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WESTERN CAPE DEPARTMENT OF THE PREMIER
 
CLOSING DATE : 5 July 2019 
 
 
NOTE : Only applications submitted online will be accepted. All shortlisted candidates will be subjected to a technical exercise that intends to test relevant technical elements of the job, the logistics of which will be communicated by the Department. Following the interview and technical exercise, the selection panel will recommend candidates to attend a generic managerial competency assessment (in compliance with the DPSA directive on the implementation of competency based assessments). The competency assessment will be testing generic managerial competencies using the mandated DPSA SMS Competency Assessment tools. Furthermore, thanks to the huge public interest we receive many applications for our positions, and as such will not be able to respond personally to all applications. Therefore, should you not hear from us within 10 weeks from close of advert please consider your application unsuccessful. 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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MANAGEMENT ECHELON
 
 
DIRECTOR: STRATEGIC COMMUNICATION REF NO. DOTP 2019-63 
(5-YEAR CONTRACT) 
SALARY : All-inclusive salary package of R 1 005 063 per annum (Salary level 13) 
Note: the remuneration package consists of a basic salary (70%) and the employer’s contribution to the Pension Fund. The remainder of the package may be structured according to your personal needs. 
CENTRE : Department of the Premier, Western Cape Government 
 
REQUIREMENTS : The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 6 years middle/ senior managerial experience, 3 of which will be in the strategic communication environment; and Will be in the possession of a Degree (NQF Level 7 as recognised by SAQA). Recommendation: Experience within a public relations and communication strategy environment will be advantageous; Tertiary qualification in the social sciences would be advantageous. Competencies: Knowledge: Advanced knowledge of strategy development, strategy management and communication strategy processes; Knowledge of standard and advance communication systems; Knowledge of innovation and transformation; Knowledge of Constitutional, legal and institutional arrangements; Knowledge of provincial policy development processes; Knowledge of strategic and project management; Knowledge on the latest trends in the communication industry; Knowledge of financial norms and standards (PFMA, NTR, Provincial Treasury Directives and Instructions; Budgeting processes; National and Provincial instruments and legislation pertaining to people management. Skills: Ability to analyse, conceptualise and implement policy; Budgeting skills; Strong communication skills; Computer literacy skills; Critical thinking, innovation and problem solving skills; Excellent networking skills; Excellent strategic thinking and superlative verbal and written communication skills; Leadership skills with specific reference to the ability to display thought leadership in complex situations; Management accounting skills; Monitoring, evaluation and reporting; Numeracy and accuracy; Policy development; Presentation skills; Problem solving; Project management and planning skills; Research skills; Strong inter-personal and relationship management skills. 


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DUTIES : Development and Management of a Communication strategy for the Western Cape Government; Developing and managing the execution of an external communications strategy for the WCG that is aligned to the vision and key objectives of the Provincial Executive; This will include: Media Relations Strategy: Development and management of a proactive media relations strategy for the WCG in conjunction with the media liaison officers in the provincial ministry’s and heads of communications in departments; Prepare and edit press releases and speeches for the Provincial Executive; Plan and oversee media events for the Provincial Executive; Identifying and mitigating media risks for the Western Cape Government; Producing media analysis reports for the Provincial Executive; Build and maintain relationships with the media; Community Engagement Strategy: Development and management of a community engagement strategy for the Premier’s Office; Social Media and Digital Strategy: Development and management of a social media and digital strategy for the Provincial Executive in conjunction with the media liaison officers in the provincial ministry’s, heads of communications in provincial departments and the e-Government for Citizens (e-G4C) directorate in the WCG; Strategic Communications Campaigns; Development and management of strategic paid for communication campaigns for the WCG in conjunction with the Corporate Communications directorate, eG4C and heads of communications in provincial departments and external communications agencies; Provincial Communications Forum: Management of a Provincial Government Communicator's Forum to ensure close co-ordination and integration of WCG communications directorates and alignment of provincial government’s communications strategy; Leadership: Manage members of various levels, who are participants in different project teams, both directly and indirectly in order to achieve the project outcomes; Financial management, and good financial and corporate governance related to projects assigned to the position. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Ms T De Decker (021) 483 6447 
APPLICATIONS : Applications must be submitted online via www.westerncape.gov.za/jobs or https://westerncapegov.erecruit.co.