MEDIA DEVELOPMENT AND DIVERSITY AGENCY (MDDA) All positions are based in Parktown. JOB SPECIFICATION JOB INFORMATION Job Title: Communications and Strategy Manager Department: Communications Normal Hours of work: As Business dictates Normal place of work: Parktown, Johannesburg Job Classification: Managerial Reporting to: Chief Executive Officer Job Grade: Last Review: November 2020
KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES. Strategic Planning and Performance Monitoring:
Leadership Management
Financial Management
Management and Administration
PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT Manage the preparation Communications & Strategy budget. Report to CEO on variances from the established budget, and the reasons for those variances. Assist management in the formulation of its overall strategic and operational plans. HUMAN RELATIONS Team-player – colleague interrelations Good interpersonal skills Leadership and management skills CUSTOMER RELATIONS Internal – All staff, Board, GCIS and Ministry in The Presidency. External – All visitors, MDDA Beneficiaries, Service providers/vendors CONTINUOUS PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND UPGRADE Communications and interpersonal skills QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE 3-year Degree or National Diploma in Communications, Business Management, or an equivalent from an accredited institution. Minimum of 5 -7 years relevant experience in Communications or Marketing or Stakeholder Management. At least 5 years in strategy coordination, performance information and other related activities. Leadership Competencies Resource Management; Results Management; Planning and Organising Behavioural Competencies Relationship Building; Analytical Thinking; Achievement Orientation; Attention to Detail; Problem Solving Technical Competencies Legislation Policies, Procedures and Standards; Enforcement; Business Perspective SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS Ability to focus on the vision and to communicate that vision to stakeholders. Ability to work independently and as a team A valid (unendorsed) drivers’ license – Code B Abreast of industry trends Knowledge of South Africa’s socio-political and economic environment and its impact to media development HOW TO APPLY: This is a re-advertisement. Candidates who had previously applied, may also apply. To view the full job specification and to apply for this challenging position, interested and qualifying applicants are required to forward a comprehensive CV quoting the position they are applying for, together with a covering letter stating reasons for being the candidate of choice to: recruitment@mdda.org.za. Queries to be directed to Human Resources Telephone 011 643 1100 PLEASE NOTE: Communication will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. Shortlisted candidates will be subjected to competency assessments and verification of all their credentials. Applications from people with disabilities, are welcome. It is the responsibility of candidates with foreign qualifications to have them verified by the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA). Kindly note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you have not heard from us within three months after the closing date, please regard your application as unsuccessful. The appointee will be required to sign an employment contract and an annual performance agreement. CLOSING DATE: 15 DECEMBER 2020
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