Communication Officer: Communication (BPM), Ref No. DSD 52/2024 at Western Cape Government

Job Purpose
The Department of Social Development, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for a suitably qualified and competent individual to provide corporate communication services to the department.

Minimum Requirements

• An appropriate 3-year National Diploma/B-Degree or higher qualification; 
• A minimum of 1 year relevant experience.

Key Performance Areas

• Develop, monitor and enhance the department’s corporate identity and brand; Design and implement brand awareness campaigns; 
• Develop and implement communication campaigns and products; 
• Design and roll out above-the-line communication campaigns and products in collaboration with relevant stakeholders (programmes, regions and facilities); 
• Provide a media liaison service;
• Develop proactive media events in collaboration with the Media Liaison Officer in the MEC’s office.

Competencies
Knowledge of the following: 

• Applicable policies, legislation, guidelines, standards, procedures and best practices Public Service procedures; 
• Communication policy and strategies; 
• Global, regional and local political, economic and social affairs impacting on the PGWC; 
• Events management; 
• Media liaison practices; 
• Proven computer literacy in MS Office; 

The following skills: 

• Communication (written and verbal); 
• Problem solving; Organising; 
• Analytical thinking; 
• Project management; 
• Research; 
• Ability to interpret and apply relevant policies and procedures.