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Department Of Social Development: Media Liaison and Strategy x 4 Positions - South Africa

COMMUNICATION OFFICER: MEDIA LIAISON AND STRATEGY 4 POSTS REF NO: SD/2015/06/12 SALARY : R 242 382 – per annum (plus benefits) CENTRE : Johannesburg: Head Office REQUIREMENTS : A three year Degree/Diploma in Communication/ Media Studies/ Marketing with 2–3 years’ experience in communication environment in the public sector or Grade 12 with 10 years equivalent experience in communication. Knowledge and understanding of Departmental events planning and coordination systems, procedures and processes. Knowledge of Departmental communications strategy policy, processes, promotional items and events. Skills and competencies: Good project management, report writing, communication, problem solving, planning organizing, coordination, media liaison strategy, marketing, stakeholder relation and relationship building skills. Good computer literacy and knowledge of computer software programs (MS Office package). A valid driver’s licence. DUTIES : Render media liaison services, interact and develop relationship with media. Provide information designed and packaged to meet the needs of journalists. Update the media with current information on the organization’s actions and special events. Update media database quarterly. Disseminate communication content to various stakeholders. Arrange and conduct press conferences for the Department. Plan and oversee press events. Launch of a new services and programmes (Departmental & Public). Develop new offices/satellite offices and organise sponsored events or awards. Launch organization promotional campaigns. Involvement and engagement with local/community activities. Compile responses to media enquiries. Liaise with internal and external stakeholders in ensuring that media enquiries are attended to timeously. Provide communications and administrative support to the unit. Monitor and analyse reporting in the media on programmes. Provide a report on what was reported in all media houses. ENQUIRIES : Ms B Khutsoane Tel No 011) 355 7805 APPLICATIONS : The Department of Social Development is committed to the achievement and maintenance of diversity and equity employment, especially of race, gender and disability. Application must be submitted on a Z83 form with a C.V, Certified copies of I.D and qualification. Applications should be submitted at the Gauteng Department of Social Development, 69 Commissioner Street, Thusanong Building, and Johannesburg or posted Private Bag X35, Johannesburg 2000. Failure to do so will lead to disqualification. CLOSING DATE : 03 July 2015 NOTE : Applications must be submitted on form z83, obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the internet at www.dpsa.gov.za/documents. The Completed and signed form should be accompanied by a recently updated CV as well as certified copies of all qualification/s and ID document( no copies of certified copies allowed, certification should not be more than six months old). Failure to submit all the requested documents will result in the application not being considered. Correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only. If you have not been contacted within three (3) months after the closing date please accept that your application was unsuccessful. Apply Now
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