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PASSENGER RAIL AGENCY OF SOUTH AFRICA (PRASA)
 
INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL
 
JOB TITLE: General Manager: Communication 
SALARY GROUP: General Management LOCATION: Corporate Office (Umjantshi House)
DEPARTMENT: Office of the GCEO 
POST NUMBER: TBA REFERENCE: R&S/GMC/OGCEO/179
DEPARTMENTAL MISSION: To drive and lead the organisation’s dynamic communication functions and activities in a manner that enhances the organisation’s reputation, identity and image
 
 
OUTPUTS:
 
Strategy development
 Develop PRASA internal and external communications’ strategies and plans.
 Develop communications policies (including social media).
 Define appropriate methods of communication (magazines, plasma screens, station radio, notice boards, intranet/ internet) for the organisation.
 Develop group communication standards and practices.
 Lead the development of initiatives to improve stakeholder’s communication experience.
 Develop key messages that elicit the behaviour, emotion and recognition objectives of the organisation.
 Direct the development of the company’s corporate image and identity (including the use of logos and signage).
 
 
Direct and oversee the provision of corporate affairs services
 Direct and oversee the provision of the following services for the organisation:
 Stakeholder management;
 Marketing;
 Communications;
 Events management, and
 Corporate social investment initiatives.
 
Provide expert communication advisory services
 Build and maintain strong relationships with all key stakeholders.
 Support the development and implementation of external stakeholder engagement program.
 Drive awareness of the organisation’s complaints procedures to improve the overall customer and commuter relationship.
 Support the executive team through proof-reading, branding and preparation of the organisation’s publications.
 
Management of resources
Manage:
 the use of departmental assets;
 finances in terms of budget forecasting and spending; and
 human resources in terms of:
  • Training and development;
  • Performance management
  • Succession planning;
  • Quality of work etc.
 
 
KNOWLEDGE: 
 Training and knowledge of: the relevant applicable legislation;
 the business environment,
 the relevant role players within the business and their key responsibilities;
 Administrative procedures and processes;
 Proofreading and editing;
 Project management principles and practices;
 financial management;
 Customer care etc.
 Proficiency in MS Office.
 
SKILLS: 
 Communication
 Project Management
 Presentation
 Networking
 Problem solving
 
ATTITUDES: 
 Quick thinker
 Diplomatic
 Persuasive
 
CAPABILITIES:
Minimum requirements
 NQF level 8/Honours in Communications/Marketing/Public Relations
Ideal: Masters of Business Administration (MBA)
Experience:
 Fifteen (15) years Communications Experience in SOEs/Private Sector/Corporate Affairs experience AND
 Three(3) years Senior Management Experience
Legal requirement:
 Valid South African driver’s license
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Please apply by completing an internal application form (internal applicants) and submitting this together with your complete CV to: Manager: Recruitment & Selection: PRASA, Private Bag X101, Braamfontein, 2017, Or 2nd Floor Room 224 West Wing, 1040 Burnett Street, PRASA House, Hatfield 2017. Telephone: (012) 748 7207, for the attention of: Lungile Gabela or e-mail lgabela@prasa.com

As per PRASA Employment Equity Plan, this position is earmarked as follows:
MALE: African, Indian, Coloured, White
FEMALE: African, Indian, Coloured, White
 
CLOSING DATE: 31 August 2020
 
Should you not hear from us within three (3) months from the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.
 
ISSUED BY SENIOR MANAGER
RECRUITMENT AND SELECTION