COMMUNICATION OFFICER
Requirements
National Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Communication, Journalism and Graphics Design/Development or equivalent qualification. 1-year minimum relevant experience in a 3", "communication field. Knowledge of graphic design. Adobe creative suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Premier Pro) in the production of communication products, Digital media, Photography. Knowledge of the relevant legislation/ policies/ prescripts, guidelines, standards, procedures and best practices. Knowledge of global, regional and local political, economic and social affairs impacting on the South Africa Police Services. Events management. Computer competency (MS Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint and emails). Communication skills (Written and Verbal), facilitation skills and report writing skills. Planning and organising skills. Problem solving and decision making. Interpersonal relations, sound organizing skills, and project management skills. Communication and Information management, customer focus and responsiveness and ability to work long hours. Confidentiality and high level reliability, confident and independent. Integrity and honesty. Ability to work under pressure. Ability to act with tact and discretion. Drivers’ license.
Duties
Facilitate and enhance communication services. Do Design products for awareness campaigns, Develop and implement communication campaigns and products, Design and roll out above-the- line communication campaigns and products in collaboration with relevant stakeholders (programmes, izimbizos and facilities. Render graphic design, photographic and video services. Design promotional displays, marketing brochures, packing products, animations, layout method, logos for products and services. Plan, analyse and design a visual answer to a communication problem, Review and check the design to avoid errors before the final printing, take photos and videos for department, edit photos and videos for publications, manage the departmental digital library (pictures and videos). Facilitate departmental media events and functions. Oversea departmental social media accounts (Facebook, twitter, you-tube, Instagram), implement social media strategy in align with the departmental cooperate identity manual, conduct research on current social media standard trends and audience preferences. Edit, publish and share engaging content, monitor the department social media platforms and respond accordingly, stay up to date with the current technologies and trends in social media, design tools and system. Enhance department identity and brand. Develop branding initiatives, establish and maintain the image of the department, implement new features to develop brand awareness, promote departmental programmes in line with the CSPS calendar, write news diary of events to support internal publications, issue internal communication publication.
Applications
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