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| Closing Date | 2024/01/12 |
| Reference Number | ETH231214-5 |
| Job Number | 52000018 |
| Job Title | Manager (Communications) |
| Job Type | Permanent |
| Job Grade | T14 |
| Division | Nil |
| Department | Communications |
| Branch | Nil |
| Vacancy Group | Communications |
| Reporting To | Deputy Head (Communications) |
| Location – Town / City | Durban |
| Location – Province | KwaZulu-Natal |
| Location – Country | South Africa |
| Job Purpose | • Responsible for providing an efficient and effective communications service to all Units and Departments of eThekwini Municipality and deliver a specific communications service to the Office of the Mayor and all role-players therein. |
| Key Responsibility Areas | • Promotes the Municipality by presenting a positive image of the Municipality in all its activities and programmes. • Drives, manages and continuously reviews the Communication and PR functions of the Office of the Mayor. • Manages and co-ordinates development and maintenance of relationships with media organisations/journalists. • Assists and deputises for Deputy head and/or Head (Communications) as required. • Analyses the Council’s Communications and PR initiatives/business plans and takes steps to improve the process where necessary. • Acts as Council spokesperson when required. • Manages a service, in consultation with relevant parties, whereby letters to the Editors of newspapers are responded to. • Writes stories/features articles and takes photographs as required for publication in Council publications. • Manages the recruitment, training, performance and conduct of staff |
| Competencies | • Communication. • Organisational Awareness. • Conceptual thinking. • Projects management. • Technology usage. • Information measuring and monitoring. • Service delivery orientation. • Customer orientation and customer focus. • Action orientation. • Coaching and mentoring. • Impact an influence. |
| Essential Requirements | • Diploma (NQF Level 6) in Communications or Public Relations or related field. • Valid motor vehicle driving license. • 4 Years relevant experience of which 2 years must be at a supervisory level. |
| Preferred Requirements | • Degree (NQF Level 7) in Communications or Public Relations or related field. • 5 Years relevant experience of which 3 years must be at a supervisory level. |
| Housing Subsidy | Yes |
| Leave | Yes |
| Medical Aid | Yes |
| Other Allowances | Car Allowance |
| Pension Fund | Yes |
| Remuneration | R893 297.00 – R1 133 379.00 TOTAL PACKAGE PER ANNUM |
| 13th Cheque | Yes |
| Contact Name | Lilly Tandabantu |
| Contact Telephone | 031 322 7701 |
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