs & Sustainability

Sanlam was established as a life insurance company in South Africa but has since transformed into a diversified financial services group that operates across the African continent, India, Malaysia and selected developed markets, with listings on the Johannesburg, A2X and Namibian stock exchanges. In 2018 the Group celebrated its centenary as well as 20 years since demutualisation and listing in South Africa and Namibia. Sanlam is one of the largest internationally active insurance groups in the world with a presence in 31 countries and has the biggest non‑banking financial services footprint on the African continent.

The Group’s five business clusters (Sanlam Fintech, Sanlam Life and Savings, Sanlam Investment Group, Sanlam Allianz and Santam) house the Group’s business operations. The Group Office provides strategic direction and support to the five clusters, assisting them in realising their strategies and meeting their business objectives. The Group Office is responsible for governance and for the Group’s centralised functions, which include : Finance, Actuarial, Risk and Balance Sheet Management, Strategy, Human Capital, Corporate Affairs and Sustainability.

What will you do?

This role exists in the Group Communications department, reporting to the Senior Manager : Group Internal Communication. It is pivotal in supporting the execution of internal communication strategies that foster employee engagement and reinforce the Group’s brand and values. You will partner with stakeholders across the Group as a trusted advisor, content creator and communications leader – partnering with stakeholders to deliver impactful, data‑informed communication initiatives that foster connection, clarity and culture.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in implementing internal communication plans aligned with Group priorities.
• Draft and edit clear, engaging content for internal platforms.
• Support the coordination of communication requests and help manage channel scheduling.
• Contribute ideas for stories that reflect the Group’s culture, values and strategic direction.
• Promote positive, valuable (informative and engaging) coverage of all areas of the business across the various internal communication touch points.
• Build productive stakeholder relationships with internal clients and colleagues across the business to support communication initiatives.
• Assist in organising internal events and campaigns.
• Monitor communication metrics and gather feedback for reporting.

Stay informed about trends and best practices in internal communications.

What will make you successful in this role?

Qualification and Experience

Competencies

Knowledge and Skills

Personal Attributes

Build a successful career with us

We’re all about building strong, lasting relationships with our employees. We know that you have hopes for your future – your career, your personal development and of achieving great things. We pride ourselves in helping our employees to realise their worth. Through its five business clusters – Sanlam Fintech, Sanlam Life and Savings, Sanlam Investment Group, Sanlam Allianz, Santam, as well as MiWay and the Group Office – the group provides many opportunities for growth and development.

Core Competencies

Our commitment to transformation

The Sanlam Group is committed to achieving transformation and embraces diversity. This commitment is what drives us to achieve a diverse, inclusive and equitable workplace as we believe that these are key components to ensuring a thriving and sustainable business in South Africa. The Group's Employment Equity plan and targets will be considered as part of the selection process.

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing / Editing

Turnaround time

The shortlisting process will only start once the application due date has been reached. The time taken to complete this process will depend on how far you progress and the availability of managers.

The closing date for applications is 10 November 2025.

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