Provincial Director: Mpumalanga Provincial Office at Government Communication and Information System (GCIS)

Requirements: 

• An appropriate Bachelor’s Degree (NQF level 7 as recognised by SAQA) in Communication/ Media Studies- Majoring in Communication/ Journalism Majoring in Communication/ Public Relations- Majoring in Communication/ or NQF Level 7 in Public Administration / Public Management/ Social/ Behavioural Sciences or related and equivalent qualification with a Diploma NQF Level 6 in Communication/ Public Relations- Majoring in Communication / Journalism- Majoring in Communication / Public Relations- Majoring in Communication / Media Studies- Majoring in Communication. Successful completion of the Public Service Senior Management Leadership Programme (Nyukela certificate) as endorsed by the National School of Government is a pre-requisite for appointment.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and be computer literate. Five (5) years’ experience at middle/senior management level with extensive experience in and knowledge of development communication, proven leadership capabilities, and sound interpersonal and project management skills. Extensive experience in coordinating multi-stakeholders and inter-governmental multi-media communication campaigns.
• Knowledge: Comprehensive knowledge of the Mpumalanga Province, including socio-economic and development dynamics as well of the communication footprint and dynamics of the province, including also at municipal level. Sound knowledge of the Public Finance Management Act. Must have a valid driver’s license and be computer literate.
• Required Core Competencies: Strategic Capacity and Leadership, People Management and Empowerment, Financial Management, Change Management, Programme and project Management.

Duties: 

• The successful candidate will be responsible to provide strategic leadership and management to the GCIS Provincial Directorate in the Mpumalanga Province particularly in support of the provincial communication system headed by the Office of the Premier. Deliver communication campaigns in line with the National Communication Strategic Framework and the Medium-Term Development Plan (MTDP), and the Provincial MTDP and communication programme.
• Advocate for the application of the Norms and Standards of Government Communications amongst the communication system in the province and lend support to the Local Government Communication System. Develop and maintain communication partnerships and networks with provincial stakeholders from Government and Civil Society.
• Participate actively in all communications forums in the province and provide strategic direction on government communication in such forums and also when urgent or rapid communication is concerned, to protect and enhance the reputation of government.
• Operate an effective, and compliant government communication organisation. Identify and review strategic risks, oversee and manage the implementation mitigation plans. Participate in the audit planning process and manage responses to audit queries.