Communication Officer: Corporate Services at Department of Higher Education and Training

REQUIREMENTS :

• An appropriate bachelor’s degree/national diploma (NQF Level 6) in Communication in Communication/ Marketing/ Public Relations or relevant qualification. A minimum of 1-2 years’ experience in Marketing and Communication environment. Knowledge of social media practice and channels.
• Understanding of the importance of brand guidelines, graphic design and applying across a range of channels. Knowledge and understanding of stakeholder management. Knowledge of events management. Knowledge and understanding of digital marketing. Knowledge and understanding of website maintenance.
• Knowledge and understating of the application of Public Service legislative framework. And must have driver’s license. Programme and project management. Problem solving and analytical skills.
• People and diversity management. Client orientation and customer focus. Ability to work under pressure, travel nationally and meets deadlines. Accountability and ethical conduct, Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines. 

DUTIES :

• To handle various matter related to internal and external communications in the Regional Office. Conduct elementary research on matter related to communication. Collect information towards assisting with the drafting of speeches, media statements/press release, etc. For different events or occasions of the Department.
• Prepare and /Facilitate the printing of departmental publications to ensure effective communication to all stakeholders of the department e.g. annual reports, departmental newsletters/brochures, annual calendar, events programmes, Greetings cards, name plates for officials within the departments, design and layout of publications for printing, design draft for printing companies.
• Assist in development of and ensure the successful implementation of the department communication policy to promote and enhance communication within and outside the department. Update information on the Departmental website and liaise with the website designer on matter related thereto.
• Handle various matters related to drafting of responses to media-and press release, newsletters and articles. Rendering photographer services to the department. Monitor media coverage and compile synoptic report of issues that effects and /or impact on the Department towards informing appropriate responses by the relevant authority.
• Arrange and /Or assist with the arrangement and /or coordination of departmental events in order to promote the image of the department in the Region. Represent the unit in various meetings. Perform any other related functions as requested by the Regional Manager.
• N.B. All shortlisted candidates will be required to complete a relevant competency exercise.