Assistant Director: Digital Communications at The Government Pensions Administration Agency (GPAA)

Qualification/s Requirements

• A relevant three year tertiary qualification (Degree/National Diploma or equivalent 3-year qualification at least 360 credits/NQF 6) in Communications couples with 3-5 years’ experience in Communications environment with 2 years in a supervisory role or junior management experience.

Key Performance Areas

The successful candidate will be responsible for the following functions and include, but not limited to:

Publish information on the website:

• Source communication content from the Communications unit
• Communicate and update the design, layout and standard requirements for web content
• Ensure that policies and compliance and are approved through the Branding office
• Ensure consistency and strategic alignment of content on the website
• Prepare website content by structuring information, creating layput of the web pages and ensuring content quality control
• Ensure that uploaded Design a coherent framework and implementation plan for internal communication strategies
• Evaluate communication tools and strategies for effectiveness and identify new and emerging technologies to strengthen the programme
• Compile tactical plans aligned to business requirement to ensure effective strategy execution
• Develop communication plans to assist in effective change management
• Adjust communication plans as needed

Monitor internal communication channels:

• Maximise the efficiency and effectiveness of internal communication channels
• Develop new tools, processes and materials. Establish the structures, networks and competencies for effective communication
• Communicate, lead and promote internal events
• Manage content development, storylines and plans for internal newsletter
• Develop content for internal publication

Monitor GPAA internal communications performance:

• Analyse the feedback from the survey
• Develop and implement a plan of improving internal communication
• Suggest what information should be presented to employees
• Ensure that employees are engaged and involved with GPAA initiatives.

Messaging:

• Assist with editing company documents
• Create a national framework within the department for key messaging