BRAND SOUTH AFRICA VACANCIES

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COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER: DOMESTIC (REF:2)
Reporting to: GM: Communications
Salary: R608 600.00 (TCTC) Negotiable
Paterson level: D1
 
Job Purpose:
To develop and drive the communication and media programme for the organisation, its initiatives as well the country brand for domestic audiences.
 
Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Communications/ Journalism or equivalent.
• 6-8 years of integrated communications, marketing and media experience, which 3 must either be in corporate communications, PR or media establishment.

 
Key Performance Areas:
 
Develop and manage implementation of domestic communication activities for projects.

• Active planning and implementation based on sound research and investigation strategies in identifying the right media platform to reach the right audience with the right message.

 
Develop communication strategies that promote Brand South Africa, its initiatives and projects.

• Provide PR & media support to stakeholders and programme managers to ensure that relevant information is disseminated through the right proper channels.
• Identify target audiences and key messages to support key campaigns, programmes and activities.
• Develop content relevant to multimedia platforms including both traditional and digital.
• Analysis, monitoring, evaluation and reporting on domestic media coverage.

 
Establish and maintain a database of relevant media contacts that enable PR opportunities that champion Brand South Africa programmes.

• Consolidate key domestic events, role players, activities and trends to inform a consolidated dissemination and consumption approach for various programmes and strategic platforms domestically.

 
Reporting

• Report on activities undertaken and the level of success achieved as well as reach and impact.
• Preparation and submission of monthly, quarterly and annual audit reports.

 
Required Technical Skills, Competencies and Attributes

• An in depth understanding of the domestic media landscape, the political environment and impact on country communications & perceptions.
• Established relations with a broad spectrum of domestic media.
• Proven experience in multi-media relations and PR as well as an above average understanding of the news environment.
• Excellent writing and storytelling skills.
• An appreciation of integrated marketing & communications strategies.
• Strong command of the English language as well as 2 or more of the country’s official languages.
• Excellent research & investigative skills across a spectrum of topics as well as digital competence.
• Strong media relations and contacts.
• An understanding of image and reputation management environment.
• Ability to be adaptable and an ability to engage with diverse stakeholders confidently and competently.
• An established, active and relevant showcase of media contacts.
• Analytical skills.
• Patriotic & sociable.
• Solutions driven and positive.
• Focused & organised.
• Diligent with a strong follow through approach.
• Attentive to detail.
• Persuasive with strong interpersonal skills.
• Respect for deadlines.
• Professional & ethical.
• Responsible & accountable.

 
 
Brand South Africa is committed to ensuring and maintaining workplace diversity and the attainment of employment equity, having due regard to qualifications and appropriate experience.
 
Brand South Africa encourages applications from people living with disabilities , as well as African Males, Indian Females, Coloured Males and Females, and White Males and Females.
 
The processing of your personal information by Brand South Africa will be done in accordance with the POPI Act 4 of 2013.
 
Correspondence will only be limited to shortlisted candidates. Brand South Africa reserves the right not to make an appointment.
 
The closing date for applications is 11 November 2022.
 
Email CV for REF 2 to:  candicek@pinpointone.co.za
 
For enquiries please contact: Ms Lesedi Khalo on 011 483 0122 or 072 736 5827
 
*Should you not hear from us within three months from the closing date please consider your application unsuccessful
 
Job Category: Comms
Job Type: Full Time
Job Location: Brand South Africa Head Office
 
CLOSING ON: NOV 11, 2022

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COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER: INTERNATIONAL (REF:1)
Department: Marketing and Communications 
Reporting to: GM: Communications
Salary: R608 600.00 (TCTC) Negotiable
Paterson level: D1
     
Job Purpose:
To identify public relations opportunities internationally in order to promote Brand South Africa initiatives and the SA brand.
 
Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Communications or equivalent.
• 6-8 years of integrated PR and communications work experience, of which 3 must be within corporate communications, media management or public relations.

 
Key Performance Areas:
 
 Develop and manage implementation of international public relations plans for campaigns.   

• Active planning based on sound research and thought through approaches and strategies in reaching the right people with the right message (e.g. international missions)

 
Promote international public relations support on all promotion programmes for Brand South Africa.

• Procurement of appropriate collateral for Brand South Africa events, campaigns and exhibitions.
• Provide support to stakeholders and programme managers to ensure that the relevant and correct information is disseminated through the proper channels.
• Identify target audiences and key messages to support key campaigns.
• Analysis, monitoring & evaluating all international public relations initiatives.

 
 
Establish and maintain an international database of PR opportunities to champion Brand South Africa programmes.

• Consolidate key media, international events, role players, happenings and trends to inform the marketing strategy and integrated programme plans.
• Providing professional writing, proof-reading and editing services across the organisation.

 
Reporting

• Report on public relations events and whether it increased the levels of publicity of Brand South Africa international initiatives and contributed towards the overall brand building and promotion outcomes of the organisation.
• Preparation and submission of monthly, quarterly and annual reports.

 
Required Technical Skills, Competencies and Attributes

• Appreciation of the domestic policy environment and implications for corporate communications.
• Knowledge of media liaison strategies.
• Proven knowledge of corporate communication, media management and public relations.
• Knowledge of operations of the South African and international media environment.
• Intermediate MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio).
• Excellent public relations skills.
• Excellent research skills.
• Good business writing ability.
• Good negotiation skills.
• Ability to engage with diverse stakeholders in a competent and confident manner.
• Strong evidence of media relationships.
• Content Development.
• Analytical skills.
• Problem solving.
• Service oriented.
• Honesty and Integrity.

 
 
Brand South Africa is committed to ensuring and maintaining workplace diversity and the attainment of employment equity, having due regard to qualifications and appropriate experience.
 
Brand South Africa encourages applications from people living with disabilities, as well as African Males, Indian Females, Coloured Males and Females, and White Males and Females.
 
The processing of your personal information by Brand South Africa will be done in accordance with the POPI Act 4 of 2013.
 
Correspondence will only be limited to shortlisted candidates. Brad South Africa reserves the right not to make an appointment.
 
The closing date for applications is 11 November 2022.
 
Email CV for REF 1 to: samueln@pinpointone.co.za
 
For enquiries please contact: Ms Lesedi Khalo on 011 483 0122 or 072 736 5827
 
*Should you not hear from us within three months from the closing date please consider your application unsuccessful.
 
Job Category: Comms
Job Type: Full Time
Job Location: Brand South Africa Head Office