Communication Officer: Amajuba District - GCIS

POST 01/52: COMMUNICATION OFFICER: AMAJUBA DISTRICT 

REF NO: 3/1/5/1-23/05

(Twelve 12-Months Contract)

Directorate: Kwa-Zulu Natal Provincial and Local Liaison

DUTIES:          

The successful candidate will be responsible to support the  Regional Communication Coordinator in the implementation of a strategic government communication function in the District as follows:

• Implement key Communication projects in line with government priorities and in line with guidelines for development communication, and provide content and strategy support in the district. 
• From Time to time, the candidate will develop a Local Environment Assessment Report of the district for various stakeholders, especially around key campaigns of the Government. 
• Effectively cascade government communication content to stakeholders. 
• The candidate will further provide support in support of various integrated service delivery models of government such as the Thusong service centre programme.
• The candidate must have strong stakeholder relations.
• Fluent spoken and written English is required and other language skills relevant to engaging stakeholders. 
• Develop and implement projects in line with government priorities.

REQUIREMENTS:          

• Applicants should be in possession of Grade 12, and a recognised Higher Certificate in Communication or a related field coupled with Project Management skills, particularly in Development Communication.
• One year (1) communication experience.
• Ability to adhere to and promote processes and procedures.
• A team player.
• An ability to effectively conceptualise and implement communication campaigns.
• Understanding of the government’s mandate, as well as development communication.
• Competent in Computer skills (MS Office and other software)
• Familiarity with an online and social media communication tools.

ENQUIRIES: Mr M Mkhungo Tel No: (031) 301 6787

SALARY:  R181 599 per annum (Level 05), plus 37% of the annual notch

CENTRE: Amajuba District

NOTE: Preference will be given to Coloured, Indian and White males/females. People with disabilities will be given preference regardless of Race.