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GOVERNMENT COMMUNICATIONS AND INFORMATION SYSTEM (GCIS)
GOVERNMENT COMMUNICATIONS AND INFORMATION SYSTEM (GCIS)
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 Resources 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 X 745, Pretoria 0001, or hand deliver to Tshedimosetso House, 1035 cnr Francis Baard & Festival streets, Hatfield, Pretoria.
FOR ATTENTION : Ms M Kotelo
CLOSING DATE : 10 June 2022
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 The old prescribed application or employment form Z83 was withdrawn with effect from 31 December 2020.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. Applicants are not required to submit copies of qualifications and other relevant documents on application but must submit the fully completed and signed 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, 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. 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 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), to 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.
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. Applicants are not required to submit copies of qualifications and other relevant documents on application but must submit the fully completed and signed 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, 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. 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 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), to 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.
MANAGEMENT ECHELON
POST 19/52 : DIRECTOR: VUK'UZENZELE
Chief Directorate: Products and Platforms
SALARY : R1 073 187 per annum (Level 13), (all-inclusive salary package) of which 30% may be structured according to the individual's needs
CENTRE : Pretoria
REQUIREMENTS : Applicants must be in possession of an appropriate three-year Bachelor's Degree (NQF level 7 as recognised by SAQA) and five (5) years' verifiable experience at MMS (middle management services) or SMS (senior management service) in related fields. Knowledge of financial administrative processes, supply chain management, and staff administration. Successful completion of the Nyukela Pre-entry certificate to Senior Management Services. Must have a valid driver’s license and be computer literate. Knowledge of Public Service Regularity Frameworks and Directives. Good Client orientation and customer focus, programme and project management, organizing and coordination skills, writing, and communication skills. Experience regarding all aspects of office management, the management of human and financial resources. Excellent time management and extensive report writing experience. The ability to multi-task and manage priorities in a fast-paced environment. Strong financial and human resource management skills.
DUTIES : The successful candidate will be an energetic, creative and meticulous multimedia content developer and editor who will add value to GClS's communications with the South African public and international stakeholders. The candidate will have a sophisticated understanding of the role of GCIS in the government communication system and in government's engagement with citizens and stakeholders. The candidate will be familiar with and responsive to audience segmentation models and the development of differentiated content. The candidate will be innovative and able to provide leadership in multimedia content development for digital and print products. The candidate will be required to manage the overall production process of two (2) publications (Vuk’uzenzele Government Newspaper and Public Sector Manager Magazine). Provide strategic leadership to the Directorate: Vuk’uzenzele within the Chief Directorate: Products and Platforms. Lead and coordinate the development of a content plan (diary) for the newspaper, the magazine, undertaking editing, and coaching duties with writers and designers that will enable the publishing of products of outstanding quality. To publish periodic editions of Vuk’uzenzele newspaper and monthly Public Sector Manager Magazine. Lead the directorate in the editorial planning of both publications to ensure that the content is relevant for the target audience. Participate in the editorial planning of other products and platforms in the Chief Directorate. Provide overall management and administration of the Directorate in the following areas: Financial administration, e.g. developing budgets, compiling and monitoring financial projections and operational expenditure. Supply Chain Management, e.g. managing the supplier environment with respect to sourcing of quotations, developing briefs and specifications for outsourcing of publication services, compiling memoranda and submission for procurement purposes, trafficking delivery of outsourced products and services. Taking care of the day-to-day business operations of the office, e.g. correspondence, preparing and dealing with minutes, memos and reports, staff administration, including performance management etc. Manage tender procurement processes and contracts in the directorate. Implement Annual Performance Plans, operational plans and Oversee the Audit and Risk Management processes of the Directorate.
ENQUIRIES : Ms Zanele Mngadi Tel No: (012) 473 0141
NOTE : Preference will be given to African, Coloured and Indian Male. People with disabilities will be given preference regardless of Race. It is a requirement for candidates to have the Public Service SMS Pre-Entry certificate. 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 please visit the NSG website: www.thensg.gov.za.