Vacancies at Centum

The Role 

We are seeking a highly skilled and dynamic Brand and Communications Officer to lead and manage the execution of our brand strategy. This individual will be responsible for communicating our investments holding the company’s strategic positioning as a House of Brands. The role will involve both internal and external communications, with a focus on strategic messaging, reputation management, and building relationships with key stakeholders, including strategic and impact investors. As a key part of our team, you will help bring to life our vision of creating tangible wealth for investors across Africa. If you're looking for a challenge where your creativity, strategic thinking, and communication skills can drive meaningful impact, this is the role for you.

Key Accountabilities:
 Brand Strategy & Messaging:

• Take charge of our brand messaging, ensuring it resonates across all platforms and reflects our company’s vision: an authority on identifying opportunities and innovating in Africa’s growth sectors.
• Implementation of Centum’s Brand Strategy to achieve the desired Brand Architecture, Brand Positioning and Purpose.

 External Communications:

• Lead the development and execution of communications across multiple channels, including the Investor Portal, social media, and our Road Shows.
• Ensure that all external communications reinforce our brand’s reputation as an exceptional partner for strategic and impact investors.

Internal Communications:

• Undertake engaging internal communications to keep the internal team motivated and aligned with our brand’s core values and mission.
• Work with leadership to ensure key internal messages support our business strategies and foster a strong company culture.

Investors Engagement:

• Annual Investor Conference: Plan, organize, and execute Centum’s Annual Investor Conference; a key event to showcase Centum’s growth and connect with current and prospective investors.
• Manage the information flow on Centum’s Investor Portal on dissemination, feedback and engagement for subscribers.

Brand Positioning:

• Coordinate thought leadership opportunities such as conferences, forums, and discussions on Africa’s growth to refine our brand’s positioning ensuring Centum is competitive in the investment space.
• Stay on top of market trends, competitor activities, and industry developments to keep Centum’s communications fresh and impactful.

Performance Tracking:

• Measure and analyse the success of all communications campaigns and events.
• Tracking the effectiveness communication efforts and using those insights for continuous improvement.

Corporate Social Investment (CSI) & Foundation Management:

• Coordinate Centum Foundation’s Corporate Social Investment (CSI) initiatives.
• Reporting on the Foundation’s activities to foundation’s Management Committee (MANCO) and the Board of Trustees on a quarterly basis.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Brand Management, Public Relations, Marketing or in a Communications related field.
• 3+ years of experience in brand communications, public relations, or a similar field, with a proven track record in managing investor relations, organizing high-profile events, and delivering compelling brand stories.
• A creative and strategic thinker who thrives on challenges and is eager to contribute to the growth of Africa’s investment landscape.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Skilled communicator, both in writing and speaking.
• Experienced in managing social media campaigns.
• Passion for social impact and want to help our Foundation make a meaningful difference.

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The Role:

The Information Security Officer (ISO) will serve as a key member of the first line of defense within the company, focusing on safeguarding our digital assets and ensuring the ongoing security of our systems. As part of the broader Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) framework, the ISO will lead the implementation and maintenance of a comprehensive information security program. This includes governance, protection, detection, and response to security threats. The ISO will work closely with cross-functional teams to identify risks, deploy protective controls, and ensure rapid detection and effective recovery from security incidents. Additionally, the ISO will play a critical role in fostering a secure working environment for both staff and clients while ensuring compliance and supporting sound decision-making throughout the organization.

Key Accountabilities:

Cybersecurity Planning & Governance

• Implement and refine the company’s existing Information Security Strategy to align with business goals and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain and enforce security policies and frameworks to ensure consistent governance across the organization.

Protection & Prevention

• Enhance and manage technical and procedural security controls to protect systems, networks, and sensitive data.
• Conduct regular security assessments to identify gaps and lead improvements in security measures.
• Ensure secure processes and change management practices are in place for ongoing operations.

 Monitoring & Detection

• Ensure continuous monitoring and rapid detection of potential security breaches or vulnerabilities.
• Maintain threat intelligence to stay ahead of emerging risks and adjust monitoring strategies accordingly.

Response & Recovery

• Improve and test the incident response plan to ensure it effectively addresses security incidents.
• Lead and coordinate responses to security breaches or incidents, minimizing disruption to operations.
• Facilitate recovery efforts post-incident, ensuring swift restoration of services and systems.
• Conduct post-incident reviews to refine response strategies and security measures.

Compliance & Reporting

• Provide monthly reports on compliance status of security initiatives to senior leadership with quarterly reports for the Board.
• Ensure appropriate documentation of all security activities, incidents, and improvements for auditing and reporting purposes.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in information security, Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
• Ethical Hacking Certification, CISM, certification or equivalent.
• Knowledge KaliLinux or similar tools.
• At least 5 years of experience in information security, preferably at least 2 years in a in the financial or investment sector.
• In-depth knowledge of security technologies, risk management frameworks, and cybersecurity best practices.
• Experience with security incident handling, vulnerability management, and security monitoring.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to the ability to report technical security matters to senior leadership