Public Relations and Events Specialist

Experience / Skills RequiredMinimum five (5) years' experience in public relations, corporate communications and event management.Experience coordinating executive profiling and media engagements.Experience planning and delivering corporate events, conferences and stakeholder engagements.Experience managing communication service providers and suppliers.Experience within government, development finance institutions, public entities or corporate organisations will be an advantage. Skills:Excellent media relations skills.Strong writing, editing and presentation skills.Event planning and project management.Stakeholder engagement and relationship management.Crisis communication.Budget management.Vendor and supplier management.Excellent organisational and coordination skills.Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.Strong interpersonal and negotiation skills.Microsoft Office proficiency.Qualification RequirementsBachelor's Degree (NQF Level 7) in Public Relations, Communications, Journalism, Marketing, Corporate Communications or a related field.Postgraduate qualification in Communications, Marketing or Business Management will be an added advantage.Professional registration with PRISA or a recognised communications body will be advantageous.Personal Attributes/Behaviours/AttitudesExcellent communication and interpersonal skills.Strong attention to detail.Highly organised with excellent planning abilities.Creative and innovative thinker.Professional and diplomatic.Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.Self-motivated and proactive.High level of integrity and confidentiality.Strong relationship-building skills.Team player with the ability to work independently.Customer and stakeholder focused.Adaptable and solution oriented.

Develop and implement integrated public relations strategies that enhance the NEF's reputation and corporate profile.Manage media relations, including proactive media engagement, media queries, interview coordination and media monitoring.Identify and secure thought leadership and profiling opportunities for the CEO, Board Chairperson and executives.Draft media releases, speeches, briefing notes, talking points, opinion pieces and other communication materials.Coordinate crisis communication responses in collaboration with the Marketing and Communications Manager.Plan, coordinate and deliver corporate events, launches, conferences, stakeholder engagements, exhibitions and internal events.Manage event logistics, suppliers, budgets and project plans to ensure successful execution.Coordinate sponsorship activations and maximise brand visibility at sponsored events.Build and maintain relationships with media, industry stakeholders, government departments and strategic partners.Monitor media coverage and prepare reports evaluating the impact of public relations and events activities.Support integrated communication campaigns across traditional, digital and social media platforms.Manage appointed PR and event service providers where applicable.Ensure all activities comply with the NEF brand identity and corporate communications standards.

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