52000022 - Communications Officer

Key Responsibility Areas: 

• Develop and implement annual operational plan for client Directorate. 
• Compile communication plans for Directorate projects and programmes. 
• Writing articles, press releases, features and opinion pieces for internal and external audiences.
•  Prepare newspaper and electronic advertisements for the Municipality through compiling advertisements which are educational, informative and persuade the target audience to act in a specific way. 
• Prepare newspaper and electronic advertisements for the Municipality through compiling advertisements which are educational, informative and persuade the target audience to act in a specific way.
•  Determine desired photographs and picture composition through selecting and assemble equipment required. 
• Advising line Divisions on policies and communicating important information protecting and promote the corporate image of the Municipality. 
• Responsible for development of communication materials (brochures, flyers, supplements advertorials) and branding of Municipal events. 
• Responsible for the eThekwini Municipality social media (eThekwini Municipality television, Facebook, twitter and LinkedIn) 
• Plan and co-ordinate events and launches for various client Directorate. 
• Conduct research to determine the relevant communication messages and communication media to be utilised. 

• Undertake related assignments. 

  Competencies: 

•  Communication. 
• Conceptual thinking. 
• Project management.
• Technology usage. 
• Information measuring and monitoring. 
• Service delivery orientation. 
• Interpersonal relationships. 
• Accountability and ethical conduct. 
• Customer orientation and customer focus.
• Action orientation.
• Resilience. 

• Impact and influence.

  Special Conditions: 

•  May be required to work overtime. 
• Physical Requirements:

•  Must be able to perform the duties of the post. 

  This post reports to MANAGER (COMMUNICATIONS)

   

SENIOR COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER 52000022B

Key Responsibility Areas: 

• Develop and implement annual operational plan for client Directorate.
• Compile communication plans for Municipal and programmes. 
• Writing articles, press releases, features and opinion pieces for internal and external audiences. 
• Prepare newspaper and electronic advertisements for the Municipality through compiling advertisements which are educational, informative and persuade the target audience to act in a specific way. 
• Demonstrate the high level of understanding the operation of electronic media (radio and television) in order to prepare for radio interviews and advertising. 
• Leading the internal and external communication. 
• Determine desired photographs and picture composition through selecting and assemble equipment required. 
• Advising line departments on policies and communicating important information protecting and promote the corporate image of the Municipality. 
• Responsible for development of communication materials (brochures, flyers, supplements advertorials) and branding of Municipal events. 
• Plan and co-ordinate events and launches for various client Directorate. 
• Research, collate information which will assist in writing speeches and messages that are able to influence, educate and persuade. 
• Undertake related assignments. 

• Provide comprehensive communication support to Council Committees and Political Office Bearers. 

  Competencies:

•  Communication. 
• Conceptual thinking. 
• Project management. 
• Financial management.
• Technology usage. 
• Service delivery orientation. 
• Interpersonal relationships. 
• Customer orientation and customer focus. 
• Interpersonal relationships 

• Team orientation.

  Special Conditions: 

• Maybe required to work overtime. 
• Physical Requirements: 

• Must be able to perform the duties of the post. 

  This post reports to MANAGER (COMMUNICATIONS)

Essential Requirements: 

• Diploma (NQF Level 6) in Communications or Public   Relations or Journalism or any other related and equivalent qualification. 
• Valid motor vehicle driving license 
• 3 Years relevant experience. 

• Computer Literacy 

  Preferred Requirements: 

•  Degree (NQF Level 7) in Communications or Public Relations or Journalism or any other related and equivalent qualification. 

• 4 Years relevant experience.

   

• SENIOR COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER 

  Essential Requirements: 

• Diploma (NQF Level 6) in Communications or Public Relations or Journalism or any other related and equivalent qualification.
• Valid motor vehicle driving license 
• 4 Years relevant experience. 

• Computer Literacy. 

  Preferred Requirements: 

•  Degree (NQF Level 7) in Communications or Public Relations or Journalism or any other related and equivalent qualification. 
• 5 Years relevant experience.