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SOUTH AFRICAN WEATHER SERVICE (SAWS)
 
The South African Weather Service (SAWS) is a Section 3(a) public entity under the Ministry of Environmental Affairs and is governed by a Board. The organisation is an authoritative voice for weather and climate related services in South Africa and is a member of the World Meteorological Organisation (WMO) to fulfil a range of international obligations of the government. South African Weather Service (SAWS) strives to be a Weather and Climate Centre of Excellence providing innovative solutions to ensure a weather-smart region, sustainable development and economic growth. 
 
The South African Weather Service (SAWS) is therefore seeking to appoint an efficient and enthusiastic person to undertake the role of: 
 
Senior Manager: Corporate Communications, Marketing and Stakeholder Relations
Fixed Term Five- year contract 
Salary total package negotiable 
Ref No. WS07/032020 
Centre: Pretoria 
 
 
Job Summary 
To increase the reach and impact of South African Weather Service (SAWS) profile and visibility through the delivery of high value and influential marketing, communications and stakeholder relations nationally and internationally, thereby significantly contributing to the development of new programme partnerships and funding opportunities. 
 
Key Performance Areas 
• Develop and execute a brand, communication and stakeholder management strategy on multiple platforms in order to deliver SAWS objectives 
• Develop and deliver a marketing strategy that ensures communication with targeted audiences across multiple channels 
• Develop and deliver a tactical marketing plan based on key strategic drivers identified as per Annual Performance Plan 
• Oversee the writing of press releases, copy for marketing materials, annual reports, advertisements, and other related material 
• Design, deliver and continuously evaluate customer segmentation to ensure that all marketing activity and platforms are aligned to the marketing strategy 
• Manage media relations, research editorial opportunities and build relationships with key industry media 
• Lead internal team and execute all communication activities and public relations (marketing materials, advertising, client communications, direct mail, marketing campaigns, press releases, content for publications, events – internal and external, etc.) 
• Promote corporate image through internal and external communication as well as ensuring positive media coverage 
• Oversee public relations management inclusive of brand, events management as well as the fostering of good media relations 
• Ensure that all organisation branding standards are applied as per the SAWS Corporate Identity Manual 
• Ensure visibility and competitive edge of SAWS brand within the local industry 
• Ensure the brand meets expectations through monitoring marketing trends, partner and stakeholder feedback 
• Coordinate the presentation material for organisational briefs and ensure that all briefing sessions are implemented successfully 
• Provide advice and guidance to Management on internal stakeholder related matters. 
• Develop, implement and monitor a stakeholder management system 
• Oversee client/stakeholder liaison to ascertain levels of service provision excellence 
• Represent SAWS in meetings with stakeholders 
 
 
Minimum Requirements: 
• A post graduate degree in Communications, Marketing or Public Relations or equivalent 
• A minimum of 10 years management experience in the communications, stakeholder relations or Marketing in a similar or related organisation 
• Strong IT skills, including MS Office Suite, Power Point, projects and strong editorial skills. 
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills 
 
Technical and behavioural Competencies: 
• Strong presentation and communication skills (written and verbal) 
• Ability and experience in managing/ implementing various projects 
• Ability to manage and engage stakeholders across the value chain 
• Self-starter who can work independently without supervision 
• Innovative, analytical thinking and decision-making 
• General management skills 
• Willingness to work long hours, and to travel to other provinces from time to time.
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Enquiries for the above-mentioned positions must be directed to: 
Mr. Tebatso Kekana, at Tel. (012) 367 6094 
 
A comprehensive CV with copies of qualifications should be emailed (with the name of the position and relevant reference number in the subject line) to: recruitment4@weathersa.co.za
 
A SAQA evaluation report must accompany foreign qualifications. Incomplete applications will not be considered. 
 
Note: Recruitment Agency applicant submissions will not be considered 
 
Closing Date: 31 March 2020
 
Preference will be given People living with disabilities in line with SAWS EE targets Correspondence will be limited to short listed candidates only. Candidates who have not been contacted within 3 months after the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. The organisation reserves the 
right not to fill this position. South African Weather Service is an equal opportunity employer. 
 
Record Reference: HCM-ADVERT-Ref. WS07/032020