Senior Communication Officer: External Communications - GPAA

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.

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.

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