Assistant Director: Content, Digital Communication and Knowledge Management at Government Communication and Information System (GCIS)

REQUIREMENTS :

• Applicants should be in possession of an appropriate National Diploma (NQF 6) / Bachelor’s Degree (NQF 7) as recognised by SAQA in Journalism/ Media Studies/ Communication/ Public Relations majoring in Journalism/Media/ Communication/ Public Relations in Communication.
• Three (3) years’ relevant experience of which one (1) year should be on salary level seven (7) or eight (8) in the communications environment with knowledge of digital communication/marketing and communication disciplines such as development communication, content development, media liaison, stakeholder relations, research and development communication. Computer literate with good interpersonal and presentation skills.
• A valid code 8 driver's license is an essential requirement, as the work entails extensive travelling. 

 
DUTIES :

• The successful candidate will lead on digital communication related innovations and provide support in overseeing the digital and online work of the Provincial Office. Oversee, generate and localise content for usage through digital and on-line platforms. Design information products for Provincial digital and online platforms. Serve as the Sub-project Desk for information management in the Provincial Office.
• Serve as Provincial office stakeholder and content repository. Support the Deputy Director (DD): Liaison in coordinating implementation of projects and the monitoring & evaluation of work done by GCIS District/Metro based officials.
• Support the DD in the extension of local government Communication System in the Eastern Cape. Oversee the distribution of information in the Provincial and District offices. Responsible for dissemination of government information in the province. Responsible for the revision and development of a Provincial distribution strategy for government information products.
• Quality assures the corporate and branding identity of government information products. Responsible for the development and maintenance of high-level stakeholder relations in the province. Support the coordination and implementation of rapid response requirements in the province. Support to government public participation initiatives such as Imbizo including feedback and follow up on the required communication interventions as recommended.
• The candidate will be responsible for the monitoring and evaluation of the work of the GCIS Eastern Cape Office including evidence verification, document management, desktop research duties and impact assessments. Please detail courses passed in the CV as per the academic transcript.