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GAUTENG PARTNERSHIP FUND (GPF)
 
Gauteng Partnership Fund Internal and External
 
Vacancy Advertisement 
 
Title of the Job: Manager: Marketing, Communications and Stakeholder Relations Management 
Grade / Level D (Paterson) 
Location: Sandton 
Salary: Market related 
 
Closing Date: 7 February2020 
 
Overall Responsibility: To provide effective and efficient management of Marketing, Communications and Stakeholder services for GPF 
 
 
Key Performance Areas: 
 Provide strategic leadership and direction to the Marketing, Communications & Stakeholder Management unit 
 Manage effective external & internal communications 
 Manage effective Stakeholder Relations 
 Develop and implement Marketing and Advertising Plans 
 Establish an effective brand strategy for GPF 
 Engagement of all GPF stakeholders including the three Spheres of Government and Agencies 
 Provide Marketing support to investor relations management 
 Provide support to the Capital Raising unit in driving Investor Roadshows 
 Develop and implement Policies and Standard Operating Procedures and requisite operating tools; 
 Lead the unit towards the development and establishment of a high-performance organisation 
 Ensure sound ethics, good governance and compliance within the Marketing, Communications & Stakeholder Management function
 Ensure accurate reporting in accordance with PFMA and other relevant legislative and regulatory requirements and standards 
 Provide expert advice and support on all compliance implications in relation to Marketing, Communications & Stakeholder Management Services and provide comprehensive reporting to the Board and Sub-Committee’s on all Marketing, Communications & Stakeholder Management functional matters 
 Contribute to the development of GPF strategic and business plan, budget and risk mitigation
 
Qualification & Experience: Marketing, Public Relations and/or Communications Degree ● A Post Graduate Degree will be an added advantage ● Minimum 5 years’ experience in the relevant field in business or the public sector ● A solid track record in leading and managing significant change in a complex organization. 
 
Competencies: Strong marketing and communication skills ● strategic management and stakeholder relations acumen ● Extensive understanding and experience in strategic and governance related matters ● Strong in managing complex stakeholder and media relationships ● Knowledge of relevant legislation and regulations ● Expertise in strategic and business planning, budget management, project management, general management ● Strong and decisive leadership, people management skills and experience in change management ● Policy development ● Excellent communication skills ● Ability to be proactive and innovative.
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GPF is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. Preference will be given to candidates whose appointment will enhance representation in accordance with the approved employment equity plan. 
 
Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. If you do not hear from us within two months of the closing date, please regard your application as unsuccessful. It will be expected of candidates to be available for selection interviews on a date, time and place as determined by GPF. GPF reserves the right not to fill an advertised position. Background verification, including criminal record and citizenship checks, as well as a competency assessment will form part of the selection process. It is the applicants' responsibility to have their foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). 
 
Applications to be sent to  careers@gpf.org.za  by no later than close of business on Friday 7 February 2020.