Requirements

• Be in possession of a qualification that is the equivalent of an Honours in Journalism, Communications, Public Relations or Stakeholder Engagement
• 8 years experience in corporate communications or public relations environment with 5 years in a senior management position.
• Must exhibit a demonstrable ability to translate strategy into action.
• Must exhibit a demonstrable ability to communicate complex issues in a simple way.
• Legislative understanding (PFMA, NEMA, PAIA, POPI, etc.)
• In-depth comprehension of Public Relations, Media Relations, and Stakeholder Engagement Principles.
• Exposure to the communication environment in the public sector and/or state-owned entity will be an added advantage.
• Understanding of government protocols.
• Strategic planning, financial management skills, and interpersonal skills.
• People management, conflict management, and leadership skills.
• Project management skills, computer literacy, and networking skills.
• Exceptional communication skills (written and verbal).
• Ability to manage and operate in a matrix environment.

Responsibilities

• Define, develop, and implement strategic communication solutions.
• Provide strategic communication support and advise.
• Design and implement event management and stakeholder relations solutions.
• Design and implement digital media solutions.
• Design and implement media management solutions.
• Design and implement internal communications solutions.
• Draft and implement required crisis communication and issue management solutions.
• Identify and produce publications targeted at both internal and external stakeholders.
• Produce and publish content that enhances SANParks’ messaging and reputation.
• Design solutions that are responsive to communications (including stakeholder engagement) performance monitoring and assessment reports
• Oversee, direct, and capacitate the Kruger National Park Communications Unit
• Establish regular reporting and monitoring systems in regard to all areas of responsibility.
• Identify, conceptualise, and provide communication capacitation support and training for key, identified strategic managers.
• Build and maintain relations with stakeholders (internal and external)
• Implement sound Corporate Governance and financial management.
• Provide leadership, development, and management of Human Capital.