Deputy Director: Media liaison and Intergovermental Relations at Department of Basic Education

REQUIREMENTS :

• The applicant must be in possession of a three (3) year relevant post matric qualification (NQF level 6) or equivalent qualification as recognised by SAQA in communications; At least four (4) years relevant experience as an Assistant Director or equivalent level; Experience of working within government communication;

DUTIES :

• The successful candidate will be responsible for providing strategic advice and analysis on matters of intergovernmental relations and community liaison; Enhancing intersectoral collaboration and playing a key role in the advancement of the Department of Basic Education’s priorities; Supporting the Director in providing strategic communication leadership in the Basic Education Sector, Provincial Education Departments and statutory bodies; Leading the development of the Department of Basic Education’s overall intergovernmental and community liaison strategy to support the sector in the advancement of the intergovernmental elements of key policy initiatives; Co-ordinating intergovernmental relations and community liaison for the Department of Basic Education;
• Promoting intergovernmental co-operation and community liaison through approved protocols; Supporting the Director on facilitating inter-sectoral intergovernmental and community liaison co-operation; Assisting the Director with the management of the HEDCOM Sub-Committee on Communications the attendance and management of inter-governmental forums; Providing strategic photojournalism, advising and analysing matters of publication designs and production; Assisting the Director with videography and internal-communication; Enhancing the delivery of publication, photojournalism, videography and internal communication services for the advancement of the Department of Basic Education’s priorities; Leading the development of the Department of Basic Education’s overall publication, photojournalism, videography and internal communication strategy to support the sector in the advancement of the key policy initiatives;
• Co-ordinating the provision of publication conceptualisation, design and layout services to all Directorates, the Director-General and the Ministry; Co-ordinating the weekly publication of the Departmental Newsletter; Co-ordinating the management of internal communication platforms (e.g. intranet, e-mail signatures, electronic and static notice boards, e-mail broadcast messages etc.);Co-ordinating the management of photojournalism, editing and videography services to all Directorates, the Director General and the Ministry; Maintaining a professional relationship with all internal and external stakeholders; Managing personnel and service providers; Providing general strategic communications support to the Director Ensuring performance development and performance management of staff.