Principal Communication Officer: (EXTERNAL

Overview

Principal Communication Officer: (EXTERNAL at Department of Community Safety and Transport Management in Mafikeng.

Requirements

• A Bachelor’s Degree / National Diploma in Communications/ Public Relations/ Journalism/ Multimedia Design from an accredited institution and practical 3 years relevant experience in external communication with a strong media focus.
• Valid Driving license.
• Competencies / Knowledge And Skills: Must have excellent writing skills and an impeccable command of English language.
• Good understanding of South African as well as international media.
• Must have sound inter-personal relations, negotiation skills and ability to communicate with stakeholders at all levels.
• Knowledge and skills in formulating and writing reports is essential.
• The successful candidate must also be computer literate (packages such as Microsoft;
• Excel, Power-Point, MS Word, E-mail, Internet).
• The applicant must be able to plan, organize, meet deadlines and work under pressure.
• Must be willing and able to drive, to travel and work long hours including weekends and public holidays.
• Must be able to work well in a team.
• Stakeholder and project management knowledge and experience is required.
• NB: Knowledge and experience in and of artificial intelligence will be taken as an added advantage.

Duties

• The successful candidate will provide a media liaison function for the Department inclusive of, but not limited to, daily media monitoring, conducting the media monitoring teleconference, facilitating responses to media queries and inquiries, arranging media briefings, providing media support to the Department at events; assisting with updating media databases.
• Drafting media plans and media exit reports, drafting monthly reports, assisting with the media audio clip function, update social media pages, bulk SMS system and other related media innovation services.
• Render a media writing function this includes, but not restricted to, the writing of media invitations, media statements, media fact sheets and articles.
• Employ innovation of the new media communication systems to heighten the overall objective of raising awareness of Departmental issues, events and projects.

How to apply

CSTMrecruitment19@nwpg.gov.za

Enquiries: Ms. Maqoboza YM Tel No: (018) 200 8032

Notes

Compliance Note: This Department is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer. It is our intention to promote representivity (race, gender and disability) in the Department through the filling of these posts and candidates whose transfer/promotion/appointment will promote representivity will receive preference. An indication in this regard will facilitate the processing of applications. African Females for Persons with Disabilities on salary levels 8 to 10; African Females on salary levels 11 to 13. Indian Males on salary levels 7 to 12 positions. Candidates within these categories are encouraged to apply. Applications must be submitted on the improved Z83, approved to be utilized with effect 01 January 2021, which must be completed in such a manner that provides sufficient information about your candidature and the post applied for by completing all relevant fields. The declaration must be signed and initials on the second page are not mandatory. Should the applicant/s use incorrect application form for employment (Z83), or not compliant to the notes, the application/s will not be considered for selection purposes (disqualified). The Z83 must be accompanied by detailed Curriculum Vitae with at least three (3) names of referees with current contact details. Major subjects of relevant qualification/s should be mentioned in the CV. Completion of the Z83 form: Part A: All fields must be fully and accurately completed. Parts B: Date of birth and ID number are compulsory, and other fields on Part B, Part C, D, E, F and G may be left blank, marked as not relevant, and use dashes or N/A if they do not apply to you or the position applied for and as long as the CV has been attached and provides the required information, however question related to conditions that prevent re-appointment under Part F is compulsory for applicants seeking re-employment into the Public Service. Applicants do not have to submit copies / proof / certificates /attachments / drivers licence / qualifications on application, only shortlisted candidates for the post will be required to submit certified documents on or before the day of the interviews. The employment application form (Z83) is obtainable at any National or Provincial Department, and it is accessible on the DPSA website, www.dpsa.gov.za Failure to submit or comply with the requested documents will result in the application not being considered. Should the applicant fail to submit or not comply with the requested documents or not meet minimum requirements of the job as per the post advertised, this will result in the employment application not being considered. Qualifications of shortlisted candidates will be verified with SAQA. Persons in possession of a foreign qualification must furnish this Department with an evaluation certificate from the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA). Positions requiring tertiary qualification/s must be accompanied by copies of academic record/transcript(s). Candidates must indicate the number of the post/reference number in their applications (i.e Candidates must submit a separate application for each post indicating the Centre and Reference number). Non-compliance will lead to disqualification. Candidates requiring additional information regarding an advertised post must direct their queries to the person reflected as enquiries below the post applied for. Applications should be forwarded in time to the department since applications received after the closing date indicated below will as a rule not be accepted. It will be expected of candidates to be available for selection interviews on a date, time and place as determined by the Department. The Department reserves the right not to make appointments and correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. Personnel suitability check records will be conducted. Applicants must disclose if she/he is not a Director/Shareholder of a company or conducting any business with organ of State. They must also disclose or inform whether he/she is performing any additional remunerative work outside his /her normal duties. All appointments are subjected to a positive qualifications verification as well as security clearance. All shortlisted candidates, including SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One must be a practical exercise, and the other must be an Integrity (Ethical Conduct) Assessment. Selection panels shall score both technical exercises as an additional criterion in the interview process. All shortlisted candidates for SMS posts will be subjected to a technical exercise and interview. Following the technical exercise and interview, a maximum of three (3) SMS candidates will undergo psychometric assessments to assess cognitive capabilities, behavioural preferences, emotional intelligence, and integrity. SMS appointments are also subjected to SMS competency assessment as a DPSA requirement. All shortlisted candidates for SMS posts and positions with requisite skills will be subjected to a technical exercise that intends to test relevant technical elements of the job. Applicants who do not possess SMS Pre-Entry Certificate shall be considered for shortlisting and interviews, but cannot be appointed before they successfully obtain the certificate. (SMS Pre- Entry Programme) is offered by the National School of government, information can be accessed via this link: https://www.thensg.gov.za. The appointee to SMS post must be in possession of such, prior to taking up the post. MANAGEMENT ECHELON