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POST 23/22: SENIOR COMMUNICATION OFFICER: EXTERNAL COMMUNICATIONS
REF NO: SCO/E-COM/2023/07-1C
External Communications
(12 months contract)
DUTIES:
The incumbent will be responsible for a wide variety of tasks which includes the following but not limited to:
Develop and maintain external stakeholder contact database, media monitoring and analysis:
- Keep the Communications Unit abreast of developments in the pensions and finance sector.
- Monitor GPAA/GEPF coverage in the media.
- Recommendations to management to remedy media coverage.
- Arrange, coordinate and oversee media briefings.
- Record media briefing proceedings as part of a media monitoring and evaluation process.
- Regularly update media database.
- Create platforms to increase stakeholder engagement and maintain the database.
- Organize workshops for external stakeholders.
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Liaise and maintain relationships with National and Provincial Departments and other stakeholders:
- Interact with different divisions and stakeholders to source information that needs to be communicated to the public.
- Communicate with stakeholders regarding the implementation of the communication strategy.
- Assist in the implementation of Communication, Stakeholder and marketing strategy in GPAA.
- Maintain the external communications channels:
- Arrange and conduct regular and specialized interactions, including media visits.
- Ensure pre-recorded interviews are edited.
- Conduct live interviews.
- Create opportunities for and attend media briefings.
Research and write articles for members’ and pensioners' publications:
- Draft speaking notes and media statements.
- Prepare briefing notes and packs for campaigns.
- Draft all publications and coordinate members’ and pensioners’ publications.
Provide coordination of all external communication campaigns and reports:
- Coordinate all outreach platforms.
- Provide logistical support for all roadshows and campaigns in GPAA.
- Assist with the coordination of marketing on behalf of GPAA.
Provide administrative support to the unit:
- Perform office administrative activities.
- Organise office logistical matters.
- File office correspondence, documents and reports.
- Draft and type standard correspondence and documents.
- Completion of forms and documents related to claims, payments, invoices and consultant fees.
- Order stationery and equipment for the section.
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REQUIREMENTS:
- A B Degree / N Dip / B Tech or equivalent three-year qualification (with minimum 360 credits) in Communications or related field coupled with a minimum of three (3) years relevant practical experience in Media Relations.
- The experience gained should include the drafting/writing of articles, speaking notes, media statements, publications etc.
- Candidates with experience in liaising with journalists and advertising representatives will receive preference.
- Computer literacy that includes Microsoft packages.
- Knowledge of media landscape.
- Knowledge and experience in the execution of media campaigns.
- Knowledge and experience in writing media statements and articles.
- Knowledge and experience in writing reports.
- Ability to conceptualise, write and implement a Communication Strategy.
- Good analytical skills.
- Good communication skills (both verbal and written).
- Creativity.
- Integrity.
- Logical.
- Understanding of GEPF/GPAA and its processes.
- Understanding of the Pension fund (Employee Benefits) and Financial sector.
ENQUIRIES: URS Response Handling Tel No: (012) 811 1900 (application enquiries) or Mapule Mahlangu Tel No: (012) 399 2639
SALARY: R359 517 per annum (Level 08), (plus 37% in lieu of benefits)
CENTRE: Pretoria
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