Communication Officer: Community And Intra-departmental Liaison

What you will need

• Valid driver’s licence.
• Have an ability to work under pressure
• 167 prepared to work irregular hours (including weekends and public holidays)
• and travel extensively, when required to meet tight deadlines.
• Good understanding of the mandate of the Department in terms of applicable Acts, prescripts and regulations.
• The successful candidate must be able to display the following competencies: multi-tasking, strong public relations, Project Management, time management and prioritising skills, with a pro-active approach, excellent written and verbal communication skills, and attention to detail, knowledge and understanding of government corporate ethos and values.
• The prospective candidate must be computer literate including the use of various software programmes at high proficiency

Experience

An appropriate SAQA NQF level 6 in Communication/Journalism/ Marketing/ Public Relations with two (02) years work experience in communication environment.

Driver's licence

Valid driver’s licence.

Skills and competencies

• The successful candidate must be able to display the following competencies: multi-tasking, strong public relations, Project Management, time management and prioritising skills, with a pro-active approach, excellent written and verbal communication skills, and attention to detail, knowledge and understanding of government corporate ethos and values.

Key responsibilities

• Regularly update stakeholder database
• Coordinate the compilation of the Departmental Calendar of Events
• Assist in co-ordinating Departmental Public Participation Programmes and campaigns
• Manage all Departmental exhibitions
• Produce content for both internal and external publications
• Develop content for all information promotional material
• Disseminate information and interact with stakeholders via Departmental social media platforms
• Render branding service
• Render photography service
• Liaise and work closely with Departmental Public Entities and other stakeholders
• Compile and submit required reports
• Provide general administrative support
• Perform any other relevant duties as directed.

Additional details

• Grade: Provincial

How to apply

• Enquiries: Ms. NC Ndlala
• Telephone: (013) 766 4370