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Primary Objective
Responsible for acting as a spokesperson to the media, government officials and others on behalf of ******* South Africa. Responsible for building positive relationships with various target groups on behalf of ******* (SA) which will reflect positively on the ******* business and promote its growth through the enhancement of its brand.

Main Tasks
The role is directly accountable for the following items, which constitute the Main Tasks of the position :

- Serve as the media spokesperson for ******* South Africa. – Screen requests for media interviews to determine the nature of the contact, and control the amount and content of the information provided. – Responsible for the preparation of draft responses to the media and/or distributors as necessary. – Participate along with the General Manager in the selection of an in-country public relations company and liaise on an as-needed basis with same to assist in the development of public relations projects and to monitor ongoing projects. – Foster a positive relationship on behalf of ******* by meeting on a regular basis with the media and various target groups, such as Government, Consumer Protection Agencies, Information Agencies, Trade and Professional Organizations, Marketing/Economics Specialists, Chambers of Commerce and Industry and the like to promote the ******* philosophy, its community involvement, ecological stance, etc. – Make speeches and presentations to appropriate business groups, community organizations and other professional groups regarding ******* sponsorship programs, community relations, consumer rights etc. – Provide copies of all articles, summaries of all broadcasts reports and/or videos of television coverage of potential relevance to *******, as well as a monthly status report, to the International Public Relations Department in Ada. – Attend relevant trade association and professional association meetings and provide a report of these associations to management. – Protect company proprietary information. Ensure that no confidential data is released to unauthorized staff. – Ensure sound working relationships with company staff, ******* staff in ****, and other affiliated companies.

Ad hoc

- Assume other special activities and responsibilities from time to time as directed, including but not limited to, assignments involving assistance in establishing other ******* affiliates or subsidiaries or involving assistance to previously established ******* affiliates or subsidiaries.

Special Requirements

§ University degree with majors/ courses in Political Science, Communications or Journalism.
§ Minimum of three to five years combined experience in government affairs and public relations work
§ Must have thorough working knowledge of lobbying and media relations in market.
§ Ability to identify critical stakeholders and build responsible external relationships
§ Handling of confidential information appropriately
§ Language skills as necessary, with English as first or second language.
§ Excellent Communication, public speaking and presentation skills
§ Seasoned in crisis management and conflict resolution
§ Influencing skills
§ Ability to work effectively with diverse groups
§ Negotiation skills

Salary R35000-40000 ctc depeinding on experience.

Please send CV to info@justred.org.za