Communications Officer at Phumelela Local Municipality

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Degree in Communication/Public Relations, Journalism, or related field at NQF Level 7
• 1- 2 years relevant experience in the field of communication

REQUIREMENTS AND SKILLS:

• Valid Code B Drivers’ license
• Computer literacy
• Proficiency in at least 3 of the official languages used in Phumelela Local Municipality English, Afrikaans, Sesotho and Zulu
• Good management, interpersonal and communication skills
• Excellent reporting writing skills
• High level of responsibility
• Ability to give attention to details
• Strong written and verbal communication, conceptual thinking, project management, and technology usage
• Work after normal working hours, during emergencies and planned overtime

FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Link the Council with the community to ensure continuous interaction between the Council and the community is ensured
• Ensure implementation of the approved communication strategy for the municipality
• Maintain, coordinate and upload website content, social and print media publications
• Assist with drafting of media releases and organise media conferences
• Organise and manage all communication events
• Responsible for the coordination of all activities associated with communication as the central point
• Have photographic skill and give pictures to IT to upload on municipal website
• Manage the social media platforms, including facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn
• Preparing the media release to be approved by the immediate supervisor

Deadline:26th November,2025