KWAZULU NATAL DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORT - CHIEF DIRECTOR: COMMUNICATIONS

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, TRAINING AND COMPETENCIES REQUIRED: 
 Understanding of Public Service and Departmental policies, research, analysis, objective and development. Broad and in-depth expert knowledge governing media, marketing, advertising and desk top publishing. Knowledge in journalism and media operations. Knowledge of planning and organizing. Computer literacy. Clear conceptual understanding of transformation (change management) and Affirmative Action. Ability to communicate at all levels to ensure effective flow of information across the board. Skills in the interpretation and application of policy, research and compilation of data. Research, policy formulation and managerial skills. Problem solving and analytical thinking skills. Strategic planning and co-ordination skills. Team building skills. Excellent communication skills (verbal, written and the ability to network). Project management skills. Presentation and facilitation skills. Motivation and negotiation skills. Editing & report witting skills. The ideal candidate must demonstrate professionalism, be client oriented, have excellent human relations, be a team leader, loyal and trustworthy. Ability to work under pressure, willingness to work long hours. 
 
DUTIES/ KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS: 
Manage the provision of Publications and Promotions: Provide information and publications of the Department. Oversee and ensure production of Annual Report, newsletter, booklets, brochures and other information material. Ensure production of promotional material such as banners, posters and leaflets. Ensure branding of venues with promotional material to promote image of the Department. Ensure the production of Departmental magazines on a quarterly basis. Assume the responsibility of editing all Departmental newsletters and publications. Provide Media Liaison and Public Relations: Plan and co-ordinate media liaison services. Plan, develop and manage public relations services. Act as spokesperson for the Minister. Establish and maintain relationships with local and international media. Provide Communication Support  Services: Provide information management/communication services. Provide audio visual services. Provide comprehensive desktop publishing services. Provide and manage resource centre services. Oversee the efficiency of and updating of Departmental website. Ensure the photographing and video capturing of key events of the Department for archives. Research, develop and formulate internal and external communication strategies on policies and programmes: Facilitate the development & maintenance of effective communication links with the relevant internal /external. Provide production of publications. Provide research, writing, coordinating design, print and distribution of publications. Ensure the facilitation of linkages between the Department of Transport, National and Provincial Departments. Ensure the effective utilization of resources: Human Resources: Effective development of staff. Mange the resources within the Chief Directorate. Ensure that staff are kept informed of any developments in respect of HR matters. Manage the performance of staff through setting goals and objectives, including EPMDS. Finance: Monitor and manage expenditure for the Chief Directorate. Responsibility/Programme manager for Chief Directorate/Directorates. Prepare and monitor the budget. Ensure compliance with the PFMA and other relevant legislative prescripts. Equipment: Manage assets/other equipment. Management of risk and audit queries. Manage & ensure writing of well-researched speeches for the office of the MEC. Manage responses to pertinent issues. Provide advice on media patterns. 

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ENQUIRIES: Ms S Ngubo Tel. No.033 355 8735/6 
 
CLOSING DATE: 12 August 2019 (at 16h00). 
Applications received after the closing date & time will not be considered. 
 
The Provincial Administration of KwaZulu-Natal is an equal opportunity affirmative action employer. 
 
Forward your application, quoting the relevant reference number and the name of the publication in which you saw this advertisement, to the Head: Transport, Human Resource Management Directorate, Private Bag X9043, Pietermaritzburg, 3200, for the attention of Mr C McDougall. Applications may alternatively be hand-delivered to the Office of the Department of Transport, 172 Burger Street, Pietermaritzburg. 
 
Note to applicants: Applications must be submitted on the prescribed application form Z83 (which must be originally signed and dated) and must be accompanied by a detailed CV and originally certified copies (not copies of certified copies) of required educational qualifications (including academic record / statement of results) set out in the advertisement (certificates are required, however, if a certificate is only to be issued at a graduation in the future, the statement of results, together with a letter from the educational institution, indicating the date of the graduation, will be accepted), certified copies of identity document as well as valid driver’s licence (where a driver’s licence is a requirement). Applicants must provide proof of supervisory or management experience (where it is a requirement) and certified copies of acting appointment letters for occupying acting positions. Curriculum Vitae (CV) dates of starting and leaving employment must be given as DD/MM/YY. Applications lacking evidence of relevant experience will not be considered. Failure to comply with these instructions will lead to applications being disqualified. Should an applicant wish to apply for more than one post, separate applications i.e. all the documentation must be submitted for each post applied for. Non-RSA Citizens/Permanent Resident Permit holders must attach a copy of their Permanent Residence Permits to their applications. It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) and to attach proof of such evaluation to their application. Under no circumstances will faxed or e-mailed applications be accepted. Receipt of applications will not be acknowledged due to the volume of applications and should you not receive an invitation to attend an interview within three (3) months of the closing date should assume that their application was unsuccessful. Please note that where experience is a requirement for the post, the successful candidate will be required to submit documentary proof of such work experience prior to assuming duty. A personnel suitability check (criminal record, citizenship, credit record checks, qualification verification and employment verification) will be conducted prior to employment. Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit an original SAP91 form with their fingerprints on the day of their interview. It will be expected of candidates to be available for selection interviews on a date, time and place as determined by the Department. The Department of Transport reserves the right not to fill this post.