Assistant Director: Departmental Communication, Ref

1 week ago


Cape Town, South Africa Western Cape Government Full time

**Job Purpose**:
Department of Infrastructure, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for a suitably qualified and competent individual to render a departmental liaison and public relations service.

**Minimum Requirements**:
An appropriate 3-year National Diploma (equivalent or higher qualification) in Public Relations/ Communication/ Journalism; A minimum of 3 years relevant experience; A valid (Code B or higher) driving licence. NB: People with disabilities that restrict driving abilities, but who have reasonable access to transport, may also apply.

**Recommendation**:
None.

**Key Performance Areas**:
Participate in daily communication with strategic communications unit and manage follow up interventions as agreed; Draft and consult departmental Communication plan (s) and protocols; Facilitate/ co-ordinate departmental functions, workshops, exhibitions, road shows and other events; Draft content of communication products in conjunction with the line functionaries and in consultation with the strategic communications unit; Liaise with line functionaries to ensure that the department’s intranet and internet web pages reflect factually correct and up to date information; Operationally mange the departmental Communications Service Level Agreement with the Department of the Premier Corporate Services Centre; Participate in daily communication briefing sessions chaired by the strategic communications unit and manage follow up interventions as agreed; Management of staff, Progressive discipline, SPMS.

**Competencies**:
**Knowledge of the following**: Communication policies and strategies (extensive); Latest trends in communication products; Media liaison; Social Media; Events Management; People Management Practices.

**Skills in the following**: Written and verbal communication; Proven computer literacy (MS Word, Microsoft Excel, Power Point & Microsoft Outlook); Social Media Applications; Reliable & Self-motivated; Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

**Remuneration**:
R 444 036 per annum (Salary level 9).

Note on remuneration: Service benefits or obligations for qualifying employees (medical assistance, housing assistance, pension-fund contributions, etc) are funded or co-funded in terms of the applicable prescripts or collective agreements.

**Notes**:
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