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NATIONAL LOTTERIES COMMISSION (NLC)
 
The National Lotteries Commission (NLC) is a statutory body established in terms of the Lotteries Act (Act 57 of 1997), as amended with the purpose of regulating the South African Lotteries and Administering of the National Lottery Distribution Trust Fund (NLDTF). Suitably qualified prospective candidates are invited to submit their applications to fill the following positions. National Lotteries Commission is committed to the achievement and maintenance of diversity and equity in employment, especially in respect of race, gender and disability. 
 


OPERATIONS DIVISION 
MANAGER: STAKEHOLDER MANAGEMENT MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS 
 
PURPOSE OF THE JOB 
The marketing and communications manager is responsible for driving a broad range of communications and marketing initiatives within the organisation, developing, managing and sustaining effective work relations with NLC Stakeholders. They will ensure that all relevant strategies are implemented and further ensure internal and external communication systems fit with the organisation’s brand. 
 
SALARY: Remuneration package ranges from R1 122 800 – R1 642 600 
 
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS 
  • Post graduate qualification in Marketing/Communications or related field 
 
REQUIRED WORK EXPERIENCE 
  • Minimum 5 years’ management experience in Stakeholder, Communications and Marketing Management 
 
KEY DELIVERABLES 
  • Cascading corporate strategy into functional marketing and communication strategies and plans for NLC. 
  • Facilitate stakeholder relations with appropriate communications. 
  • Assist in determining the marketing budget. 
  • Ensure adherence as far as possible to the stated budget in executing plans. 
  • Integration of other communications and reputation management functions within NLC 
  • Determine media buying plans and concomitant budgets. 
  • Cultivate relationships with media channels for the benefit of NLC. 
  • Develop relationships with key personnel with counterparts in organisations within NLC’s value chain to leverage collaborative marketing activities. 
  • Ensure that internal communications facilitate a “high performance culture” within NLC. 
 
REQUIRED COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS 
  • Proficiency with online communications and social media strategy 
  • Established contacts in the media. 
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously. 
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills 
  • Strong leadership and people management skills 
  • Stakeholder relations skills 
  • Strategic thinking skills 
  • Strong interpersonal skills (Negotiation skills) 
  • Sound decision-making ability. 
  • Networking and influencing 
  • Diplomacy
  • Knowledge of office management procedures 
  • Knowledge of lottery policies and procedures an advantage 
  • Report writing.

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Note: Recommended candidates will be subjected to attend a generic managerial competency-based assessment. Background verification, social media checks and security vetting will form part of the selection process and successful candidates will be subjected to security vetting. Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. If you have not been contacted within three (3) months of the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. The NLC reserves the right not to fill any advertised position(s). 
 
IMPORTANT NOTICE: APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: 
  • Please clearly indicate the reference number of the position you are applying for in the subject line 
  • Only candidates who meet the requirements should apply; 
  • Correspondence will be entered into with shortlisted candidates only; 
  • CV`s from Recruitment Agencies will not be considered. 
  • Applications received after the closing date will not be considered. 
  • Submit your comprehensive C.V with qualifications attached to the following email address: Recruitment@nlcsa.org.za
 
CLOSING DATE: 21 MARCH 2024 
 
NLC WELCOMES APPLICANTS WITH DISABILITIES 
 
DISCLAIMER- POPIA 
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