Account Clerk (Public Relations / Communication) (Occupation Code : 441905)
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Description
Performs a range of clerical and administrative tasks in support of public relations and communication management.Tasks
Working closely with account managers and undertaking research required by them.Assisting with creating and building beneficial relationships with crucial members of the press.
Creating and maintaining media lists and editorial calendars.
Creating and updating photo files.
Assisting with the creation of presentations and other marketing material.
Assisting with creating and distributing press kits.
Maintaining required databases.
Undertaking general administrative duties such as faxing, filing, copying and making phone calls.
Alternate Occupation Names
Communication Clerk / Assistant
Learning Pathways
No formal qualification 1
Step 1 : Admission requirements
- Grade 12 Recommended
While a National Senior Certificate (Grade 12) or equivalent is not compulsory to enter this learning pathway, it is highly valued by employers, who set their own entry requirements.
Step 2 : In-service training
- In-service Training
Short courses, skills programmes and on-the-job training are offered by employers.
Learnership 2
Step 1 : Admission Requirements 2
- Further Education and Training Certificate NQF Level 3 or Grade 11
Communication and Mathematical Literacy at NQF Level 3 are required.
Step 2 : Learnerships
- Learnership - Public Relations Practice Level 4
This learnership is offered through the Services SETA. In order to undertake a learnership you need to have an employer.
Certificate 3
Step 1 : Admission Requirements 2
- National Senior Certificate - Certificate Entrance or National Certificate (Vocational)
To enter into this learning pathway you will need a National Senior Certificate (NSC) or a National Certificate (Vocational) NC(V). In addition, each education institution has its own unique entry requirements for each of its programmes. It is important to check the entry requirements for this programme with the institution of your choice before you apply.
Step 2 : General Qualification
Diploma 4
Step 1 : Admission Requirements 2
- National Senior Certificate - Diploma Entrance or National Certificate (Vocational)
To enter into this learning pathway you will need a National Senior Certificate (NSC) or a National Certificate (Vocational) NC(V). In addition, each education institution has its own unique entry requirements for each of its programmes. It is important to check the entry requirements for this programme with the institution of your choice before you apply.