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GOVERNMENT COMMUNICATIONS AND INFORMATION SYSTEM (GCIS)
GOVERNMENT COMMUNICATIONS AND INFORMATION SYSTEM (GCIS)
GCIS is an equal opportunity employer and practicing affirmative action employment. It is our intention to promote representivity (race, gender, disability) in the department through filling these posts. The candidature of persons whose appointment/transfer/promotion will promote representivity will receive preference.
APPLICATIONS: The DG of Government Communication and Information System, Private Bag X 745, Pretoria 0001, or hand deliver to Tshedimosetso House, 1035 Cnr Francis Baard & Festival streets, Hatfield, Pretoria.
FOR ATTENTION : Mr S Matshageng
CLOSING DATE : 27 September 2019
NOTE: Applicants with disabilities are welcome to apply. Applications must be submitted on form Z83, obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the internet at www.gov.za/documents. The completed and signed form Z83 should be accompanied by a recently updated, comprehensive CV as well as originally certified copies of all qualification(s) and ID-document. The certification must be within three (3) months. Should you be in possession of a foreign qualification, it must be accompanied by an evaluation certificate from the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA). Applicants who do not comply with the above-mentioned requirements, as well as applications received late, will not be considered. Failure to submit all the requested documents will result in the application not being considered. No faxed, copied or e-mailed application will be considered. Where a driver’s license is essential, such a license should be attached. Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted 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/not to fill the vacant post. Although these are freelance positions, the successful candidates must be available on request and willing to work irregular hours, on weekends and on public holidays, when required. The successful candidates will enter into a contract with the GCIS that will be reviewed based on performance, and must be in possession of their own transport and appropriate computer equipment and software.
OTHER POSTS
DEPUTY DIRECTOR: SYSTEMS DEVELOPER REF 3/1/5-19/47
(12 Months Contract)
Directorate: Information Management Systems
SALARY: R733 257 per annum
CENTRE: Pretoria
REQUIREMENTS: An appropriate National Diploma (NQF 6) or three (3) year Degree (NQF 7) in Computer Science or Information Technology or an equivalent qualification as recognized by SAQA. Four (4) years relevant experience in systems development according to the Systems Development Life Cycle (SDLC). Specialized skills needed are Programming in Visual Studio 2013 or 2015, ASP.Net and Visual Basic.Net Languages, Relational Database concepts and experience in SQL server for database design and SQL query design, Design and Develop Business Intelligent dashboards and Reports in Microsoft SQL Server 2012 Reporting Services, Systems Analysis, documentation and problem solving skills. Good logical and analytical thinking Ability to work independently, under pressure and in a team, time management and proactiveness, fair understanding of project management. Good communication skills (written and oral) and interpersonal, as well as good organizing and planning skills.
DUTIES: The candidate will be responsible to perform systems analysis, design and development based on user requirements. Develop Business Intelligent dashboards and reports for various systems. Work closely with the Director: Information Management Systems and other team members to provide system solutions. Evaluate, investigate and apply new technologies to enhance Information Management Systems within GCIS.
ENQUIRIES: Ms XH Cathy Chen Tel No: (012) 473 0043
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/not to fill the vacant post. Although these are freelance positions, the successful candidates must be available on request and willing to work irregular hours, on weekends and on public holidays, when required. The successful candidates will enter into a contract with the GCIS that will be reviewed based on performance, and must be in possession of their own transport and appropriate computer equipment and software.
OTHER POSTS
DEPUTY DIRECTOR: SYSTEMS DEVELOPER REF 3/1/5-19/47
(12 Months Contract)
Directorate: Information Management Systems
SALARY: R733 257 per annum
CENTRE: Pretoria
REQUIREMENTS: An appropriate National Diploma (NQF 6) or three (3) year Degree (NQF 7) in Computer Science or Information Technology or an equivalent qualification as recognized by SAQA. Four (4) years relevant experience in systems development according to the Systems Development Life Cycle (SDLC). Specialized skills needed are Programming in Visual Studio 2013 or 2015, ASP.Net and Visual Basic.Net Languages, Relational Database concepts and experience in SQL server for database design and SQL query design, Design and Develop Business Intelligent dashboards and Reports in Microsoft SQL Server 2012 Reporting Services, Systems Analysis, documentation and problem solving skills. Good logical and analytical thinking Ability to work independently, under pressure and in a team, time management and proactiveness, fair understanding of project management. Good communication skills (written and oral) and interpersonal, as well as good organizing and planning skills.
DUTIES: The candidate will be responsible to perform systems analysis, design and development based on user requirements. Develop Business Intelligent dashboards and reports for various systems. Work closely with the Director: Information Management Systems and other team members to provide system solutions. Evaluate, investigate and apply new technologies to enhance Information Management Systems within GCIS.
ENQUIRIES: Ms XH Cathy Chen Tel No: (012) 473 0043
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT REF NO: 3/1/5-19/48
Directorate: Training and Development
SALARY: R376 596 per annum
CENTRE: Pretoria
REQUIREMENTS: Applicants must be in possession of a National Diploma (NQF level 6) or Degree (NQF level 7) in Communication, Training and Development, Administration or related qualification. A postgraduate qualification in either field will be an added advantage. Experience: Three (3) years relevant Training experience and one (1) year should be experience in salary level (7) or (8). Skills: financial management, service delivery innovation, communication (written & verbal) skills, problem solving and analysis, stakeholder engagement and customer service. Job knowledge: Training coordination, Coordination of communication training programmes, Understanding of Government Communications stakeholder base, key areas for training of communicators and political principals, demonstrated in-depth knowledge of the communication system and relationship to communication training. Competencies: Capability, Administrative and coordination roles, understanding of government communication training processes. Valid drivers is a prerequisite.
DUTIES: Provide an overall administrative support to the Communication Training and Development Directorate. Engage and coordinate the participation of government communicators in already established courses provided by accredited learning institutions. Assist to monitor the implementation of developed training programmes offered to government communicators and political principals. Work with departments to identify new communicators within the system and conduct induction sessions for them. Assist to evaluate the effectiveness of training and development programme being rolled out and write reports. Produce monthly and quarterly communication training and development reports. Interact with various training institutions and stakeholders who are able to provide training programmes for government messengers. Play a crucial role in the coordination and development of communication content. Coordinate and produce training and development certificates for programme attendees. Play a role in the development and implementation of communication training schedule and strategy. Coordinate internal stakeholders for the facilitation of training programmes. Identify and build a database of various service providers who can assist in training government communicators. Facilitate and conduct communications training workshops. Prepare and monitor training and development budgets.
ENQUIRIES: Mr T Ramotse Tel No: (012) 473 0204
RADIO PRODUCER REF NO: 3/1/5 – 19/49
Directorate: Media Production
This is a re-advertisement. Candidates who previously applied are encouraged to re-apply
SALARY: R376 596 per annum
CENTRE: Pretoria
REQUIREMENTS: Applicants must be in possession of an appropriate three (3) year degree (NQF level 7) or National Diploma (NQF level 6) in Radio Production or equivalent related qualification. The candidate must have at least three years’ experience in radio production, of which one year should be experience at salary level 7 or 8/ Supervisory level. Think creatively, work under pressure & meet deadlines, work independently as well as part of a team candidates must be in possession of a valid driver’s license. Good radio presenter skills will be an added advantage. Job Knowledge: Candidates must have detailed knowledge of radio production, both from a technical aspect and from a content perspective.
DUTIES: The successful candidate will be required to initiate, plan, write and produce radio adverts for GCIS and Government. Prepare and conduct live radio shows. Facilitate the live transmission of government events. Write and produce radio news bulletins. Engage with radio stations and GCIS clients. Complete all administrative work with regard to radio production. Provide support to the Deputy Director in the management of the unit. Supervise any junior staff within the radio section. Assist with training of students on internship. The incumbent will be expected to work after hours and travel extensively.
ENQUIRIES: Mr L Klaas Tel No: (012) 473 0149