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A job opportunity

A job opportunity exists for the right candidate in Western Cape
The Department of Health and Wellness is guided by the principles of Employment Equity. Candidates with disabilities are encouraged to apply and an indication in the regard will be appreciated.

Note: No payment of any kind is required when applying for any of the positions advertised by the Western Cape Government.
 
Assistant Director: Communication
  Employment Type: Permanent
  Reference No: HO153/2023
  Directorate: Communication, Head Office, Cape Town
 
Duties (key result areas/outputs):
Act as link between the Deputy Director: Communications, the Communication Officers, and the relevant districts and service institutions. Responsible for supporting local service managers to identify and develop communication needs. Ensure and coordinate the reputational management services within the Department. Coordinate external and internal communication campaigns and products, including monitoring and evaluation. Responsible for risk identification, media liaison, and reputation management. Align strategic messaging across internal, campaign and external communication channels. People management, including task allocation and performance management.
 
Experience:
Appropriate public service experience in a communication, public relations, or marketing environment, which include client and stakeholder management; people management; external communication; internal communication; and risk and reputation management.
 
Requirements [Minimum Educational Qualifications]
Appropriate three-year National Diploma/Degree in Communication, Journalism, Marketing, or Public Relations.
 
Enquiries:
Mrs M Lesch, tel. no. (021) 483- 3245
 
Note:
No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. Only applicants within the Provincial Government: Western Cape will be considered for this post.
 
Competencies (Knowledge/skills):
Stakeholder management experience. Experience in compiling and implementing a communication strategy. Experience in conceptualising and executing organic/community and paid communication campaigns. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Staff management experience. Strong interpersonal skills. Reputation and narrative management.
 
Inherent requirements of the job:
Valid Code (B/EB) driver’s licence. Good communication skills (written and verbal) in at least two of the three official languages of the Western Cape.
 
 
 
 
Remuneration:
R424 104 - R 496 467 per annum Annual salary plus service benefits (13th cheque, employer's contribution to the pension fund, housing, and medical aid allowance).
 
Starting Date:
9/1/2023 12:00:00 AM
 
NOTICE TO ALL
Candidates may be subjected to a competency test. No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. As directed by the Department of Public Service and Administration, applicants must note that further checks will be conducted once they are shortlisted and that their appointment is subject to positive outcomes on these checks, which include security clearance, qualification verification, criminal records and previous employment.
  • It will be expected of shortlisted candidates to be:
  • available at the venue on the time and date as determined by the Department and
  • bring along recently (not older than 6 months) certified copies of your Identity Document (ID), driver’s license (if applicable for the post), qualification and/or proof of registration at relevant statutory body. Failure to adhere to the aforementioned may lead to his/her application being disqualified and not further considered.
Closing date: 9/22/2023 12:00:00 AM
 
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