BRANCH: SKILLS DEVELOPMENT
COMPONENT: NATIONAL SKILLS FUND
DIRECTORATE: PUBLIC RELATIONS AND COMMUNICATION
SALARY: R 468 459 per annum (Level 9)
CENTRE: PRETORIA

REQUIREMENTS:

• An appropriate Diploma/Bachelor’s Degree (NQF level 6) in Communication/Media Studies/Journalism/Marketing/Brand Management.
• A minimum of three (3) to five (5) years’ work experience at a supervisory level in public relations and communication.
• Proven skills and good knowledge of the post-school education and training system will be an added advantage.
• This is a generalist communication position that requires an allrounder.
• Competencies in writing for internal and external audiences/platforms, editing and proofreading, internal communication, media relations and publication production are essential.
• Good computer skills.
• Candidates must be willing to travel extensively, work irregular hours and be committed to meet communication requirements within tight timeframes.
• A valid driver’s license.

DUTIES:

• Content development for internal and external stakeholders/platforms including proactively searching for story ideas and content to highlight the work of the NSF, conducting research and interviews.
• Contribute towards the development and implementation of public awareness and advocacy campaigns in support of various operational areas of the NSF.
• Conceptualise and implement internal communication campaigns for the NSF.
• Ongoing review and periodic update of content for a wide range of public awareness material such as the NSF website and social media platforms.
• Build and sustain a positive media profile of the NSF by maintaining a professional relationship with key media contacts; updating the media contact database regularly; and drafting media statements, advisories, opinion pieces and letters to the editor.
• Ongoing management of media enquiries and interview requests for the NSF and ensuring that correct information is available and provided to the media.
• Identify and verify communication needs by engaging key internal stakeholders.

ENQUIRIES: Mr D Moyane 012 943 3105 / Ms C Els 012 943 3250 / Ms B Setuki 012 943
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