Mogalakwena Municipality invites unemployed graduates to apply for Social Media Administrator Internship Programme 2024 / 2025.

Externship Application Ending Date: 04 November 2024

Externship Placement: Mokopane, Limpopo, South Africa

Salary Scale: R 74 099,52 per annum

This internship will provide you with valuable hands-on experience in managing social media platforms, developing engaging content, and enhancing communication strategies within the community. Don’t miss your chance to contribute to meaningful projects and gain insights into public relations in a dynamic municipal environment.

Duties: Reporting directly to the Divisional Head of Communications, the incumbent will perform the following duties:

– Coordinate social media communications and channels, including Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, and other relevant platforms.

– Work as part of a team to develop social media campaigns.

– Propose new ideas and concepts for social media platforms.

– Monitor social media channels to respond appropriately to posts/comments and identify issues that require escalation.

– Analyze and report on audience information, demographics, and the success of existing social media projects.

– Monitor feedback and comments on social media platforms in collaboration with the customer support unit to respond to inquiries.

– Support the Mayor’s events and municipal events by providing social media services.

Requirements:

– Matric plus a Diploma/National Certificate or equivalent in Public Relations.

– Knowledge of managing social media platforms or brands. Photography, videography, editing, and design experience will be an advantage.

– Ability to interview different stakeholders and produce write-ups on various human settlements and sector issues.

– Ability to function well under pressure and meet prescribed deadlines.

– A valid South African driver’s license is required.

– Candidates must possess strong writing skills and be highly proficient in the English language.

How to apply

Send through your compulsory application for employment form together with hard copies of a portfolio of evidence. The compulsory Mogalakwena Municipality application form (available at www.mogalakwena.gov.za or from the Mogalakwena municipal offices) and certified copies of qualifications should be sent to The Manager: Corporate Support Services, P.O. Box 34, Mokopane, 0600, or hand-delivered at the front desk/reception area at 54 Reef Street, Mokopane. If there is insufficient space on the application form, a CV may be attached for additional information.

Shortlisted candidates for the Social Media Administrator position will be given the opportunity to demonstrate their creativity and originality using materials/artwork provided by the municipality. Candidates will be required to use their own devices. The municipality’s recruitment policy will be followed when recruiting interns.

Mogalakwena Municipality is committed to employment equity and applications from designated groups are encouraged.

NB: The language policy of the Council is English

Appointments on the above-mentioned positions will be on the competency of the Municipal Manager and no canvassing will be allowed.

Should you not hear from us two months are the closing date you may assume that your application was unsuccessful. No further correspondence will be entered into with regard to this matter.