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EZEMVELO KZN WILDLIFE
 


​INTERNAL & EXTERNAL ADVERT 
 
DESIGNATION: MEDIA OFFICER (C2) 
PROGRAMME: COMMUNICATIONS SERVICES 
LOCATION: QUEEN ELIZABETH PARK, PIETERMARITZBURG 
POST NO: 140505 
TOTAL REMUNERATION PACKAGE: R 485 210,09 p.a. 
 
THE ENTITY 
The KwaZulu-Natal Nature Conservation Board, trading as Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife, is a PFMA Schedule 3C public entity established in terms of the KwaZulu-Natal Nature Conservation Management Act (Act No. 9 of 1997). The entity is responsible for the management of nature conservation within the Province of KwaZulu-Natal including protected areas as well as development and promotion of ecotourism and facilities within the protected areas. Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife wishes to appoint a suitable candidate into the position of Media Officer. 
 
PURPOSE OF THE JOB 
To effectively raise public awareness on Ezemvelo’s mandate, and to facilitate and coordinate interaction between media and the organisation on an ongoing basis 
 
QUALIFICATIONS
  • 3 Years’ experience in proven experience in media liaison and communication is mandatory 
  • 2 Years’ experience in Nature conservation organisation is desirable 
 
EXPERIENCE
  • National Diploma/ Degree in Journalism / Communication/ Media Studies is mandatory 
  • Valid Code EB Drivers Licence is mandatory 
 
KEY PERFOMANCE AREAS 
  • Media and Multi-Media Coordination 
  • Filming Process Oversight 
  • Media Production 
  • Administration
  • Media Relations 
 
KEY COMPETENCIES 
  • Communication structures and protocols 
  • Business principles 
  • Environmental issues and legislation 
  • Socio-economic and community issues 
  • Regulatory and legislative framework 
  • Media relations principles and methodologies 
  • Multi-media and e-media tools and systems 
  • Excellent verbal and written communication 
  • Content creation 
  • Language proficiency in English and isiZulu 
  • Relationship building 
 
ACCOMMODATION
  • Accommodation will not be provided.




​Directions to applying candidates: 
The following mandatory documents must be submitted; 
The Ezemvelo Application Form for Employment available from http://www.kznwildlife.com/careers
Applications without Ezemvelo Application Form and incomplete forms will not be considered. 
Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified application supporting documents, including qualifications certificates, Driver’s License, Identity Document (ID), etc. 
 
The appointment to the post is subject to a positive outcome obtained from all verifications in relation to the position advertised. 
 
Applicants are encouraged to apply for posts through the KZN online e-Recruitment system at www.kznonline.gov.za/kznjobs or submit their Ezemvelo application form directly to the following email address recruitments@kznwildlife.com.
 
Applicants may also visit any KZN Department’s and Public Entity’s Designated Online Application Centres (DOACs) where staff will assist you with applying for jobs on the KZN online e-Recruitment system or receiving your hardcopy application. You can find the list of Designated Online Application Centers (DOACS) at www.kznonline.gov.za/kznjobs.
 
Please note that applicants should only use one of the following methods when applying for a post: 
  • either through the online e-Recruitment system USING EZEMVELO APPLICATION FORM; 
  • emailing Ezemvelo application form directly to Recruitment.HR@kznwildlife.com; or 
  • submit a hardcopy application to one of the Designated Online Application Centres (DOACS). 
 
For any queries relating to this job-application please contact Recruitment Office on 033 845 1761 during office hours. 
 
Closing Date: 04 February 2026 
 
Applications received after the closing date will not be considered. Applicants not contacted within 30 days of the advertisement closing date should consider their applications unsuccessful. Selection will be made in line with the Organisation’s Employment Equity Plan and preference will be given to members of designated groups. The appointment to the post is subject to positive outcome obtained from all verifications processes in relation to the position advertised. Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife reserves the right not to make an appointment.