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WESTERN CAPE DEPARTMENT OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT 
 
APPLICATIONS: Only applications submitted online will be accepted. To apply submit your application online only: via www.westerncape.gov.za/jobs or https://westerncapegov.erecruit.co
 
CLOSING DATE : 01 July 2019 
 
 
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. The selection process will be guided by the EE targets of the employing department. 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 you may contact the helpline at 0861 370 202. Please ensure that you submit your application before the closing date as no late applications will be considered. 
 
 
OTHER POST
 
 
WEB-CONTENT MANAGER: LOCAL GOVERNMENT COMMUNICATION REF NO: LG 2019-9 
(12-Month Contract) 
SALARY: R316 791 per annum (Level 08) plus 37% in lieu of benefits 
CENTRE: Department of Local Government, Western Cape Government 



REQUIREMENTS: An appropriate 3-year tertiary qualification (National Diploma or higher qualification); A minimum of 3-years' experience in online publishing environment and multimedia production environments; A valid Code B driving licence. Recommendations: Working knowledge of the following: ICT environments; Content Management Systems; Social media platforms; Image optimisation and video editing software. CompetenciesKnowledge of the following: Digital marketing, particularly audience research, content modelling and online public relations; Content production processes and life cycles; Information gathering process; Ability to use multimedia equipment; Communication (written and verbal) skills in at least two of the three official languages of the Western Cape; Ability to interpret the Search Engine Optimisation (SEO). 
 
DUTIES: Assess content briefs, conduct in-depth research and aggregate content for production; Research and identify citizen needs, challenges and content trends; Write and publish content according to standards, guidelines and briefs for online publishing and implement international best practices, including journalist functions such as interviews; Proofread and fact check to ensure content quality is in line with the Western Cape Governments online policy and writing guidelines and towards achieving public information dissemination and content plan goals; Prepare images, video, infographics and other related multimedia; Assist with content planning. 
 
ENQUIRIES: Ms P Dlikilili at (021) 483 2661