Communications and Marketing Officer

Develop and implement marketing, communication and branding initiatives aligned with municipal strategies and objectives.

Create, edit and distribute communication and promotional content, including media releases, newsletters, publications, brochures, reports, speeches, advertisements, website content and other corporate communication materials.

Coordinate communication and public awareness campaigns to promote municipal programmes, projects, events and service delivery achievements.

Manage and maintain the Municipality’s corporate identity and brand standards across all communication platforms, publications, events and stakeholder engagements.

Coordinate advertising and promotional activities across print, broadcast, digital and community media platforms to improve municipal visibility and stakeholder awareness.

Assist with the management and updating of digital communication platforms, including the municipal website and other approved communication channels.

Build and maintain productive relationships with marketing agencies, service providers and other strategic partners.

Identify partnership and funding opportunities that support municipal marketing, communication and development initiatives.

Provide communication and branding support to municipal departments and advise management on communication-related matters.

Compile communication performance reports, maintain records and databases, and monitor the effectiveness of communication and marketing initiatives.

Represent the Communications Unit at meetings, workshops, campaigns and stakeholder engagements as delegated by Manager Communications.

National Diploma in Communications/Public Relations/Marketing (NQF Level 6)

Computer Literacy relevant to communications

Code EB Driver's License

3 - 4 Years Experience