Communications Officer - Knysna, WCFull job descriptionApplications are hereby invited from suitably qualified individuals with enthusiasm for the following career opportunity inour dynamic organisation:COMMUNICATIONS OFFICERDIRECTORATE: MUNICIPAL MANAGERTask Level 13: R 435 504 to R 565 224 (Basic Salary)R 641 514 to R 809 250 (Total Cost to Council Package)(PERMANENT APPOINTMENT)Applicable Municipal benefits will apply. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS: Appropriate B Degree in Communication/ Public relations/ Marketing/ Media Studies. At least 2-5 years’ relevant experience Knowledge and understanding of Public Communication, Public relations and Marketing. Valid Driver’s License. Experience in graphic design Experience in broadcast and social mediaKEY PERFORMANCE AREAS: Compile and distribute press releases. Respond to media queries on a day-to-day basis. Promote the Municipality’s brand by running external and in-house media events. Communicate the Municipality’s vision by developing and implementing short-term and long-term media strategiesfor specific projects and initiatives. Conceptualize, maintain and create updated content for all communication platforms, including newsletters,publications, website and social media. Liaise with key departments to develop pro-active communications plans to support their business objectives,projects and programs. Develop suitable ways of communicating complex information to all municipal stakeholders. Proof reading and editing of public documents and publications. Promote and attend municipal events during and after business hours. Continuous researchCOMPETENCIESPROFESSIONAL COMPETENCIES Communication; Organisational Awareness; Conceptual Thinking; Project Management; Information Measuring &Monitoring; Technology Usage; Service Delivery Orientation; Interpersonal Relationships; Customer Orientation &Customer Focus; Action Orientation; Resilience; Accountability & Ethical Conduct.All applications will be considered, but in terms of its Employment Equity Target, the Municipality would prefer to appoint a Coloured,Indian Female or an Indian, African Male if a suitable candidate in that category can be identified. PLEASE NOTE: (Failure to comply with the below will result in disqualification)All applications MUST be on a Knysna Municipal Application form (https://www.knysna.gov.za/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Knysna-Municipality-New-Job-Application-From.pdf) accompanied by a comprehensiveCV with certified copies of qualifications (not older than 6 months), copies of training, experience, competency andprevious employment record must accompany applications. Application forms are obtainable from the Municipal website: www.knysna.gov.za. Completed applications shouldbe forwarded via email to: vacanciesmmexec@knysna.gov.za Correspondence will ONLY be entered into with shortlisted candidates. Should candidates not be contacted withinthree months after the closing date, they may accept their application as unsuccessful. For enquiries, contact the Human Resources Office at 044 302 6419 or on email address: mbangeni@knysna.gov.za Canvassing for appointment is strictly prohibited and any confirming thereof will disqualify the candidate. CLOSING DATE: 31 MARCH 2024MR O.P. SEBOLA MUNICIPAL MANAGERThe Municipality reserves the right not to make an appointment.Page | 2
