DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION: COMMUNICATION AND PUBLICATIONS

PROVINCIAL ADMINISTRATION: KWAZULU-NATAL
DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

Preference will be given to persons from designated groups including persons with disabilities. The Provincial Department of Education: Kwazulu-Natal Is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer.

APPLICATIONS : For Head Office: Applications should be sent by post for the attention of: Mr. P.B.V. Ngidi The Directorate: Human Resource Services, KwaZulu-Natal Department of Education, Private Bag X9137, Pietermaritzburg, 3200. Applications may also be hand delivered to Head Office, Office No. 203A, 228 Pietermaritz Street, Pietermaritzburg, 3201.

CLOSING DATE : 04 September 2020

NOTE : Applications must be submitted on Form Z83, obtainable from any Public Service Department. NB: Applicants must ensure that they fully complete and sign Form Z83, even if they are attaching a CV. Incomplete an/or unsigned applications will not be considered. Applications must in all cases be accompanied by a recently updated comprehensive CV, originally certified copies of all qualifications, proof of registration (if applicable) and RSA ID document, as well as a valid driver’s license. Please ensure that you clearly state the full post description and the relevant Post Reference Number on your application. Failure to comply with the above directives will result in the application not being considered.

Faxed and e-mailed copies of applications will not be considered. Please note: Candidates are discouraged from sending their applications through registered mail as the Department will not take responsibility for non-collection of these applications The filling of the post will be done in terms of the Department’s approved Employment Equity Plan Due to ongoing internal processes, the Department reserves the right to withdraw any post at any time The Department reserves the right to verify the qualifications of every recommended candidate prior to the issuing of an offer of employment.

POST 20/138 : DEPUTY DIRECTOR: COMMUNICATION AND PUBLICATIONS REF NO: DOE/91/2020: HEAD OFFICE

Directorate: Communication and Publications
SALARY : R733 257 per annum. (Level 11) (All-inclusive package to be structured in line with rules for MMS).
CENTRE : Pietermaritzburg, Head Office

REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in
Communication/Marketing/Public Relations or equivalent qualification with 3-5 years managerial experience in the Communication and Publications
environment. Computer literacy, valid driver’s license. Competencies:
Knowledge of the Public Service Act, Public Service Regulations, PFMA Act
and all other relevant prescripts. Strategic leadership and analytical skills.
Strong verbal and written communication skills, reporting and presentation
skills. Interpersonal skills, problem solving and project management skills.

DUTIES : Ability to manage Audio Visual Media. Ability to conduct communications research, review data and trends. Extensive knowledge on corporate communication and marketing.Extensive knowledge on website management and design. Extensive experience and ability to mantain caucus and individual members social media presence and use social media and any other new media efforts to effectively communicate the caucus and individual members messages.

ENQUIRIES : Mr. A.B. Zwane Tel No: (033) 846 5127