PROVINCIAL DIRECTOR: WESTERN CAPE PROVINCIAL OFFICE

Government Communications and Information System

About this role

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Administrative and clerical positions are among the most consistently advertised roles in both the South African public and private sectors. Government departments in particular have a high and ongoing demand for administrative clerks, especially at salary levels 5 to 7 on the public service scale. These roles form the operational backbone of every department and offer a stable entry point into a public sector career with a clear progression path.

About the hiring department

This vacancy is within Government Communications and Information System. Government departments in South Africa advertise vacancies through the Public Service Commission and are required to follow a standardised recruitment process governed by the Public Service Act. Applications are screened against the minimum requirements listed in the advert before any CV is reviewed by a panel.

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Requirements

• ·An appropriate Bachelor’s Degree (NQF level 7 as recognised by SAQA) in Communication / Media Studies / Journalism / Public Relations / Development Communication or related (NQF Level 7) qualification, majoring in Communication / Media Studies/ Journalism/ Public Relations / Development Communication
• ·Successful completion of the Public Service Senior 45 Management Leadership Programme (Nyukela certificate) as endorsed by the National School of Government is a pre-requisite for appointment
• ·Must have a valid driver’s license and be computer literate
• ·At least five (5) years’ experience at middle/senior management level with extensive experience in and knowledge of development communication, proven leadership capabilities, and sound interpersonal and project management skills
• ·Extensive experience in coordinating multi-stakeholders and inter-governmental multi-media communication campaigns
• ·Knowledge: Comprehensive knowledge of the Western Cape Province, including socio-economic and development dynamics as well of the communication footprint and dynamics of the province, including also at municipal level
• ·Sound knowledge of the Public Finance Management Act
• ·Must have a valid driver’s license and be computer literate
• ·Required Core Competencies: Strategic Capacity and Leadership, People Management and Empowerment, Financial Management, Change Management, Programme and Project Management

Key Duties

• ·The successful candidate will be responsible for providing strategic leadership and management to the GCIS Provincial Directorate in the Western Cape Province particularly in support of the provincial communication system headed by the Office of the Premier
• ·Deliver communication campaigns in line with the National Communication Strategic Framework and the Medium-Te r m Development Plan (MTDP), and the Provincial MTDP and communication programme
• ·Advocate for the application of the Norms and Standards of Government Communications amongst the communication system in the province and lend support to the Local Government Communication System
• ·Develop and maintain communication partnerships and networks with provincial stakeholders from Government and Civil Society
• ·Participate actively in all communications forums in the province and provide strategic direction on government communication in such forums and when urgent or rapid communication is concerned, to protect and enhance the reputation of government
• ·Operate an effective, and compliant government communication organisation
• ·Identify and review strategic risks, oversee and manage the implementation mitigation plans
• ·Participate in the audit planning process and manage responses to audit queries

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