Assistant Director: Media and Editorial Services at Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment

Requirements & Qualifications

• National Diploma (NQF6) in Journalism, Media Studies, Communication, Marketing, Digital Marketing or Public Relations qualification recognized by SAQA. A minimum of three years (3) experience in Media Relations, Editorial, Corporate Communication, Social Media or relevant field.

Duties

• Provide Media Relation Support. Coordinate responses to media queries from branches daily. Draft and implement media plans for departmental events, draft and distribute media invitations and monthly media reports.
• Draft and implement social media plans for Departmental events and awareness programmes. Provide photography and video services. Provide writing and content development function.
• Provide exhibition and branding support. Provide Corporate Identity Management support. Provide internal communications support. Contribute to the monthly internal newsletter, Lekgotla.

Candidate Profile

• Knowledge Desktop publishing and production, printing process/production, Marketing and campaigns. Knowledge of administration fields, Public Service prescripts and procedures as well as Departmental procedures, policies.
• Skills: Good communication (verbal and written), organising, planning skills, effective customer relationships management and personnel skills.
• Good interpersonal relations, Effective analytical skills, be able to engage with senior managers and work under pressure and extra hours. Ability to develop and apply policies. Ability to work individually and in to lead multidisciplinary team. Ability to work under extreme pressure and organise and plan under pressure.
• Good interpersonal relations skills. Ability to take initiatives and provide creative solutions. Ability to work with difficult persons and resolve conflict. Willingness to travel and work extended hours. Must have a valid driver's license.