Chief Director: Communications at Gauteng Department of Human Settlements

REQUIREMENTS :

• The successful candidate must have Matric/Grade 12 or equivalent; Relevant Undergraduate qualification or equivalent (NQF level 7) as recognised by SAQA in Communications, Multi-Media studies or Journalism.
• A postgraduate degree will be an added advantage.
• The candidate must have a minimum of five (5) years relevant experience at Senior Management level in Communications, Multi-Media and Journalism environment in the Public or Private Sector. 

DUTIES :

• The successful candidate will be expected to provide internal and external communication services to the Department, build communication networks and inter-sectoral communication and stakeholder management platforms for National, Provincial and Local Government within the Human Settlement Sector.
• Oversee the Strategic, Annual and Operational Plans of the Communications Unit and the Communications and Marketing Plan of the Department and ensure effective performance management against pre-determined objectives, reporting and implementation, monitoring and evaluation, including multi-media communication analytics.
• Provide media liaison and communication through various multi-media services, digital and electronic web-based multi-media and social platforms in the communication, promotion and marketing the Department.
• Oversee the image of the Department in the digital and social media space against all applicable legislations. Provide support to the Executive Authority’s communications, multi-media strategy, and service delivery programmes, media events and campaigns, from design through to delivery.