Deputy Director: Media Liaison And Intergovernmental Relations

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.

Key Responsibilities

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 inter- sectoral 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 9 and service providers; Providing general strategic communications support to the Director Ensuring performance development and performance management of staff.

How to Apply

Enquiries

Ms N Kumalo Tel No: (012) 357 3398/ Ms N Monyela (012) 357 3294/ Mr M Segowa (012) 357 4291.

Notes

All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. The successful candidate must sign an annual performance agreement, annually disclose their financial interests and be subjected to a security clearance.