Description:

Key Performance Areas: Operational Planning: Provide input into the formulation and development of plans for the unit in consultation · Develop a forecasting model · Ensure development and implementation of relevant policy and procedure · Ensure development, implementation and monitoring of relevant strategic plans and operational plans.

Risk Management and Financial Management: Identify and manage risks in area of responsibility · Ensure timely budgeting, monitoring, variance analysis and reporting · Ensure that Procurement Planning takes place, that specifications are developed timeously and that there is compliance with supply chain prescripts · Ensure the Unit’s assets are managed, maintained and kept safely.

People Management: ·Manage the performance of subordinates in accordance with the policies and procedures of cidb · Oversee the development of Personal Development Plans for subordinates and ensure implementation · Discipline subordinate as and when necessary, in accordance with cidb policies and procedures.

Media Liaison: Oversee all media and public relations communication · Oversee the coordination of cidb dialogues · Guide the coordination of cidb’s events calendar · Monitor cidb’s communication subscriptions related to information sourcing (journals, newspapers, magazines) · Strengthen cidb’s engagement with the media and with policymakers.

Internal Communication: · Establish an internal communications strategy in conjunction with senior managers · Facilitate internal communication to ensure that all employees have access to relevant information · Ensure organisational initiatives and projects are successfully communicated to employees and stakeholders · Ensure internal communications messages are consistent across all mediums and for different departments of the organisation.

Editorial Management: Leading the planning, layout and publication of cidb annual report, cidb newsletters and committee reports and ensuring the timing for their release reflects the projects best interests · Oversee liaison with media representatives from each cidb Provincial Branch for Provincial and Local Government news · Discuss sensitive material with standing Committee on Communication members.

External Communication: Manage staff responsible for event coordination activities · Oversee the coordination of events such as conferences, business meetings, employee events and virtual events · Monitor expenditure and budgets for events · Oversee the booking of venues and negotiation of fees · Ensure that invitations are sent out at appropriate times.

Requirements:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Appropriate bachelor’s degree (NQF Level 7 equivalent). A post graduate qualification will be an added advantage.

At least 5 years’ experience in communication. Minimum 2 years of management experience.

Closing Date: 18 June 2024