Communications Officer: Social Media

Reference Number : refs/013251

Directorate : Communications

Number of Posts : 1

Package : R211 713.00 Per annum plus Benefits

Enquiries : Ms. Miyelani Tshabalala 063 691 4046

Requirements :

Matric plus National diploma (NQF Level 6) in media, journalism, communications, marketing or related field. Good working knowledge of MS Office, Powerpoint, and MS Excel. A valid South African driver’s license is required. Core competencies: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Creative writing, proofreading, and sub-editing. Strong writing and editing skills. Publication coordination skills: Community and customer care orientation. Ability to function well under pressure and meet prescribed deadlines. Ability to work in a dynamic multidisciplinary environment. Have some writing experience and be highly proficient in the English language. Interview different stakeholders and produce write-ups on various human settlements and sector issues. Photography, video editing, and graphic design experience will be an advantage

Duties :

Coordinate social media communications and channels, including Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Youtube and other relevant platforms. Monitor feedback comments posted on social media platforms in collaboration with customer support unit in order to respond to inquiries. Conduct media monitoring. Support and assist with all media and publications related work. Support events of the MEC and Departmental events by providing Social Media services. Work as part of a team to propose and develop social media ideas and content. Analyse and report audience information and demographics, and success of existing social media projects. Identify new social media and creative ways of connecting with audiences. Identify issues of interest related to the Department. Write and distribute e-newsletters. Perform other duties as assigned.

Notes :

No late applications will be considered. No faxed or emailed applications will be accepted. People with disabilities are encouraged to apply. It is our intention to promote representivity (race, gender and disability) in the Public Service through the filling of these posts. It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). Applications should be submitted strictly online at http://professionaljobcentre.gpg.gov.za and it should be accompanied by a Z83, comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV) as well as copies of qualifications, Identity and valid driver’s license (where driving/travelling is an inherent requirement of the job). Correspondence will only be limited to shortlisted candidates. If you have not been contacted within 3 months of the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. Following the interview and exercise, the selection panel will recommend candidates to attend a generic management competency assessment (in compliance with the DPSA Directive on the implementation of competency-based assessments). The competency assessment will be testing generic management and development for SMS posts. The Department reserves the right not to make appointment(s) to the advertised post(s).

Employer : Department of Human Settlements

Location : Johannesburg

Closing Date : 04-03-2022

Criteria Questions

Do you have matric plus National diploma (NQF Level 6) in media, journalism, communications, marketing or related field?

Do you have good working knowledge of MS Office, Powerpoint, and MS Excel?

Do you have a Valid South African drivers Licence?