Zambia Gold Company Limited Public Relations Officer Jobs

Zambia Gold Company Limited Public Relations Officer Jobs


Job Purpose

  • To develop, manage, co-coordinate, network, implement and monitor a public relations and communication strategy and associated products and activities on an on-going basis with various public audiences, with the objective of promoting awareness and understanding of the Company and its activities.

  • He/she will develop a data base of key media outlets and maintain close collaboration with them to facilitate wider dissemination of undertakings by the Company. .

    Main duties

  • Develop a work plan for communication activities, monitor compliance and provide support and guidance to ensure the set objectives are met;

  • Plan and monitor the use of communication budgetary resources

  • Ensure communication effectiveness, efficiency and delivery

  • Advise the Chief Executive Officer, management and staff on media strategy and implications for any action/development;

  • Develop communication tools and/or strategies (knowledge management, information exchange, etc.)

  • Provide technical advice and support in planning and developing relevant information and communications products.

  • Provide input to all major departmental documents, including strategies, and other technical documents, to ensure they are well written.

  • Promote a better understanding of the company and ensure rapid and accurate information dissemination to the general public, media and other appropriate audiences.

  • Initiate and organize press and media briefings both local and international.

  • Collaborate with mass media through activities such as organizing site visits, facilitating photo coverage and TV footage and utilizing both web-based and traditional media as appropriate.

  • Monitor, evaluate and advise on the use
    and effectiveness of media materials and share results and findings.

  • Help establish, document, review and refine process of working collaboratively with various stakeholders, including meetings, joint projects, information sharing etc.

  • Ensure or enhance the quality, consistency and appropriateness of communication materials, activities, processes and messages shared with various publics.

  • Any other duties as may be assigned by the supervisor.

    Qualifications and experience

    Professional:


    • Full Grade 12 Certificate

    • Bachelor Degree in Mass Communications, Public Relations or any relevant field of study

    • Professional membership with relevant bodies in Public Relations

    Minimum Relevant Pre-Job Experience:

    • 5 years experience in a similar position.

    • Work experience in the Mining sector will be an added advantage.

    Skill Specifications:

    • Excellent written and verbal skills

    • Computer literate.

    • Media skills

    • Knowledge in use of media equipment and photography.

    Other Attributes (Personality Traits)

    • Outgoing; Eloquent; Persuasive.

  • Valid Driver’s license

    How to Apply

  • Zambia Gold Company Limited provides equal employment opportunities to all Zambians on merit without discrimination on the basis of age, gender, colour, tribe, disability, or religion.

  • Interested, suitably qualified and experienced persons should send their application together with certified copies of Academic and Professional certificates; a detailed Curriculum Vitae with traceable references and copy of the NRC should reach the undersigned not later than Friday, 5th February, 2021.

  • Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

    Head Human Resources and Administration
    Zambia Gold Company Limited
    Subdivision F/377a/30/B
    Kudu Road, Kabulonga
    LUSAKA

  • Email: jobs@zccm-ih.com.zm

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