CHIEF DIRECTOR: COMMUNICATIONS REF NO: DOHS/29/2025

CHIEF DIRECTOR: COMMUNICATIONS REF NO: DOHS/29/2025
BRANCH: Corporate Services
CHIEF DIRECTORATE: Communications
SALARY : R1 494 900 per annum (Level 14), (all-inclusive salary package)
CENTRE : Pretoria
REQUIREMENTS
The successful candidate must have Matric/Grade 12 or equivalent; Relevant Undergraduate qualification or equivalent (NQF level 7) as recognised by SAQA in Communications, Multi-Media studies or Journalism.
A postgraduate degree will be an added advantage.
The candidate must have a minimum of five (5) years relevant experience at Senior Management level in Communications, Multi-Media and Journalism environment in the Public or Private Sector.
Skills And Competencies: Advance knowledge of relevant government, legislations, policies and regulations particularly the Public Finance Management Act and Regulations (PFMA); Public Service (ICASA), Electronic Communications and Transactions Act (ECTA), Government Communications Policy, Government Communications Information Systems (GCIS) policies and protocols and Parliamentary Protocols and linkages with government clusters.
Must have skills in strategic management, annual performance planning, operational planning,
performance management and the ability for effective performance planning, implementation, reporting, monitoring and evaluation.
Strategic capability and leadership, programme and project management skills, financial management, service delivery and innovation, problem solving and analysis, conflict management, change management skills and the ability to work for extended hours and under pressure.
Must have excellent communication skills (both written and verbal), public relations, client relations, multi-media digital communications and deep understanding of web culture, social media platforms and channels, knowledge management, people management, client orientation, customer focus, diversity management, financial management, risk management and good corporate governance.
Must have a valid driver’s licence.
DUTIES
The successful candidate will be expected to provide internal and external communication services to the Department, build communication networks and inter-sectoral communication and stakeholder management platforms for National, Provincial and Local Government within the Human Settlement Sector.
Oversee the Strategic, Annual and Operational Plans of the Communications Unit and the Communications and Marketing Plan of the Department and ensure effective performance management against predetermined objectives, reporting and implementation, monitoring and
evaluation, including multi-media communication analytics.
Provide media liaison and communication through various multi-media services, digital and
electronic web-based multi-media and social platforms in the communication, promotion and marketing the Department.
Oversee the image of the Department in the digital and social media space against all applicable
legislations.
Provide support to the Executive Authority’s communications, multi-media strategy, and service delivery programmes, media events and campaigns, from design through to delivery.
ENQUIRIES
Ms M Tshokolo Tel No: (012) 444-1473
NOTE : Female candidates and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply
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