Job Description

COMMUNITY SERVICES AND HEALTH RECREATION AND PARKS

HEAD: COMMUNICATIONS AND MARKETING

REF NO: RP 25/23 LOCATION: MOWBRAY

Key Performance Areas:

• Ensure effective and optimum marketing, communication and branding of the Recreation and Parks department, its services and programmes in adherence with the Citys Communication Handbook
• Manage media related communications, identifying opportunities to promote the department through media releases whilst managing reputational risk, by responding to media enquiries within required timeframes in consultation with the Department of Communication
• Ensure effective development and implementation of marketing and communication plans and tools in alignment with the Citys brand guidelines and Communication Handbook
• Coordinate the development and implementation of a stakeholder interface/communication plan for the Department in collaboration with the Department of Communication
• Foster positive and collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders to help achieve successful operations, implement projects and programmes that raise the profile of the Department, thereby increasing goodwill for the City
• Develop and coordinate appropriate promotional, branding and design material in accordance with the Citys Corporate Identity Guide
• Support internal communication, drive staff morale and influence organisational culture through various communication platforms, including the staff newsletter, campaigns, targeted communication and produce artwork for promotional materials and digital content
• Identify and define the short- and long-term objectives or plans associated with the Marketing and Communications Branch
• Manage and control the financial functions of the Departments marketing projects and events
• Manage the units human resources
• Coordinate press releases on behalf of the Directorate and/or Department
• Coordinate the compilation of event specific and annual reports

Please apply online at www.capetown.gov.za/careers (external applicants) or via the SAP Portal (internal applicants), unless otherwise stated.

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Closing date: 01 September 2023

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• Copies of supporting documents will not be returned
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• Late applications will not be considered
• If no notification of appointment is received within three (3) months of the closing date, please accept that your application was unsuccessful

• A relevant Bachelors degree
• Up to 8 years relevant experience, including team management
• PC Proficiency in the Adobe Creative Suite, including Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator and Premier Pro is preferable
• A valid drivers licence and own transport is a requirement

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