Position Title:
National Institutions Communications Strategic Partnerships Coordinator
Department:
SayPro National Institutions Strategic Partnerships Office
Reports To:
SayPro Strategic Partnerships Royalty
Location:
Hybrid (Remote & National Engagements) – Based in South Africa
Type:
Full-Time | Fixed-Term or Renewable Contract
Date Issued:
June 2025
🧭 Purpose of the Role
The National Institutions Communications Strategic Partnerships Coordinator is responsible for leading SayPro’s national communication engagement strategy by building and managing communication-focused partnerships with public institutions, authorities, and media platforms. This role ensures SayPro is effectively positioned as a national leader in civic education, innovation messaging, and development communications.
🎯 Key Responsibilities
- Institutional Engagement
- Establish and maintain structured communication channels between SayPro and national public institutions (e.g., GCIS, SABC, DBE, DSRAC).
- Represent SayPro in stakeholder forums and national communication working groups.
- Strategic Partnership Coordination
- Lead the planning and execution of communication-focused partnership projects with public media, SOEs, and government departments.
- Develop joint implementation plans, co-branded campaigns, and timelines with strategic partners.
- Content Strategy Development
- Use the SayPro GPT Tool to generate and maintain a live repository of 100+ strategic communication and advocacy themes.
- Align all content with SayPro’s SCSPR objectives and national messaging guidelines.
- Digital Content Management
- Upload, manage, and regularly update all communication strategies, themes, MoUs, and campaign reports on the SayPro website.
- Ensure partner materials are properly categorized, searchable, and publicly accessible where appropriate.
- Media Relations & Campaigns
- Coordinate the development of joint press releases, public events, and cross-platform campaigns with partners.
- Act as a liaison with national media outlets and ensure message compliance with national laws and standards.
- Monitoring & Reporting
- Draft and submit weekly and monthly performance reports to the SayPro Strategic Partnerships Royalty.
- Track campaign effectiveness, institutional engagement metrics, and partnership outcomes.
- Workshops & Compliance
- Organize capacity-building workshops for SayPro staff and partners on communications compliance, policy messaging, and media liaison.
- Ensure that all SayPro public communication complies with POPIA, ICASA, and national policy regulations.
✅ Key Requirements
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, Political Science, or related field.
- Postgraduate qualification is an advantage.
Experience:
- 3–5 years of experience in government relations, public communications, or institutional partnerships.
- Strong track record of working with national departments, public media, or regulatory institutions.
Technical Skills:
- Proficiency in using AI tools (e.g., SayPro GPT or ChatGPT).
- Website content management experience (e.g., WordPress, Drupal, SayPro CMS).
- Strong writing, editing, and policy advocacy skills.
Soft Skills:
- Excellent interpersonal and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Strong planning, organizational, and reporting ability.
- Multilingualism (IsiXhosa, Afrikaans, or other South African languages) is an asset.
📍 Performance Indicators
| KPI | Target |
|---|---|
| Institutional Partnerships Coordinated | 10+ per year |
| Communication Themes Generated | 100+ via SayPro GPT |
| National Campaigns Launched | 5+ per year |
| Workshops Delivered | 4+ per year |
| Reports Submitted | Monthly & Quarterly Reports |
✉️ To Apply
Send your CV and cover letter to careers@saypro.online
Subject line: Application – National Institutions Communications Partnerships Coordinator