- Applicants with disabilities are welcome to apply.
- Applications must be submitted on the Application for Employment form (Z.83). Please print and complete the form or obtain it from any Public Service department.
- The completed and signed form Z83 should be accompanied by a recently updated, comprehensive CV as well as certified copies of all qualification(s) and ID-document (certification stamp should not be older than three months).
- Suitable candidates will be subjected to a personnel suitability check (criminal record, citizenship, credit record checks, qualification verification and employment verification).
- Forward your application, quoting the relevant reference number and the name of the publication in which you saw this advertisement, to: The DG of Government Communication and Information System, Private Bag X745, Pretoria, 0001, or hand delivered to Tshedimosetso House, 1035 Frances Baard Street (corner Festival Street), Hatfield, Pretoria, for attention Mr S Matshageng.
GCIS is an equal opportunity employer and practicing affirmative action employment. It is our intention to promote representivity (race, gender, disability) in the department through filling these posts.
Correspondence will be limited to successful candidates only. If you have not been contacted within one month after the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.
The successful candidate must disclose to the DG particulars of all registrable financial interests, sign a performance agreement and employment contract with the DG within three months from the date of assumption of duty and obtain a top secret security clearance. All appointments are subject to the verification of educational qualifications, previous experience, citizenship, reference checks and security vetting.
Following the interview and technical exercise, the selection panel will recommend candidates to attend generic managerial competency assessment.
Reference Number: 3/1/5-19/101
Chief Directorate: Provincial Local & Liaison
Salary: R376 596 per annum (Level 09)
Centre: Bloemfontein
Requirements: Applicants must be in possession of an appropriate National Diploma (NQF level 6) or Degree (NQF level 7) in Communication or equivalent related qualification as recognised by SAQA. Three (3) years communication experience, of which one (1) year should be on salary level seven (7) or eight (8) with knowledge of communication disciplines, including media liaison, research and development communication. The candidate must have an understanding of development communication, and knowledge of the Free State Province with specific insights in the Mangaung Metro and its local Municipalities. Furthermore, he/she must be computer literate and be in possession of a valid Code 08 driver’s licence as the work involves extensive travelling. Good knowledge of administration and finances is required.
Duties: The successful candidate will support the Deputy Director: Liaison in the implementation of a government communication programme (GCP) in the Mangaung Metro as follows: Implement key communication projects guided in line with government priorities and in accordance with the guidelines for development communication practice and platforms as developed by GCIS. Supervise and monitor the work of Metro based Senior Communication Officers as well as any communication interns or learners assigned to the region, including their administrative and operational functions, and report these to the Deputy Director: Provincial Liaison. Ensure the establishment and where necessary review and strengthening of communication coordination structures in the Metro to ensure the effective cascading of government communication content especially to leaders and structures of local government across the Metro. Support all initiatives aimed at strengthening Local Government Communication System through advocacy in strategic IGR structures at Metro and local level. Further, provide communication support to various integrated service delivery models of government, including the Thusong service centre programme.
Responsible for the development and maintenance of effective high-level stakeholder relations in the region with biasness towards civil society, minority groups, local government and traditional leaders. A strategy to this end will be one of the first necessary deliverables. Coordination and implementation of rapid response requirements in the Metro as well as writing service delivery articles on governments’ delivery on its mandate.
Responsible for the revision and development of a regional distribution strategy for government information products. Additionally, on a regular basis, be required to develop local communication environment assessments reports on key issues emanating from the District for the use by various stakeholders and clients. Support government public participation initiatives including feedback and follow up on the required communication interventions as recommended.
Closing Date: 6 December 2019
Enquiries: Ms M Dirane Tel No: (051) 448 4504
Note: Preference will be given to Coloured male/female, Indian male/female and White male/female