Senior Communication Officer: External Communications

Requirements

A relevant B degree / N Dip / B Tech or equivalent three-year qualification (with minimum 360 credits) in Communications or related field coupled with a minimum of three (3) years relevant experience in Media Relations. The experience gained should include the drafting/writing of articles, speaking notes, media statements, publications etc. computer literacy that includes Microsoft packages. Knowledge of media landscape. Knowledge and experience in execution of media campaigns. Knowledge and experience of writing reports. Good analytical skills. Good communication skills (both verbal and written). Creativity. Integrity. Logical. Understanding of GEPF/GPAA and its processes. Understanding of the Pension Fund (Employee Benefits) and financial sector.

Key Responsibilities

The incumbent will be responsible for a wide variety of tasks which include but are not limited to the following: Develop and maintain external stakeholder contact database, media monitoring and analysis; Keep the Communications Unit abreast of developments in pensions and finance sector. Monitor GPAA/GEPF coverage in the media. Recommendations to management to remedy media coverage. Arrange, coordinate and oversee media briefings. Record media briefing proceedings as part of a media monitoring and evaluation process. Regularly update media database. Create platforms to increase stakeholder engagements and maintain database. Organize workshops for external stakeholders. Liaise and maintain relationships with National and Provincial Departments and other stakeholders; Interact with different divisions and stakeholders to source information that needs to be communicated to the public. Communicate with stakeholders regarding the implementation of the communication strategy. Assist in the implementation of Communication, Stakeholder and marketing strategy in GPAA. Maintain the external communications channels; Arrange and conduct regular and specialized interactions, including media visits. Ensure pre-recorded interviews are edited. Conduct live interviews. Create opportunities for and attend media briefings. Research and write articles for members’ and pensioners publications; Draft speaking notes and media statements. Prepare briefing notes and packs for campaigns. Draft all publications and coordinate members’ and pensioners’ publications. Provide co-ordination of all external communication campaigns, and reports; Coordinate all outreach platforms. Provide logistical support for all roadshows and campaigns in GPAA. Assist with coordination of marketing on behalf of GPAA. Provide administrative support to the unit; Perform office administrative activities. Organise office logistical matters. File office correspondence, documents and reports. Draft and type standard correspondence and documents. Completion of forms and documents related to claims, payments, invoices and consultant fees. Order stationery and equipment for the section.

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