DIRECTOR: COMMUNICATION REF NO: DEDT 2025/26/29
SALARY : R1 266 714 per annum (Level 13), all inclusive salary package
CENTRE : Head Office, Mbombela
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REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate SAQA recognised NQF level seven (07) tertiary qualification in
Communication/Journalism/Marketing/Public Relations with five (05) years
relevant work experience in government communication at a middle/senior
managerial level. The prospective appointee must also be able to work under
pressure; willing to work irregular hours (including weekends and public
holidays); and also willing to travel extensively. Good understanding of the
Departmental mandate in terms of applicable Acts, prescripts and regulations, as
well as the media landscape. Competencies: A preferable candidate must
competently display these competencies: excellent communication skills (verbal
and written); excellent interpersonal skills; and have good understanding of the
Public Finance Management Act (PFMA) and Treasury Regulations. strategic
capability, leadership, project management, financial management, knowledge
management, service delivery innovation, problem-solving and analysis, people
management and empowerment, client orientation and stakeholder liaison,
customer focus and communication, honesty and integrity.
DUTIES : Media Relations: Oversee the management of media liaison, media monitoring
and analysis services, facilitation of interviews, media-space buying and the
implementation of mass media campaigns. Render spokesperson ship function
by becoming the official spokesperson of the Department and strengthen and
nurture media relations. Corporate Communication: Oversee the rendering and
management of graphic design and layout service, production and publications,
content development, editorial, corporate identity and brand management,
updating of official online platforms. Stakeholder Relations: Oversee the
rendering and management of community/public participation programmes,
which include outreach programmes, exhibitions, social media interactions,
photography, video production, and branding paraphernalia. Governance:
Manage, develop personnel, financial and non-financial resources of the
Directorate.
ENQUIRIES : Mr. SJ Xaba Tel No: (013) 766 4146
APPLICATIONS : Email application to: recruitmentdedt2@mpg.gov.za