MANAGER: PUBLIC RELATIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS

Duties: Assist the Senior Manager in carrying out the Public Relations and Communications unit’s functions ● Lead and deliver Umalusi’s public relations and communication activities, prioritising digital communication and brand development ● Enforce adherence to internal communication guidelines ● Help conceptualise policy and strategic documents, guidelines, procedures and promotional material ● Support the development and implementation of Umalusi’s digital communication strategy and plans ● Develop and implement communication plans aligned with the corporate communication strategy ● Coordinate and promote Umalusi’s special projects and campaigns ● Oversee the production of publications, including newsletters and flyers, and support the production of Annual Reports, Annual Performance Plans, Strategic Plans and related documents ● Plan and manage public relations and communications campaigns, initiatives and events and document them through articles, photographs and/or short videos ● Support the communication needs of the Office of the CEO and the Council as required ● Collaborate with management to establish partnerships and networks with relevant external stakeholders and service providers as needed ● Oversee media monitoring and coordinate related matters with all Umalusi units ● Prepare monthly and quarterly reports for the line manager, including statistics on communication projects and channels ● Supervise staff.

Minimum Requirements: An honours degree in public relations, communications or a related discipline (NQF Level 8, as recognised by SAQA) ● A master’s degree would be an added advantage ● At least 8 years’ experience in high-level communications, public and media relations, digital marketing and publications, of which 3–5 years must be at middle-management level (Assistant Manager/Assistant Director) ● 3 years’ experience in extensive writing for various platforms ● Experience in media liaison and in coordinating and managing a range of projects and events, including managing scope, budgets, timelines and risks ● Experience in using imaging, video and design tools and equipment, such as Canva, Photoshop, cameras, and video and sound recording equipment ● Knowledge and understanding of South Africa’s general and further education and training sector.

Additional advantages and Skills: Exceptional writing skills, keen attention to detail, and strong digital and technical aptitude● Proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite, website content management and project management● Self-motivation and the ability to manage one’s own work, handle multiple tasks simultaneously, meet stringent deadlines and work under pressure for extended periods, both independently and as part of a team● A valid driver’s licence and a willingness to travel extensively.

Enquiries: HCM at (012) 030 0775/36. Interested persons may visit the Umalusi website: www.umalusi.org.za (careers) to view the full job advertisements.

To apply, log in to the following direct website: umalusijobs.mcidirecthire.com.

Umalusi is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, and all appointments will be made in accordance with the organisation’s Employment

Equity Plan to promote its representativity (Coloured, Indian, and White males or females and people living with disabilities are encouraged to apply).

Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. Umalusi reserves the right not to appoint. Failure to attach the CV (excluding supporting documents) will disqualify your application.

 The closing date for applications is 27 November 2026.