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SOUTH AFRICAN NATIONAL AIDS COUNCIL (SANAC)
 
he South African National AIDS Council Trust (the SANAC Trust) leads South Africa’s response to the national HIV, TB & STIs epidemics. The Trust is building a dynamic team that can facilitate its effective leadership of the national response. We are seeking a Junior Communications Officer to be based in our offices in Hatfield, Pretoria.
 
Name of Position:  Junior Communications Officer
Reporting to: Communications Manager 
Location: Pretoria
Grading: B4
Duration: 3 years (Renewable subject to funding availability)
          
Purpose of the job
The Junior Communication Officer will work under the responsibility of the Communication Manager. S/he will be responsible for supporting the design and implementation of the communications strategy. S/he will support the design and implementation of communications related actions developed by SANAC Trust staff, more especially in the fields of capacity-building, networking and capitalisation of knowledge.
 
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Key Responsibilities
  • Assist to provide a consistent and compelling digital presence, with a view to increasing online engagement.
  • Proactively ensure website copy is current and up-do date and manage the web updating process by guiding and assisting content contributions and by preparing and writing copy for web pages.
  • Coordinate the compilation of the organisational Newsletter.
  • Maintain blogs, news, video and user groups and Twitter, YouTube and Facebook and write copy/tweets and issue regular relevant messages or tweets to maximize social networking success.
  • Provide integration of digital media with the web, including developing and producing podcasts, audio/video, photography and digital media.
  • Provide regular reports and analysis on web and digital media usage and trends using Google Analytics and on-line sources and advice on future developments and opportunities and the direction of web and digital delivery.
  • Research best practices on web marketing and new media, including email campaigns, online newsletters, search engine optimization/marketing, podcasting and RSS feeds.
  • Contribute to the messaging and other marketing and communications plans of the NSP.
 
 
Qualifications, Skills and Experience 
  • A three-year Diploma or Degree in Journalism, Communications, PR or related field from a recognised and accredited tertiary education institution.
  • A minimum of 2 years’ experience in a communications environment.
  • Good writing, editing and proofreading skills.
  • Basic knowledge of content management systems, especially WordPress.
  • Basic knowledge of Google Analytics and Google webmaster tools
  • Experience with social media, email and online communication platforms
  • Must have previous experience with web, e-communications, and other multimedia systems.
  • Basic knowledge of Search Engine Optimization (SEO) techniques.
  • Knowledge of social media monitoring tools & marketing skills.
  • Passionate about the Internet.
  • Flexible and “can do” attitude.
  • Excellent communication skills and attention to detail.
  • Must have a driver’s licence and be able to drive (the successful candidate will be tested).
  • Must be willing to travel at short notice and for long distances by road or air travel.
  • South African citizenship is required
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Applications should be emailed to hr@sanac.org.za.
Kindly indicate the name of the position on the subject line of the email.
 
Should you be in possession of a foreign qualification, it must be accompanied by an evaluation certificate from the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA).
 
Applicants who do not comply with the above-mentioned requirements, as well as applications received late or faxed will not be considered.
                                                                                                 
Closing date: Close of Business: 25 May 2021 at 17:00
 
Note that correspondence will only be conducted with the short-listed candidates. If you have not been contacted within two (2) months of the closing date of the advertisement, please consider your application as unsuccessful.
 
The SANAC Trust gives preference to candidates who meet the job requirement and who will add to the culture and gender diversity of the organisation. Suitable candidates will be subjected to a personnel suitability check(s) (citizenship, credit record checks, security clearance, security vetting, qualification verification and employment verification).
 
The SANAC Trust reserves the right at any time to withdraw or alter this advertised position.