Communication Officer

Requirements

A Grade 12 certificate plus a Degree / Diploma in Corporate Communication / Communication / Public Relations computer literacy. Understanding of communications, communication research, and government communication will be an advantage. All valid relevant driving licenses (A and EC). No criminal record or any pending cases against you. No criminal record or any pending cases against you. Knowledge and Skills: Relevant legislation and public service regulations. Relevant Traffic and Safety legislations and GPG legislation. Understanding of the department's strategic objectives. Knowledge of political and parliamentary processes. Knowledge and understanding of departmental strategic priorities and programmes. Knowledge and understanding of the target market various Gauteng community needs and challenges. Intergovernmental and Stakeholder relations management. Knowledge of advertising and promotions. Knowledge and information management. Project management. Problem solving Written and verbal communication skills. Computer literacy. Monitoring and evaluation skills. Report writing skills. Public speaking. Presentation skills. Public relations. Events management skills.

Key Responsibilities

Market departmental projects and programmes. Organise exhibitions on various departmental programmes and events. Promote the department's brand on safety and security projects. Conduct onsite visits to communities to identify information needs. Coordinate meetings with departmental stakeholders for marketing purposes. Ensure public access to departmental information at Multi-Purpose Centres around the province. Collate feedback on impact of marketing campaigns of the department. Support departmental events organised both internally and externally. Coordinate and manage exhibitions. Undertake tasks as delegated by programme coordinator. Attend Stakeholder meetings for planning events. Compile the portfolio of evidence. Circulate internal information to staff. Support with branding on all departmental events. Write articles for the departmental newsletter.

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