Communications & Public Relations Specialist

Recruiter:

MECS Africa

Job Ref:

JHB011455/LB

Date posted:

Monday, October 30, 2023

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

SUMMARY:
My client is seeking a Senior Communications & Public Relations Specialist to manage all internal and external communications.

POSITION INFO:
Requirements:

Relevant 3-year degree/ diploma (NQF level 6 minimum), preferably in Public Relations, Communications and/or Journalism.
Post-graduate degree (NQF level 8), MBA/MBL will be an advantage.
7 years' experience of which at least 2 years must be on management level.
Experience in the ICT sector will be an added advantage.

Responsibilities:

Develop and implement internal and external PR and Stakeholder engagement strategy
Develop and maintain crisis communication plans and provide counsel to leaders on crisis communication and reputational risk management.
Ensure the development and monitoring of communications related metrics
Develop leadership profiling, imaging plans and communication capabilities
Drive product, brand, public relations and sponsorship strategy and initiatives.
Manage third party communications relationships as required and act as the voice for in all media relations.
Responsible to develop and maintain proactive media relations strategy to enhance relationships with local, national and trade news media.
Coordinate, script, produce and publish all internal and external communications including reactive media campaigns e.g. press releases, articles

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