Principal Officer (Marketing) (Marketing & Communications) at City of uMhlathuze

SAP POST NUMBER 20002063

TASK T12 BASIC 

SALARY R 555 627.24 – R 642 465.00 per annum

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• A relevant Bachelor’s Degree/ National Diploma in Marketing, Communication Science, Public Relations or equivalent;
• A valid Driver’s Licence; and
• 5 years relevant experience. 

COMPETENCIES REQUIRED

• Good communication skills;
• A high level of report writing skills;
• Organizational awareness;
• Project management skills;
• Data processing and analysis skills.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• To attract strategic investment of the City of uMhlathuze by marketing the services and assets of the Municipality and its area of influence and to assist in investment decisions and feasibility studies when profiling the City Local Government legislation and frameworks (e.g. municipal systems Act, Municipal structures Act);
• Knowledge of Batho Pele principles and public service communication standards;
• Knowledge of branding, digital marketing and media trends, developing and maintaining a positive, uniform brand identity for the municipality;
• Knowledge of Government communication systems and protocols and information system guidelines;
• Contributing to the municipality annual marketing and communications strategy, often closely tied to the City’s Integrated Development Plan (IDP)