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NATIONAL CREDIT REGULATOR (NCR) - MANAGER: EDUCATION AND COMMUNICATIONS (D-UPPER)
NATIONAL CREDIT REGULATOR (NCR)
The National Credit Regulator (NCR) was established as the regulator under the National Credit Act 34 of 2005 (the Act) and is responsible for the regulation of the South African credit industry. It is tasked with carrying out education, research, policy development, registration of industry participants, i.e. credit providers, credit bureaux, alternative dispute resolution agents, payment distribution agents and debt counsellors, investigation of complaints, and enforcement of the Act.
The Act requires the NCR to promote the development of an accessible credit market, particularly to address the needs of historically disadvantaged persons, low income persons, and remote, isolated or low density communities.
The NCR invites applications from suitable candidates for the following position
Manager: Education and Communications (D-Upper)
Salary ranges from R646 500 – R1 228 400 maximum
Requirements:
The candidate must have a Bachelor’s Degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, or relevant degree with a minimum of 10 years working experience in a communications/education role, and 5 years in a Management position.
Experience in preparing and coordinating corporate publications (Annual Reports, 3 Year Annual Performance Plans, 5 Year Strategic Plans, newsletters, media briefs etc.), and Procurement processes is essential.
Duties:
Manage the Education and Communications Department
Draft and monitor the implementation of the Education and Communication Business Plan
Draft and manage Budget of the Education and Communications Department
Draft and review of policies of the Education and Communication Department
Operational Risk Management
Develop and implement the communication strategy.
Development and maintenance of stakeholder relations
Participate in industry forums and develop strategies aimed at increasing consumer awareness
Participate in key stakeholder forums (e.g with other regulators, government departments, tribal authorities, community forums in townships, rural areas and informal settlements).
Manage media and public relations for the NCR
Provide guidance and assistance in the publication of the Annual Report and Annual Performance Plans and Strategic Plans
Oversee the impact assessment studies and other research projects
Procure necessary services in line with PFMA and SCM policies
Manage the contracts with appointed service providers.
Requirements:
The candidate must have a Bachelor’s Degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, or relevant degree with a minimum of 10 years working experience in a communications/education role, and 5 years in a Management position.
Experience in preparing and coordinating corporate publications (Annual Reports, 3 Year Annual Performance Plans, 5 Year Strategic Plans, newsletters, media briefs etc.), and Procurement processes is essential.
Duties:
Manage the Education and Communications Department
Draft and monitor the implementation of the Education and Communication Business Plan
Draft and manage Budget of the Education and Communications Department
Draft and review of policies of the Education and Communication Department
Operational Risk Management
Develop and implement the communication strategy.
Development and maintenance of stakeholder relations
Participate in industry forums and develop strategies aimed at increasing consumer awareness
Participate in key stakeholder forums (e.g with other regulators, government departments, tribal authorities, community forums in townships, rural areas and informal settlements).
Manage media and public relations for the NCR
Provide guidance and assistance in the publication of the Annual Report and Annual Performance Plans and Strategic Plans
Oversee the impact assessment studies and other research projects
Procure necessary services in line with PFMA and SCM policies
Manage the contracts with appointed service providers.
Knowledge:
Project Management Skills.
Knowledge of PFMA, Supply Chain Policies/processes, National Treasury Regulations, and all the other relevant legislation.
Knowledge of Social Media Platforms
Knowledge of Performance Management
Government travel policies
Skills:
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Excellent inter-personal skills
Good report writing and analytical skills
Effective planning and time management
Presentation Skills
Computer skills
Knowledge:
Project Management Skills.
Knowledge of PFMA, Supply Chain Policies/processes, National Treasury Regulations, and all the other relevant legislation.
Knowledge of Social Media Platforms
Knowledge of Performance Management
Government travel policies
Skills:
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Excellent inter-personal skills
Good report writing and analytical skills
Effective planning and time management
Presentation Skills
Computer skills
Closing date: 08 December 2021
Ref No: : ECM//08/21
The National Credit Regulator is an equal opportunity organisation which offers competitive market related packages. Suitable persons should send a detailed CV quoting the relevant reference number to: HRM-Recruitment@ncr.org.za
Correspondence will only be entered into with short listed candidates. The National Credit Regulator reserves the right not to make an appointment. As per the NCR Employment equity plan female candidates will be given a preference.
Please note that this is a re-advertisement and candidates who previously applied for the position are encouraged to reapply.