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WESTERN CAPE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE VACANCIES

 
WESTERN CAPE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE 
 
APPLICATIONS: Only applications submitted online will be accepted. To apply submit your application online only: https://westerncapegov.erecruit.co.za
 
 
CLOSING DATE : 12 November 2018 
 
NOTE: Only applications submitted online will be accepted. Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit copies of their documentation for verification purposes.
These candidates will be required to attend interviews on a date and time as determined by the department.
Please ensure that you submit your application before the closing date as no late applications will be considered.
Kindly note that technical support is only available from Monday to Friday from 8:00 to 16.00 should you experience any difficulties with your online application, contact the Helpline: 0861 370 202 
 
 
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DEPUTY DIRECTOR: COMMUNICATION REF NO: AGR 2018-58 
SALARY: R697 011 per annum (Level 11) (All-inclusive salary package) 
CENTRE: Department of Agriculture, Western Cape Government 
 
REQUIREMENTS: An appropriate 3-year B-Degree; A minimum of 5 years’ working experience in communications or related field ensuring administrative compliance in a corporate environment of which 3 years’ must be management experience; A valid driving code B licence. Competencies: Strategic thinking in agricultural and communications fields; Ability to develop and implement the long, medium and short term communication strategies; Planning and Organising skills; Communication (written, verbal and editing) skills in at least two of the three official languages of the Western Cape; Ability to communicate at various levels and build stakeholder relationships. 
 
DUTIES: Identify and develop the department long, medium and short term communication strategy and translate this strategy into an annual communication plan; Build relationships and collaborate with stakeholders to ensure integrated governance and a common communication message for the sector; Manage the sub-programme Communication Services to ensure that public enquiries are addressed, communication and information products are developed as well as that departmental functions, workshops, conferences, exhibitions, road shows and other events takes place at an appropriate standard; Implement the communication plan of the department which comprises events, online media, radio broadcasts, statutory publications, official popular publications, multimedia products, internal communication and brand application; Manage a comprehensive media service as the spokesperson of the department through media liaison, media monitoring, media inquiries, press conference assistance to the Ministry, drafting of media plans, composing media alerts, write timeous press releases, media interviews, 24/7 media crisis management as needed and explore advertising opportunities; Render a departmental language service; Ensure administrative compliance of the sub-programme Communication Services through financial management, calculated risk management, human resource management and general administrative responsibilities including work traffic document management and adhering to reporting processes and structures. 
 
ENQUIRIES: Dr D Troskie at (021) 808 5190