Vacancies

Position of Senior Manager: Communication and Stakeholder Relations

REMUNERATION PACKAGE:

• Salary grade D4 Total Cost to Company (66% pensionable base, 34% to be structured as per individual needs viz Medical Aid, 13th cheque, housing, Travelling Allowance etc.)

REQUIREMENTS

• A Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Communications/Journalism/Public Relations Management.
• A post graduate qualification in the related fields would serve as a recommendation.
• Ten (10) years’ experience in management of Communication/Public Relations.

COMPETENCIES

Financial Management (Budget Management), Public Relations, Media & Communication Strategies, Customer Experience, Research & Development, Quality Assurance & Management and Project Management.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensures total quality management in all activities relating to the planning, organising, co-ordinating and providing guidance in establishing, developing and maintaining universally acceptable standards in Communications and Stakeholder Relations.
• Assumes responsibility for consultation and communication with the profession and stakeholders.
• Responsible for the management of Council’s public and media Relations.
• Oversee the management of the Customer Care Contact Centre.
• Oversee the management of the Logistics Centre.
• Assumes responsibility for the co-ordination and execution of projects with the goal of improving communications and stakeholder relations.
• Prepare and control the departmental budget in terms of SAPC procurement and financial policies.
• Assumes responsibility for effective employee relationship management in the department: Monitoring, Compliance and Professional Conduct.
• Reports to the Chief Operating Officer on all matters relating to the department communications and stakeholder relations.

In line with the Council’s commitment to diversifying its workforce, suitable candidates from the designated groups and disabled people are encouraged to apply.

Applicants are to complete the application form by clicking here and upload supporting documents here. 

The closing date is 21 February 2025.

If you have not heard from us within 30 days of the closing date, consider your application as being unsuccessful.