Officer Media Desk - Eskom

Key Responsibilities

• Implement campaign-specific media strategies and plans in line with Eskom’s media strategy
• Monitor media coverage including online social network sites and advise on appropriate corrective measures
• Provide responses to media enquiries in line with approved Eskom positioning
• Information management
• Contract management for Media Desk in terms of the PFMA
• Manage media training for Eskom executives and regional executives
• Update content and maintain an interactive, easy to navigate Eskom’s online Media Room

Minimum Requirements

• Qualification(s):
• National Diploma in Social Science/Communication/Public Relations at NQF 6 with 240 credits
• Minimum Related Experience
• 3 years’ experience in a Communications/Media Relations environment
  
  

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Skills and Competencies

Behavioural

• Integrity
• Honesty
• Reliability
• Trustworthiness
• Professionalism

Leadership

• Problem solving and creative thinking abilities
• A strategic thinker, who has confidence dealing with senior management at the divisional and executive level and cope well with conflicting priorities and multiple deadlines
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to perform and maintain relationships (internally and externally)
• Ability to deal with top management
• Team player
  
  

Knowledge

• Good knowledge of Eskom and issues in the energy industry
• Knowledge of Eskom’s policies, procedures and contract management processes
• Good understanding of the media landscape
• Good communication and presentation skills

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Skill

• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Good interpersonal and organisational skills
• Advanced Computer literacy
• Information management and processing
• Ability to work independently and with diverse team
  
  

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