SALARY : R932 292 per annum. (Level 11)
CENTRE : Pretoria.
REQUIREMENTS : The applicant must be in possession of a three (3) year relevant post matric
qualification (NQF level 6) or equivalent qualification as recognised by SAQA
in communications; At least four (4) years relevant experience as an Assistant
Director or equivalent level; Experience of working within government
communication; Knowledge and understanding of the Basic Education Sector,
Government communication policies, programmes and priorities; Extensive
experience in external communication with strong inter-governmental and
community liaison focus; Excellent writing and editing skills; Planning,
organising and project management skills; Strong inter-governmental and
financial management skills; Good communication (verbal and written
communications skills); Excellent computer skills (MS Word, MS Excel, MS
PowerPoint, MS Outlook, and Internet Explorer); Ability to work accurately and
independently; Ability to handle crisis communication, war-room management
and coordination, Sound inter-personal relations, facilitation and negotiation
skills; Ability to communicate with stakeholders at all levels; Knowledge and
skills in formulating and writing reports; Ability to work well in a team; Strong
administrative skills, People management and budget, management skills,
Ability institute risk management and administer tender procurement
processes in accordance with the PFMA; Strategic capability and leadership
skills; Knowledge and experience in managing personnel; Valid driver’s
license; Ability to travel and work long hours including weekends.
DUTIES : The successful candidate will be responsible for providing strategic advice and
analysis on matters of intergovernmental relations and community liaison;
Enhancing intersectoral collaboration and playing a key role in the
advancement of the Department of Basic Education’s priorities; Supporting the
Director in providing strategic communication leadership in the Basic Education
Sector, Provincial Education Departments and statutory bodies; Leading the
development of the Department of Basic Education’s overall intergovernmental
and community liaison strategy to support the sector in the advancement of the
intergovernmental elements of key policy initiatives; Co-ordinating
intergovernmental relations and community liaison for the Department of Basic
Education; Promoting intergovernmental co-operation and community liaison
through approved protocols; Supporting the Director on facilitating intersectoral intergovernmental and community liaison co-operation; Assisting the
Director with the management of the HEDCOM Sub-Committee on
Communications the attendance and management of inter-governmental
forums; Providing strategic photojournalism, advising and analysing matters of
publication designs and production; Assisting the Director with videography
and internal-communication; Enhancing the delivery of publication,
photojournalism, videography and internal communication services for the
advancement of the Department of Basic Education’s priorities; Leading the
development of the Department of Basic Education’s overall publication,
photojournalism, videography and internal communication strategy to support
the sector in the advancement of the key policy initiatives; Co-ordinating the
provision of publication conceptualisation, design and layout services to all
Directorates, the Director-General and the Ministry; Co-ordinating the weekly
publication of the Departmental Newsletter; Co-ordinating the management of
internal communication platforms (e.g. intranet, e-mail signatures, electronic
and static notice boards, e-mail broadcast messages etc.);Co-ordinating the
management of photojournalism, editing and videography services to all
Directorates, the Director General and the Ministry; Maintaining a professional
relationship with all internal and external stakeholders; Managing personnel
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and service providers; Providing general strategic communications support to
the Director Ensuring performance development and performance
management of staff.
ENQUIRIES : Ms N Kumalo Tel No: (012) 357 3398/ Ms N Monyela (012) 357 3294/ Mr M
Segowa (012) 357 4291.
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