COMMUNICATION OFFICER

KOUGA MUNICIPALITY (EC 108)
NOTICE NO. 163/2026
EXTERNAL VACANCY
Kouga Local Municipality is committed to the prescripts of the approved Employment Equity Plan and furthermore invites suitably qualified applicants to submit a detailed application for the following positions:
COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER
Duration: 3 Years Contractual Appointment
REQUIREMENTS:
Relevant diploma qualification at NQF level 6; Code 8 driving license; 4 Year’s Relevant Experience; Excellent Communication & Public Relations skills (Oral & Written). Good communication skills; Ability to work under pressure; Attention to detail; Excellent communication skills; Must be able to speak, read and write in at least two of the official languages in Kouga Municipality (Afrikaans, English, and Xhosa).
SPECIAL CONDITIONS: Nil
SALARY: R440 508.88 Per Annum
TASK: 12
DUTIES:
Manage, maintain, and grow the official social media platforms by creating engaging content, increasing audience reach and public engagement, monitoring performance, and ensuring all communications align with the Municipality's communication strategy and brand. Overseeing and coordinating the development and implementation of communication strategies, plans, and procedures. Compiling media releases/statements on Municipal projects, programmes, processes for distribution on external and internal media platforms. Developing, improving and maintaining media relations, media monitoring and analysis, creating a media database, arranging media slots, writing media releases/ statements/ announcements and conducting interviews with the media. Drafting speeches, messages and presentations as directed. Preparing reports Executive reports for submission. Communicating with newspapers, online news sites, television and radio stations in updating and popularizing events related to the Municipality, including creating and updating a database of relevant marketing media. Communicating with the media with regards to responses on articles and as a tool for imparting Council information, publishing quarterly publications i.e. Opening of Council, Community focus in Community Outreach Programs, etc. Organizing interviews on radio, television, placing adverts on radio, news sites and newspapers highlighting public attendance for programs. Receiving, researching and responding to queries from external media houses and official government news platforms on behalf of the municipality. Monitoring press coverage and responding to letters and press articles.
BENEFITS: As per standard conditions of service.
Applicants must submit a formal application form and a comprehensive CV, copies of qualifications, identity document and driver’s license. Applications must be submitted electronically as one PDF document to [email protected] . Application forms can be obtained from the Municipal website, www.kouga.gov.za and must reach the Human Resource Manager on or before Tuesday, 28 July 2026 at 12:00.
For any enquiries contact Ms. Z Gxuluwe 042 2002 200.
Disqualification:
Please note that the following can lead to disqualification:
Canvassing of Councilors. Submission of fraudulent qualifications and/or documents. Attaching more than one PDF document.
NB: Please note that shortlisted candidates will be subjected to a vetting, reference check and assessment process. By applying for this position, the candidates agree to background checks being performed.
The Municipality reserves the right not to make an appointment.
Preference will be given to applicants residing within the Kouga area of jurisdiction.
Should you not hear from us within 30 days of closing date, kindly regard your application as being unsuccessful.
MR C DU PLESSIS P. O. BOX 21
MUNICIPAL MANAGER JEFFREYS BAY
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