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The GCIS is an equal opportunity employer. In the filling of vacant posts, the objectives of section 195 (1) (i) of the Constitution of South Africa, 1996 (Act No: 108 of 1996), the Employment Equity imperatives as defined by the Employment Equity Act, 1998 (Act No: 55 of 1998) and relevant Human Resource policies of the Department will be taken into consideration. People with Disabilities with disabilities will be accommodated within reasonable limits. Therefore preference will be given to candidates whose appointment will assist the department in achieving its Employment Equity targets in terms of the Department’s Employment Equity Plan.
Applications: The DG of Government Communication and Information System, Private Bag X745, Pretoria 0001, hand deliver to Tshedimosetso House, 1035 cnr Francis Baard & Festival streets, Hatfield, Pretoria, or or emailed to recruitment10@gcis.gov.za.
For Attention: Ms M Kotelo
Note : Applicants with disabilities are encouraged to apply. The old prescribed application or employment form Z83 was withdrawn with effect from 31 December 2020. As per the Government Gazette No: 43872, any applicant who submits an application on or after 1 January 2021 must do so on the new prescribed Z83 form, obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the internet at www.gov.za/documents. Failure to submit an application on the new prescribed Z83 form will lead to disqualification. Applicants are not required to submit copies of qualifications and other relevant documents on application but must submit the fully completed, signed and dated Z83 form and a detailed curriculum vitae. Communication regarding certified copies of qualifications and other relevant documents will be limited to only shortlisted candidates. Therefore, only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified documents on or before the day of the interview, following communication from the department. Should you be in possession of a foreign qualification, the qualification must be accompanied by an evaluation certificate from the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA) when shortlisted. Applicants who do not comply with the above-mentioned requirements, as well as applications received late, will not be considered. Correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only. If you have not been contacted within three (3) months after the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. The successful candidate must disclose to the DG particulars of all registrable financial interests, sign a performance agreement and employment contract with the DG within three months from the date of assumption of duty and obtain a top secret security clearance. All appointments are subject to the verification of educational qualifications, previous experience, citizenship, reference checks and security vetting. Following the interview and technical exercise, the selection panel will recommend candidates to attend generic managerial competency assessment. The department reserves the right to fill or not to fill the vacant post. The successful candidates will enter into an employment contract with the GCIS that will be reviewed based on performance expiration. By submitting the employment application form, you agree and consent in terms of section 11 (1) of the Protection of Personal Information Act, 2013 (POPIA), for your personal information which you provide to the Government Communication and Information System (“GCIS”) being processed by the GCIS and its employees, agents, cabinet committees, and sub-contractors for recruitment purposes, in accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Act.
Regional Communication Coordinator
Ref No: 3/1/5/1-24/10
Salary: R444 036 per annum (level 9)
Centre: Namakwa District
Requirements : Applicants should be in possession Grade 12 and an appropriate three year National Diploma (NQF Level 6) or Bachelor’s Degree (NQF Level 7) in Communication or equivalent related qualification as recognised by SAQA. The candidate must at least three (3) years relevant experience, of which one (1) year should be at salary level seven (7) or eight (8) in the communications environment with knowledge of communication disciplines, including media liaison, stakeholder relations, research and development communication. The candidate must have an understanding of development communication practice, and knowledge of Northern Cape Province with specific insights to Namakwa district and its local municipalities. Proficiency in local languages will be an added advantage. Be innovative, digital literate and abreast with digital communication methods and applications. A self-motivated and enthusiastic person able to work with limited levels of supervision. Strong verbal and effective writing and communication skills. Furthermore, applicant should be in possession of a valid Code 08 driver’s licence as the work involves extensive travelling. Basic knowledge of administration and finances is required. Ability to work under pressure.
Duties: The successful candidate will support the Deputy Director: Liaison in the implementation of a government communication programme (GCP) in Namakwa District as follows: Disseminate government information and implement key communication projects in line with government priorities and in accordance with the guidelines for development communication practice and platforms as developed by GCIS. Supervise and monitor the work of district based Senior Communication Officers (if any) as well as any communication interns or learners assigned to the region, including their administrative and operational functions, and report these to the Deputy Director: Provincial Liaison. Leadership in government communication system coordination in Namakwa district. Ensure the establishment and where necessary review and strengthening of communication coordination structures in the district to ensure the effective cascading of government communication content especially to leaders and structures of local government across the district. Ensure adherence to government communication system norms and standards in the district in line with the government communication policy. Support all initiatives aimed at strengthening Local Government Communication System through advocacy in strategic IGR structures at District and local level. Further, provide communication support to various integrated service delivery models of government, including the District Development Model (DDM) and the Thusong Service Centre programme. Embrace new media and utilise digital tools as part of cascading government content. Responsible for the development and maintenance of high-level stakeholder relations in the region with biasness towards civil society, community media, minority groups, local government and traditional leaders. Coordination and implementation of rapid response requirements in the district as well as writing service delivery articles on governments’ delivery on its mandate. Responsible for the revision and development of a localised distribution strategy for government information products at district level. Additionally, on a regular basis, be required to develop local communication environment assessments reports on key issues emanating from the district for the use by various stakeholders and clients. Support government public participation initiatives including feedback and follow up on the required communication interventions as recommended.
Enquiries: Mr Charles Moeti Tel: (053) 832 1378
Closing date: 23 December 2024
Post 43/05: Director-General
REF: 3/1/5/1-24/27 (Five-Year Fixed Contract).
Salary: R2 259 984. per annum (Level 16), (an all-inclusive package), of which 70% will be basic salary and 30% may be structured according to an individual’s needs. A non-pensionable allowance equal to 10% of the annual all-inclusive remuneration package is also payable.
Centre: Pretoria
Requirements: An appropriate Bachelor’s Degree (NQF level 8) as recognised by SAQA in Communication/ Media Studies- Majoring in Communication/ Journalism Majoring in Communication/ Public Relations- Majoring in Communication/ or NQF Level 8 in Public Administration / Public Management/ Leadership/ Social/ Behavioural Sciences or related and equivalent qualification only if the candidate possesses a Diploma NQF Level 6 or Degree NQF 7 in Communication/ Public Relations- Majoring in Communication / Journalism- Majoring in Communication / Public Relations- Majoring in Communication / Media Studies- Majoring in Communication. Applicants must have ten (10) years of experience at senior management level Successful completion of the Nyukela Public Service SMS Pre-Entry Programme endorsed by the National School of Government (NSG) is a pre-requisite for appointment. Skills: Superior leadership skills; excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to interact with people at all levels; Executive and people management; strong public speaking skills; proven change management skills and capability; analytical, organisational and interpersonal skills; complex stakeholder management skills, especially at intergovernmental level, innovative; creative thinking; strategic coordination skills and computer literacy. Job knowledge: Extensive knowledge of the South African and international communications landscape. An in-depth understanding of government communication discipline. A thorough knowledge and understanding of government policies and programmes. Competencies: Strategic leadership and capability; Financial management; Risk management; Corporate governance; Extensive knowledge of the Government Communication Policy; the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa of 1996; the Public Service Act of 1994 and Regulations; Public Administration Management Act of 2014; the Public Finance Management Act of 1999; and other relevant prescripts applicable in the communication sector, in the Public Service and for the entities reporting to the GCIS.
Duties: Reporting to the Minister in The Presidency, the Director-General will be responsible for providing strategic leadership and direction in delivering the mandate of the department. Serve as a spokesperson for Government. Lead the repositioning of the GCIS to enhance its global and domestic reputation. Provide leadership to the communication sector. Ensure integration, coherence and standard performance of communication across all spheres of government. Lead the transformation of the communication sector in line with government priorities. Provide effective and timely support to the Minister and Deputy Minister(s), including the government clusters. Serve as the Accounting Officer of the department in ensuring that the resources allocated to the department are optimally deployed – and used efficiently and cost-effectively – to achieve the strategic objectives of the department. Coordinate and organise the resources of the department and its entities to implement the National Development Plan: Vision 2030 and Medium-Term Strategic Framework priorities pertaining to the department. Provide strategic management of the department by coordinating the implementation of the strategic vision and direction, leading the formulation, development of support and enabling tools to ensure execution, monitoring, evaluation and reporting of the departmental strategy and plans internally and to all applicable oversight bodies. Strengthen the department’s governance, compliance and organisational capacity to deliver on its mandate. Ensuring that South African citizens and global targeted communities are provided with timeous, accurate and accessible information. Ensure departmental entities function optimally and deliver on their respective mandates. Ensure that the GCIS’s strategic projects and programmes are implemented efficiently, timeously and in a cost-effective manner. Create a robust and agile policy review and development environment to ensure that communication remains a strategic thrust and key success indicator for all government programmes. Lead South Africa’s communication agenda setting.
Enquiries: Mr. Paul Kwerane Tel: 012 473 0407 and Ms. Lungile Tshabalala Tel: 012 473 0074.
Applications: Applications may be hand delivered to Tshedimosetso House, 1035 cnr Francis Baard & Festival streets, Hatfield, Pretoria or emailed to recruitment27@gcis.gov.za
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/training-course/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 Minister within three months from the date of assumption of duty and obtain a Top-Secret security clearance. Following the interview and technical exercise, the selection panel will recommend candidates to attend generic managerial competency assessment. Please detail courses passed in the CV as per the academic transcript.