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GOVERNMENT COMMUNICATIONS AND INFORMATION SYSTEM (GCIS) VACANCIES
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 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. People with disabilities will be given preference regardless of Race or Gender.
APPLICATIONS : To be directed to the Acting Director: HRM, Government Communication and Information System (GCIS), Private Bag X745, Pretoria, 0001, or hand deliver to Tshedimosetso House, 1035 cnr Frances Baard & Festival streets, Hatfield, Pretoria or email to recruitment27@gcis.gov.za
FOR ATTENTION : Ms Priscilla Kgopyane
CLOSING DATE : 20 December 2024
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 The old prescribed application or employment form Z83 was withdrawn with effect from 31 December 2020.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 and signed Z83 form and a detailed curriculum vitae. Communication regarding submission of certified copies of qualifications and other relevant documents will be limited to 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 an applicant 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. Correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates. 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. The department reserves the right to fill or not to fill the vacant post. The successful candidate will enter into an employment contract with the GCIS that will be reviewed based on performance. 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.
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 and signed Z83 form and a detailed curriculum vitae. Communication regarding submission of certified copies of qualifications and other relevant documents will be limited to 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 an applicant 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. Correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates. 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. The department reserves the right to fill or not to fill the vacant post. The successful candidate will enter into an employment contract with the GCIS that will be reviewed based on performance. 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.
MANAGEMENT ECHELON
DIRECTOR-GENERAL: GOVERNMENT COMMUNICATION AND INFORMATION SYSTEM (GCIS) 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.