South African National Space Agency (SANSA) is looking for SANSA Communications Officer
Job Type: 2-year contract position
Location: Hermanus, Western Cape, South Africa
Specifications:
The incumbent will be responsible for communication using various platforms to both internal and external stakeholders in a manner that reaches the target audience. This is done to keep internal and external stakeholders informed and up to date about events and news relating to SANSA. The Communications Officer will mainly be responsible for all communications related to the SANSA Space Weather Project and will be a member of the Space Weather Project team. The incumbent MUST be based in Hermanus in the Western Cape.
This will include duties as follow:
- Internal Communication
- External Communication
- Events and key stakeholder engagement
- PR & Media
- Advertising and brand development
- Content development and management of digital media platforms (websites, newsletters, design and social media)
Requirements:
- B.A degree / diploma in Communication Science or specialisation in media/communications
- A minimum of 4 years’ experience in science communication.
- Knowledge of design software, CMS such as WordPress as well as MS Office.
- Ability to work under pressure
- Photography and videography skills are an added advantage
- Excellent communication skills in all fields of Public Relations and Communication
- Ability to share information across all platforms and cultural boundaries
- Ability to absorb complex information and translate in an easy manner to a general audience
Note: The appointment will be on a level commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Background verification, including criminal record, credit checks, security clearances, qualification and citizenship checks as well as competency assessment and psychometric testing, may form part of the selection process
Interested candidates please apply.
More Information
- Salary Offer R 400,000 – R 549,998 annually
- Posting Date November 18, 2020
