VACANCY

MANAGER: COMMUNICATION

QUALIFICATIONS/

REQUIREMENTS

*An appropriate three (3) year qualification (NQF level 6) in Communication or Public Relations or Journalism *8 years communication experience at a Senior Practitioner level with knowledge of communication disciplines, including media liaison, research and development communication

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

*Ensure the establishment and where necessary review and strengthening of communication co-ordination structures in the Municipality to ensure the effective cascading of municipal communication content especially to leaders and structures in the Municipality *To support all initiatives aimed at strengthening local government communication system through interface with strategic IGR structures at local level *To further provide communication support in various integrated service delivery models of government

*To develop and maintain high effective stakeholder relations in the Municipality and compile and distribute quarterly newsletters *Ensure that the Municipal social media page and website are updated regularly for dissemination of information and publication of documents in line with regulations

OCCUPATIONAL COMPETENCIES

*Must be able to review and implement communication strategies *Must be able to manage unplanned and urgent communication *Must be able to liaise closely with other function heads to ensure completeness of messaging *Must be able to execute high level stakeholder management and liaison *Must be able to take on complex communication tasks,develop and communicate messages appropiately to obtain understanding *Must have in-depth knowledge of Municipal and sector legislation ,together with all relevant protocols *Must be able to manages the budget of Communication Section

SALARY

R841 054.00 per annum

Level 2