Communications Senior Manager - Department of Education in Limpopo

 Communications Senior Manager
at Department of Education in Limpopo

Expiry Date : 2013-04-19

REF.: LDOE 04/13

SALARY PACKAGE: R719 613 (all inclusive)

SALARY LEVEL: 13

Location:
HEAD OFFICE - POLOKWANE

REQUIREMENTS:
• An appropriate Bachelor's degree or equivalent qualification in language, communication or journalism.
• Good interpersonal, organizational and administrative skills.
• Ability to work independently and under pressure.
• At least 6-10 years experience at managerial level. In-depth knowledge and understanding of PFMA and financial management.
• In-depth knowledge of competencies in the SMS Competency Framework.
• Computer literacy and a valid driver's license.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS:
• Develop and implement the department's communication strategy.
• Provide daily monitoring of the media and communication environment and draft responses to media where required, promote partnership between the department and the media through regular briefing and interactions
• Manage and coordinate public and community liaise activities and outreach programmes, “Coordinate and manage departmental events.
• Plan and coordinate marketing campaigns and services delivery programmes.
• Devise and implement processes and systems in the Directorate
• Keep abreast of developments in the communications fields brand campaigns.

NOTE:
Applications should be made on the prescribed Form Z83 (obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the internet at www.gov.za/document. Applications should he accompanied by a recent comprehensive CV, certified copies of all qualifications and a copy of identity document. The short listed candidates will be subjected to a personnel suitability check (i.e verification of educational qualifications, previous work experience, citizenship, reference checks, criminal record checks, verification of financial/ assets record check and security vetting).

NB:
the successful candidate on SMS positions will be subjected to a competency assessment, signing of a contract and a performance agreement.
Applications received after the closing date whether, posted or hand-submitted will not considered. Fax applications will not be considered. Applicants who apply for more than one position are requested to submit separate applications for each position they wish to apply for. Due to the large number application we envisage , correspondence will be limited to short listed candidates only

How to apply:
Applications should be forwarded to: The Head of Department, Department of Education, Private Bag X9489, Polokwane, 0700 or handed in at 113 Biccard Street, Polokwane at Records Management Directorate Office No,Ho3 ( REGISTRY)

Deadline: 19 April 2013