PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER REF NO: GJGM80/2023 (X1 POST)
Provincial Administration: KwaZulu Natal – Department of Health
Component: Management Services
SALARY : R359 517 per annum. Plus 13th cheque, medical aid (optional), housing allowance (employee must meet the prescribed requirements)
CENTRE : General Justice Gizenga Mpanza Regional Hospital
REQUIREMENTS
Grade 12/Senior Certificate. Degree/Diploma in Communication or Journalism. One to Two (1-2 years) relevant experience. Recommendations: Computer literacy. Valid Driver’s license. Knowledge, Skills and Competencies: Good verbal and written communication skills. Maintaining of high volume of confidentiality. Good interpersonal skills. Planning and organizing skills.
DUTIES
- Liaise with the media on behalf of the Health Institution and transmit official statements and information terms to the media or general public.
- Answer queries on behalf of the Health Institution and handle all complaints arising from reports about the Institution.
- Plan and take action to promote good relations between the general public, media, Health Institution and the Department.
- Compile official declaration and write speeches and reports in consultation with and on behalf of the Health Institution.
- Issue press release in consultation with and on behalf of the Health Institution with a special focus on
determination and rectification of shortfalls within the Department service delivery. - Advise the Health Institution and other line functionaries in respect of issues relating to liaising with the media or general public.
ENQUIRIES : Mrs EM Shabane (Acting CEO) Tel No: (032)4376010
APPLICATIONS : Applications should be directed to: Deputy Director: HRM, Private Bag X10609, Stanger, 4450 or hand delivered to: The Human Resource Department, General Justice Gizenga Mpanza Regional Hospital, Corner of Patterson & King Shaka Street, Stanger, 4450.
NOTE: African, Indian and White Males and African, Coloured, Indian and White
Females and Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
CLOSING DATE : 27 October 2023
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