Assistant Director: Strategy Development, Marketing and Communication, Ref No. WCMD 60/2024 at Western Cape Government

Job Purpose    

• The Mobility Department, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for a suitably qualified and competent individual to develop provincial strategies and disseminate road safety educational information through mass media, marketing and communication. The successful incumbent must be able to work under pressure, willingness to work irregular hours and meet tight deadlines.

Minimum Requirements    

• An appropriate 3-year National Diploma/B-Degree (equivalent or higher qualification); A minimum of 3-years relevant experience in a Road Safety Management or related working environment; A valid driving licence (Code B or higher).
• Note: People with disabilities that restrict driving abilities but have reasonable access to transport may also apply.

Recommendation    

• None.

Key Performance Areas    

• Conceptualise, develop and produce road safety literature; Implement road safety publicity campaigns and promotions and distribute literature; Facilitate the implementation of developed road safety strategies; Develop internal road safety communication programmes; Managerial functions.

Competencies    

• Knowledge of the following: Legislation, regulatory frameworks, policies and best practices that have a bearing on the line functions; National and provincial Road Safety Management strategies, frameworks, regulations, policies; Facilitation of the development of relevant provincial Road Safety Management strategies; Conduct high level research/feasibility studies and scenario planning pertaining to Road Safety Management; Relevant communication legislation, prescripts, policies, guidelines, codes, norms and standards, best practices and procedures; Media management; Printing and production processes; Communication products in a departmental context; Public Finance Management Act, 1999, National Treasury Regulations, Provincial Treasury Instructions, other financial policies, prescripts, directives, and collective agreements; Skills needed: Written and verbal communication; Computer literacy; Project Management and Administration; Accounting, Finance and Audit; Report Writing; Presentation; Planning; Organising; Time Management; Analytical Thinking; Problem-solving; Grooming and Presentation; Customer; Client liaison; Inter-personal; Supervisory.