MARKETING AND COMMUNICATIONS PRACTITIONER POSITION
REFERENCE NUMBER: ADAHRM 04/2023
Job Title | Marketing and Communications Practitioner ADAHRM 04/2023 |
Location | ADA – Head Office (PMB) |
Grade/Salary | L09 (Fixed Term Contract) |
Employment Type | 3-Years Fixed Term Contract |
Reporting Officer | Marketing and Communications Manager |
Unit | Corporate Services |
Minimum Requirements:
The position requires the incumbent to have a relevant 3-year qualification in Marketing, Communications; Brand Management; Advertising; Media, PR & Publicity; or Journalism.
Experience in Photography, Videography and Graphic Design will be an added advantage as part of developing content in particular for digital platforms. It is preferred that the incumbent has some experience in Government or a State-Owned Enterprise (SOE); and good working knowledge of MS Word, Excel, Power Point and Outlook.
Key Performance Areas:
This role will be responsible for writing and content development, writing of press releases and speeches; contribution and editing of Annual Report and Annual Performance Plan (APP) documents; Newsletter, Corporate Profile, Brochures & Flyers content development, lead in all Internal and External Communications campaigns; updating and maintenance of all ADA’s digital platforms (website, intranet and social media pages). For the purposes of media liaison and PR & Publicity, the incumbent will be required to maintain a close relationship with members of media, journalists and digital and mainstream media owners.
Skills and Competencies:
Excellent organisational, communication (written and verbal) and knowledge management skills. The ability to work independently, under pressure and off site (in the field) when the need arises. Professionalism and good interpersonal relations.
Suitable candidates will be selected with the intention of promoting representivity.
Note:
Enquiries: Ms P Kwitshana Closing date: 22 May 2023
Tel: 033 347 8600
Forward your applications, stating the relevant reference number and the name of the publication in which you saw the advertisement, for attention of Ms. N Ngubane, Agribusiness Development Agency via the ADA website (www.ada-kzn.co.za). Alternatively
Hand delivered to the following addresses.
5 Cascades Crescent
Cascade Office Park
Pietermaritzburg
Should you not hear from us 8 weeks after the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.