UMALUSI - SENIOR MANAGER: PUBLIC RELATIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS

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Requirements

• A Master’s degree in Public Relations, Journalism or Communication or related field with at least 10 years extensive public relations, marketing and communication experience, and at least 5-10 years credible management experience in the field of communication and/or education 
• Extensive knowledge of the education sector in general, and an in-depth understanding of General and Further Education and Training in South Africa, is a requirement 
• Knowledge of the quality assurance work of Umalusi Council would be a strong recommendation 
• The incumbent must be dynamic, self-motivated, self-managing and must be able to work under pressure 
• Proven ability and understanding of communications and public relations, and with a capacity to engage with the work of the Council 
• Creative leadership and effective management qualities 
• An ability to work independently and in a team 
• Excellent verbal communication skills 
• Exceptional speech, report writing and editing skills 
• An ability to think conceptually and strategically 
• Analytical and research skills 
• Interpersonal and liaison skills 
• Computer skills 
• Experience in web content structuring and web-site management 
• Project management skills 
• A valid driver’s license and willingness to travel extensively.

 
Duties

• Draw up and oversee implementation of the annual unit plan and budget, and report on expenditure and progress 
• Oversee the functions of the Public Relations and Communications unit 
• Oversee and manage all staff matters and the activities of the unit 
• Conceptualise policy documents and promotional material 
• Build stakeholder relationships
• Planning for and management of Public Relations and Communications, both internally and externally 
• Management of Umalusi events 
• Strategic planning and organising 
• Media liaison and campaigns 
• Provision of promotional and publication services 
• Preparing and disseminating marketing material 
• Providing writing, editing and other communication-related services to the office of the CEO 
• Responding to media queries in a timely manner 
• Website management 
• Maintaining the presence of the organisation on key social media platforms 
• Strategic and secretarial support to the office of the CEO and the Council.

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Notes
Enquiries: Ms Olga Matlala at 012 349 1510. 
 
Applications may be submitted to the following e-mail address: recruit.prcomms@umalusi.org.za.
Failure to provide sufficient information on the application will result in your application being disqualified. 
 
Closing Date: 29 July 2022. 
 
Communication will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. Males, youth and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. 
Umalusi reserves the right not to fill this position.
 
Salary (per annum): R 1,073,187
 
Closing Date: 2022-07-29