Communications Officer

Description

Applications are hereby invited from suitably qualified individuals with enthusiasm for the following career opportunity in
our dynamic organisation:

COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER

DIRECTORATE: MUNICIPAL MANAGER
Task Level 13: R 435 504 to R 565 224 (Basic Salary)

R 641 514 to R 809 250 (Total Cost to Council Package)
(PERMANENT APPOINTMENT)

Applicable Municipal benefits will apply.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS: 

Appropriate B Degree in Communication/ Public relations/ Marketing/ Media Studies. 
At least 2-5 years’ relevant experience 
Knowledge and understanding of Public Communication, Public relations and Marketing. 
Valid Driver’s License. 
Experience in graphic design 
Experience in broadcast and social media

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS: 

Compile and distribute press releases. 
Respond to media queries on a day-to-day basis. 
Promote the Municipality’s brand by running external and in-house media events. 
Communicate the Municipality’s vision by developing and implementing short-term and long-term media strategies

for specific projects and initiatives. 
Conceptualize, maintain and create updated content for all communication platforms, including newsletters,

publications, website and social media. 

Liaise with key departments to develop pro-active communications plans to support their business objectives,
projects and programs. 

Develop suitable ways of communicating complex information to all municipal stakeholders. 

Proof reading and editing of public documents and publications. 

Promote and attend municipal events during and after business hours. 

Continuous research

COMPETENCIES
PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCIES 

Communication; Organisational Awareness; Conceptual Thinking; Project Management; Information Measuring &
Monitoring; Technology Usage; Service Delivery Orientation; Interpersonal Relationships; Customer Orientation &
Customer Focus; Action Orientation; Resilience; Accountability & Ethical Conduct.

All applications will be considered, but in terms of its Employment Equity Target, the Municipality would prefer to appoint a Coloured,
Indian Female or an Indian, African Male if a suitable candidate in that category can be identified.

PLEASE NOTE: (Failure to comply with the below will result in disqualification)


All applications MUST be on a Knysna Municipal Application form (https://www.knysna.gov.za/wp-

content/uploads/2022/09/Knysna-Municipality-New-Job-Application-From.pdf) accompanied by a comprehensive
CV with certified copies of qualifications (not older than 6 months), copies of training, experience, competency and
previous employment record must accompany applications. 

Application forms are obtainable from the Municipal website: www.knysna.gov.za. Completed applications should

be forwarded via email to: [email protected] 
Correspondence will ONLY be entered into with shortlisted candidates. Should candidates not be contacted within

three months after the closing date, they may accept their application as unsuccessful. 
For enquiries, contact the Human Resources Office at 044 302 6419 or on email address: [email protected]

Canvassing for appointment is strictly prohibited and any confirming thereof will disqualify the candidate.

CLOSING DATE: 31 MARCH 2024

MR O.P. SEBOLA MUNICIPAL MANAGER

The Municipality reserves the right not to make an appointment.

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