Specialist: Stakeholder Relations

Requirements are:

Minimum Qualifications

• An appropriate, recognised qualification at NQF Level 7 or equivalent.
• A relevant NQF level 8 qualification will be an advantage.

Minimum Experience

• Three years’ relevant work experience within a stakeholder relations role.
• Experience and exposure in the Education sector will be an advantage.

Knowledge, skills and competencies

• Networking skills.
• Professionalism.
• Innovation and creativity.
• Report writing.
• Facilitation and presentation.
• Knowledge management.
• Written and verbal communication.
• Policy interpretation.
• Project management.
• Social media.
• Client service.
• Resilience, attention to detail and sound judgement.
• Good knowledge of the Education sector legislative and regulatory environment.

Key performance areas:

• Conceptualise, plan and execute campaigns.
• Plan and execute media and other events.
• Collaborate with units regarding content provisions and message development.
• Collaborate with NQF partners and government departments.
• Inform the media about development in the NQF landscape.
• Facilitate the development and implementation of internal communication policies, procedures, and processes.
• Scan the education landscape and identify relevant individuals and agencies for SAQA to collaborate.