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PASSENGER RAIL AGENCY OF SOUTH AFRICA (PRASA)
 
By submitting your application for a position at PRASA, you are consenting that the personal information submitted as part of your application maybe used for the purposes of recruitment and selection and the related processes. PRASA shall take all reasonable measures to protect the personal  information of candidates/applicants and for the purpose of this disclaimer “personal information” shall be defined as detailed in the Promotion of Access to Information Act, Act 2 of 2000 (“PAIA”) and the Protection of Personal Information Act, Act 4 of 2013 (“POPI”). 
 
PRASA reserves the right not to make an appointment to the posts as advertised and to correct any errors that might arise from the recruitment processes. 
 
PRASA applies the principles of employment equity as per the National legislation and policy guidelines and will consider designated groups in line with these requirements.  PRASA is an equal-opportunity employer. The appointment will be made in line with PRASA EE targets.
 

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THIS VACANCY IS OPEN TO INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL APPLICANTS
 
SENIOR MANAGER: COMMUNICATIONS
SALARY GROUP: Senior Management
LOCATION: PRASA Corporate
REFERENCE: R&S//SMC/GCA/03
DEPARTMENT: Group Corporate Affairs
 
DEPARTMENTAL MISSION
To lead and manage sound communications services within the Group.
 
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
• Degree in Communications/Marketing/Journalism/Public Relations
ADDED ADVANTAGE
•Postgraduate NQF Level 8 Qualification
 
EXPERIENCE
• 8 years’ Communication/Stakeholder Management/Public Relations experience with at least 3 years’ middle management experience or supervisory experience.
ADDED ADVANTAGE
• 7 years’ experience in communication, stakeholder management and Public Relations
• 5 years’ experience in Government communications across multiple spheres would be advantageous
• 2 years’ experience in junior or middle management
 
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS (KPAs)
• Develop and maintain Communications frameworks.
• Lead Communications operations.
• Oversee corporate governance, compliance, and risk management.
• Management of resources.
• Reporting and advisory services.
• Provide management and general reports on communications matters.
 
TRAINING & KNOWLEDGE 
• Communications tools and reputation enhancement strategies
• Corporate identity, Content and Social Investment management systems and strategies
• HCM, SCM, project, change management procedures and practices
 
SKILLS
  • Creative Writing
  • Analytical Problem solving
  • Communication and interpersonal
  • Problem solving and negotiation
  • Relationship Building and Collaboration
 
BEHAVIORAL ATTRIBUTES
•Customer Centric
•Innovative
•Detail oriented
•Team player



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As per PRASA Employment Equity Plan, this position is earmarked as follows: 
MALE: African, Indian & White
FEMALE:  Indian & White
 
Please apply by emailing your updated CV and certified copies of your qualifications to ECR - Valentine.Mabena@prasa.com
 
CLOSING DATE: 02 October 2024

Should you not hear from us within three (3) months from the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.