Communications Officer

EdUpStairs; Gqeberha; Remote; ZAR 350,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

EdUpStairs is seeking a Communications Officer with a relevant degree or diploma and at least two years of experience in a communications environment. You will draft media statements, handle media inquiries, and provide social media content to support regional campaigns and internal communications.

Strong report writing and organizational skills are essential. The role involves event management, public education, and collaboration with HR, Strategy, and leadership teams to ensure accurate,

Qualifications

• A relevant B Degree (NQF 7) or 3-year Diploma (NQF 6) in Communications/PR/Journalism/Media Studies or equivalent.
• Minimum two years’ experience in communications environment.
• Strong report writing and editing skills; ability to draft media statements and internal communications.

Responsibilities

• Provide communications support to the Region.
• Assist with media queries in the region and draft media statements for approval.
• Process media inquiries and assist with feedback; provide social media inputs and content.
• Event management, public education and awareness; publish organisational information on internal platforms.
• Support internal stakeholders with communications for campaigns and events.
• Contribute articles to Khasho and maintain accuracy in outputs.

Skills

Report writing

Interpersonal relations

Verbal and written communication

Planning and facilitation

Education

Bachelor’s degree or Diploma in Communications/Public Relations/Journalism/Media Studies

Tools

MS Office Suite

MS Word

MS Excel

Outlook

PowerPoint

MS Project

Job description

An appropriate B Degree (NQF 7) or Three (3) year Diploma (NQF 6) in the field of Communications / Public Relations / Journalism / Media Studies or equivalent.
Minimum two (2) years’ experience in communications environment.
Demonstrable competency in acting Independently, Professionally, Accountable and with Credibility.
Basic knowledge of legislation and regulations pertaining to public service administration, specifically: Public Service Act and
Regulations, Basic Conditions of Employment Act, Public Finance Management Act, NPA Act, Access to information Act, DPSA directives.
Knowledge of public service, knowledge management, internal and external liaison, publications, advertising and branding, newswriting, reviewing
and proofreading.
Knowledge of NPA policies and procedures.
Computer skills: MS Office Suite, MS Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, MS Project.
Editing, project management, policy analysis and development, supervisory skills, decision making skills, analysis and problem-solving skills, interpersonal
relations, communication (oral and written) skills.
Excellent report writing skills.
Task or time management skills.
Conflict management, planning, research, presentation and facilitation.

Key duties and responsibilities

Provide communications support to the Region.
Assist with media queries in the region.
Draft and write media statements for approval.
Process media inquiries and assist with feedback.
Provide social media inputs and content.
Event management, public education and Awareness.
Provide communication support to regional business units and corporate managers.
Make meaningful inputs to Khasho by contributing articles on a regular and sustained basis.
Publish organisational performance information on all internal communication platforms to keep employees updated.
Provide support to internal stakeholders such as the Strategy office, EWP, IMU, HR and leadership with both internal
and external local events and campaigns.
Present content effectively and collaborate with stakeholders demonstrating strong communication and
listening skills.
Maintain high levels of accuracy and attention to detail in all outputs.

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