Manager (Communications) - Durban at eThekwini Municipality

Job Purpose    

• Responsible for providing an efficient and effective communications service to all Units and Departments of eThekwini Municipality and deliver a specific communications service to the Office of the Mayor and all role-players therein.

Key Responsibility Areas    

• Promotes the Municipality by presenting a positive image of the Municipality in all its activities and programmes.
• Drives, manages and continuously reviews the Communication and PR functions of the Office of the Mayor.
• Manages and co-ordinates development and maintenance of relationships with media organisations/journalists.
• Assists and deputises for Deputy head and/or Head (Communications) as required.
• Analyses the Council's Communications and PR initiatives/business plans and takes steps to improve the process where necessary.
• Acts as Council spokesperson when required.
• Manages a service, in consultation with relevant parties, whereby letters to the Editors of newspapers are responded to.
• Writes stories/features articles and takes photographs as required for publication in Council publications.
• Manages the recruitment, training, performance and conduct of staff

Competencies    

• Communication.
• Organisational Awareness.
• Conceptual thinking.
• Projects management.
• Technology usage.
• Information measuring and monitoring.
• Service delivery orientation.
• Customer orientation and customer focus.
• Action orientation.
• Coaching and mentoring.
• Impact an influence.

Essential Requirements    

• Diploma (NQF Level 6) in Communications or Public Relations or related field.
• Valid motor vehicle driving license.
• 4 Years relevant experience of which 2 years must be at a supervisory level.

Preferred Requirements    

• Degree (NQF Level 7) in Communications or Public Relations or related field.
• 5 Years relevant experience of which 3 years must be at a supervisory level.