Steph Swanepoel
Marketing & Communications Manager at SAFCEC
Johannesburg, Gauteng South Africa
Professional Status
Employed
Available
About Me
I am a creative, strategic, and passionate communications and corporate identity architect.
Manager: Marketing & Communications
South African Forum of Civil Engineering Contractors [SAFCEC]
Since September 2014
Johannesburg
South Africa
- National Communications and Media
- Reputation Management
- Internal and External Communications
- Marketing Strategy and Implementation
- Brand Strategy Implementation and Control
- Stakeholder Relations Management
- Systems Implementation & Integration
- Event Management
- Social Media Planning and Execution
- CRM System Architecture and Management
- Annual Report Compilation and Design
- Annual Member Directory Publication Management
- Tender Bulletin System Design
- Website Content and Design
- Email Campaign Management
Company Description
The South African Forum of Civil Engineering Contractors (SAFCEC) is a registered Employers Organisation. As the national representative of civil engineering contractors, SAFCEC has been a leading voice and advocate for its members in the civil engineering contracting sector. It has a track record of influencing policy and regulatory change to facilitate an environment conducive to job creation and of representing the interests of its members in terms of the Labour Relations Act.
SAFCEC also advises its members and consults on labour-economic market matters to provide sound information to policy makers. It plays an integral role in formulating industry policy ensuring that legal and regulatory frameworks do not hinder competitive and fair business practices.
SAFCEC also advises its members and consults on labour-economic market matters to provide sound information to policy makers. It plays an integral role in formulating industry policy ensuring that legal and regulatory frameworks do not hinder competitive and fair business practices.
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Corporate Communications Manager
Murray and Roberts Construction
July 2012
to August 2014
- Writing of original copy for a variety of communication media
- Content creation for a variety of marketing and communication material to ensure clarity, consistency and quality
- Execution of all internal communications, including email campaigns, announcements, intranet maintenance and SMS flash systems
- Planning and co-ordination of external communication campaigns, including advertisements, editorials and public relations in line with the communications strategy
- Planning and implementation of internal communication campaigns, events and communication for the broader Murray & Roberts community and different business units
- Budget management and planning
- Internal and external communications management
- Communications strategy definition, implementation and management
- Develop and design content and copy for internal magazine in line with the internal communications strategy
- Develop and design content for the intranet
- Develop and design content for and manage the brand on external channels
- Develop and design branded material
- Ownership of brand alignment and corporate identity compliance
- Development of actionable ideas in order to drive company values
- Generation of creative ideas for company-wide and business unit specific communication campaigns
Company Description
Murray & Roberts Construction was created by merging Murray & Roberts Construction and Concor in July 01, 2011, and is one of the largest players in the African, Middle East and South East Asian construction sectors.
Previous Murray & Roberts and Concor operating entities now functioning within the company through nine operating divisions are: Murray & Roberts Buildings, Murray & Roberts Contractors Middle East, Murray & Roberts Marine, Murray & Roberts Plant, Murray & Roberts Western Cape, Concor Civils, Concor Engineering, Concor Opencast Mining and Concor Roads & Earthworks
Previous Murray & Roberts and Concor operating entities now functioning within the company through nine operating divisions are: Murray & Roberts Buildings, Murray & Roberts Contractors Middle East, Murray & Roberts Marine, Murray & Roberts Plant, Murray & Roberts Western Cape, Concor Civils, Concor Engineering, Concor Opencast Mining and Concor Roads & Earthworks
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HR & Communications Manager
The Tolcon Group - a Murray & Roberts Group Company
February 2009
to 2012
- Group marketing strategies and campaigns
- Group brand strategy implementation and control
- Client Relations Management
- Manage communications planning (internal and external)
- Manage website
- Development and maintenance of company literature
- Liaison with external media houses and publications
- Development and approval of all internal and external communications and media
- Development and approval of all relationships with decision makers among key subcontractors, business units, clients, public, provincial government and media
- Management of events and functions
- Development, implementation and management of communications relating to Group Employee Recognition Program
- Conference facilitation and management
- HR Strategy Development and Implementation
- HR System Development, Implementation and Management
- Development of Group Policies and Procedures
- Human Capital Develpment
- Employment Equity Management
- Industrial and Labour Relations
- Recruitment and Selection
- HR Reporting and Management (WPSP, SETA Submissions)
- Development, implementation and management of Group Employee Recognition Program
Company Description
The Tolcon Group is the leading provider of transport infrastructure management services in South Africa. The primary focus areas being roads and rail. Since its inception in 1985, Tolcon has been involved in projects which have contributed significantly to the upliftment of transportation infrastructure, job creation, and economic development of South Africa.
The principal business of the company is to project manage; consult; operate and maintain all aspects of transportation infrastructures, funded by the application of the ‘user pay’ principle – with particular emphasis on toll roads.
The principal business of the company is to project manage; consult; operate and maintain all aspects of transportation infrastructures, funded by the application of the ‘user pay’ principle – with particular emphasis on toll roads.
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Marketing Officer
Harvey Roofing Products - a Murray & Roberts Group Company
June 2007
to January 2009
- Marketing strategies and campaigns
- Company literature development
- Brand strategy implementation and control
- Advertising strategy and control (television, radio, print media)
- Internal and External communications management
- Team Building Event co-ordination
- Conference facilitation and management
Company Description
Harvey Roofing Products (HRP), a division of Macsteel Service Centres SA (previously a Murray & Roberts Company), is a manufacturer and marketer of the Harveytile range of lightweight steel roofing products, its products being sold on a worldwide basis.
Known for its uncompromising stance in respect of quality, Harvey has developed an enviable reputation in each and every country that it trades in.
Known for its uncompromising stance in respect of quality, Harvey has developed an enviable reputation in each and every country that it trades in.
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Advertising & Branding Officer
Manhattan Mining Corporation
January 2006
to May 2007
- Advertising Design - web
- Advertising Design - print media
- Website Design and Maintenance
- Intranet Design and Maintenance
- External Advertising and Brand Strategy design and implementation
- Brand strategy implementation and control
- Internal and External Communications management
Company Description
Manhattan Corporation provides Turnkey Process Plants, equipment and engineering services in the Design, Manufacture, Supply and Installation of Turnkey Process Solutions for Mining and Industrial companies throughout the world.
Manhattan has equipment alliances and an established presence on 4 continents and 30 countries through Africa, Middle East, Russia, South America and Europe. Manhattan’s head office is based in Johannesburg.
The Mining Services division was voted as one of South Africa's Top 500 companies, as well as one of the Top 5 Mining Service companies by Topco Media for 2008, 2009, 2010 and for 2011. The alluvial diamond mining division Manhattan Diamonds, is one of the top three alluvial diamond mining companies in South Africa.
Manhattan has equipment alliances and an established presence on 4 continents and 30 countries through Africa, Middle East, Russia, South America and Europe. Manhattan’s head office is based in Johannesburg.
The Mining Services division was voted as one of South Africa's Top 500 companies, as well as one of the Top 5 Mining Service companies by Topco Media for 2008, 2009, 2010 and for 2011. The alluvial diamond mining division Manhattan Diamonds, is one of the top three alluvial diamond mining companies in South Africa.
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Franchise Manager
Action Sports South Africa - Pretoria North Arena
February 2005
to November 2005
- Operations Management of Franchise
- Business growth and development
- Day to Day Management of business including resource planning and co-ordination, daily planning and co-ordination of events (team schedules)
- Cash flow management
- Stock control, planning and management
- Reporting
- Facilities management
Company Description
Action Sports, South Africa’s premier indoor sport provider offers the ultimate in indoor sports venues across South Africa. Action Cricket, Action Netball, Action Hockey and Action Soccer are the fastest growing social activities in South Africa.
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Marketing Officer
Action Sports South Africa - Franchising Head Office
January 2002
to January 2005
- External Advertising Design
- Website Design and Maintenance
- Intranet Design and Maintenance
- External Advertising and Brand Strategy Design and Implementation
- Franchisee Training
- Design and Maintenance of Operations Manuals
- Event Management (International and National)
Company Description
Action Sports, South Africa’s premier indoor sport provider offers the ultimate in indoor sports venues across South Africa. Action Cricket, Action Netball, Action Hockey and Action Soccer are the fastest growing social activities in South Africa.
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SMME Solutions Consultant
Global Internet Services
March 1999
to December 2001
- Responsible for specialised SME (Small to Medium Enterprises) internet solutions including domain registration and hosting packages
Technical Recruitment Consultant
Emmanuels Personnel
September 1998
to March 1999
- Application receipt and review
- Managing interviews and aptitude / competency tests
- Reference checking
- Interviewing and assessing prospective applicants and matching them with vacancies at client companies
- Candidate evaluation and short-listing
- Head hunting
- Drafting and Co-ordination of advertising placement of vacancies
- Applicant interview preparation (briefing candidates about the responsibilities, salary and benefits of the prospective position)
- CV preparation and client correspondence in respect of suitable applicants
Labour Consultant - Unskilled and Semi-Skilled Division
Workforce Personnel
April 1998
to 1998
- Sourcing unskilled and semi-skilled labour
- Co-ordination of unskilled and semi-skilled labour for clients
- Documentation and background checking
- Client Liaison including cold-calling
Company Description
Workforce Personnel offer employers a legally compliant, fully managed solution covering all categories and levels of industrial staff and labour, with the bottom line benefits of improved productivity levels, without staff administrative or legislative burdens.
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Night Manager
Action Cricket - Randburg Arena
January 1995
to 1997
- Co-ordination of staff
- Cash collection
- Stock management
- Administration and co-ordination of league confirmations, corporate days, social events
Company Description
Action Sports, South Africa’s premier indoor sport provider offers the ultimate in indoor sports venues across South Africa. Action Cricket, Action Netball, Action Hockey and Action Soccer are the fastest growing social activities in South Africa.
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Foreign Exchange Clerk
First National Bank - Johannesburg Stock Exchange
January 1992
to 1994
- Clerical administration of foreign exchange transactions
Company Description
FNB is the oldest bank in South Africa, and can be traced back to the Eastern Province Bank formed in Grahamstown in 1838. Today, FNB trades as a division of FirstRand Bank Limited.
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