Communication Officer: Departmental Communication, Ref No. WCMD 04/2024 R1 at Western Cape Government

Job Purpose    

• Western Cape Mobility Department has an exciting employment opportunity for a suitably qualified and competent individual to render a communication support service to the Western Cape Mobility Department. 
• This individual must have the ability to work under pressure, willingness to work irregular hours and meet tight deadlines. 

Minimum Requirements    

• An appropriate (3-year National Diploma/B Degree or higher qualification) in Communication Science or Public Relations or equivalent;
• A minimum of 3 years appropriate experience in a departmental communication working environment; 
• A valid Code B (or higher) driving licence. 

NB: People with disabilities that restrict driving abilities, but who have reasonable access to transport, may also apply.

Key Performance Areas    

• Research, planning and implementation of internal communication support within the Department; 
• Research, planning and implementation of external communication support within the Department; 
• Provide support for the Department’s media management services; 
• Planning and administration.

Competencies    
Knowledge of the following: 

• Relevant communication legislation, prescripts, policies, guidelines, codes, norms and standards, best practices and procedures; 
• Departmental Communications Service Level Agreement; 
• Departmental media liaison and public relations services; 
• Departmental communication plans; 
• Internal and external organisational communication; 
• Media management; 
• Printing and production processes;
•  Communication products in a departmental context; 
• Office Administration and Database Management; 
• Information and Records Management/Administration; 

Skills required: 

• Excellent communication (written and verbal) and report writing; 
• Excellent computer literacy skills in MS Office (i.e.. Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Internet, Good project management and administration skills; 
• Good planning and organising skills; 
• Proven time management skills; 
• Good analytical thinking and problem-solving skills; 
• Good grooming and presentation skills; 
• Good customer/client liaison skills; 
• Numeracy skills; Literacy skills; 
• Language skills; Accounting, Finance and Audit skills; 
• Economic, Financial and Statistical Analysis; 
• Legal Administration skills.