Director: Editorial and Languages Services at Government Communication and Information System (GCIS)

REQUIREMENTS :

• An appropriate Bachelors Degree (NQF Level 7 as recognised by SAQA) in Journalism/Media Studies/Communication/Public Relations or related field majoring in Journalism/Media/Communication/Public Relations.
• Successful completion of the Public Service Senior Management Leadership Programme (Nyukela certificate) as endorsed by the National School of Government (NSG) is a prerequisite for appointment.
• Must have a minimum of five (5) years’ experience at middle/senior management level, with extensive experience in writing, editing and proofreading communication and strategic documents. 

DUTIES :

• The successful candidate will be responsible for the planning of publications, their deadlines, content scope, style and look-and-feel. Oversee and handle the rewriting, editing and proofreading of content for strategic documents such as the Annual Report, Strategic Plan and Annual Performance Plan, as well as communication products such as articles, leaflets, posters, newsletters and magazines.
• Develop content in support of government campaigns and events such as the SoNA. Provide editorial support and advice to management. Deal with writers, editors, contributors and printers. Supervise the production and publication of the annual South Africa Yearbook (SAYB) and its abridged version, the Official Guide to South Africa. Provide leadership and advice on the relevant content and look-and-feel of the two publications.
• Supervise the translation and quality control of communication products such as publications, media statements, newsletters, leaflets, advertisements, exhibitions, etc. in all official languages, including the provision of a South African Sign Language interpreting service for the organisation. Supervise the harvesting of terminology, and the updating and implementation of the GCIS Language Policy and Editorial Style Guide. Develop and implement control systems.
• Monitor expenditure trends and submit monthly projections. Manage the performance of staff, and contribute to their training and development. Coordinate staff and management meetings. Compile monthly and quarterly reports of the directorate. Proactively manage risk and comply with audit requirements. Participate in relevant structures to plan for the Auditor-General South Africa (AGSA) and internal audit requirements.
• Provide source documents, responses and progress reports required in the performance audits by the AGSA and Internal Audit. Implement corrective measures as required by AGSA and Internal Audit. Identify and review operational and fraud risks. Develop and implement mitigation plans. Report on progress on the implementation of risk mitigation plans.