Spokesperson

Location: Head Office, Pretoria (Reference: PPSA 05/01/2024)
All- Inclusive Salary Package Range: R1,162 200.00 – R R1, 365 411.00 per annum
Fixed term contract linked to the term of the Public Protector

Requirements:
A 4-year qualification in Law, Communications, Journalism, Public Relations or in any other related field • A minimum of 8 years relevant experience with 5 years of middle
management experience of which 3 years must have been in the role of Spokesperson • Experience in strategic communication and stakeholder management is a
requirement • A valid driver’s license and willingness to travel

Competencies, skills and knowledge:

• A dynamic, driven, outcomes oriented individual with excellent communication and interpersonal skills • Ability to identify issues relevant to the Institution and the ability to write to
  an excellent standard • Excellent organisational and analytical skills are essential, along with Computer Literacy • Ability to communicate in more than one language is preferred,
  whilst the ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines is vital • Be prepared to work long and irregular hours, be committed to the principles, policies and programme of action
  of Public Protector South Africa and have a positive, attitude • A systematic self-starter who displays excellent attention to detail, takes initiative and strives to improve own
  performance •

Key responsibilities:
Provide support to the Public Protector and facilitate faster and improved service delivery through media engagement strategies and stakeholder liaison • Drive issues
through communication and maintain professional relationship with the media • Establish and maintain a positive media profile of the Public Protector South Africa • Daily
media monitoring and analysis in order to respond intelligently and rapidly to issues that affect the Public Protector South Africa • Plan and facilitate quarterly media briefings Participate in collective planning around communication and give media support • Communicate the Public Protector’s message to all relevant media • Conduct research
for the Public Protector on issues pertaining to the mandate of the organization • Build relationships with stakeholders, manage media relations, and ensure accurate response to media enquiries•

Enquiries: Mr. T Khunou on tel. (012) 366-7031
NB: Candidates who previously applied for this position need not to re-apply as their applications will still be considered.

Note: All appointments will be done in terms of the Public Protector Act and a 12-month probation period which maybe extended to 18 months will be applicable. The successful candidates will be expected to sign the secrecy declaration form and a performance agreement within 2 months of accepting the position.

A successful candidate will have to undergo security clearance and vetting.

The Public Protector South Africa reserves the right not to fill the vacancies.

Applications must be accompanied by a covering letter with a detailed CV, 3 contactable references, recently certified (within 6 months) copies of qualifications (matric certificates, certificates of qualifications), a valid Driver’s License (where required) and ID document.

Applications not complying with the above will be disqualified. Correspondences will be limited to the short-listed candidates. Should you not be contacted within 2 months, please consider your application to be unsuccessful.
The Public Protector South Africa is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer and is committed to the achievement and maintenance of representivity (race, gender and disability).

Preferences will be given to the candidates whose appointment or promotion meets the requirement for Employment representatively in the institution

Please direct your application, stating the relevant reference number as follows:
For the attention of Mr T Khunou by email to Applications@pprotect.org

CLOSING DATE: 01 March 2024, 16:3008

All the best with your applications.