Assistant Director: Marketing & External Communication

What you will need

• Senior Certificate / Grade 12 plus Diploma / Degree (NQF Level 6/7) in Marketing Communication as recognised by SAQA.
• Communication Industry will be an added advantage.
• Valid driver’s licence.
• Must be willing to travel long distances and work extended hours.
• Knowledge of the Public Service Act, Public Service Regulations, Basic Conditions of Employment Act, Labour Relations Act, Employment Equity Act, and relevant DPSA policies.
• Competencies and Skills: Planning and organising.
• Problem-solving and analytical thinking.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Report writing and presentation skills.
• Computer literacy.
• Teamwork and client orientation.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.

Experience

A minimum of three (3) years relevant experience in Communication at supervisory / management (Level 7/8).

Driver's licence

Valid driver’s licence.

Skills and competencies

• Competencies and Skills: Planning and organising.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Report writing and presentation skills.

Key responsibilities

• Provide and implement branding for all Departmental Events.
• Provide Strategic leadership in the planning of all Internal and External Events.
• Provide Strategic planning and crafting of the Departmental Communications Strategy.
• Ensure that there is crafting and implementation of an Annual Events calendar for the Department.
• Liaise with all Departmental Programmes in the Head Office and in all the districts with regard to successful planning and implementation of events.
• Ensure that all Departmental events are well communicated to the public for event mobilisation and successful attendance of people.

Additional details

• Grade: Provincial

How to apply

• Enquiries: Ms. Gugu Nkosi
• Telephone: (013) 766 3103, (013) 766 3351, (013) 766 3087, (013) 766 3540, (013) 766 3018