Deputy Director: Production and Publication

Okubalulekile

Deputy Director: Production and Publication at Department of Agriculture, Rural Development, Land & Environmental Affairs in Mpumalanga.

Izidingo

• Grade 12 and a recognised Bachelor’s Degree / Advanced National Diploma (NQF7) qualification in Communications Studies / in Graphic Design / Audio- Visual Production / Media Studies / or related field, with a minimum 3 years’ experience at Assistant Director level.
• Skills And Competencies: Knowledge and experience in Communications, publication and / or information services.
• A portfolio of previous publications will be an added advantage.
• Knowledge of design software, such as Adobe Creative Suite: Photoshop, Adobe Creative Suite: Illustrator, Adobe Creative Suite InDesign, Corel Draw, and Microsoft Office.
• Good Communication with excellent organizational and writing skills and ability to interact at high profile levels.
• The ability to work under pressure and willingness to work long hours.
• Skills And Competencies: Planning and organizing.
• Financial management.
• Change management.
• Knowledge management.
• People management and empowerment.
• Programme and project management.
• Service delivery innovations.
• Client orientation and customer focus.
• Problem solving and analysis. Communications.
• A valid driver’s license.

Umsebenzi

• The successful candidate will be responsible to monitor the production of the external provincial government publication.
• Manage the production of the internal staff bulletin.
• Manage proof reading and editing services for documents and publications.
• Manage the design of corporate materials for the Department.
• Manage the audio-visual services for the Department.
• Manage human and financial resources of the Production and Publication Unit.

Indlela yokukhumbula

Applications must be submitted online through the link: https://erecruitment.mpg.gov.za

Imibuzo: Ms. SP Shongwe Tel No: (013) 766 6003 or Mr. MG Ngwane Tel No: (013) 766 6110 or Ms. NF Mgiba Tel No: (013) 766 6476

Amanothi

A recent comprehensive CV, ID and contactable references (telephone numbers and email addresses must be indicated). Application must be submitted on a New signed Z83 form obtainable from any Public Service Department accompanied by recent detailed Curriculum Vitae only, to be considered. Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of all qualifications, Senior Certificate, identity document and driver’s license on or before the day of the interview. It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified documents. Foreign qualifications must be accompanied by an evaluation certificate from the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). Emailed applications will not be considered. All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other will be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. Shortlisted candidates will be required to be available for assessments and interviews at a date and time to be determine by the Department. The first two recommended candidates for Deputy Directors posts will be subjected to competency assessment. 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. Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. The successful candidate will be expected to enter into an employment contract and a performance agreement within 3 months of appointment. Failure to comply with the above instructions will result in your application being disqualified. Should you not be contacted within 3 months of the closing date of the advertisement, please consider your application to be unsuccessful. The successful candidate will be appointed subject to positive results of the security clearance process. The Department is committed to providing equal opportunities and adheres to the affirmative action policy in line with Employment Equity Act, the SMS Handbook and all relevant legislation applicable in the Public Service. MANAGEMENT ECHELON