Deputy Director: Stakeholder Cooperation and Awareness

Requirements: 

National Diploma (NQF6) in Communications, Marketing or relevant qualification as recognized by SAQA. A minimum of five (5) years’ experience in Stakeholder Engagement, Community and School Awareness, Exhibitions and Events Management of which three (3) should be at entry/ junior managerial level (Assistant Director level or equivalent). Knowledge of Administrative procedures, Financial Management, Project Management, HR Practices. Must have Leadership and Management Coordination skills, organizing and planning. Must have good communication skills (written and spoken). Ability to work long hours voluntarily, gather and analyze information and be able to develop and apply policies. Be able to work under extreme pressure, also work independently and in a team and lead multidisciplinary team. Must be able to collect and interpret information and reports. Willingness to travel. Must have a valid driver's license 

Duties: 

Manage school and community awareness programmes, manage stakeholder engagements, manage departmental events, conferences, and exhibitions in the coastal provinces. Manage campaigns and implement the departmental communications strategy. Manage the procurement of promotional and awareness material. Establish and strengthen partnerships. Ensure the effective flow of information between branches, stakeholders and partners. Facilitate communications activities with financial needs. Ensure that contractual obligations are met and ensure adherence to PFMA regulations in terms of procurement of communications, promotional and awareness resources. Provide general communication support. Manage and implement events calendar in line with the Department calendar of events. Input in the development and implementation of Departmental calendar of events.