CHIEF DIRECTOR: COMMUNICATION SERVICES, REF NO: HRMC 10/21/01

SALARY : R1 251 183 – R1 495 956 per annum (Level 14) (An all-inclusive income package)
structured as follows: Basic income – 70% of package; State contribution to the
Government Employee Pension Fund – 13% of simple salary. The closing flexible
portion may additionally be structured in phrases of the relevant remuneration rules.
CENTRE : Head Office, Pretoria, Chief Directorate: Communication Services.

REQUIREMENTS : An undergraduate qualification (NQF degree 7) in the full vary of Communications and Marketing or associated discipline of learn about and consist of an factor of communication as known by means of SAQA. A applicable submit graduate qualification will be an added advantage. 5 years’ journey at a senior managerial stage in Communications, Marketing and Stakeholder Management, Journalism Pre-Entry Certificate to Senior Management Services. Extensive administration trip inside the communications’ environment. Knowledge and grasp of Corporate Governance and Government Communications’ programmes of motion and priorities. Proven music report of main alternate administration initiatives. Excellent networking, communication, negotiation, hassle fixing and commercial enterprise writing skills. Ability to innovate provider delivery. Sound human beings administration and empowerment, as properly as economic administration skills. Excellent software and project management, as properly as know-how and statistics administration skills. Ability to take choices and provoke action. Good time administration skills. Computer literacy. Understanding of the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA). A legitimate drivers’ license, willingness to journey and work prolonged hours are necessary Knowledge: Communication (internal and external). Marketing and Stakeholder Management. Extensive information of the department’s strategic objectives. Government Communication approaches and policies. Sound information and understanding of the Public Finance Management Framework as properly as the public service commercial enterprise landscape. Supply Chain Management. Extensive knowledge
about the South African media. Knowledge about authorities protocol processes. Financial and price range administration. Change administration and organisational development Project administration skills.

DUTIES : The profitable candidate will be accountable for, amongst others, the following specific tasks: Manage the improvement and implementation of the Department’s Communication and Marketing approach aligned to the Departments strategic objectives and general Government priorities. Provide an innovative, especially capable, effective and environment friendly communications characteristic inside the Department, in support of the fulfillment of organisational dreams Guide, develop, implement, screen and
refresh the Department’s communications priorities, insurance policies and techniques to remain applicable to the evolving commercial enterprise landscape, consumer – and organisational needs, technological developments and nice practice. Executive management skills. Guide EXCO on the prioritization of conversation initiatives and key messages. Provide technical advertising and verbal exchange assist to the Executive. Manage and put into effect a advertising and company identification branding and communication plan, as nicely as applicable public consciousness campaigns which bolster
client interplay and confidence. Provide a media monitoring provider and preserve the Department abreast of rising media developments and imperatives. Create a network of companions to optimise communications operations. Oversee the challenge of surveys and lookup to analyse the Department’s photograph and reputation. Establish, maintain and make certain a proper working relationship between the Department, the media and applicable Stakeholders, initiating ordinary and structured interactions.
Undertake lookup on modern traits in the advertising and communication fraternity. Effective glide of data between the branch and its inside and external stakeholders. Manage the drafting of verbal exchange materials, adverts, productions and publications of best editorial standards. Formulate creative
solutions to beautify price effectiveness and effectivity in the shipping of the Department’s conversation services. Manage the sources (including finances), staff, universal performance, provider delivery, commercial enterprise continuity and dangers of the Chief Directorate: Communications Services in accordance with applicable legislation, policy, audit necessities and excessive overall performance norms and standards. Represent the Department at strategic, administration and different applicable fora. Actively make contributions to the improvement of a high-performance organisational culture, and conversation techniques which create a disciplined, patriotic and motivated workforce. Lead and direct team of workers inside the Chief Directorate towards optimised intention achievement. Develop and control Service Level Agreements with service providers. Ensure ability constructing thru talent transfer, coaching and development of staff.

ENQUIRIES : Ms C Mocke, Tel No: (082) 301 8580
APPLICATIONS : Quoting the applicable reference number, direct your CV, licensed replica of highest
qualification collectively with the new Application for Employment structure (Z83),
obtainable from any Public Service Department or at www.gov.za, through the closing
date two July 2021 to: E-mail: commsrecruitment@dha.gov.za