Communication Officer: Departmental Communication

12 hours ago


Cape Town, South Africa Western Cape Government Full time

**Job Purpose**: Western Cape Mobility Department has an exciting employment opportunity for a suitably qualified and competent individual to render a communication support service to the Western Cape Mobility Department. This individual must have the ability to work under pressure, willingness to work irregular hours and meet tight deadlines. This post is based in Cape Town - CBD.
**Minimum Requirements**:
An appropriate (3-year National Diploma/B Degree or higher qualification) in Communication Science or Public Relations or equivalent; A minimum of 3 years appropriate experience in a departmental communication working environment; A valid Code B (or higher) driving licence. NB: People with disabilities that restrict driving abilities, but who have reasonable access to transport, may also apply.

**Recommendation**: None.
**Key Performance Areas**: Research, planning and implementation of internal communication support within the Department; Research, planning and implementation of external communication support within the Department; Provide support for the Department’s media management services; Planning and administration.
**Competencies**: Knowledge of the following: Relevant communication legislation, prescripts, policies, guidelines, codes, norms and standards, best practices and procedures; Departmental Communications Service Level Agreement; Departmental media liaison and public relations services; Departmental communication plans; Internal and external organisational communication; Media management; Printing and production processes; Communication products in a departmental context; Office Administration and Database Management; Information and Records Management/Administration; Skills required: Excellent communication (written and verbal) and report writing; Excellent computer literacy skills in MS Office (i.e.. Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Internet, Good project management and administration skills; Good planning and organising skills; Proven time management skills; Good analytical thinking and problem-solving skills; Good grooming and presentation skills; Good customer/client liaison skills; Numeracy skills; Literacy skills; Language skills; Accounting, Finance and Audit skills; Economic, Financial and Statistical Analysis; Legal Administration skills.
**Remuneration**: R 359 517 per annum (Salary level 8) Note on remuneration: Employees' service benefits or obligations (13th cheque, medical assistance, housing assistance, pension-fund contributions, etc) are funded or co-funded in terms of the applicable prescripts or collective agreements.
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