Manager Communication

at  Construction Industry Development Board

Key Performance Areas: Operational Planning: Provide input into the formulation and development of plans for the unit in consultation · Develop a forecasting model · Ensure development and implementation of relevant policy and procedure · Ensure development, implementation and monitoring of relevant strategic plans and operational plans.
Risk Management and Financial Management: Identify and manage risks in area of responsibility · Ensure timely budgeting, monitoring, variance analysis and reporting · Ensure that Procurement Planning takes place, that specifications are developed timeously and that there is compliance with supply chain prescripts · Ensure the Unit’s assets are managed, maintained and kept safely.
People Management: ·Manage the performance of subordinates in accordance with the policies and procedures of cidb · Oversee the development of Personal Development Plans for subordinates and ensure implementation · Discipline subordinate as and when necessary, in accordance with cidb policies and procedures.
Media Liaison: Oversee all media and public relations communication · Oversee the coordination of cidb dialogues · Guide the coordination of cidb’s events calendar · Monitor cidb’s communication subscriptions related to information sourcing (journals, newspapers, magazines) · Strengthen cidb’s engagement with the media and with policymakers.
Internal Communication: · Establish an internal communications strategy in conjunction with senior managers · Facilitate internal communication to ensure that all employees have access to relevant information · Ensure organisational initiatives and projects are successfully communicated to employees and stakeholders · Ensure internal communications messages are consistent across all mediums and for different departments of the organisation.
Editorial Management: Leading the planning, layout and publication of cidb annual report, cidb newsletters and committee reports and ensuring the timing for their release reflects the projects best interests · Oversee liaison with media representatives from each cidb Provincial Branch for Provincial and Local Government news · Discuss sensitive material with standing Committee on Communication members.
External Communication: Manage staff responsible for event coordination activities · Oversee the coordination of events such as conferences, business meetings, employee events and virtual events · Monitor expenditure and budgets for events · Oversee the booking of venues and negotiation of fees · Ensure that invitations are sent out at appropriate times.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

Appropriate bachelor’s degree (NQF Level 7 equivalent). A post graduate qualification will be an added advantage.
At least 5 years’ experience in communication. Minimum 2 years of management experience

Please refer the Job description for details