REQUIREMENTS:

• An appropriate Bachelor’s Degree (NQF level 8) as recognised by SAQA in:
• Communication.
• Development Communication.
• Public Relations – Majoring in Communication.
• Journalism – Majoring in Communication.
• Media Studies – Majoring in Communication.
• Related NQF Level 8 qualification Majoring in Communication.
• Applicants must have eight (8) years of experience at senior management level.
• Successful completion of the Nyukela Public Service SMS Pre-Entry Programme endorsed by the National School of Government (NSG) is a prerequisite for appointment.

Skills:

• Superior leadership skills.
• Excellent written, verbal, and digital communication skills.
• Ability to interact with people at all levels.
• People management and empowerment skills.
• Strong public speaking skills.
• Proven change management skills and capability.
• Analytical, organisational, and interpersonal skills.
• Complex stakeholder management skills, especially at intergovernmental level.
• Innovative and creative thinking.
• Strategic coordination skills.
• Computer literacy.

DUTIES:

Reporting to the Director-General, the Deputy Director-General will be responsible for:

• Providing strategic leadership in delivering products and platforms to ensure coherence, coordination, consistency, quality, impact, and responsiveness of Government communication.
• Providing strategic leadership on financial and non-financial organisational planning and performance for the Branch.
• Ensuring development of Government Communication and Media policies.
• Leading legislation development for GCIS entities and providing technical oversight for GCIS entities.
• Leading internal digital communication, developing strategies and plans for implementation, and ensuring coordination of digital communication and media production across the Government Communication System.
• Undertaking regular market research to inform decision-making and proactive communication.
• Developing strategies to reach all sectors of the population through GCIS-owned products and platforms and using all official languages.
• Providing strategic leadership for government media buying, media production, and marketing services.
• Ensuring continuous improvements in government communication through effective use of research.
• Ensuring good governance in the Branch, including:
• Risk and compliance management.
• People management and development.
• Prudent financial management.
• Ensuring effective management and preservation of government corporate branding across all spheres and sectors.