Senior Professional Officer at The City of Cape Town - Western Cape, Bellville

Senior Professional Officer at The City of Cape Town - Western Cape, Bellville

WATER AND SANITATION ? COMMUNUCATIONS AND PARTNERSHIPS

SENIOR PROFESSIONAL OFFICER

TCOE SALARY COMMENCING FROM R1 005 233 PER ANNUM ? REF NO: WS 77/24 ? BELLVILLE HEAD OFFICE

Requirements:

- B degree/BTech in Communications, Public Relations and Stakeholder Relationship Management
- Five (5) to seven (7) years' relevant experience
- A valid Code B driver's licence and own reliable vehicle for official use
- Excellent writing, communication and engagement skills and the ability to influence
- Availability and willingness to work outside standard office hours to facilitate engagements.

Key performance areas:

- Liaise with all relevant stakeholders (internal and external)





to assist in meeting the objectives of water and sanitation management for the city as well as adequate monitoring, auditing and reporting of progress on the implementation of water and sanitation programmes
- Develop stakeholder/community engagement plans to unblock projects and aid in the implementation of those plans as well as champion education and awareness, community engagement and public participation for water and sanitation programmes
- Plan, research, analyse and interpret information and recommend the appropriate actions for water and sanitation projects/programmes
- Coordinate and host internal and external City and partnership events, including public meetings, forums, exhibitions, site tours, workshops, community activations, promotion of education and awareness of programmes related to the new water programme
- Monitor the aspects of water conservation and water use projects that are implemented by other directorates, departments and sections within the City of Cape Town such as parks and forests,





housing and reticulation for the purpose of ensuring efficient water use
- Provide stakeholder liaison for relevant branches or departments to address community issues, concerns, and defuse tensions in various communities for water and sanitation projects
- Facilitate recruitment of staff and coordination of EPWP field workers.

Please apply online at [URL Removed] (external applicants) or via the SAP Portal (internal applicants) unless otherwise stated.

By submitting your application for a position at the City of Cape Town, you are consenting to the use of your personal information provided as part of your application and/or Recruitment process for Recruitment and Selection purposes. In addition, you may be required to undergo, including but not limited to, Criminal and Security Checks,





Personal Verification, and Lifestyle Audits, throughout your recruitment process and/or subsequent employment.

Closing date: 25 October 2024

- Please quote the reference number of the vacancy in all communications.
- Certified copies of qualifications must be available on request.
- Copies of supporting documents will not be returned.
- Kindly note that applications will not be acknowledged in writing.
- Visit our website at [URL Removed]
- No late applications will be considered.
- If no notification of appointment is received within three (3) months of the closing date, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.

Desired Skills:

- Communications
- Public Relations







Desired Work Experience:

- 5 to 10 years Middle / Department Management

Desired Qualification Level:

- Degree

▶️ Senior Professional Officer at The City of Cape Town - Western Cape, Bellville
🖊️ Ayanda Mbanga
📍 Bellville