Road Traffic Infringement Agency Vacancies 2022 Apply For Media Liaison Specialist Job Opportunity

Requirements: A Three (3) years National Diploma and/or B Degree in Public

Relations or Communication / Journalism / Public Relations * A total of five (5) years

relevant working experience *Professional experience in marketing, especially related

to media engagement strategies *Working knowledge and understanding of the

communications environment, policies, knowledge and understanding of government

communication *In-depth knowledge of directing advertising communications and

other related working experience *Advanced knowledge of the AARTO Act, National

Road Traffic Act and any other legislation and regulations impacting on road safety

*Stakeholder engagement experience. *Valid driving licence.

Skills: Sound administrative and communication skills both written and verbal*

Planning and organising skills. *Problem solving and analytical skills. * Computer

literacy (MS Office Suite Package) *

Duties: *Develop media engagement action plans derived from the media diary to

highlight events from a marketing perspective in the form of media publications, e.g.

written articles, editorial comments, editing of feature articles for publications, media

buying, press releases, etc. *Develop, manage and implement a crisis

communication plan during a time of crisis *Overseeing communications with the

media, including preparing articles, press kits, press releases, and other content

management initiatives.*Cultivate and manage good relationships with media

representatives.*Ensure the organisation protects and promotes its image in a proper,

coordinated, and consistent manner.*Manage an ongoing flow of news about the

organisation to the media *Gather and disseminate timely news information to press

and staff. *Promote the RTIA as the custodian of the AARTO Act and its regulations.

*Regular liaison with all media regarding RTIA programmes, activities and campaigns*

Research, writing and releasing of media statements and enquiries * Arranging, setting

up and briefing of principals in preparation for telephonic and live media interviews. *

Attending and networking in media forums such as the national press club and

government communicators forum * Organizing media briefings for the RTIA.*

Quarterly updates of the media engagement database *Developing relationships with

national and regional government officials, enhancing corporate reputation through

direct contact and representation of corporate positions * Providing expert advice,

counsel and recommendations on stakeholder engagement matters, to influence

organisational strategy, decisions and initiatives.

Enquiries: Mr. Calvin Barties – (087) 285 0500

Correspondence will only be with shortlisted candidates. If you do not hear from the Agency

in three (3) months, please consider your application as unsuccessful. Recommended

candidate (s) will be subjected to a competency assessment, security clearance and

qualification verification process.

To apply please submit a letter of application, recent curriculum vitae as well as

recently certified copies of matric certificate, qualifications and identity

document. Applications must be e-mailed to the RTIArecruitment@ebustech-

consulting.co.za . Please note that applications without all the relevant

supporting documents as prescribed above will not be considered.

The RTIA is an equal opportunity employer and is seeking to balance the

employment equity profile. The Agency is thus strongly encouraging applicants

from the following designated groups; Indians, Coloureds, Whites, unemployed

youth, females and people living with disabilities to apply.

Closing Date: 31 August 2022 @ 16:00 pm