Deputy Director: Communications REF NO: Recruit 2025/144 at National Prosecuting Authority

REQUIREMENTS :

• An appropriate B Degree (NQF 7) or Three (3) year Diploma (NQF 6) in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism or a related field of qualification as recognised by SAQA.
• Demonstrate competency in acting Independently, Professionally, Accountable and with Credibility.
• Minimum Five (5) years’ relevant experience of which three (3) should be experienced at a Supervisory level. Practical experience in employee engagement projects. Ability and confidence to work on own initiative.

DUTIES :

• Tracking and monitoring and coordinating media inquiries coming through NPA general e-mail. Assist with media monitor distribution. Ensure that the Website/internal bulletin nationally is updated with media statements issued. Consolidate and submit monthly reports. Assist the media liaison office in the execution of strategic and operational responsibilities.
• To assist with the distribution of press releases and other related matters. Liaise on behalf of the NPA with the local, national and international media. Keep an updated database of media distribution lists of the relevant platforms e-mail and WhatsApp, e-mail addresses and telephone/ cellphone numbers of media houses.
• Maintain the NPA WhatsApp media group database or any other as and when required. Assist with logistics media networking sessions for leadership and management to engage with the media regularly. Coordinate Parliamentary questions between the NPA and the office of the Minister timeously.