Assistant Director: Media and Editorial Services

Requirements

• National Diploma (NQF6) in Journalism, Media Studies, Communication, Marketing, Digital Marketing or Public Relations qualification recognised by SAQA.
• A minimum of three years (3) experience in Media Relations, Editorial, Corporate Communication, Social Media or relevant field.
• Knowledge Desktop publishing and production, printing process/production, Marketing and campaigns.
• Knowledge of administration fields, Public Service prescripts and procedures as well as Departmental procedures, policies.
• Skills:
• Good communication (verbal and written), organising, planning skills, effective customer relationships management and personnel skills.
• Good interpersonal relations, Effective analytical skills, be able to engage with senior managers and work under pressure and extra hours.
• Ability to develop and apply policies.
• Ability to work individually and in to lead multidisciplinary team.
• Ability to work under extreme pressure and organise and plan under pressure.
• Good interpersonal relations skills.
• Ability to take initiatives and provide creative solutions.
• Ability to work with difficult persons and resolve conflict.
• Willingness to travel and work extended hours.
• Must have a valid driver's license.

Duties

• Provide Media Relation Support.
• Coordinate responses to media queries from branches daily.
• Draft and implement media plans for departmental events, draft and distribute media invitations and monthly media reports.
• Draft and implement social media plans for Departmental events and awareness programmes.
• Provide photography and video services.
• Provide writing and content development function.
• Provide exhibition and branding support.
• Provide Corporate Identity Management support.
• Provide internal communications support.
• Contribute to the monthly internal newsletter, Lekgotla.

How to apply

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Notes from the department

• Interested applicants must submit their applications via the above link.
• Applicant must ensure that they complete all sections on the online Z83 and attached a detailed CV with at least three (3) contactable references.
• Failure to complete or disclose all required information will automatically disqualify the applicant.
• No late applications will be accepted.
• Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of qualifications, 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 Qualification Authority (SAQA).
• The National Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer.
• Preference may be given to appointable applicants from the underrepresented designated groups in terms of the Department’s equity plan.
• Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
• Correspondence will be limited to successful candidates only.
• Short-listed candidates will be subjected to screening and security vetting to determine their suitability for employment, including but not limited to:
• Criminal records;
• Citizenship status;
• Credit worthiness;
• Previous employment (reference checks); and Qualification verification.
• Short-listed candidates will be expected to avail themselves at the Department’s convenience.
• Entry level requirements for SMS posts:
• In terms of the Directive on Compulsory Capacity Development, Mandatory Training Days & Minimum Entry Requirements for SMS that was introduced on 1 April 2015, a requirement for all applicants for SMS posts from 1 April 2020 is a successful completion of the Senior Management Pre-Entry Programme as endorsed by the National School of Government (NSG) prior to appointment.
• The course is available at the NSG under the name Certificate for entry into SMS and the full details can be obtained by following the below link: https://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-pre-entryprogramme.
• 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.
• Following the interview and technical assessment for all SMS posts, a maximum of three (3) SMS candidates will undergo psychometric assessments to assess cognitive capabilities, behavioural preferences, emotional intelligence, and integrity in compliance with the DPSA Directive on the implementation of competency-based assessments.
• Persons appointed will be subjected to a security clearance, the signing of performance agreement and employment contract.
• The Department reserves the right not to make an appointment.
• If you have not been contacted within three 3 months after the closing date of the advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.
• By submitting the employment application form, you agree and consent in terms of Section 11(1) of the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA), 2013 (Act 4 of 2013), for your personal information which you provide to the DFFE to being processed by the department and its employees, agents, Cabinet committees, and subcontractors for recruitment purposes, in accordance with the POPIA of 2013.