SayPro GM Corporate Communications and Spokesperson

Requirements: • Be in possession of Honours in Journalism, Communications or Public Relations or equivalent, at a minimum. • 8 years of experience in Corporate Communications or Public Relations environment with 5 years in a senior management position. • Must exhibit a demonstrable ability to translate strategy into action. • Must exhibit a demonstrable ability to communicate complex issues in a simple way. • Legislative understanding (PFMA, NEMA, PAIA, POPI etc.) • In-depth comprehension of Public Relations principles, and Media Relations Principles. • Exposure to the communication environment in the public sector and/or state-owned entity. • Internal communications strategy and practices. • Government protocols. • Strategic planning, Financial management skills and interpersonal skills. • People management, conflict management and leadership skills. • Project Management skills, computer literacy and networking skills. • Exceptional communication skills (written and verbal). • Ability to manage and operate in a matrix environment. Responsibilities: • Develop and implement a Corporate Communications strategy and business plan that focuses and meets the needs of internal and external stakeholders. • Develop and execute activities that promote, enhance, and project the SANParks vision, brand and reputation to employees and external stakeholders. • Serve as the primary contact, spokesperson and public face for SANParks in the mass media. • Proactively introduce initiatives that boost SANParks standing amongst key stakeholders. • Create and maintain a positive public image for SANParks by ensuring consistent visibility and coherent messaging to the public. • Develop and convey messaging that is credible, incisive and accurate regarding SANParks’ activities across all areas of operation. • Create and maintain positive relationships with the media. • Build and manage relations with internal and external key stakeholders. • Proactively and strategically assess reputational risk for the organisation and implement mitigating strategies with agility. • Build the professional profile of key personnel in the organisation including but not limited to the CE, Board and EXCO. • Develop and manage an issue management strategy. • Implement sound Corporate Governance and financial management. • Provide leadership, development and management of Human Capital. • Develop and oversee the implementation of functional policy.