Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s (NQF L7) degree in Media/ Communications/ Public Relations/ Marketing.
• At least 6 years communication experience, preferably in a media/health related environment.
• 3 - 5 years’ experience of analysis of media reports and complaints.
• 3 - 5 years management or supervisory experience in a Public Relations environment. ADDED ADVANTAGE
• Postgraduate degree (NQF L8) in Media Studies/ Corporate Communications/ Branding/ Marketing, and a postgraduate qualification in management. 

Competency Requirements

• Knowledge of both the communication and media landscape in the country
• Knowledge of press releases
• Customer Liaison
• Change Management
• Research skills
• Computer Literacy (MS Office, and Outlook). 

Principal Accountabilities & Key Performance Areas

• Development and implementation of an information management strategy.
• Manage media enquiries, including issuing of press releases, responses, facilitation of media interviews and conceptualization and implementation of press conferences.
• Improve and enhance the image of the HPCSA by managing excellent media relations.
• Facilitate the strategic monitoring and evaluation of media coverage and dissemination to key stakeholders.
• Manage media relationships and strategic planning of crisis communications and interviews as well as compilation of reports.
• Facilitate effective production of all communications to board members through newsletters, bulletin magazines, e-zines and through the Annual Report.
• Manage assessment and measurement of the effectiveness of the HPCSA’s communication efforts through customer surveys.
• Advise Council of positive/negative reporting by Media and public perceptions and recommend remedial action.
• Strategically manage the communication aspect of the HPCSA.
• Conduct educational and awareness roadshows.