Provincial Communications Manager needed: The company wishes to appoint a dynamic, self-motivated and goal driven individual, who will be based in the North West. The successful candidate will report to the Provincial Director.Minimum of 3 years' experience in the media, marketing, social media, digital media or journalistic fieldsMinimum of 2 years' experience in a management positionRelevant experience in content writingProven track record in investigative and research techniquesExperience in graphic design, video editing, photography, etc advantageous Prospective applicants must meet the following requirements:National Senior Certificate or equivalentRelevant tertiary qualificationRelevant staff management experience, including on project basis or completion of the company's Management Readiness Programme (applicable to internal candidates)Experience in the field of media, marketing, social media, digital media or journalistic managementRelevant experience in content writingComputer literacy, particularly MS Office Suite particularly Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint,Zoom and SmartsheetExperience in graphic design, video editing, photography, etc advantageousProficiency in English and AfrikaansProven track record in investigative and research techniquesKnowledge of the various media houses and political landscapeKnowledge of media trends and platformsKnowledge of policies of the company advantageousKnowledge of legislative and parliamentary processes advantageousGood report writing and summation skillsA passion for politics and current affairs with an institutional knowledge of all political partiesAn in-depth knowledge and understanding of the South African political landscapeAbility to analyse the political environment and make proposals to respondAbility to build internal and external trust relationshipsProven record of initiative, problem solving, and the ability to recognize and implementimprovements to systemsExcellent social media skillsExcellent communication skillsExcellent organisational abilitiesExcellent administrative skills and attention to detailCommitment to the values, principles, policies and programme of action of the Democratic AllianceAn ability to work effectively and energetically around a demanding work scheduleWillingness to go the extra mile, which include working long and irregular hours, weekends, andpublic holidays, where necessaryApplicants MUST be in possession of a valid driver's licence and a vehicle for daily use