Senior Professional Officer

The City of Cape Town is seeking a Senior Professional Officer to build relationships with stakeholders, develop communication strategies, and manage events for Human Settlements initiatives.

Requirements

• Relevant advanced diploma, BTech or degree in Communications or related field
• Up to five (5) years' relevant experience
• Computer literacy (MS Office)
• Valid Code 8 driver's licence

Key performance areas

• Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including community leaders, NGOs, and governmental partners, to enhance collaboration on Human Settlements initiatives.
• Develop and implement Human Settlements communication and dissemination of information for programs, projects, and activities.
• Develop and implement a stakeholder engagement plan that aligns with the strategic objectives of the Human Settlements Directorate.
• Ensure the successful planning, execution, and evaluation of events within the Human Settlements Directorate, focusing on engagement, logistics, stakeholder satisfaction, and alignment with communication objectives.
• Direct and control required deliverables associated with utilization, productivity, and performance of personnel by ensuring a climate to promote and sustain high motivational levels and improve productivity and performance for the Housing Directorate to meet its service delivery objectives.
• Monitor attendance/conduct and output and address deviations from agreed performance indicators through meetings/counselling and/or formal procedures.

To apply

Please apply online at www.capetown.gov.za/careers (external applicants) or via the SAP Portal (internal applicants) unless otherwise stated.

Important information

• 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: 7 February 2025
• 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 www.capetown.gov.za/careers
• 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.