Job Details:

Reference Number :                  HO029

Job Title :                                 Divisional Communication Specialist, SARS

Position Reports to :                Senior Manager: Communications

Division :                                 Reputation Management

Department :                            Internal Communications

Location :                                 Head Office

Salary :                                    R458,146.00 pa

Job Purpose:

Responsible for the full spectrum of all the internal and external communication in support of

the relevant division’s strategies, objectives and goals. Provide strategic consultative support

to the relevant leadership

Duties:

·         Develop and implement:

o    A divisional communication strategy and business plan, in collaboration with

the relevant Group Executive , in line with overall SARS strategic objectives

as well as to support the division’s objectives and goals

o    Development of content for internal and external communication products

o    Feedback mechanisms to provide opportunities for two-way communication

within the division and with external stakeholders

o    A divisional communications budget, to ensure that all activities are planned

and funded

·         Oversee and edit all the division’s communication content to ensure accurate

·         reporting and content quality is adhered to

·         Provide communication support across the division according to the specific needs of

·         the division’s stakeholders

·         Adhere to SARS policies, standards and procedures, to ensure consistency in

·         application across the division

·         Manage the performance of staff members and identify training needs, to ensure that

·         staff members achieve their performance objectives

·         Assist with special/ ad hoc communication assignments

·         Manage divisional communication projects

·         Liaise with the other divisional communication specialists to ensure technical

·         Alignment

Knowledge & Skills:

·         Communication skills [written & oral]

·         Interpersonal skills

·         Computer literacy

·         Management skills

·         Facilitation skills

·         Project management skills

Strategy development

Education & Experience : At least a 3-year Communications degree/diploma

Experience : 5 to 7 years communications experience with a focus on strategy

development and implementation

Employment Equity

The Employment Equity policy of SARS will be considered as part of the recruitment and

selection process. For statistical purposes, please indicate your Equity status (race, gender

and disability) on your CV.

Successful candidates will be required to undertake an oath of secrecy, pre-employment

screening and or vetting, and a declaration of private interest. The appointment is also subject

to appropriate reference(s) and security clearance if applicable.