SENIOR MEDIA LIAISON OFFICER (3 Year Fixed Term Contract)

KOUGA MUNICIPALITY (EC 108)

VACANCY

NOTICE NO: 153/2023

Kouga Municipality, an equal opportunity employer which subscribes to the principle of affirmative action, encourages applicants from the designated groups to apply for the following vacancy:

SENIOR MEDIA LIAISON OFFICER

(3 Year Fixed Term Contract)

REQUIREMENTS:

• Relevant NQF level 6 qualification.
• 4 Years’ relevant experience.
• Excellent communication & public relations skills (oral & written).
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to organise, coordinate and facilitate meetings/press conferences, etc.
• Good research and analytical skills on communication and public relations topics.
• Good supervisory skills.
• In-depth understanding, knowledge and application of principles, practices, and procedures for media.
• Experience and understanding of the use of modern technology to communicate with various stakeholders.
• Must be able to speak, read and write in at least two of the official languages in Kouga Municipality (Afrikaans, English, and

Xhosa).

SPECIAL CONDITIONS:                                     Nil.

SALARY:                                                          R553 158.84 Total Cost to Company Per Annum

TASK:                                                               12

DUTIES:

• Compiling media releases/statements on municipal projects, programmes, events, functions, processes for distribution on external and internal media platforms;
• Coordinating media coverage;
• Speechwriting;
• Coordinating the compilation of programmes based on departmental activities;
• Keeping the public informed of the latest municipal programmes, projects and processes;
• Receiving, researching and responding to queries from external media houses and official government news platforms on behalf of the municipality; 

• Coordinating media alerts about unplanned service interruptions, including arranging media support in times of emergency/disasters;
• Developing content for the official municipal newsletter;
• Compiling investigational reports and/or responses to correspondences and queries, undertaking research or extracting information and records to support content, recommendations and/or opinion;
• Preparing reports on behalf of the Executive Mayor for submission.

Applicants must submit a formal application form and a comprehensive CV, copies of qualifications, identity document and driver’s license. Applications must be submitted electronically as one PDF document to recruitment@kouga.gov.za. Application forms can be obtained from the Municipal website, www.kouga.gov.za and must reach the Human Resource Manager on or before Friday, 18 August 2023 at 12:00.

For any enquiries contact Mr. B Faulkner: 042 2002 200.

Disqualification:

Please note that the following can lead to disqualification:

1. Canvassing of councillors.
2. Submission of fraudulent qualifications and/ or documents.

NB: Please note that shortlisted candidates will be subjected to a vetting process. By applying for this position, the candidates agree to background checks being performed.

The Municipality reserves the right not to make an appointment.

Preference will be given to applicants residing within the Kouga area of jurisdiction.

Should you not hear from us within 30 days of closing date, kindly regard your application as being unsuccessful.

MR. C DU PLESSIS                                                                                P. O. BOX 21                                    

MUNICIPAL MANAGER                                                                        JEFFREYS BAY

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