Active Roles at Government Communication and Information System (GCIS)

REQUIREMENTS :

• Applicants should be in possession of an appropriate Bachelor’s Degree (NQF 7) as recognised by SAQA in Journalism/ Media Studies/ Communication/ Public Relations/ Political Science or related field majoring in Journalism/Media/ Communication/ Public Relations/Stakeholder Management.
• Five (5) years’ experience at middle/senior management level with extensive experience in fostering and developing stakeholder partnership and special project management support to enhance government communication. Proven leadership capabilities and sound interpersonal skills.

DUTIES :

• The successful candidate will be responsible for drafting the Stakeholder Engagement Strategic and Implementation Plans. Consult with internal and external structures/stakeholders. Implement the GCIS Stakeholder Strategic and Implementation Plans.
• Quarterly review of the GCIS Stakeholder Engagement Strategic Plan. Continuously update the stakeholder management database and matrix.
• Compile reports on stakeholder engagements with decision and actions and table at respective structures. Develop Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) with stakeholders where applicable.
• Compile reports on stakeholder engagements with decisions and actions and table at respective structures. Build and maintain positive relationships with both internal and external stakeholders, fostering trust and collaboration. Manage stakeholder expectations and identify and resolve conflicts/potential conflicts.
• Identify and mitigate potential risks associated with stakeholders, especially relating to implementation of communication programmes, provision of content, conflict of interest and reputational risks. Responsible for performance planning, management and reporting of various stakeholders on collaboration and/or integration.
• Develop business processes, standard operating procedures, stakeholder management framework and stakeholder management policies. Manage the finances, personnel and administration of the directorate. Compile monthly, quarterly and annual OPMS (management) reports on activities of the directorate.
• Maintain records of stakeholder information, communication and engagement.  

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REQUIREMENTS :

• Applicants should be in possession of an appropriate Bachelor’s Degree (NQF level 7) as recognised by SAQA in Social Sciences/ Economics/ Development Planning/ Communication.
• A postgraduate qualification will serve as an advantage.
• Five (5) years’ experience at middle/senior management level with extensive experience in strategic planning for government and/or entities.
• Ability to communicate excellently across all levels of employees in the department

DUTIES :

• The successful candidate will be responsible for facilitating the development of the department’s Five-year Strategic Plan – which includes market research and competitive analysis, analysis of industry trends and emerging opportunities and forecast; conduct annual reviews of the department’s strategic plan progress and advise amendments; institutionalise strategy development practices and ensure the development of functional strategies in line with best practice; develop and maintain departmental norms and standards and a uniform framework for planning; oversee the participation of the department in national planning processes; coordinate the process of cascading the departmental planning and alignment to the Estimates of National Expenditure (ENE); scan and align positioning of the department to national imperatives; coordinate planning workshops; compilation of the departmental situational analysis and develop annual and strategic performance plans.
• Facilitate Branch planning workshops; develop and submit the strategy and annual performance plans; coordinate the development of Branch Annual Operational Plans (AOPs); conduct the annual review of the Service Delivery Model (SDM) and refine the department’s operating model aligned to the strategy.
• Develop service standards and charter. Review standard operating procedures of all branches. Manage the directorate’s budget. Ensure that the directorate complies with relevant Public Service legal/regulatory requirements and/or guidelines.
• Ensure effective implementation of the Performance Management and Development System (PMDS) for staff in the directorate.
• Ensure that the directorate’s AOP is developed and monitored. Ensure management of directorate’s operational risks.