Deputy Director: Production and Publication Services at Mpumalanga Department of Agriculture, Rural Development, Land and Environmental Affairs

MINIMUM - COMPETENCIES

• Knowledge and experience in Communications, publication and/ or information services. A portfolio of previous publications will be an added advantage.
• Knowledge of design software, such as Adobe Creative Suite: Photoshop, Adobe Creative Suite: Illustrator, Adobe Creative Suite InDesign, Corel Draw, and Microsoft Office. Good Communication with excellent organizational and writing skills and ability to interact at high profile levels.
• The ability to work under pressure and willingness to work long hours. Skills And Competencies: Planning and organizing. Financial management. Change management. Knowledge management. People management and empowerment. Programme and project management. Service delivery innovations. Client orientation and customer focus. Problem solving and analysis. Communications. A valid driver’s license.

REQUIREMENTS

• Grade 12 and a recognised Bachelor’s Degree / Advanced National Diploma (NQF7) qualification in Communications Studies / in Graphic Design/ Audio-Visual Production/ Media Studies/ or related field, with a minimum 3 years’ experience at Assistant Director level. 

DUTIES

• The successful candidate will be responsible to monitor the production of the external provincial government publication. Manage the production of the internal staff bulletin.
• Manage proof reading and editing services for documents and publications. Manage the design of corporate materials for the Department.
• Manage the audio-visual services for the Department. Manage human and financial resources of the Production and Publication Unit.