Deputy Head (Transport Com & Marketing) at eThekwini Municipality

Key Responsibility Areas

• Formulates strategic plans and direction for the Department.
• Implements an effective Communication Management strategy by fostering close liaison with the media and establishing communication channels with the general public.
• Develops an effective Marketing strategy to promote eThekwini Transport Authority as a brand.
• Plans, controls and coordinates advertising and promotions.
• Establishes effective stakeholder relations and management.
• Directs and controls outcomes associated with utilization, productivity and performance of personnel within the department.
• Ensures that secure, integrated software application systems and operational infrastructure is provided for the Unit.
• Keeps abreast with emerging technologies to provide a leading edge and effective business information systems.

Essential Requirements

• Bachelors Degree (NQF Level 7) in Marketing or Communications or Public Relations or Journalism or any other related and equivalent qualification.
• Valid motor vehicle driving license.
• 8 years relevant experience of which 3 years must be at a senior management level.
• Computer Literacy.

Preferred Requirements

• Post graduate qualification (NQF Level 8) in Marketing or Communications or Public Relations or Journalism or any other related and equivalent qualification.
• 9 years relevant experience of which 4 years must be at a senior management level.