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AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH COUNCIL (ARC)
 
The Agricultural Research Council (ARC) is a premier science institution that conducts research with partners, develops human capital and foster innovation in support of the agricultural sector. It provides diagnostic, laboratory, analytical, agricultural engineering services, post-harvest technology development, agrochemical evaluation, consultation and advisory services, food processing technology services as well as various surveys and training interventions. Through its wider network of research institutes and experimental farms, the ARC provides a strong scientific base and a broadly distributed technology transfer capacity to the entire agricultural industry in South Africa.
 
The ARC-Grain Crops (ARC–GC & ARC-SG) seeks to appoint a highly skilled, experienced and dynamic person to the following position at Potchefstroom:
 
PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER (RE-ADVERT)
 
 
Key Performance Areas:
 Planning publicity strategies and campaigns,
 Writing and producing media releases and presentations,
 Dealing with enquiries from the public, the media and related organisations,
 Organising and attending promotional events such as press conferences, open days, exhibitions, farmer’s days, tours and visits,
 Speaking publicly at approved interviews, press conferences and presentations,
 Providing clients with information about new promotional opportunities and current PR campaign progress,
 Commissioning or understanding relevant marketing research,
 Liaising with clients, managerial and journalistic staff about budgets, timescales and objectives,
 Effectively managing marketing and communications of Grain Crops and Small Grains,
 Managed reception/frontline public relation services and information reference system.
 
 
Requirements:
 Bachelor’s Degree in Public Relations or Communications/ Marketing,
 3-5 years’ experience as a Public Relations Officer or similar PR role,
 Managing media relations (online, broadcast and print) experience in researching, writing and editing publications,
 Proficient in MS Office Suite and social media,
 Strong communication skills (oral and written editing & publishing),
 A valid driver’s license.
 
Enquiries: Ms Mpho Ramosili, Tel (012) 427 9905

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CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: 21 DECEMBER 2020
 
A competitive remuneration package will be congruent with the scope, responsibilities and the stature of the position. The appointment will be subject to a positive security clearance and preference will be given to South African citizens.
 
Applications accompanied by covering letter, detailed CV (Including certificates, supporting documents, copy of driver’s license and nationality. NB: Non-RSA Citizens/work permit holders must attach certified copies) as well as the names and particulars of three (3) traceable referees must be e-mail to hrcv@arc.agric.za.
 
SAQA evaluation report must accompany foreign qualifications. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Applicants who do not receive any response four (4) weeks after the closing date must regard their applications as unsuccessful. The Agricultural Research Council is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to the principles and processes of Employment Equity. The company has the right not to appoint.

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