Job Title : Communications Officer
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Open Date : 2024-03-20
Close Date : 2024-05-20
Applications are hereby invited from suitably qualified individuals with enthusiasm for the following career opportunity in our dynamic organisation: COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER DIRECTORATE: MUNICIPAL MANAGER Task Level 13: R 435 504 to R 565 224 (Basic Salary) R 641 514 to R 809 250 (Total Cost to Council Package) (PERMANENT APPOINTMENT) Applicable Municipal benefits will apply. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS:  Appropriate B Degree in Communication/ Public relations/ Marketing/ Media Studies.  At least 2-5 years’ relevant experience  Knowledge and understanding of Public Communication, Public relations and Marketing.  Valid Driver’s License.  Experience in graphic design  Experience in broadcast and social media KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS:  Compile and distribute press releases.  Respond to media queries on a day-to-day basis.  Promote the Municipality’s brand by running external and in-house media events.  Communicate the Municipality’s vision by developing and implementing short-term and long-term media strategies for specific projects and initiatives.  Conceptualize, maintain and create updated content for all communication platforms, including newsletters, publications, website and social media.  Liaise with key departments to develop pro-active communications plans to support their business objectives, projects and programs.  Develop suitable ways of communicating complex information to all municipal stakeholders.  Proof reading and editing of public documents and publications.  Promote and attend municipal events during and after business hours.  Continuous research COMPETENCIES PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCIES  Communication; Organisational Awareness; Conceptual Thinking; Project Management; Information Measuring & Monitoring; Technology Usage; Service Delivery Orientation; Interpersonal Relationships; Customer Orientation & Customer Focus; Action Orientation; Resilience; Accountability & Ethical Conduct. All applications will be considered, but in terms of its Employment Equity Target, the Municipality would prefer to appoint a Coloured, Indian Female or an Indian, African Male if a suitable candidate in that category can be identified. PLEASE NOTE: (Failure to comply with the below will result in disqualification)  All applications MUST be on a Knysna Municipal Application form (https://www.knysna.gov.za/wp- content/uploads/2022/09/Knysna-Municipality-New-Job-Application-From.pdf) accompanied by a comprehensive CV with certified copies of qualifications (not older than 6 months), copies of training, experience, competency and previous employment record must accompany applications.  Application forms are obtainable from the Municipal website: www.knysna.gov.za. Completed applications should be forwarded via email to: vacanciesmmexec@knysna.gov.za  Correspondence will ONLY be entered into with shortlisted candidates. Should candidates not be contacted within three months after the closing date, they may accept their application as unsuccessful.  For enquiries, contact the Human Resources Office at 044 302 6419 or on email address: mbangeni@knysna.gov.za Canvassing for appointment is strictly prohibited and any confirming thereof will disqualify the candidate. CLOSING DATE: 31 MARCH 2024 MR O.P. SEBOLA MUNICIPAL MANAGER The Municipality reserves the right not to make an appointment. Page | 2