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GAUTENG PARTNERSHIP FUND (GPF)
 
Vacancy Advertisement 
 
Title of the Job: Stakeholder Relations Officer 
Grade / Level: C (Paterson) 
Location: Sandton 
Salary: Market related 
Closing Date: 9 March 2021 
 
Overall Responsibility: Reporting to the Manager: Marketing, Communications and Stakeholder Management, the Stakeholder Relations Officer will perform all relevant functions including administrative tasks within Marketing, Communications and Stakeholder Relations Management Unit to ensure operational efficiency and effectiveness. To support the Head of Marketing, Communications and Stakeholder Management and the team in the implementation of the Annual Marketing, Communications and Stakeholder Management Plan. 
 
 
Key Performance Areas: 
1. Stakeholder Engagement and Management 
2. Internal Communications Development and Management 
3. Digital Media (Website, Social Media and Email Management) 
4. Graphic Design 
5. Administrative support to the Unit 
6. Event Management 
7. Marketing, Communications and Stakeholder relations 
8. Research and Monitoring 
 
Qualification & Experience: Diploma in Marketing, Communication, PR and or related qualification at NQF level 6. A post-graduate qualification will be an added advantage. Minimum 5 years’ relevant experience. A solid track record in working in the Marketing, Communication or Stakeholder relations. Stakeholder management, digital media, copywriting and design skills and experience. 
 
 
Competencies: ● Knowledge of relevant legislation and regulations (Communications related legislations and policies) ●Excellent written and verbal communication skills ● Strong PR, event management ●Stakeholder relations skills ●Understanding of digital media ●Excellent copywriting skills and experience and Design skills including graphics and web design ● Budget management ● Project management ● General management ● Strong and decisive leadership ● Good interpersonal skills ● ● Ability to be proactive and innovative. ● Proactive and self-driven ● Responsible ● Team player ● Strong attention to detail ● Ability to multi-task ● Working under rapidly changing and pressurized circumstances 
 

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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 Tuesday 9 March 2021.