WATER AND SANITATION ? COMMUNICATIONS AND PARTNERSHIPSSENIOR PROFESSIONAL OFFICERRequirements:B degree/BTech in Communications, Public Relations and Stakeholder Relationship ManagementFive (5) to seven (7) years' relevant experienceA valid Code B driver's licence and own reliable vehicle for official useExcellent writing, communication and engagement skills and the ability to influenceAvailability 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 programmesDevelop 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 programmesPlan, research, analyse and interpret information and recommend the appropriate actions for water and sanitation projects/programmesCoordinate 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 programmeMonitor 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 useProvide stakeholder liaison for relevant branches or departments to address community issues, concerns, and defuse tensions in various communities for water and sanitation projectsFacilitate recruitment of staff and coordination of EPWP field workers.Please apply online at www.capetown.gov.za/careers (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.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.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.
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