Communication Officer

Requirements

• A Grade 12 certificate plus a Degree / Diploma in Corporate Communication / Communication / Public Relations computer literacy.
• Understanding of communications, communication research, and government communication will be an advantage.
• All valid relevant driving licenses (A and EC).
• No criminal record or any pending cases against you.
• No criminal record or any pending cases against you.
• Knowledge and Skills:
• Relevant legislation and public service regulations.
• Relevant Traffic and Safety legislations and GPG legislation.
• Understanding of the department's strategic objectives.
• Knowledge of political and parliamentary processes.
• Knowledge and understanding of departmental strategic priorities and programmes.
• Knowledge and understanding of the target market various Gauteng community needs and challenges.
• Intergovernmental and Stakeholder relations management.
• Knowledge of advertising and promotions.
• Knowledge and information management.
• Project management.
• Problem solving Written and verbal communication skills.
• Computer literacy.
• Monitoring and evaluation skills.
• Report writing skills.
• Public speaking.
• Presentation skills.
• Public relations.
• Events management skills.

Duties

• Market departmental projects and programmes.
• Organise exhibitions on various departmental programmes and events.
• Promote the department's brand on safety and security projects.
• Conduct onsite visits to communities to identify information needs.
• Coordinate meetings with departmental stakeholders for marketing purposes.
• Ensure public access to departmental information at Multi-Purpose Centres around the province.
• Collate feedback on impact of marketing campaigns of the department.
• Support departmental events organised both internally and externally.
• Coordinate and manage exhibitions.
• Undertake tasks as delegated by programme coordinator.
• Attend Stakeholder meetings for planning events.
• Compile the portfolio of evidence.
• Circulate internal information to staff.
• Support with branding on all departmental events.
• Write articles for the departmental newsletter.

How to apply

New to the Z83 form? Read the application guide.

Enquiries

Notes from the department

• Applications must be submitted on new Z83 form, obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the internet at www.dpsa.gov.za/documents (effective from 01 January 2021).
• All fields in Part A to D of the Z83 form must be completed, and Part E to G noting that there is limited space provided applicants often indicate “refer” to CV or see attached, this is acceptable as long as the CV is attached and provides the required information.
• If the information is not provided in the CV, the applicant may be disqualified.
• The question related to the conditions that prevent re-appointment under Part F must be answered.
• Declaration must be completed and signed.
• The fully completed and signed new Z83 form should be accompanied by a recently updated comprehensive CV only (only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of qualifications).
• Should you be in possession of a foreign qualification, it must be accompanied by an evaluation certificate from the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA).
• Applicants who do not comply with the above requirements, as well as late applications, will not be considered.
• Failure to submit all the requested documents will result in the application not being considered.
• Correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only.
• If you have not been contacted within three (3) months after the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.
• 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.
• Suitable candidates will undergo a personnel suitability check (Vetting, criminal record, citizenship, credit record checks, qualification verification, and employment verification).
• The Department of Community Safety reserves the right not to make an appointment and to use other recruitment processes.
• Candidate will be placed according to corridor coordination and the Department’s needs.
• The Department will not accept posted, emailed or hand delivered applications.
• We encourage youth, people with disability, coloured, Indian and white to apply and a confirmation of disabilities from a registered medical practitioner must be attached to the application.
• Please Note:
• Due to the large number of applications, we envisage to receive, applications will not be acknowledged.
• If you do not receive any response within 3 months, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.