Internal and External applications are invited from suitably qualified persons to fill the following vacancy in the

Communications Division at Rietvlei. COMMUNICATION SPECIALIST (MEDIA) (HAYBAND L) OVERALL RESPONSIBILITY To raise and maintain Rand Waters external profile by exposing its activities to all sectors of print and electronic media while establishing, maintaining and cementing good media relations. PRIMARY DUTIES Proactive lobbying of media for positive coverage. Write Press Releases Assist in implementing the Rand Water media strategy. Media monitoring. Arrange for media briefings. Gathering news and information by interviewing people and attending events. Undertake research to provide background information for articles. Develop partnerships with the media houses. Daily monitoring, analysing, evaluation and writing reports pertaining to Rand Waters media coverage. Attend to media enquiries. Write advertorials to position Rand Water in the water sector. Assessing of the media environment and advise as to which adverts to place in which publications. Research and write speeches on behalf of management JOB REQUIREMENTS Diploma or equivalent qualification in Communications/Journalism and Media studies. 3- 5 years experience in Media Relations or Communication field. Experience in writing for press/print, radio or television. Experience in networking within the media industry. Proficiency in verbal or written English language. Understanding of media functions and operations. COMPETENCY PROFILE SKILLS Analytical skills Excellent communication skills (verbal and written) Research skills Good Interpersonal skills Project management

KNOWLEDGE Media operations Networking with journalists Computer literacy in Microsoft Office and Adobe Newsworthiness Dealing with negativity in Media Multi-media communication tools

BEHAVIOUR Good listener Creative thinking Punctuality Attention to detail Ability to work independently under minimal supervision Ability to engage the media on substantive issues

In making the final selection, consideration will be given to achieving Rand Waters Employment Equity Objectives. Should you not receive correspondence from Rand Water within 30 days from the closing date, please accept that your application has been unsuccessful. APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED TO HUMAN RESOURCES SITE. E-MAIL:recruit7A@randwater.co.za CLOSING DATE: 18 March 2014 NOTICE NUMBER: 3381