Head of Department: Communications, Marketing and Tourism - CMTD50000

Workplace: EGSC Building, Cnr Cross and Rose Streets, Germiston

Purpose:

To drive the overall optimisation of the Communications, Marketing & Tourism value chain through effective strategic planning, directing and alignment of functional management frameworks and operational delivery.

Key Performance Areas:

• Develop and manage a communication and brand management framework that establishes and aligns the service delivery value chain and organisational needs with brand architecture, communication strategy and the City's vision
• Develop, plan, implement and drive a Communication and Branding Management strategy in response to the overall strategy
• Render effective direction in terms of the development, implementation and governance of media strategies across the organisation
• Initiate and guide the management of consumer marketing research quantitative analysis, ensuring sustainability and growth
• Ensure effective marketing and communication integration and governance through correct brand positioning, selection and management of service providers
• Ensure effective financial management, control and corporate governance throughout area of accountability
• Drive an aligned client service excellence culture which builds enduring rewarding relationships, proposes innovations and allows others to provide exceptional client service
• Lead and manage direct and indirect teams by providing context, setting performance standards and educating on process, quality and policy

Core Requirements:

• Postgraduate Degree in Marketing or Communications or Digital Business or equivalent NQF Level 7 qualification
• 10+ years’ management experience in a service delivery environment, of which at least 5 years should have been at Senior Management level
• Leadership capability with a proven track record in a complex service delivery operational environment
• Highly creative/innovative thinker
• Analytical and tactical thinker
• Excellent writing skills (press releases, annual reports)
• Knowledge of the basic tenets of marketing and communication
• The ability to work well under pressure and meet strict deadlines

Interested candidates whose background and experience match these challenging and exciting positions are invited to apply using an online application system attached to the advertisement on the website of the City of Ekurhuleni (www.ekurhuleni.gov.za).

Enquiries: Tel: Natasja Havenga (011) 999 6356.

Note: The successful candidate who does not have the NQF Level 5 Finance Management qualification will be required to obtain it within 18 months, in terms of the National Treasury Requirement.

Appointments will be made on a 5 (five) year fixed term and will be subject to the signing of an employment contract, performance agreement and disclosure of financial interest. Candidates will be subjected to relevant competency assessment as well as security clearance / vetting processes. (To comply with the Local Government; Municipal Systems Amendment Act 3 of 22, only once approved by Council.)

Applications will not be considered if the necessary copies of the required qualifications, identity documents, driver’s license (if applicable) and current professional registration (if applicable), are not attached to the application / CV. Candidates may be requested to submit proof of the NQF level applicable to the qualifications they have obtained.

Should candidates not be informed of the outcome of the application within six weeks of the closing date, it should be regarded as having been unsuccessful. The City of Ekurhuleni subscribes to the principles of the Employment Equity Act and reserves the right to appoint, not appoint or to appoint laterally