Assistant Director: Public Relations, Marketing and Advertising REF: 61/2024 (CC) at Departments: Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs

REQUIREMENTS: 

• The ideal candidate must be in possession of a Degree/ 3-year National Diploma in Communication/ Public Relations/ Journalism coupled with 3 years’ experience in Communication/Public Relations/Journalism.  

ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES REQUIRED: 

The successful candidate must have:-

• Knowledge of Public Relations, brand development and media buying; Knowledge of generic management processes; Media monitoring systems; Public Service legislation and Policies; Constitution; Communication Policy; Brand development and management; Media Buying; Photography; Communication campaigns; Events Management; Performance Management; Computer literacy; Photography; Problem solving; Financial Management; Social Media Management; Decision making; Leadership; Strategic communication; Project management; Listening; Time Management; Presentation; good communication skills (Writing, Editing and Verbal)  

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: 

The successful candidate will be required to administer the public relations, marketing and advertising services of the Department with the following responsibilities:

• Render a communication media buying advertising service;
• Ensure the provision of advertising material for the Department;
• Develop the departmental brand and maintain the corporate image and identity;
• Ensure the positioning and marketing of the departmental brand;
• Supervise the staff and ensure adequate resources of the Sub Directorate.