Key Responsibility Areas:
- Develop and implement annual operational plan for client Directorate.
- Compile communication plans for Directorate projects and programmes.
- Writing articles, press releases, features and opinion pieces for internal and external audiences.
- Prepare newspaper and electronic advertisements for the Municipality through compiling advertisements which are educational, informative and persuade the target audience to act in a specific way.
- Prepare newspaper and electronic advertisements for the Municipality through compiling advertisements which are educational, informative and persuade the target audience to act in a specific way.
- Determine desired photographs and picture composition through selecting and assemble equipment required.
- Advising line Divisions on policies and communicating important information protecting and promote the corporate image of the Municipality.
- Responsible for development of communication materials (brochures, flyers, supplements advertorials) and branding of Municipal events.
- Responsible for the eThekwini Municipality social media (eThekwini Municipality television, Facebook, twitter and LinkedIn)
- Plan and co-ordinate events and launches for various client Directorate.
- Conduct research to determine the relevant communication messages and communication media to be utilised.
Undertake related assignments.
Competencies:
- Communication.
- Conceptual thinking.
- Project management.
- Technology usage.
- Information measuring and monitoring.
- Service delivery orientation.
- Interpersonal relationships.
- Accountability and ethical conduct.
- Customer orientation and customer focus.
- Action orientation.
- Resilience.
Impact and influence.
Special Conditions:
- May be required to work overtime.
- Physical Requirements:
Must be able to perform the duties of the post.
This post reports to MANAGER (COMMUNICATIONS)
SENIOR COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER 52000022B
Key Responsibility Areas:
- Develop and implement annual operational plan for client Directorate.
- Compile communication plans for Municipal and programmes.
- Writing articles, press releases, features and opinion pieces for internal and external audiences.
- Prepare newspaper and electronic advertisements for the Municipality through compiling advertisements which are educational, informative and persuade the target audience to act in a specific way.
- Demonstrate the high level of understanding the operation of electronic media (radio and television) in order to prepare for radio interviews and advertising.
- Leading the internal and external communication.
- Determine desired photographs and picture composition through selecting and assemble equipment required.
- Advising line departments on policies and communicating important information protecting and promote the corporate image of the Municipality.
- Responsible for development of communication materials (brochures, flyers, supplements advertorials) and branding of Municipal events.
- Plan and co-ordinate events and launches for various client Directorate.
- Research, collate information which will assist in writing speeches and messages that are able to influence, educate and persuade.
- Undertake related assignments.
Provide comprehensive communication support to Council Committees and Political Office Bearers.
Competencies:
- Communication.
- Conceptual thinking.
- Project management.
- Financial management.
- Technology usage.
- Service delivery orientation.
- Interpersonal relationships.
- Customer orientation and customer focus.
- Interpersonal relationships
Team orientation.
Special Conditions:
- Maybe required to work overtime.
- Physical Requirements:
Must be able to perform the duties of the post.
This post reports to MANAGER (COMMUNICATIONS)