About the Role
The Department of Environmental Affairs and Development Planning is seeking a Principal Communication Officer: Stakeholder based in the vibrant city of Cape Town. This important role is pivotal in enhancing communication strategies and managing events that foster community engagement and environmental awareness. By supporting various departmental initiatives, you will contribute to shaping a more informed and responsible public regarding environmental matters, making a direct impact on the South African community.
In this role, you will be responsible for coordinating events, updating departmental calendars, and engaging with various stakeholders. Your efforts will support the execution of learner environmental awareness programs and campaigns, ultimately promoting sustainability and environmental consciousness. Working in public service offers you the unique opportunity to make a tangible difference in people’s lives while advancing your career in government jobs.
About the Department
The Department of Environmental Affairs and Development Planning is dedicated to managing and protecting South Africa’s natural resources and environment. With a strong commitment to sustainable development, the department works to ensure that the needs of the present are met without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. By joining this department, you will be part of a mission that not only enhances environmental governance but also promotes growth and development across communities.
What You’ll Do
- Provide event management support for environmental calendar activities and conferences, ensuring smooth execution and effective communication.
- Assist in updating the departmental event calendar and manage the stakeholder engagement database to maintain accurate and timely information.
- Support educational initiatives, including learner environmental awareness programs and community outreach efforts, to enhance public knowledge and engagement.
- Collaborate on the development and implementation of departmental campaigns, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and community needs.
- Coordinate logistics and communication outputs for events and stakeholder engagement initiatives, fostering collaboration and participation.
What You’ll Need
- A National Diploma (NQF6) in Communications, Public Relations, Event Management, Marketing, Journalism, or a relevant equivalent qualification.
- A minimum of two years of relevant experience in a similar role, demonstrating your capability in communication and event management.
- Knowledge of project management principles and procedures, as well as marketing and stakeholder management practices.
- Strong organizational and planning skills, with excellent interpersonal and communication abilities.
- Capacity to work under pressure, manage multiple tasks, and engage effectively with senior managers and team members.
How to Apply
Please submit your application before the closing date as late applications will not be considered.
Requirements
National Diploma (NQF6) in Communications, Public Relations, Event Management, Marketing, Journalism or relevant equivalent qualification.A minimum of two years (2) relevant experience in relevant field.
Knowledge of project management.
Knowledge of Marketing and stakeholder management, event management, campaigns management, Administration fields, Public Service and Departmental procedure.
Skills.
Sound, organising and planning skills, good communication skills.
Ability to engage senior managers, good interpersonal relations.
Ability to work long hours voluntarily, be able to gather and analyse information.
Ability to apply policies, be able to work individually and in teams and ability to be able to work under extreme pressure and 22 organise and plan under pressure.
Sense of responsibility and ability to lead multidisciplinary team and to resolve conflicts.
Job Duties
Provide event management support for environmental calendar days activities and ministerial and non-ministerial events and conferences.Assist in updating the departmental calendar for events and stakeholder engagement database.
Provide support on learner environmental awareness programmes, career expos and community outreach programmes.
Provide support in the development and implementation of departmental campaigns.
Provide support in the implementation of stakeholder engagement programmes.
Assist with logistics and communication outputs for events, conferences and stakeholder engagement programmes.
