Edge Executive Search Executive: Education and Communication

REQUIREMENTS:

• Matric certificate plus a postgraduate qualification in Social Science or Communication Science or any equivalent and related qualification at NQF level 8 as recognised by South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA).
• Eight to ten (8-10) years’ experience at senior management level
• of which five (5) of the years were spent at Chief Director Level or equivalent, managing Communications, Public/Community Liaison, Stakeholder Engagement and Public Awareness programmes, and Advocacy Campaigns.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS:

• Effective implementation of programmes and projects that support the achievement of strategic goals and objectives of the institution.
• Preparation and costing of Divisional Annual Performance and Operational Plans.
• Continuous evaluation of performance of the Division against set performance targets in the Annual Performance Plan and Operational Plan.
• Development and implementation of the Public Awareness Strategy and Plans.
• Development and implementation of the Stakeholder Management Strategy and Plans.
• Provision of Educational Programmes for the purpose of promoting POPIA and PAIA in collaboration with other persons or authorities acting on behalf of the organisation.
• Development and conducting of educational programmes to advance the understanding of the public, in particular the disadvantaged communities regarding PAIA.
• Ensure that educational programmes that are provided do comply with the requirements outlined in the Skills Development Act 97 of 1998 as amended and the National Qualifications Framework Act 67 of 2008.
• Development and implementation of Communication and Branding Strategy, Policies and Plans.
• Promotion of effective Media Relations, Monitoring and Analysis services.
• Provision of Public Liaison services.
• Organising National Advocacy Campaigns on behalf of the Regulator.
• Ensure that the positive image of the Regulator is maintained by providing the updated website content and availability in various social media platforms.
• Ensure effective provision of editing, production and publications services to the Regulator.
• Effectively and efficiently manage all resources allocated to the Division.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Matric certificate plusa postgraduate qualification in Social Science or Communication Science or any equivalent and related qualification at NQF level 8 as recognised by South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA).
• Eight to ten (8-10) years’ experience at senior management level of which five (5) of the years were spent at Chief Director Level or equivalent, managing Communications, Public/Community Liaison, Stakeholder Engagement and Public Awareness programmes, and Advocacy Campaigns.

Please email your CV to janice@edgexec.co.za