Provincial Director: Northern Cape Provincial Office

What you will need

• An appropriate Bachelor’s Degree (NQF level 7 as recognised by SAQA) in Communication / Media Studies / Journalism / Public Relations / Development 22 Communication or related (NQF Level 7) qualification, majoring in Communication / Media Studies/ Journalism/ Public Relations / Development Communication.
• Successful completion of the Public Service Senior 44 Management Leadership Programme (Nyukela certificate) as endorsed by the National School of Government is a pre-requisite for appointment.
• Must have a valid driver’s licence and be computer literate.
• Knowledge: Comprehensive knowledge of the Northern Cape Province, including socio-economic and development dynamics as well of the communication footprint and dynamics of the province, including also at municipal

Experience

At least five (5) years’ experience at middle/senior management level with extensive experience in and knowledge of development communication, proven leadership capabilities, and sound interpersonal and project management skills. Extensive experience in coordinating multi-stakeholders and inter-governmental multi-media communication campaigns.

Driver's licence

Must have a valid driver’s licence and be computer literate.

Skills and competencies

• At least five (5) years’ experience at middle/senior management level with extensive experience in and knowledge of development communication, proven leadership capabilities, and sound interpersonal and project management skills.

Key responsibilities

• The successful candidate will be responsible for providing strategic leadership and management to the GCIS Provincial Directorate in the Northern Cape Province particularly in support of the provincial communication system headed by the Office of the Premier.
• Deliver communication campaigns in line with the National Communication Strategic Framework and the Medium-Term Development Plan (MTDP), and the Provincial MTDP and communication programme.
• Advocate for the application of the Norms and Standards of Government Communications amongst the communication system in the province and lend support to the Local Government Communication System.
• Develop and maintain communication partnerships and networks with provincial stakeholders from Government and Civil Society.
• Participate actively in all communications forums in the province and provide strategic direction on government communication in such forums and when urgent or rapid communication is concerned, to protect and enhance the reputation of government.
• Operate an effective, and compliant government communication organisation.
• Identify and review strategic risks, oversee and manage the implementation mitigation plans.
• Participate in the audit planning process and manage responses to audit queries.

Additional details

• Grade: Provincial

How to apply

• Enquiries: Mr Ndlelantle Pinyana
• Telephone: (012) 473 0188

Please note

• It is a pre-requisite for candidates to have the Nyukela Public Service SMS Pre Entry Programme certificate to be eligible for appointment.
• For further details, please click on the following link: https://www.thensg.gov.za/trainingcourse/sms-pre-entry-programme/.
• For more information regarding the course, visit the NSG website: www.thensg.gov.za.
• The successful candidate must disclose to the Minister particulars of all registrable financial interests and sign the employment contract within one month from the date of assumption of duty as well as sign a performance agreement with the relevant Chief Director within three months from the date of assumption of duty and obtain a Top-Secret security clearance.