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Communications Professional

Job ID
485757
Posted since
19-Nov-2025
Organization
Communications
Field of work
Communications
Company
Siemens Proprietary Limited
Experience level
Experienced Professional
Job type
Full-time
Work mode
Hybrid (Remote/Office)
Employment type
Permanent
Location(s)
  • Midrand - Gauteng - South Africa


Job Title: Communications Professional
Organization: Siemens Proprietary Limited
Location: Midrand, South Africa
In-Company Manager: Communications Manager

The Business

Siemens is a global powerhouse in diversified engineering providing products, systems and solutions across the Electrification, Automation and Digitalization value chain. The company has been in Africa for over 157 years igniting a history of innovation and social development. As an integrated technology company, Siemens aims to play a constructive role in Africa ‘s success story.

Role Headline

The Communications Professional will be part of a team responsible for developing and implementing communications activities as defined in the company’s strategic communication plan and enhances brand awareness.

Responsibilities of the Role

• Design of internal and external communication materials (print and digital)
• Management of all social media channels (content creation, scheduling, engagement)
• Monitoring and reporting on social media analytics and performance
• Ensuring brand consistency across all platforms and materials
• Event branding and communications support
• Support for campaign launches (internal and external)
• Contribution to internal culture initiatives through creative content
• Website content management and updates
• Editing and repurposing existing content (images, videos, PowerPoint presentations)
• Video and photography including editing

Tools & Platforms
Frequently Used Tools

• Microsoft 365: Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, SharePoint
• Design Tools: Canva, Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign
• Video Editing Tools: Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, DaVinci Resolve
• Social Media Management: Sprinklr (scheduling, analytics, AI features)
• Collaboration: Microsoft Teams, SharePoint
• Website CMS: Adobe Experience Manager (AEM) → transitioning to SmartCMS
• Generative AI: Copilot, SiemensChatGPT

Internal Training Systems

• Sprinklr (social media strategy, scheduling & analytics)
• SmartCMS (website content management)
• Brandville (brand guidelines)
• Digital Asset Management (DAM) for storage, tagging & asset governance

Typical Deliverables

• Out-of-home (OOH) content, brochures, posters, invitations, digital banners
• Video content for internal and external audiences
• Concept development for campaigns and social media
• Presentations and communication assets for project and business support

Ongoing Focus Areas

• Daily management of social media channels
• Regular updates to website content and support during CMS migration
• Design and branding support for various business units
• Photography and videography assignments

Collaboration & Stakeholders
Key Internal Collaboration

The role works closely with:
• Local and Global Communications Teams
• Cross-functional business units across Siemens South Africa and the broader region

Recurring Meetings & Communities

As part of ongoing alignment and collaboration, the role participates in:
• Global Social Media Team – weekly meetings
• Local Communications Team – weekly meetings
• AEM/SmartCMS Community – CMS updates, migration, and governance
• Employer Branding & Sustainability Initiatives
• ZANXTLVL Demand Centre – monthly alignment calls
• Campaign Manager Calls – bi-weekly
• Inference Cloud Office Hours – support and knowledge sharing
• ONE Tech Community – cross-regional technology and communication alignment

Qualifications and Experience

• Degree/Diploma in Mutli-Media, or a related field.
• Proven experience in content creation and social media management/ multi-media design and in communications (minimum 2–3 years preferred).
• Experience with website CMS platforms (Adobe Experience Manager/SmartCMS).
• Prior exposure to brand management and digital asset management systems.
• Experience working in a multinational or cross-functional environment advantageous

Attributes and Skills

• Self-motivated and pro-active with demonstrated creative, critical thinking, and problem-solving capabilities.
• Analytical thinking, strong organizational ability and process & result oriented.
• Ability to adapt quickly to a fast-changing and dynamic environment.
• A team player who partners and collaborates with various departments across the organization.
• Creative and innovative, able to bring new ideas that challenges the status quo.
• Fluent English communication skills (reading, writing and verbal)
• Able to work in a multinational environment with employees from different cultures.
• Strong photography, videography, and editing skills

Excellent working knowledge of:

• Adobe Photoshop
• Adobe InDesign
• Adobe Illustrator
• Adobe Premiere Pro
• Adobe After Effects
• DaVinci Resolve
• Google Web Designer


Our culture:
Our culture embraces different perspectives, open debate, and the will to challenge convention. Change is a constant aspect of our work. We aspire to lead the change in our industry rather than just react to it. That’s why we invite you to take on new challenges, test your ideas, and celebrate success.
The company’s approved Employment Equity Plan and Targets under the Employment Equity Act will be considered as part of the recruitment process. As an equal opportunity employer we encourage and welcome people with various disabilities to apply.
We care about your data privacy and take compliance with the POPI Act, GDPR as well as other data protection legislation seriously. For this reason, we ask you not to send us your CV or resume by email. We ask instead that you create a profile in our talent community where you can upload your CV. Setting up a profile lets us know you are interested in career opportunities with us and makes it easy for us to send you an alert when relevant positions become open