PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER

annum excluding benefits) PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER Dues: Reporng directly to the Manager in the Office of the Mayor the M.L MASHISHI ACTING MUNICIPAL MANAGER VACANCIES plicaons from experienced, qualified, innovave, for appointment to the following posions: incumbent will perform the following dues: ? Develop and implement public relaons and communicaon plans aligned with the municipality's strategic objecves ? Prepare and distribute media statements, press releases, arcles, public noces, newsleers and other communicaon materials ? Dra speeches, speaking notes, presentaons and key messages for the Mayor when required, ensuring alignment with municipal priories and programs ? Coordinate media relaons and respond to media enquiries in accordance with approved municipal communicaon protocols ? Coordinate public relaons acvies during municipal events, campaigns, community engagements and official programs ? Maintain effecve relaonship with media houses, communies, councilors, tradional healers, government departments and other stakeholders ? Monitor media coverage and public senments concerning the municipality and prepare media monitoring reports Requirements: Grade 12 plus Naonal Diploma in Public Relaons/ Communicaons/ Journalism/ Markeng or a related field. 2 – 3 years' relevant experience (experience in a municipal or public sector communicaon environment) Excellent wring and verbal communicaon skills in English Ability to funcon well under pressure and meet prescribed deadlines. A valid drivers' license Salary Scale: R 488 279, 00 – R 539 143, 00 (basic salary per