City of Harare
DUE: 20 MAR 2023
OFFICE OF THE TOWN CLERK
1. JOB : Head – Corporate Communications
2. GRADE : 4
3. REPORTING TO : Town Clerk
4. JOB PURPOSE :
Responsible for driving the City’s Communications, Marketing and Customer
Service Strategy with the objective of enhancing the City’s corporate brand and
reputation.
5. KEY RESULT AREAS
Developing, leading and executing the City’s Media Strategy
Communicating service delivery issues to customers through various media
channels
Managing the city’s communications risk and opportunities profile.
Managing the city’s brand and reputation
Managing council website, editing, writing and production of council newsletter
and promotional materials
Handling council press, information and communication activities
Supervising, and coordinating work of subordinates in line with the approved
performance management system
Promoting the City as a tourism and investment destination
6. QUALIFICATIONS
7. Degree in Communications/ Media Studies/Marketing or equivalent
An MSc /MBA/MBL or equivalent
Full member of a recognized professional body
Drivers Licence a must
8. EXPERIENCE
7 years’ experience of which 3 years must be at a senior level
Local Government experience will be an added advantage
9. PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
Interpersonal and networking skills
Technology savvy
Excellent Communication Skills
Strategic alignment
High integrity
10. REMUNERATION
A competitive remuneration package will be disclosed to short listed candidates
The successful candidate shall be on a 5-year renewable performance based
contract and this is appraised on an annual basis.
TO APPLY
Detailed application letter, curriculum vitae with details of three professional
referees, copies of certified academic and professional qualifications should
submitted be
The Acting Human Capital Director
P.O Box 1680,
Rowan Martin Building
Harare OR Hand deliver to Records office, Basement, Rowan Martin Building
To arrive not later than ………………20 March 2023…………………………………..……………
Canvassing will disqualify applicants
City of Harare is an equal opportunities employer.