Manager: Communications

Purpose of this Role

To communicate with internal and external stakeholders ensuring that consistent and credible messaging is achieved. This includes maintenance of a positive brand profile for the CETA both internally and externally through focused communications activities to foster good stakeholder relations and facilitate the advocacy role of the CETA.

Job Responsibilities

• Designing and executing CETA communications strategies and campaigns.
• Manages CETAs strategic and day-to-day communications in close alignment with CEO and Executive Management.
• Contributes to the development of Communications Strategy including digital and stakeholder strategies in alignment with CETAs objectives.
• Manage information dissemination of Board Board Committees Executive Managements and Ministerial decisions to CETA staff.
• Lead and collaborate in content design by reviewing and approving content lay-out and design on various communication platforms.
• Lead communication strategies for key corporate initiatives such as product launches events or public announcements.
• Oversee internal and external communications to ensure messaging alignment with its values and goals.
• Facilitate the communication of all internal and external communication and ensure that all stakeholders have access to the relevant information including community media.
• Develop communication materials branding concepts for approval by the SM: SRC.
• Advise and organize appropriate meetings interventions appointments networking sessions and presentations for the CEO.
• Manage the maintenance of the communication contact database.
• Manage CETAs response to media inquiries and crisis communication scenarios.
• Drive innovation in digital and traditional communication platforms; and manage social media communication channels ensuring that content is relevant timely and engaging for consistent and credible messaging.
• Perform any other relevant duties as directed by the CEO and immediate supervisor.

Specific Deliverables Expected

• Credible reliable and presentations press release media statements speeches etc.
• Communication Strategy and Plans.
• Business units Service Standards and Scorecard aligned overall CETA BSC APP SLA Strategic Plans etc. and progress reported upon regularly.
• Monthly and quarterly progress against Communications Strategy and Plans.

Desired Skills Experience and Competencies

• Post Graduate qualification in any of the following fields: Business Administration Public Relations Marketing Communications Political Science / Studies Project Management or any similar qualification at NQF 8 level.
• 5 years experience in communications and stakeholder relationship management or marketing.
• Competency in the use of social media platforms especially Facebook Instagram LinkedIn Twitter and YouTube etc.
• Superior written and verbal communications skills in English and preferably in other official South African languages as well.
• A proven track record in a public entity and / or regulated environment and extensive knowledge of government policies is critical.
• Knowledge of higher education sector the SDA SDLA and the PFMA are essential.
• Computer literacy: Advanced Excel and Data Analytical skills are required.
• Valid code 08 drivers license is essential.

The following Attributes are necessary to succeed in this Management role:

• Ethically conscious individuals place a high premium on integrity and confidentiality.
• A Self-discipline self-starter emotionally intelligent and communicates well across all levels.
• Innovative thought leader and a results driven manager.
• Ability to draft analyze and interpret reports in a professional and quality manner.
• Strategic thinker and problem-solver; and value-adding advisors to the processes of the entity.
• Excellent negotiation skills.

Remuneration and Benefits

Remuneration for this role is a negotiable Total Cost to Company (CTC) package per annum in line with the CETA Remuneration Policy and the applicable salary scales. A competitive package may be negotiated with best candidates.

PLEASE NOTE

Shortlisted candidates will be subjected to vetting and assessment process by the CETA; with the successful candidates subjected to security vetting.

Interested applicants should send an application letter together with a detailed Curriculum Vitae with the vacancy/position title and reference number in the subject line copies of academic qualifications and names of three contactable referees via email:

Enquiries: Be submitted by e-mail to not later than 5 days before closing date. Please note the following contact details are for enquiries about JOB CONTENT ONLY and NOT for application purposes.

CETA will not consider any late applications.

The CETA reserves the right to cancel this advert and / or not to appoint. within 4 weeks of the closing date please consider your applicationunsuccessful.

Preference will be given to applicants who are still far from normal retirement age from this adverts closing date; in line with preferred CETA succession planning principles.

Closing date: 28 August 2025 @ 23h59.

CETA is committed to providing equal opportunities. It is ourintentiontopromoterepresentativity(racegenderdisability)intheorganisationthroughfillingofthis position and candidates whose appointment will promote representativity will receivepreference.