Assistant Director: Communication, Provincial liaison and Stakeholder Management = REF NO: DSAC-04/10/2023 at The Department of Sports, Arts and Culture (DSAC)

REQUIREMENTS :

• Senior Certificate/Matric Certificate /Grade 12 Certificate or equivalent qualification;
• Three-year Degree/National Diploma (NQF level 6) as recognised by SAQA in Communication, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing, Media studies or relevant qualification;
• 2-3 years relevant experience in the communication environment at a Senior/ Officer level;
• A valid Driver’s Licence; Ability and willingness to travel extensively and work outside office hours;
• Knowledge of Public Service Regulations (PSR), and Public Service Act (PSA); Knowledge of policies and legislations governing communication;
• Knowledge of communication and public relations, campaign planning and implementation strategies;
• Planning, organising and Problem solving skills;
• Computer literacy; Good communication and interpersonal relations;
• Managerial and professional Qualities;
• Project Management skills;
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines. 

DUTIES :

• The purpose of this post is to create public awareness about the department’s role in the socio-economic development of South African society;
• Assist in coordinating communication support and participation in all projects and strategies;
• Implement departmental communication policy to promote and enhance communication within and outside the Department;
• Developing and providing inputs towards draft communications/media plan;
• Drafting and distribution of media statements, advisories/releases, and alerts to the media database for event and campaigns of the Department;
• Managing receipts and distribution of media monitoring and analysis reports;
• Build and maintain a database of communications stakeholders, especially the media