Jobs: Government Communications (GCIS)

Provincial Director: North West

REFERENCE: PDNW 31516
SALARY: An all-inclusive remuneration package of R 864 177.00 per annum
CENTRE: Mahikeng

Requirements:

Qualifications: A seasoned manager with an appropriate Bachelor’s degree or equivalent tertiary qualification. Experience: At least 5 years’ experience at a middle/senior managerial level with extensive experience in and knowledge of development communication, proven leadership capabilities, and managerial, sound interpersonal and project management skills. Experience in coordinating multi-media communication campaigns.  Sound knowledge of the Public Finance Management Act. Knowledge: Comprehensive knowledge of the North West province, including socio-economic and development dynamics as well as the programmes and priorities of government.  Must have a valid driver’s license and be computer literate

Duties:
Provide strategic leadership and management to the GCIS Provincial Directorate in the North West Province. Deliver communication campaigns in line with the government communication programme and provincial communication programme. Provide support for the extension of the government communication system to the local government sphere.  Support provincial government in the rollout and promotion of a government-wide access strategy including the establishment of Thusong Service Centres. Develop and maintain communication partnerships with provincial stakeholders from government and civil society. All the shortlisted candidates will be subjected to a technical exercise that intends to test the relevant technical elements of the job, the logistical of which will be communicated by the department. Following the interview and technical exercise, the selection panel will recommend candidates to attend generic managerial competency assessment.

Closing date: 8 April 2016

Enquiries: Mr Michael Currin, tel 012 473 0183

The application can be directed to the Director-General, Government Communication and Information System, Private Bag X745, Pretoria, 0001, for the attention of Mr S Matshageng.