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A reputable company based in Pinetown is recruiting for a Sales Consultant within the logistics industry – Rental company. 

Main focus will be new business development and Cold calling, retain and grow existing business.
Achieve Sales Targets.
Structured weekly call planner and call reporting detailing progress with new business development.
Retain and grow new and existing customer base in assigned markets.
Research and pursue new business opportunities.
Conduct market research and formulate plans to expedite sales.
Prompt response to all customer enquiries.
Prepare and present proposals.
Assist in resolving day-to-day customer queries.
Positively contribute to customer administration systems.
Adhere to all Company policies, procedures and business ethics codes.
Quoting on existing and New business.
Customer Visits on a monthly basis.
Submitting Sales Reports.
Attend monthly Sales meetings.
Maintain good working relationship with customers and staff.
Monitor competitor activity.
Must be a Team Player.

Nature of position
Sales/Customer Service

Qualifications required
Matric, Sales/ Marketing or other relevant degree, diploma or certificate essential

Skills and experience required
3-5 years strong sales and account management experience (preferably in a service
industry), including on the road sales and cold calling, with proven track record.
Valid Code 8 driver’s license.
A high level of computer literacy, particularly in MS Excel.
SAP Experience.
Understanding of general business concepts.
Experience in all aspects of customer relationship management.
Strong understanding of customer and market dynamics and requirements.
A confident self-starter with the ability to nurture existing and new customer relationships.
Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills.
Must be able to speak and understand English and Afrikaans proficiently.

Professional in all aspects.
Good negotiating skills.
Positive attitude.
Ability to work under pressure.

Health24.com | Japan set to approve remdesivir for coronavirus treatment

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Japan plans to authorise the antiviral drug remdesivir to treat coronavirus patients, the government said, with an eye to approving another medication Avigan this month.

This would make Japan the second country to approve the drug after US regulators authorised it for emergency use against severe cases of Covid-19.

“If there is no problem, we hope to swiftly approve (the drug) today,” top government spokesman Yoshihide Suga told reporters.

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said last week the government was getting ready to give a speedy green light to the experimental drug developed by US firm Gilead Sciences.

Not available on market

The US go-ahead came after a major clinical trial showed remdesivir – originally developed to treat Ebola – shortened the time to recovery in some patients by a third.

The difference in mortality rate was not statistically significant.

Remdesivir, which is administered by injection, was already available to some patients who enrolled in clinical trials around the world.

As for Avigan, developed by Japanese firm Fujifilm Toyama Chemical, Suga said the government “aims to approve it this month” if a clinical trial involving 100 patients proves effective.

The drug, whose generic name is favipiravir, was approved for use in Japan in 2014 but only in flu outbreaks that are not being effectively addressed by existing medications.

Not for pregnant women

It is not available on the market and can only be manufactured and distributed at the request of the Japanese government.

Favipiravir, which can be taken orally as a pill, works by blocking the ability of a virus to replicate inside a cell.

Remdesivir incorporates itself into the virus’s genome, short-circuiting its replication process.

Avigan has been shown in animal studies to affect foetal development, meaning it is not given to pregnant women.

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News24.com | WRAP | Tobacco saga rages on, travel ‘grace period’ ends, govt allows a period for moving house

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The SA death toll for Covid-19 has risen to 161, while the number of cases has jumped to 8 232 – an increase of 424.

Health Minister Zweli Mkhize said today that the Western Cape – which is the epicentre – is suffering a “cluster outbreak”, where portions of the province has high levels of positive cases. The province has just under half of all positive cases in the country.

Here are the top stories of the day

The tobacco saga continues to rage on, with the Presidency today telling News24 that minutes to a government meeting which ended in a decision to keep the selling of tobacco outlawed during lockdown is classified. The government indicated that it will oppose court challenges which look to allow for the sale of tobacco.

By the time you read this, the “grace period” for travelling between provinces has likely passed. Transport Minister Fikile Mbalula ended the grace period at midnight on Thursday. The government had allowed a once-off journey for people who needed to cross provinces to return to work.

 As of tonight, South Africans can move house again, as long as the country does not go back up to Alert Level 5. This is according to new regulations which say people and their household effects may move around South Africa on a once-off basis – even across provincial lines. But there are terms and conditions – including that any move must happen by 7 June.
 

And a virtual National Assembly meeting held this morning was interrupted by pornographic images and a man’s voice insulting Speaker Thandi Modise.

International news at a glance

African think tanks and economists have warned that countries need to find the correct balance between saving lives and preserving economies. This comes as citizens in some African countries grow impatient under the economic strain of lockdown.

Thousands of migrants have been left stranded by the coronavirus pandemic, unable to move due to lockdowns and border closures around the globe, the United Nations says. Some are stuck in countries, while others are stranded on migratory routes.

DR Congo President Denis Sassou Nguesso on Thursday said his country was requesting emergency aid from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) of up to half a billion dollars.

Senegal’s Supreme Court on Thursday upheld a ban on repatriating the bodies of citizens living abroad who have died of coronavirus, rejecting a submission from their distraught relatives.

Japan on Thursday authorised the antiviral drug remdesivir to treat coronavirus patients, the government said, with an eye to approving another medication Avigan this month.

The World Health Organisation (WHO) believes between 83 000 to 190 000 people could die from Covid-19 in Africa, with as many as 44 million people likely to contract the virus.

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Pictured: A mural dedicated to medical staff by Belgian graffiti artist Bram De Ceurt in Antwerp, Belgium. (Getty Images)

telling News24 that minutes to a government meeting which ended in a decision to keep the selling of tobacco outlawed during lockdown is classified. The government indicated that it will oppose court challenges which look to allow for the sale of tobacco.

By the time you read this, the “grace period” for travelling between provinces has likely passed. Transport Minister Fikile Mbalula ended the grace period at midnight on Thursday. The government had allowed a once-off journey for people who needed to cross provinces to return to work.

 As of tonight, South Africans can move house again, as long as the country does not go back up to Alert Level 5. This is according to new regulations which say people and their household effects may move around South Africa on a once-off basis – even across provincial lines. But there are terms and conditions – including that any move must happen by 7 June.
 

#Covid_19 Statistics in South Africa as at 07 May 2020 pic.twitter.com/ERefqer2ZR

— Dr Zweli Mkhize (@DrZweliMkhize) May 7, 2020

And a virtual National Assembly meeting held this morning was interrupted by pornographic images and a man’s voice insulting Speaker Thandi Modise.

International news at a glance

African think tanks and economists have warned that countries need to find the correct balance between saving lives and preserving economies. This comes as citizens in some African countries grow impatient under the economic strain of lockdown.

Thousands of migrants have been left stranded by the coronavirus pandemic, unable to move due to lockdowns and border closures around the globe, the United Nations says. Some are stuck in countries, while others are stranded on migratory routes.

DR Congo President Denis Sassou Nguesso on Thursday said his country was requesting emergency aid from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) of up to half a billion dollars.

Senegal’s Supreme Court on Thursday upheld a ban on repatriating the bodies of citizens living abroad who have died of coronavirus, rejecting a submission from their distraught relatives.

Japan on Thursday authorised the antiviral drug remdesivir to treat coronavirus patients, the government said, with an eye to approving another medication Avigan this month.

The World Health Organisation (WHO) believes between 83 000 to 190 000 people could die from Covid-19 in Africa, with as many as 44 million people likely to contract the virus.

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List | You can be fined R5 000 for breaking these regulations
Can I move house? | Yes – but only until 7 June
Get involved | Here’s how you can help those in need
The workplace | Here’s how the new office set up should be
Hungry? | Here’s the latest on fast food restaurants’ reopeningsr
Transport | Level 4 lockdown rules for cars and taxis
The numbers | Covid-19 in South Africa statistics
FAQs | News24 answers all your questions
Checklist | These are the first symptoms

Pictured: A mural dedicated to medical staff by Belgian graffiti artist Bram De Ceurt in Antwerp, Belgium. (Getty Images)
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More than 8 000 Covid-19 cases in SA

The death toll for Covid-19 has risen to 161, while the number of cases has jumped to 8 232 – an increase of 424, Minister of Health Zweli Mkhize has said.

Eight new deaths have been recorded – six in the Western Cape and two in KwaZulu-Natal. 

The Minister was speaking at the Ithuba offices in Sandton, where he had accepted a donation of protective gear for medical staff.

Police Minister Bheki Cele joined Mkhize at the ceremony.

The Minister said the Western Cape – which is the epicentre – is suffering a “cluster outbreak”, where portions of the province has high levels of positive cases. The province has just under half of all positive cases in the country.

Mkhize said the government will visit the province to try to “reign in” the spread.

Mkhize reiterated the importance of people wearing protective masks. 

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As many as 190 000 people in Africa could die from Covid-19 – WHO

The World Health Organisation (WHO) believes between 83 000 to 190 000 people could die from Covid-19 in Africa, with as many as 44 million people likely to contract the virus.

These estimates are based on the risk of transmission specific to each African country.

The model predicts the observed slower rate of transmission, lower age of people with severe disease and lower mortality rates compared to what is seen in the most affected countries in the rest of the world.

This is largely driven by social and environmental factors slowing the transmission, and a younger population that has benefitted from the control of communicable diseases such as HIV and tuberculosis to reduce possible vulnerabilities.

The lower rate of transmission, however, suggests a more prolonged outbreak over a few years, according to the study which also revealed that smaller African countries alongside Algeria, South Africa and Cameroon were at a high risk if containment measures are not prioritized. 

The predicted number of cases that would require hospitalization would overwhelm the available medical capacity in much of Africa. There would be an estimated 3.6 million–5.5 million Covid-19 hospitalizations, of which 82 000–167 000 would be severe cases requiring oxygen, and 52 000–107 000 would be critical cases requiring breathing support. Such a huge number of patients in hospitals would severely strain the health capacities of countries.

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The latest on the fight for tobacco, a warning to schools looking to open early, transport ‘grace period’ to endHere are stories from today that you may have missed

The tobacco saga continues to rage on, with the Presidency today telling News24 that minutes to a government meeting which ended in a decision to keep the selling of tobacco outlawed during lockdown is classified. The government indicated that it will oppose court challenges which look to allow for the sale of tobacco.

The Department of Basic Education has warned schools looking to open early, saying that would not be permitted. The department said it was aware of some independent, private and public schools that were already preparing to reopen much earlier than required.

Meanwhile, the inter-province “grace period” for travelling ends at midnight tonight, Transport Minister Fikile Mbalula said. The government allowed a once-off journey for people who needed to cross provinces to return to work.

Be warned: you could face a fine of up to R5 000 for breaking a host of lockdown rules, including executing an eviction order, joining illegal gatherings in public places, and intentionally exposing another person to Covid-19. We have prepared a full list.

And a virtual National Assembly meeting held this morning was interrupted by pornographic images and a man’s voice insulting Speaker Thandi Modise.

telling News24 that minutes to a government meeting which ended in a decision to keep the selling of tobacco outlawed during lockdown is classified. The government indicated that it will oppose court challenges which look to allow for the sale of tobacco.

The Department of Basic Education has warned schools looking to open early, saying that would not be permitted. The department said it was aware of some independent, private and public schools that were already preparing to reopen much earlier than required.

Meanwhile, the inter-province “grace period” for travelling ends at midnight tonight, Transport Minister Fikile Mbalula said. The government allowed a once-off journey for people who needed to cross provinces to return to work.

Be warned: you could face a fine of up to R5 000 for breaking a host of lockdown rules, including executing an eviction order, joining illegal gatherings in public places, and intentionally exposing another person to Covid-19. We have prepared a full list.

And a virtual National Assembly meeting held this morning was interrupted by pornographic images and a man’s voice insulting Speaker Thandi Modise.

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Migrants stranded all over the world, more apply for unemployment in US – international Covid-19 newsThousands of migrants have been left stranded by the coronavirus pandemic, unable to move due to lockdowns and border closures around the globe, the United Nations says. Some are stuck in countries, while others are stranded on migratory routes. 

Meanwhile, new claims for unemployment benefits filed by US workers declined slightly last week, but were still a staggering 3.2 million, government data says.

And Pakistan will begin easing its nationwide lockdown over the weekend, Prime Minister Imran Khan said on Thursday, citing the economic havoc the measures have wreaked. This is despite increased testing showing a rise in new coronavirus cases.

Pictured is a woman walking her dog near the Eiffel Tower in Paris, as France begins to ease its lockdowns. (Getty Images)

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Five more people have died from the coronavirus, bringing the death toll to 153. Two deaths came from the Western Cape, two from KwaZulu-Natal, and one from Limpopo. The total number of cases now sits at 7 808.

Here are the top stories of the day

The government has gazetted new regulations regarding transport which stipulate that public transport can only operate between 05:00 and 19:00. Previously, public transport could run from 05:00 until 20:00, with a “grace period” until 21:00 to complete a journey.

Health Minister Zweli Mkhize has said that two health workers have died from Covid-19, while 26 have been hospitalised for the virus. A total of 511 health workers have contracted Covid-19. Addressing media in Gauteng today, Mkhize added that the country may battle with the virus for as long as two years.

A staff member at the Presidency has tested positive for Covid-19, and access to the union buildings has been limited. The Presidency said President Cyril Ramaphosa and his deputy, David Mabuza, have been working remotely during the lockdown, suggesting they have not come into contact with the employee.

There has been yet more repatriation chaos, and this time more than 200 South Africans who were set to return from an airport in Doha, Qatar, were left stranded. The plane had begun heading to SA, but made a U-turn while still on the runway because of delays in securing the quarantine facilities for the expats to be housed in once they reach the country.

In another incident, 37 immigrants escaped from a repatriation centre in Gauteng. Home Affairs Minister Aaron Motsoaledi believed the escape was an inside job involving the centre’s security guards. 

South African Breweries – owner of Castle Lager, Hansa, and Black Label – may be forced to destroy more than 130 million litres of beer if it is not allowed to transport the brew to its depots. The transport of alcohol – apart from alcohol for export – is currently illegal under South Africa’s lockdown regulations. All consumption of alcohol is also prohibited.

International news at a glance

Relatives of Senegalese nationals who have died from Covid-19 abroad may turn to the country’s courts because its government is refusing to allow for the bodies to return for burials and religious ceremonies.

Swedish officials on Wednesday said the country, which has taken a softer approach to curbing the spread of the new coronavirus, was nearing 3 000 deaths from Covid-19. The country has not imposed the kind of extraordinary lockdowns seen elsewhere in Europe, instead opting for an approach based on the “principle of responsibility”.

UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson said Wednesday he could begin to ease a nationwide coronavirus lockdown next week, but warned he would do nothing that would risk a new surge of cases.

Germany is planning an almost complete return to normality in May, with schools and shops reopening and the return of top-flight Bundesliga football matches, Chancellor Angela Merkel said Wednesday.

And finally, France will discard 10 million litres of beer – four Olympic-sized swimming pools full – due to expire, which could not be consumed because people are in lockdown, a brewers’ association said.

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gazetted new regulations regarding transport which stipulate that public transport can only operate between 05:00 and 19:00. Previously, public transport could run from 05:00 until 20:00, with a “grace period” until 21:00 to complete a journey.

Health Minister Zweli Mkhize has said that two health workers have died from Covid-19, while 26 have been hospitalised for the virus. A total of 511 health workers have contracted Covid-19. Addressing media in Gauteng today, Mkhize added that the country may battle with the virus for as long as two years.

A staff member at the Presidency has tested positive for Covid-19, and access to the union buildings has been limited. The Presidency said President Cyril Ramaphosa and his deputy, David Mabuza, have been working remotely during the lockdown, suggesting they have not come into contact with the employee.

There has been yet more repatriation chaos, and this time more than 200 South Africans who were set to return from an airport in Doha, Qatar, were left stranded. The plane had begun heading to SA, but made a U-turn while still on the runway because of delays in securing the quarantine facilities for the expats to be housed in once they reach the country.

In another incident, 37 immigrants escaped from a repatriation centre in Gauteng. Home Affairs Minister Aaron Motsoaledi believed the escape was an inside job involving the centre’s security guards. 

Pupils, teachers voice fears, concerns about proposed phased re-opening of schools | @Sesona_Ngqaks https://t.co/9SSiNzTyYX pic.twitter.com/zT4K2WcOi1

— News24 (@News24) May 6, 2020

South African Breweries – owner of Castle Lager, Hansa, and Black Label – may be forced to destroy more than 130 million litres of beer if it is not allowed to transport the brew to its depots. The transport of alcohol – apart from alcohol for export – is currently illegal under South Africa’s lockdown regulations. All consumption of alcohol is also prohibited.

International news at a glance

Relatives of Senegalese nationals who have died from Covid-19 abroad may turn to the country’s courts because its government is refusing to allow for the bodies to return for burials and religious ceremonies.

Swedish officials on Wednesday said the country, which has taken a softer approach to curbing the spread of the new coronavirus, was nearing 3 000 deaths from Covid-19. The country has not imposed the kind of extraordinary lockdowns seen elsewhere in Europe, instead opting for an approach based on the "principle of responsibility".

UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson said Wednesday he could begin to ease a nationwide coronavirus lockdown next week, but warned he would do nothing that would risk a new surge of cases.

Germany is planning an almost complete return to normality in May, with schools and shops reopening and the return of top-flight Bundesliga football matches, Chancellor Angela Merkel said Wednesday.

And finally, France will discard 10 million litres of beer – four Olympic-sized swimming pools full – due to expire, which could not be consumed because people are in lockdown, a brewers’ association said.

Stay informed with News24

Talking point | Can a person contract Covid-19 more than once?
Fake news | No, Covid-19 traces haven’t been found on fruit
Get involved | Here’s how you can help those in need
The workplace | Here’s how the new office set up should be
Hungry? | Here’s the latest on fast food restaurants’ reopeningsr
Transport | Level 4 lockdown rules for cars and taxis
The numbers | Covid-19 in South Africa statistics
FAQs | News24 answers all your questions
Checklist | These are the first symptoms

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News24.com | Motsoaledi threatens labour department with court action over closure of Home Affairs offices

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Home Affairs Minister Aaron Motsoaledi will take the Department of Labour to court if it does not allow two offices in Gauteng to operate.

On Thursday, Motsoaledi told the Portfolio Committee on Home Affairs that offices in the Western Cape, Mpumalanga and Limpopo were shut down by the Public Servants Association of South Africa (PSA).

The PSA, in a statement released on Wednesday, said some Home Affairs offices did not comply with safety measures and in some cases, the full staff complement was instructed to come to work.

“The PSA cannot allow employees to return to workplaces that do not meet the requirements announced by various ministers to curb the spread of the virus,” read the statement.

The Department of Labour shut down two offices because they did not have a protective glass partition between staff and clients.

“I don’t accept their reason,” Motsoaledi said, adding no Home Affairs office had such a partition and it would take months to install.

He added 5 000 face screens had arrived on Wednesday for staff, saying if they wore masks and gloves, as they were, the partitions were not necessary.

Motsoaledi said Home Affairs had appealed the Department of Labour’s decision.

“If we don’t get it right, we’ll certainly go to court.”

As committee chairperson Bongani Bongo closed the meeting, Motsoaledi asked if he could clarify further.

“Chairperson, we are not taking any union to court. We are talking about the Department of Labour, because the demand they have made on us is outrageous. But, already, twice we have contacted them, they say we must appeal.

“Now, I’m talking of a court of law because this has already happened to me.”

He said when he was minister of health the Department of Labour had closed the health department’s head offices and said they must appeal, but opened the offices when he threatened them with court action.

“I’m just doing a déjà vu here that our offices are not working, on a demand that we believe is outrageous and when we spoke to them collegially, as we are advising, they said: ‘No, appeal’.”

Sport24.co.za | Maharaj’s plan to become indispensable to the Proteas

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Keshav Maharaj admitted that he’s been enjoying the downtime associated with lockdown, but it’s become abundantly clear too that he utilised it to ponder the next phase of his international career.

The Proteas left-arm spinner surprised the broader cricketing fraternity on Thursday by revealing that he’d be more than keen to become captain of the national team, particularly in Tests, where there’s currently a vacancy.

His leadership qualities have come to the fore this season after shepherding the Dolphins to the One Day Cup title though that should hardly be the cornerstone of his candidacy.

The reality is that while Maharaj is an important player for South Africa, he’s not become indispensable yet.

If that were the case he wouldn’t still be left out of playing XIs in home Tests and only appear sporadically in the limited overs formats.

To his credit, Maharaj has identified a potential way to bolster his case: become a fully-fledged all-rounder.

110 wickets at 33.19 compares favourably to South Africa’s other Test spinners post-isolation, but whether it’s world-beating numbers is a matter for debate.

As a result, Maharaj would need to nudge his batting average – still a lowly 15.30 – up significantly.

“I really want to take my batting seriously and move to a bowling all-rounder or a full one so I can contribute evenly,” he said.

“I know I am capable of scoring bigger runs.”

The past season certainly provided some encouraging signs in that regard.

Both Maharaj’s Test fifties came in that time – a composed 72 against a vaunted Indian attack in Pune and a more swashbuckling 71 off 106 against England in Port Elizabeth after his first 73 deliveries only yielded 19 runs.

“In India, I got a taste of what it’s like to score an international fifty. I wanted to really kick on but it was a bit unfortunate to get out,” he said.

“My biggest problem was getting the first fifty so I now I want to try and kick on from that and get big hundreds and match-winning hundreds.”

No-one will complain if that starts happening.

– Compiled by Heinz Schenk 

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Customer Services Co-Ordinator to join an established Welkom based company. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: Processing customer orders
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Location: Durban
Education level: Degree
Job level: Senior
Travel requirement: Occasional
Job policy: Employment Equity position
Type: Permanent
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The Hardy Boys are looking for a senior strategic planner to join our family!
 
Do you have a sense of curiosity satisfied only by unearthing unique insights?

Are you driven by pushing brands into courageous new spaces?

Is collaboration part of your DNA?
 
Then you’re exactly who we’re looking for. If you want to take an exciting leap in your career, let us know by sending your CV.

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Senior Account Director – PR Agency (Johannesburg)

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Remuneration: R46000 – R56000 per month negotiable Cost to company 
Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package
Location: Johannesburg, Sandton
Education level: Degree
Job level: Senior
Own transport required: Yes
Travel requirement: Often
Type: Permanent
Reference: #LEW 01/04
Company: Lewyll Communications

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This is an opportunity to join a dynamic PR consultancy, driven by a team of go-getters, who are passionate about providing their clients with nothing but the very best levels of service excellence. They need to bolster their client service team at account director level, who has the ability to take responsibility for a team to work on a mixed portfolio of challenging, but rewarding pieces of business.

Ideally, you will have experience in servicing corporate as well as consumer, B2B and hospitality and tech clients.

The person:

To be considered for this role, you need to have held an account director role in an accredited PR agency for more than five years, of which two years would have been at senior account director level. It goes without saying then, that you will need to be a cut above the rest – with the drive, ability, and experience to make a difference.

Commencement date: June 2020
Interviews: Online interviews will be conducted using either Zoom or Microsoft team

If you have not heard from us within one week of sending your CV, please accept your application as unsuccessful.

Requirements

  • A tertiary degree or diploma in communications
  • It is essential that you have a minimum of six-eight years’ experience within PR consultancies, of which two years plus would have been at senior account director management level. 
  • Portfolio of clients: Must have worked on a portfolio of both corporate and consumer clients 
  • Superb people skills and extensive media contacts
  • An outstanding ability to conceptualise and implement communication strategies and campaigns
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills are required

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