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Media & Communication Officer at Oudtshoorn Municpality for skilled Media & Communication/ Journalism graduates

Media & Communication Officer

Closing Date: 11/07/2025

Salary: T10 (R283,087.37 – R367,446.20)


CONTRACT PERIOD LINKED TO THE TERM OF OFFICE OF THE EXECUTIVE MAYOR

 

REQUIREMENTS

  • Relevant 3-year tertiary qualification, preferably a diploma / national diploma or degree in Media& Communication/Journalism

  • 2 – 5 years’ experience relevant to the functional domain with supervisory experience

  • Willingness to work after hours to maintain productivity within the workplace

  • Must be able to handle a heavy workflow in a busy office environment

  • Computer literacy (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.) is essential

  • Proficient in two of the three official languages of the Western Cape

 

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

  • Rendering effective communication and media services to the Executive Mayor.

  • To ensure that long-standing and outstanding complaints receive immediate and remedial action and to facilitate a culture of service delivery in terms of the Municipality’s values.

  • To ensure that assistance is given regarding strategic presentations to other spheres of government.

  • To ensure adherence to legislation and collective agreements.

  • To support main job functions in the Office of the Executive Mayor and to ensure a quality public relations service delivery

  • To ensure the effective functioning and utilizing of the communication and public relations function and to make improvements where necessary.

 

COMPETENCIES

  • Core Professional Competencies: Written Communication, Oral Communication, Attention to Detail, Influencing, Organisational Awareness, Problem Solving, Planning and Organising, Business Processes

  • Functional Competencies: Use of Technology, Data Processing & Analysis

  • Public Service Orientation Competencies: Interpersonal Relationships, Communication, Service Delivery Orientation, Client Orientation and Customer Focus

  • Personal Competencies: Action Orientation, Resilience, Change Readiness, Cognitive Ability, Learning Orientation.

  • Management/Leadership Competencies: Impact and Influence, Team Orientation, Direction Setting, Coaching and Mentoring.

  • Management/Leadership Competencies: Direction Setting, Impact and Influence, Team Orientation, Coaching and Mentoring.

 

Candidates must be willing to be subjected to an interview. They must also be aware that previous employers and recent references may be contacted, and their qualifications, credit and criminal records be verified. The appointment will be subject to the signing of an employment contract, and performance agreement, and disclosure of benefits and interests.

 

Application

Application must be on the official application form of the Oudtshoorn Municipality and a covering letter accompanied by a comprehensive curriculum vitae and certified copies of qualifications and identity document (not older than three (3) months) as well as particulars of at least three recent contactable references, must be submitted to HR MANAGER: Support Services, Department Corporate Services, P.O. Box 255, Oudtshoorn, 6620 (submit applications to Recruitment & Selection section), Oudtshoorn Municipality, Voortrekker Road, Oudtshoorn.


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