A vacancy exists within the Directorate: Strategic Support for a person who will co-develop and implement SAQA's communications strategy and provide operational leadership in the communications function of the directorate.

Eligible candidates will have:

• A Bachelor's Degree in corporate communications/marketing  - NQF  7.
• A recognised and relevant postgraduate qualification at NQF  Level 9, will be an added advantage
• Ten years related working experience with three of which should be in leading/managing communications/marketing operations
• Extensive knowledge and a successful track record in managing public relations, corporate branding, marketing and communications
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills
• Strong customer focus, quality service delivery and attention to detail
• The ability to work in teams, manage multiple projects and function across organisations
• Computer literacy is a prerequisite.

 

• Providing strategic support and operational leadership in the communications and advocacy functions
• Managing and coordinating SAQA and the NQF media and public events programmes  
• Providing effective communications services and coordinating the communications initiatives within SAQA 
• Optimising the utilisation of all media and forums to provide proactive and reactive stances as required to advance SAQA's objectives
• Managing resources such as human, financial, equipment and materials

 

The successful candidate will qualify for a 13th cheque, housing, medical aid, and pension allowance included in the total package.

SAQA reserves the right to verify credit and criminal records, as well as qualifications.

Please forward your application letter, accompanied by a condensed CV, to deputydircom@saqa.co.za Please note that no faxed, posted or hand-delivered applications will be accepted.

 

Closing date:  14 February 2011 at 16:00