Strategic Projects and Communications Officer

2 weeks ago


Parktown, South Africa University of the Witwatersrand Full time

**Key functions of the post**:

- Provide strategic and executive support to the Dean.
- Management of the Office of the Dean and all its relevant affairs, including management of the communications and support staff within the office.
- Responsible for stakeholder management and engagement on behalf of the Dean, including the development and implementation of engagement strategies for key stakeholders (i.e. staff, students, alumni, GDoH, NDoH, NHLS).
- Provide administrative support for the facilitation of the legal and regulatory framework within the Faculty as it pertains to the Health Professions Council of South Africa, Provincial Governments, and other health regulatory bodies and partners.
- Provide a bridge for smooth communication between the Office of the Dean and Schools to maintain credibility, trust and support with senior management and staff.
- Provide leadership to build strategic relationships and partnerships crucial to the success of the Faculty and the University.
- Identify and develop strategic programmes to educate and increase public awareness of Faculty projects and operations.
- Management of special projects and events within the Faculty.
- Responsible for the development and supervision of all marketing and communications strategies for the Faculty, including policies, purpose, and scope.
- Oversee the Faculty's web content editors and social media users.
- Develop the necessary systems and links to take projects forward through Faculty, University, and external processes and procedures.
- Manage Deanery and Deanery sub-committees, including developing the agenda for meetings, managing minutes, following up on actions, conducting reviews and reports.
- Alert the Dean to important strategic policies and other issues impacting the Faculty.
- Keep abreast of (and appropriately communicate to Deanery) information and developments relevant to the vision, strategy, and objectives of the Faculty.

**Qualification and Educational experience**:

- A 3-year degree, in the relevant field, Honours degree preferable.
- At least 8 years’ relevant work-related experience,
- Excellent English verbal, written and communication skills are essential, must have excellent knowledge and command of English language,
- Knowledge of the tertiary environment

**Other Additional Skills**

Communication-, analytical-, Interpersonal-, and organisational skills, integrity, stress management, tolerance of ambiguity, emotional intelligence, assertiveness.

Experience in producing compelling content across all media.

**Closing Date: 15 December 2023**

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