Department of Communications and Digital Technologies Sales / Marketing / Retail Jobs in Pretoria
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POST 46/03: CHIEF DIRECTOR: COMMUNICATIONS AND MARKETING
REF NO: CDCM
DUTIES:
The successful candidate will:
- Ensure the development and implementation of the Department’s Communication Strategy and Plan in coordination with portfolio entities.
- Oversee media planning and campaign coordination for the department and portfolio entities.
- Ensure the development and implementation of the Department’s brand management strategy and plan.
- Ensure effective media management for the Department including analysis of media reporting patterns and trends.
- Manage the media production and digital media content services of the department.
- Manage and drive the publicity and awareness campaigns of the department’s service programme.
- Serve as a spokesperson of the Department whilst providing high-level media liaison support to the Minister and Deputy Minister. Manage the Department’s outreach and public awareness programmes.
- Ensure there is effective management of the Department’s internal communication for alignment of all internal stakeholders and the department’s public image.
- Manage the public image of the Department in support of the Minister, Deputy Minister and Director-General.
- Establish and maintain a stakeholder network in the ICT sector to improve the stakeholder’s participation and involvement in Departmental programmes.
- Oversee effective resource management within the Communications and Marketing Chief Directorate in line with relevant legislation.
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REQUIREMENTS:
- An undergraduate qualification in Marketing/Communications/Public Relations/ or equivalent relevant qualification at NQF level 7 as recognised by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA).
- At least 5-7 years experience in a senior management position in the communications and marketing environment as well as the successful completion of the Public Service Senior Management Leadership Programme as endorsed by the National School of Government available as an online course on www.thensg.gov.za.
- Experience in corporate communication will be an added advantage.
Skills and Competencies:
- Sound knowledge of communications and marketing strategies and ability to drive execution.
- Professional writing skills and sound knowledge of content development including speech writing skills.
- Experience in the management of electronic and digital media. Brand development and management capability.
- Excellent communication skills and experience in public and media relations. Advanced level creativity with above-average analysis and problem-solving skills.
- Knowledge and understanding of government protocol system. Ability to manage parallel communication programmes and events simultaneously.
- Programme and project management skills. Stakeholder and people management skills. Media liaison and media interview management skills.
- Must be a public speaker.
- Proven experience in managing multi-disciplinary teams.
Knowledge of the following legislation will be an added advantage:
Public Finance Management Act, Public Service Act and Public Service Regulations, Electronic Communications Act, Broadcasting Act, and Independent Communication Authority of South Africa Act, as well as related Regulations and policies.
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ENQUIRIES: Ms Tania Beukes at 082 477 9895, Ms Louisa Kgang Tel No: (012) 421 7006 and Mr Thabo Rangwato Tel No: (012) 427 8533
SALARY: R1 308 051 per annum, (an all-inclusive package)
CENTRE: Pretoria, Hatfield
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