Campaigns and Projects Officer

Brief description

The main purpose of this position is to develop, manage and implement the South African Reserve Bank’s (SARB) strategic campaigns and projects to protect and enhance the SARB’s image and reputation.

Detailed description

The successful candidate will be responsible for the following key performance areas:

• Develop the SARB’s external and internal strategic campaigns and projects to build and maintain the capabilities required for effective communication across various channels.
• Execute strategic campaigns and projects throughout their life cycle (planning, launch and maintenance phases) in line with approved frameworks, standards, processes and policies.
• Partner with and engage departments to determine their unique campaign requirements.
• Implement the communications operational plan by consolidating external and internal campaign requirements arising from planned and ad hoc events.
• Develop a comprehensive plan for all internal and external campaign activities (collateral, training, materials) and ensure effective coordination among stakeholders.
• Track spending and allocate funds in an efficient and effective manner. 
• Manage service providers and agencies that have been brought on board to support and execute strategic campaigns and projects.
• Assess, review and produce reports on the effectiveness of campaigns across the SARB. 
• Monitor and analyse the SARB’S external and internal environment regarding campaigns and projects to identify, manage and mitigate risks to the SARB’s reputation.
• Stay updated on campaign developments to explore opportunities for amplifying messages within the SARB in a timely manner.

QUALIFICATIONS

To be considered for this position, candidates must have:

• a minimum of a Diploma (NQF6) in Communication/Journalism/Economics (knowledge and an understanding of economics will be an advantage); and
• a minimum of three to five years of experience in a media and communications environment, of which at least two years must have been in an external and internal communications capacity. 

Additional requirements include:

• industry, organisational and business awareness knowledge and skill;
• quality assurance knowledge and skill;
• excellent written and verbal communications skill;
• continuous improvement knowledge and skill;
• continued learning and/or professional development knowledge and skill;
• business continuity planning knowledge and skill;
• communications project management knowledge and skill;
• stakeholder management knowledge and skill;
• excellent writing skills; and
• communications and campaigns planning skills.

ABOUT US

About SARB

Primary mandate of the SARB

Section 224 of the Constitution of South Africa states the mandate of the SARB as follows:

The primary object of the South African Reserve Bank is to protect the value of the currency in the interest of balanced and sustainable economic growth in the Republic.

The South African Reserve Bank, in support of its primary objective, must perform its functions independently and without fear, favour or prejudice.

WHAT WE DO

Monetary Policy

The Constitution gives the SARB the mandate to protect the value of the rand. We use interest rates to keep inflation low and steady.

Financial Stability

The SARB has a mandate to protect and enhance financial stability. We identify and mitigate systemic risks that might disrupt the financial system.

Prudential Regulation

The Prudential Authority regulates financial institutions and market infrastructures to promote and enhance their safety and soundness, and support financial stability.

Financial Markets

Open market operations are the main tool we use to implement monetary policy. We manage South Africa’s gold and foreign exchange reserves.

Financial Surveillance

The SARB is responsible for regulating cross-border transactions, preventing the abuse of the financial system and supporting the regulation of financial institutions.

Payments and Settlements

The SARB is responsible for ensuring the safety and soundness of the national payment system, which is the backbone of South Africa’s modern financial system.

Statistics

The SARB provides important economic and financial statistics that present an overview of the economic situation in South Africa.

Research

Research conducted by the SARB focuses on economics, financial stability, banking and emerging trends in finance. Our research supports policy decision-making.

Banknotes and Coin

The SARB has the sole right to make, issue and destroy banknotes and coin in South Africa.APPLY NOW

JOB INFO

• Job Identification157
• Job CategoryStrategy and Communication
• Posting Date01/08/2024, 12:00 AM
• Apply Before01/22/2024, 11:59 PM
• Degree LevelNQF 6: National Diploma and Advanced Certificate
• Job ScheduleFull time
• Job ShiftDay
• Locations Head Office, 27th floor, Pretoria, Gauteng, 0002, ZA

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