Regional Communication Coordinator: Liason- KwaZulu-Natal at Government Communication and Information System (GCIS)

Qualification/s Requirements

• Applicants should be in possession of an appropriate National Diploma (NQF 6) as recognised by SAQA in Journalism/ Media Studies/ Communication/ Public Relations majoring in Journalism/Media/ Communication.
• At least three (3) years’ relevant experience of which one (1) year should be on salary level seven (7), eight (8) or equivalent supervisory level in the communications environment with knowledge of communication disciplines, including media liaison, stakeholder relations, research and development communication. 

Key Performance Areas

• The successful candidate will support the Deputy Director: Liaison in the implementation of a government communication programme (GCP) in Harry Gwala District as follows: Disseminate government information and implement key communication projects in line with government priorities and in accordance with the guidelines for development communication practice and platforms as developed by GCIS. Supervise and monitor the work of district based Senior Communication Officers (if any) as well as any communication interns or learners assigned to the region, including their administrative and operational functions, and report these to the Deputy Director: Provincial Liaison. Leadership in government communication system coordination in Harry Gwala district. Ensure the establishment and where necessary review and strengthening of communication coordination structures in the district to ensure the effective cascading of government communication content especially to leaders and structures of local government across the district.
• Ensure adherence to government communication system norms and standards in the district in line with the government communication policy. Support all initiatives aimed at strengthening Local Government Communication System through advocacy in strategic IGR structures at District and local level. Further, provide communication support to various integrated service delivery models of government, including the District Development Model (DDM) and the Thusong Service Centre programme. Embrace new media and utilise digital tools as part of cascading government content. Responsible for the development and maintenance of high-level stakeholder relations in the region with biasness towards civil society, community media, minority groups, local government and traditional leaders.
• Coordination and implementation of rapid response requirements in the district as well as writing service delivery articles on governments’ delivery on its mandate. Responsible for the revision and development of a localised distribution strategy for government information products at district level. Additionally, on a regular basis, be required to develop local communication environment assessments reports on key issues emanating from the district for the use by various stakeholders and clients. Support government public participation initiatives including feedback and follow up on the required communication interventions as recommended.