Corporate Communication and Stakeholder Relations Officer – Municipality of Henties Bay

Job Description

Job Summary

Employer: Municipality of Henties Bay

Job Type: Full-time

Location: Henties Bay, Namibia

Category: Public Administration

Salary: N$246 374.73 – 255 328.46 plus 40% Housing Subsidy; or 20% Housing Allowance, 21.7% Pension contribution, 90% Medical aid contribution, 13th cheque/Bonus

Closing Date: 2026-11-02

Key Responsibilities

The position is responsible for promoting effective communication between the Municipality and its internal and external stakeholders, strengthening the Municipality’s corporate identity and reputation, coordinating media relations, managing public information platforms and supporting the Municipality in maintaining transparent, professional and consistent communication with the public.

Requirements

A Diploma or Degree in one of the following fields: Corporate Communication; Public Relations; Communication Studies; Journalism; Media Studies; Marketing; or Public Management; PLUS At least five (5) years’ relevant experience in corporate communication, public relations, stakeholder engagement, media relations, local authority administration or a related field. OR A Bachelor’s Degree in above mentioned fields, together with at least three (3) years’ relevant experience in public relations, communications, media, stakeholder relations, municipal administration or a related environment. Experience in a local authority, public sector institution or government environment will be an added advantage. A valid Code B driver’s licence will be an added advantage. Willingness to work outside normal working hours when required for official municipal events, Council programmes, emergencies or other official engagements.

Salary

N$246 374.73 – 255 328.46 40% Housing Subsidy; or 20% Housing Allowance 21.7% Pension contribution 90% Medical aid contribution 13th cheque/Bonus

How to Apply

Interested applicants who meet the above requirements are invited to submit their applications on the Council’s prescribed Application Form for Employment, accompanied by a comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV) and certified copies of all relevant supporting documents, to: Ms A. Goreses, Human Resources Manager, Henties Bay Municipality. No facsimile nor e-mail transmissions will be accepted. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted, and no documents will be returned. All correspondences to be addressed to the Chief Executive Officer. Phone: 064-502026