Discovery Limited
🏢 About Discovery
At Discovery, our purpose is clear: to make people healthier and enhance and protect lives. As a global thought leader, we believe in meaningful change and real innovation. We’re searching for bold, passionate professionals who share our values and want to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic, and purpose-driven environment.
💡 About the Team
You’ll join the Internal Communications team, part of the OD, Transformation & Change team within the Discovery People Centre of Excellence. Our work is at the heart of employee engagement, shaping internal narratives that inspire, align, and elevate the employee experience.
🎯 Key Purpose
The Internal Communications Consultant plays a crucial role in delivering impactful, multi-platform communication campaigns. Working closely with key stakeholders across the business, you’ll ensure every message aligns with our internal communication strategy and EVP.
You’ll also create clear, engaging copy; monitor channel performance; and drive content excellence across all internal platforms.
✅ Key Responsibilities
📣 Internal Communications:
✔️ Develop innovative communication concepts across Discovery.
✔️ Align all messaging with internal strategy and EVP.
✔️ Craft original copy for emails, intranet, presentations, and digital platforms.
✔️ Edit and proof content for clarity, tone, and Discovery’s plain language policy.
✔️ Execute campaigns on time and within budget.
✔️ Help prevent communication fatigue by managing message flow across departments.
✔️ Lead adoption and usage of new internal communication platforms.
🎨 Brand Alignment:
✔️ Understand and apply the employer brand and EVP.
✔️ Collaborate with designers to deliver high-quality visuals and messaging.
🔧 General Responsibilities:
✔️ Manage internal communications inbox and respond to queries.
✔️ Obtain stakeholder approvals and maintain brand consistency.
✔️ Update and maintain intranet content.
✔️ Support change management and employee engagement activations.
🔑 Required Skills & Personal Attributes
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✅ Strong proof-reading & editing skills
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✅ Understanding of internal comms platforms and CRM tools
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✅ Exceptional written, verbal, and presentation skills
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✅ Creative, adaptable, and innovative
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✅ Assertive, results-driven, and customer-focused
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✅ Excellent time and stakeholder management
🎓 Education & Experience
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✔️ Matric with writing skills training
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✔️ Degree in Marketing, Communications, or English
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✔️ 3+ years’ experience in marketing, PR, or corporate comms
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✔️ Proficient in MS Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, Copilot)
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✔️ Understanding of employee engagement & communication platforms
💡 Advantageous:
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Understanding of HR functions
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Portfolio showcasing previous internal campaigns
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Experience in technology implementation
🌈 Employment Equity
Discovery is committed to transformation. We’re an Equal Opportunities employer and encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds, especially individuals with disabilities.
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📄 CV Tips for This Role:
🖊️ Showcase Writing Samples: Include links or summaries of internal communications or campaign work you’ve done.
📊 Highlight Measurable Impact: Mention engagement metrics, platform adoption, or campaign results.
🧠 Emphasize Creativity & Strategic Thinking: Share how you’ve used storytelling or design thinking to elevate internal messaging.
🧰 Tools & Tech: List platforms you’ve used (e.g., SharePoint, Poppulo, CRM systems).
🎯 Tailor to the EVP: If applying to Discovery, mirror their tone and values in your CV content.
🌐 Company Website: https://www.discovery.co.za
To apply for this job please visit careers.discovery.co.za.
