Assistant Director: Publications needed at Gauteng Department of Education

Requirements :

• An appropriate recognized three-year National Diploma/Degree (NQF Level 6/7) in Communication/ Journalism/ Public Relations plus 3 years’ experience within Communications environment at a supervisory level and or at a post equivalent to salary level 8/7.
• 2 years’ experience in Journalism will be an added advantage. 

Duties :

• Provide Production of Content for Publication (Content Development), Coordinate design/ layout, styles of publications. Develop, update and source photographic content for intranet/ internal platforms. Coordinate proofreading and editing of content for all Publications.
• Monitor and check spelling, punctuation, grammar, facts as well as advise on choice of words used for clear intended message.
• Coordinate the drafting of well-constructed newsletters, banners and posters. Coordinate printing and distribution of Departmental Publications. Ensure that departmental strategic publications are in line with Government Communications and Information Systems (GCIS) editorial guidelines.
• Facilitate the development and design of internal and external online departmental publications. Develop Communication and Publication policies, procedures and guidelines for interactive media and multimedia contents.
• Conduct Visuals research on acts, policies, prescripts, frameworks, procedures manuals and best practices. Supervise and develop Staff.