CONTRACT PERIOD LINKED TO THE TERM OF OFFICE OF THE EXECUTIVE MAYOR
REQUIREMENTS
- Relevant 3-year tertiary qualification, preferably a diploma / national diploma or degree in Media& Communication/Journalism
- 2 – 5 years’ experience relevant to the functional domain with supervisory experience
- Willingness to work after hours to maintain productivity within the workplace
- Must be able to handle a heavy workflow in a busy office environment
- Computer literacy (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.) is essential
- Proficient in two of the three official languages of the Western Cape
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS
- Rendering effective communication and media services to the Executive Mayor.
- To ensure that long-standing and outstanding complaints receive immediate and remedial action and to facilitate a culture of service delivery in terms of the Municipality’s values.
- To ensure that assistance is given regarding strategic presentations to other spheres of government.
- To ensure adherence to legislation and collective agreements.
- To support main job functions in the Office of the Executive Mayor and to ensure a quality public relations service delivery
- To ensure the effective functioning and utilizing of the communication and public relations function and to make improvements where necessary.
COMPETENCIES
- Core Professional Competencies: Written Communication, Oral Communication, Attention to Detail, Influencing, Organisational Awareness, Problem Solving, Planning and Organising, Business Processes
- Functional Competencies: Use of Technology, Data Processing & Analysis
- Public Service Orientation Competencies: Interpersonal Relationships, Communication, Service Delivery Orientation, Client Orientation and Customer Focus
- Personal Competencies: Action Orientation, Resilience, Change Readiness, Cognitive Ability, Learning Orientation.
- Management/Leadership Competencies: Impact and Influence, Team Orientation, Direction Setting, Coaching and Mentoring.
- Management/Leadership Competencies: Direction Setting, Impact and Influence, Team Orientation, Coaching and Mentoring.
Candidates must be willing to be subjected to an interview. They must also be aware that previous employers and recent references may be contacted, and their qualifications, credit and criminal records be verified. The appointment will be subject to the signing of an employment contract, and performance agreement, and disclosure of benefits and interests.
Application must be on the official application form of the Oudtshoorn Municipality and a covering letter accompanied by a comprehensive curriculum vitae and certified copies of qualifications and identity document (not older than three (3) months) as well as particulars of at least three recent contactable references, must be submitted to HR MANAGER: Support Services, Department Corporate Services, P.O. Box 255, Oudtshoorn, 6620 (submit applications to Recruitment & Selection section), Oudtshoorn Municipality, Voortrekker Road, Oudtshoorn. Application forms can be downloaded from our website, www.oudtshoorn.gov.za.
Please Note: Canvassing will result in automatic disqualification. If you have not been contacted within 30 working days after the closing date of this advertisement, you may assume that your application was unsuccessful. Curriculum vitae will not be returned. Council will make appointments in line with its employment equity plan and reserves the right not to make an appointment. No applications sent via e-mail/late applications will not be considered. Any misrepresentation in your application will lead to automatic disqualification.