Director: Public Relations and Communications at Department of Higher Education and Training

REQUIREMENT :

• An appropriate Bachelor’s Degree/Advanced Diploma (NQF Level 7) in Public Relations, Communications, Journalism, Marketing or related qualifications. A minimum of five (5) to ten (10) years’ work experience in public relations and communication in private or public sector with five (5) years’ experience at middle/senior management level.

DUTIES :

• Develop public relations and communications strategy, plans, policies and guidelines for the NSF. Develop and implement public awareness campaigns for the NSF. Oversee advocacy campaigns for the NSF. Oversee the development and maintenance of a stakeholder strategy and stakeholder map. Advise the Executive Officer (EO) and other NSF employees on the media and public relations matters.
• Oversee media awareness training for NSF employees. Prepare briefing notes and speeches for the EO as required. Ensure NSF success stories through reading skills development projects reports and by engaging project managers. Perform story writing and sharing thereof. Manage content of NSF’s website.
• Manage communication on social media related to the NSF. Manage all activities to improve the image and reputation of the NSF. Build and maintain good partnerships with key stakeholders at multiple levels of interaction. Ensure stakeholder satisfaction and accountability at all times. Perform external and internal communications.
• Manage the graphic design, proofreading and printing of all NSF external reports. Manage the resources of the Directorate. Participate as an active member of the NSF executive management team.