Senior Manager: Communications and Stakeholder Management - National Office (5-year contract)

Introduction Our ideal candidate will lead the development and implementation of integrated communications, marketing and public relations strategies, programmes and activities aimed at enhancing the organisations brand, reputation and performance Duties & Responsibilities Integrated communications and marketing strategy.Public and client Relations.Media relations monitoring and external communications.Web and publications management.Provide Strategic Value to the CEO’s Office Provide Strategic Value to the CEO’s Office.Sub-unit leadership, financial management and governance. Desired Experience & Qualification Minimum requirements·       A minimum of a post graduate degree in Corporate Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing or related field. ·       A minimum of 10 years work experience in corporate communications, public relations or marketing, 3 of which should be at management level.·       Knowledge and proven experience in formulating and implementing internal and external communications strategies, campaign development, brand management, events planning and execution, media relations and management of publications.  Competencies ·       Deep knowledge of parliamentary procedure, public‑sector governance and political stakeholder dynamics.·       Advanced expertise in external communications strategy, media relations management and editorial oversight.·       Proven ability to craft governance‑aligned media content and risk‑mitigating responses under tight deadlines.·       High emotional intelligence and executive‑level interpersonal influence.·       Sound understanding of PFMA, King IV and the IDT Trust Deed.·       Strategy development.·       Campaign management.·       Marketing.·       Exceptional business communications skills.·       Business planning.·       Events management.·       Brand management.·       Media relations.·       Publications management.·       Website and intranet management.·       Online media management.  Applications must be accompanied by an up-to-date curriculum vitae (including two contactable referees).Confirmation of appointment will be subject to the applicant undergoing verification checks and confirmation of the applicant's qualifications. It is the responsibility of applicants to have any foreign qualifications verified by the South African Qualifications Authority. The IDT will respond only to shortlisted candidates, who will be interviewed on a date and at a time specified by the IDT. The IDT reserves the right not to appoint anyone to the above post, and to withdraw them, re-advertise them or fill them by way of transfer or deployment if this is considered in the interests of service delivery.It is the IDT’s intention to promote equity (race, gender and disability) through the filling of this position with a candidate whose appointment will promote representivity in line the numeric targets as contained in our Employment Equity Plan.   Closing date: 10 April 2026