Specialist: Stakeholder Relations at South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA)

• SAQA seeks to appoint a Specialist: Stakeholder Relations to build, maintain and improve relations between the organisation and its stakeholders, including the media. Reporting to the Manager: Communications & Advocacy, this position seeks to improve awareness, stakeholder and media relations as well as understanding the value of SAQA and the NQF.

Requirements are:
Minimum Qualifications

• An appropriate, recognised qualification at NQF Level 7 or equivalent.
• A relevant NQF level 8 qualification will be an advantage.

Minimum Experience

• Three years’ relevant working experience within a stakeholder and media relations role.
• Experience and exposure in the Education sector will be an advantage.

Knowledge, skills and competencies

• Networking skills.
• Professionalism.
• Knowledge of the media landscape locally and internationally.
• Innovation and creativity.
• Report and media writing.
• Facilitation and presentation.
• Knowledge management.
• Understanding of the newsroom setup.
• Written and verbal communication.
• Policy interpretation and implementation.
• Project management.
• Social media.
• Client service.
• Resilience, attention to detail and sound judgement.
• Good knowledge of the Education sector legislative.

Key performance areas:

• Conceptualise, plan and execute campaigns.
• Prepare media statements, advisories and invitations regularly.
• Plan and execute media conference and other related events.
• Collaborate with other units regarding content provisions and message development.
• Collaborate with NQF partners and key government departments on issues of common interest.
• Inform the media about development in the NQF landscape.
• Regularly network with the media and develop a solid media database.
• Facilitate the development and implementation of stakeholder relations strategy.
• Facilitate and implement internal communication plans, procedure, and processes.
• Scan the education landscape and identify relevant individuals and agencies for SAQA to collaborate.