Manager: Communications at Construction Education & Training Authority (CETA)

Job Responsibilities

• Designing and executing CETA communications strategies and campaigns.
• Manages CETA’s strategic and day-to-day communications in close alignment with CEO and Executive Management.
• Contributes to the development of Communications Strategy, including digital, and stakeholder strategies in alignment with CETA’s objectives.
• Manage information dissemination of Board, Board Committees, Executive Management’s and Ministerial decisions to CETA staff.
• Lead and collaborate in content design by reviewing and approving content, lay-out and design on various communication platforms. 
• Lead communication strategies for key corporate initiatives such as product launches, events, or public announcements.
• Oversee internal and external communications to ensure messaging alignment with its values and goals.
• Facilitate the communication of all internal and external communication and ensure that all stakeholders have access to the relevant information, including community media.
• Develop communication materials branding concepts for approval by the SM: SRC.
• Advise and organize appropriate meetings, interventions, appointments, networking sessions and presentations for the CEO.
• Manage the maintenance of the communication contact database.
• Manage CETA’s response to media inquiries and crisis communication scenarios.
• Drive innovation in digital and traditional communication platforms; and manage social media communication channels, ensuring that content is relevant, timely, and engaging for consistent and credible messaging.
• Perform any other relevant duties as directed by the CEO and immediate supervisor.

Specific Deliverables Expected

• Credible, reliable and presentations, press release, media statements, speeches, etc.
• Communication Strategy and Plans.
• Business unit’s Service Standards and Scorecard aligned overall CETA BSC, APP, SLA, Strategic Plans, etc. and progress reported upon regularly.
• Monthly and quarterly progress against Communications Strategy and Plans.

Requirements

Desired Skills, Experience and Competencies

• Post Graduate qualification in any of the following fields: Business Administration, Public Relations, Marketing, Communications, Political Science / Studies, Project Management, or any similar qualification at NQF 8 level.
• 5 years’ experience in communications and stakeholder relationship management, or marketing.
• Competency in the use of social media platforms, especially Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Twitter and YouTube, etc.
• Superior written and verbal communications skills in English and preferably in other official South African languages as well.
• A proven track record in a public entity and / or regulated environment and extensive knowledge of government policies is critical.
• Knowledge of higher education sector, the SDA, SDLA and the PFMA are essential.
• Computer literacy: Advanced Excel and Data Analytical skills are required.
• Valid code 08 driver’s license is essential.