The African Centre For Cities is currently seeking to appoint a Communications Manager.

The main purpose of the Communications Manager is to deliver strategic communications outcomes for the African Centre for Cities. The Communications Manager will act as brand custodian ensure the integrity and quality of all communications outputs under the ACC banner. The Communications Manager will also be responsible for building and maintaining strong relationships with project PIs, funding partners and peers in research/partner institutions to ensure maximum alignment and impact for outputs, as well as actively source and investigate new opportunities for funding and partnership.

Responsibilities:

Please refer to the attached detailed position description (HR191) for the full responsibilities of this position. This is a full time position and requires physical presence in the office for at least two days per week.

Requirements for the job:

• A suitable degree or diploma (minimum NQF7 level).
• A minimum of five years relevant work experience in strategic and research communications and stakeholder management, with experience in managing content and output production processes as well as managing a team.
• Excellent writing, proof-reading and editing skills in English.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to produce under a heavy workload with competing priorities.
• Demonstrable good network in the media community and online publication skills.

The following would be advantageous:

• Familiarity with graphic design, social media communication, and excellent written English for both scientific
  and popular audiences.
• Familiarity with working in an academic environment.
• Experience with the African Centre for Cities research agenda.
• Experience and knowledge of fundraising and proposal development.

The annual cost of employment, including benefits, is between R 358 627 and R682 513

To apply, please e-mail the following in a single pdf file to Ms Faranaaz Bennett at faranaaz.bennett@uct.ac.za

– UCT Application Form (download at http://forms.uct.ac.za/hr201.doc)
– Motivation letter, detailing how you meet the minimum requirements for this job
– Curriculum Vitae (CV)

Please ensure the title and reference number are indicated in the subject line. An application which does not comply with the above requirements will be regarded as incomplete.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and may be required to undergo a competency test.

Telephone: 021 650 5903/7503               Website: https://www.africancentreforcities.net
Reference number: E23720                    Closing date: 8 April 2024

“UCT is a designated employer and is committed to the pursuit of excellence, diversity, and redress in achieving its equity targets in accordance with the Employment Equity Plan of the University and its Employment Equity goals and targets. Preference will be given to candidates from the under-represented designated groups. Our Employment Equity Policy is available at www.uct.ac.za/downloads/uct.ac.za/about/policies/eepolicy.pdf. “

UCT reserves the right not to appoint.