{"id":19373,"date":"2025-09-18T16:00:55","date_gmt":"2025-09-18T16:00:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/southafrica\/job\/specialist-media-relations-service-render-contract\/"},"modified":"2025-12-19T00:26:39","modified_gmt":"2025-12-19T00:26:39","slug":"specialist-media-relations-service-render-contract","status":"expired","type":"job_listing","link":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/southafrica\/?post_type=job_listing&p=19373","title":{"rendered":"Specialist: Media Relations (Service Render Contract)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Purpose Statement<\/p>\n<p>\tTo develop and support the implementation of media relations operational plan aimed at enhancing effective relations with the media as well as support the broader reputation enhancement of the SABS.<\/p>\n<p>Minimum Requirements\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0<br \/>\nQualifications<\/p>\n<p>\tMatric<br \/>\n\tDiploma + Advanced Diploma \/ B-Degree in Public Relations, Journalism or Communication or a related field<br \/>\n\tNQF Level 7<\/p>\n<p>Experience<\/p>\n<p>\t8 years relevant work experience in media relations<br \/>\n\t4 years specialist experience<br \/>\n\tProven track record in developing media relations strategies and annual media plans at corporate level<br \/>\n\tProven track record in writing and disseminating media releases<\/p>\n<p>Duties and Responsibilities\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Functional Management<\/p>\n<p>\tContribute to the development of and implement a media relations operational plan in collaboration with the Head.<br \/>\n\tDevelop and implement an annual media plan with quarterly deliverables in collaboration with the Head.<br \/>\n\tProvide subject matter expertise to the organisation regarding media relations protocols and processes.<br \/>\n\tCommunicate overall media trends and results to the various business unit managers in consultation with the Head.<br \/>\n\tAct as media liaison for the SABS, when required.<br \/>\n\tReview media policies and procedures in consultation with the Head, as and when required.<br \/>\n\tIdentify opportunities to improve media exposure.<br \/>\n\tResolve media relations queries professionally within scope of control and timeously according to approved standard operating procedures, in consultation with the Head.<br \/>\n\tDevelop and maintain appropriate relationships with the media.<br \/>\n\tResponsible for the dissemination of media releases in consultation with the Head, and management of a media list.<br \/>\n\tEnsure the effective media monitoring of SABS operations.<br \/>\n\tRelease disseminated press releases to the SABS Marketing &amp; Communications business unit for inclusion on relevant channels (e.g., website, social media, internal email, etc.) in consultation with the Head.<br \/>\n\tImplement all media initiatives according to the approved standard operating procedures to minimize all brand risk and build the SABS corporate identity in the market.<br \/>\n\tCollaborate with internal stakeholders on media initiatives when required.<br \/>\n\tProvide input and compile reports and presentations as requested<br \/>\n\tResearch and update the head regarding the latest media best practice<\/p>\n<p>Risk and Compliance Management<\/p>\n<p>\tAssist in identifying and adhering to fraud controls, risk prevention principles, sound governance and compliance processes, and tools to identify and manage risks.<br \/>\n\tMonitor changes in the regulatory environment and ensure that appropriate operational controls are implemented to address new requirements.<br \/>\n\tSupport and provide evidence to all internal and external audit and regulatory requirements.<br \/>\n\tAdhere to all relevant laws, policies and Standard Operating Procedures throughout the organisation.<\/p>\n<p>Stakeholder Management<\/p>\n<p>\tIdentify and mitigate internal systems and procedural barriers to enhance excellent customer service.<br \/>\n\tBuild and maintain effective internal and external stakeholder relationships for the purpose of expectations management, knowledge sharing and integration, and to manage the organisation\u2019s reputation.<br \/>\n\tRepresent and participate in the organisation\u2019s committees and tasks teams when required.<br \/>\n\tConvene and attend meetings and present findings and business cases to relevant stakeholders when required.<br \/>\n\tActively liaise and build relationships with SABS clients and service providers to ensure that the service standards are met appropriately.<br \/>\n\tEffectively manage customer complaints through timeous resolution and\/or escalation as required.<br \/>\n\tAnalyze queries and develop mechanisms to proactively resolve common issues and share lessons learned.<\/p>\n<p>Apply via company website ( N \/ A ) or<\/p>\n<p>sabs.erecruit.co<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"template":"","meta":{"_promoted":"","_job_location":"","_application":"http:\/\/sabs.erecruit.co","_company_name":"South African Bureau of Standards (SABS)","_company_website":"http:\/\/N%20\/%20A","_company_tagline":"The South African Bureau of Standards (SABS) is a South African statutory body that was established in terms of the Standards Act, 1945 (Act No. 24 of 1945) and continues to operate in terms of the latest edition of the Standards Act, 2008 (Act No. 29 of 2008) as the national institution for the pro... read moremotion and maintenance of standardisation and quality in connection with commodities and the rendering of services. SABS, offers certification, testing, consignment inspection and other services, mostly to industry. Apart from offering systems certification and product testing against the requirements of South African National Standards (SANS), SABS Commercial also operates its proprietary product certification scheme \u2013 the SABS Mark of Approval, assuring buyers that products are safe, fit for purpose and offer redress","_company_twitter":"","_company_video":"","_filled":0,"_featured":0,"_remote_position":0,"_job_salary":"","_job_salary_currency":"","_job_salary_unit":""},"job_listing_region":[11],"job-types":[12],"class_list":["post-19373","job_listing","type-job_listing","status-expired","hentry","job_listing_region-gauteng","job-type-full-time"],"jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/southafrica\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/job-listings\/19373","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/southafrica\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/job-listings"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/southafrica\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/job_listing"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/southafrica\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/southafrica\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=19373"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"job_listing_region","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/southafrica\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/job_listing_region?post=19373"},{"taxonomy":"job_listing_type","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/southafrica\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/job-types?post=19373"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}