Manager: Communications

About

Develops and implements the municipal communication strategy and manages media, public participation, digital communications, branding, events and crisis communication. Requires an NQF 7 bachelor’s degree and relevant communications and supervisory or management experience. Job grade: 16 Salary: R 724 838 (plus normal council benefits)

How to apply

Apply on the Official Application form downloadable from www.makana.gov.za, accompanied by a comprehensive CV and certified copies of Identity document, qualifications, driver's licence where required and other documents. Post to The HR Manager, Makana Municipality, PO Box 176, MAKHANDA, 6139 OR hand-deliver to 86 High Street, City Hall, MAKHANDA. No emailed, late or faxed applications will be accepted.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the Municipal Communication Strategy.
• Align communication programmes with the Integrated Development Plan (IDP), Service Delivery and Budget Implementation Plan (SDBIP), and municipal strategic objectives.
• Advice the Municipal Manager and Executive Management on communication matters.
• Coordinate communication plans for municipal programmes and projects.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with print, radio, television and digital media.
• Prepare media statements, speeches, press lease and briefing documents.
• Manage the municipality's website content.
• Coordinate municipal social media platforms.
• Develop crisis communication plans.
• Prepare and manage the communication budget.
• Supervise communication subordinates.

Qualifications

• Grade 12.
• Bachelor's Degree (NQF Level 7) in Communications Journalism Public relations Media studies Marketing Public Administration or an equivalent qualification.
• Three (3) years' relevant communications experience.
• At least two (2) years in a supervisory or management role.
• Experience within local government will be an added advantage.