Deputy Director: Media, Departmental Liason and Information Services (Website) needed at Mpumalanga Office of the Premier

REQUIREMENTS :

• An appropriate Bachelor’s Degree/Advanced National Diploma or qualification in Journalism (NQF level 7) or equivalent qualification.
• A minimum of three (3) years’ experience at a Junior Management level. Experience in the field of media liaison and information services, communications, journalism and or in public relations.

DUTIES :

• Provide strategic leadership and coordination of communication and relationship with the media Enhance the public image of the Premier and the Provincial Government, through media platforms
• Develop content for social media platforms to profile the work of the Premier and the Provincial Government Draft official media statements, articles, and facilitate interviews
• Monitor the media, industry publications and current affairs related to the Premier and the Provincial Government, and coordinate media responses for enquiries
• Manage the compilation of media monitoring reports Lead and direct stakeholders liaison by coordinating the Provincial Government Communicators’ Forum, and the Provincial Media Monitoring Team.