Media Liaison Officer (X1 Post) at Endumeni Municipality

REQUIREMENTS

• Grade12, National Diploma/Bachelor's Degree in Communication Science, journalism/Public Relations
• 2-3 years of experience in a Public Relations environment and knowledge of legislation governing the local government
• Writing and photographic skills (both still & video camera),
• Ability to establish and promote good relations with the media, staff and other stakeholders,
• Ability to co-ordinate special events and knowledge of desk publishing.
• Fluency in IsiZulu & English, and a valid driver's license.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & COMPETENCIES REQUIRED

• The ability to convey information and ideas effectively, through a variety of media to individuals or groups that attracts and retains their attention and ensures understanding of the message.
• Ability to plan, co-ordinate and control the tasks of self and others to deliver projects and tasks to the required specification and within budget and schedule.
• Displays an awareness of budgetary constraints and operates prudently within financial limits.
• Service Delivery orientation the ability to explore and implement new ways of delivering services that contribute to the improvement of municipal processes in order to achieve municipal goals.
• The display of high work ethic in setting and achieving challenging goals, meeting deadlines and keeping promises. It manifests itself in one's ability to stay focused on task, to be energetic, persistent and reliable.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS:

• Overseeing and coordinating the development and implantation of communication strategies, plans and procedures for the directorates.
• Overseeing the identification of annual departmental calendar events for submission/ dissemination to relevant media houses and stakeholders