ActionSA Has A Vacancy for Provincial Communications and Social Media Officer

ActionSA Has A Vacancy for Provincial Communications and Social Media Officer. ActionSA is seeking a dynamic and experienced communications and social media officer to join its team in Gauteng. This role is crucial in ensuring effective communication between our provincial public representatives and the public, media, and internal stakeholders. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills, a keen understanding of the political landscape, and the ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently.

Objective:

• Provide comprehensive media support to ActionSA’s provincial operations through the
  production of written communications and media outputs of the highest standard that
  advance ActionSA’s agenda.

Key Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Communications, Political Science, Journalism, Public Policy, or a related
• field. A post-graduate degree will be a significant advantage.
• 2–3 years of relevant work experience is required. Qualifications and work experience will
  both be assessed when considering years of experience, so a relevant post-graduate degree
  may serve as a substitute.
• Relevant communications or media-related experience will be a significant advantage

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive media support to ActionSA’s provincial operations including coordinating with legislative representatives to ensure accurate and timely information dissemination.
• Develop and implement communication strategies to promote ActionSA’s provincial and legislative activities through proactive identification of issues that add strategic value to ActionSA’s efforts.
• Determining ActionSA’s position on issues of communication and subsequently drafting press releases, speeches, opinion pieces and related content to effectively convey ActionSA’s message.
• Develop, curate, and manage relevant content across all social media platforms to effectively convey the positions of ActionSA’s Caucus.
• Conduct regular and special media briefings and interviews.
• Monitor media coverage and public sentiment related to legislative activities
• Develop media databases and broadcast lists and maintain and strengthen relationships with media outlets and journalists.
• Managing reputational risks and opportunities

General Duties

• Support all ActionSA-related duties as required, which may include, but are not limited to,
  • assisting with organizing events,
  • performing general administrative tasks,
  • and providing assistance to other units of the organization.
• To act in a manner that is consistent with ActionSA’s vision, values, constitution and code of
  conduct.

Skills Required

• Excellent communication skills in English, both written and verbal. Additional languages will be a significant advantage.
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Proficiency in digital communication tools and social media platforms.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.

Working Conditions

• While this a hybrid position, successful candidates will have to be present at the legislative district frequently.
• Candidates must have access to broadband internet and ensure they retain connectivity during load-shedding.
• Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and political landscapes

How to Apply:

Please submit your resume and cover letter to [email protected]. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to undertake competency tests, which will include a written scenario-based test. When applying please quote the following reference number: GPL-01

Closing Date: 8am, Thursday 1 August, 2024.

ActionSA is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, or veteran status.