Communications Officer

What you will need

• An appropriate B Degree (NQF 7) or Three (3) year Diploma (NQF 6) in the field of Communications / Public Relations / Journalism / Media Studies or equivalent.
• Demonstrable competency in acting Independently, Professionally, Accountable and with Credibility.
• Basic knowledge of legislation and regulations pertaining to public service administration, specifically: Public Service Act and Regulations, Basic Conditions of Employment Act, Public Finance Management Act, NPA Act, Access to information Act, DPSA directives.
• Knowledge of public service, knowledge management, internal and external liaison, publications, advertising and branding, newswriting, reviewing and proofreading.
• Knowledge of NPA policies and procedures.
• Computer skills: MS Office Suite, MS Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, MS Project.
• Editing, project management, policy analysis and development, supervisory skills, decision making skills, analysis and problem-solving skills, interpersonal relations, communication (oral and written) skills.
• Excellent report writing skills.
• Task or time management skills.
• Conflict management, planning, research, presentation and facilitation. 86

Experience

Minimum two (2) years’ experience in communications environment.

Skills and competencies

• Demonstrable competency in acting Independently, Professionally, Accountable and with Credibility.
• Computer skills: MS Office Suite, MS Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, MS Project.
• Editing, project management, policy analysis and development, supervisory skills, decision making skills, analysis and problem-solving skills, interpersonal relations, communication (oral and written) skills.
• Excellent report writing skills.
• Task or time management skills.

Key responsibilities

• Provide communications support to the

Additional details

• Grade: National

How to apply

e mail: [email protected]

• Email: [email protected]
• Enquiries: Isaac Dhludhlu
• Telephone: (012) 845 6711