• Reference Number : Refs/022754
• Directorate : Directorate: External Communication and Media Liaison
• Number of Posts : 1

• Package : R397 116 per annum
• Enquiries : ENQUIRIES: Ms. Khuitsemang Diseko Tel No: 072 394 2090

Requirements :

• An appropriate recognized 3-year National Diploma/ Degree (NQF Level 6/7) in Communication/ Public Relations/ Digital & Social Media Marketing plus a minimum of 2 years’ experience in a communication environment. Knowledge of social dynamics of communities, relevant education acts and policies. Knowledge of GPG and GDE policies and procedures. Knowledge of the Public Service Act and Regulations. Strong understanding of social media and campaigns. Public Finance Management Act. Basic graphic design skills and knowledge. Public procurement procedures and financial related policies. Computer literacy. Good verbal and written communication. Planning and organisation. Good inter-personal relations.

Duties :

• Facilitate the development and execution of communication tactics aimed at marketing/promoting and maintaining good image for the department, especially on social media. Develop weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual social media plans, in conjunction with the Deputy Director: Social Media and Campaigns. Develop and consolidate strong social media ties and outreach to public and various stakeholders. Develop coherent messaging for social media campaigns. Ensure GDE social media platforms adhere to all legal requirements (copyrights etc). Assist in the development of social media products. Participate in departmental communication planning and task teams. Manage and brief interns. Supervise, monitor and report the impact of GDE social media campaigns. Assist with graphic design services for social media. Provide support and sustain good relations with internal and external stakeholders. Accompany the Executive Authority/ Departmental Head on request to events and public meetings. Ensure efficient creation/ distribution and control of virtual communication (social media) within the department. Provide exceptional services in circulating virtual communication. Develop content for print, broadcast and virtual media. Facilitate the verification that the Executive Authority/ Departmental Head’s accurate stories and picture to be posted on social media and blogs. Participate in the development of a communication policy, procedures and guidelines for key departmental programmes and social media campaigns. Analyse each weekly/ monthly social media publicity reports and compare it with previous weeks/ months. Monitor social media platforms daily and advise the Management within the Directorate and GDE. Provide advice and guidance in respect of all Communication services, policies, systems and development. Facilitate and coordinate training of departmental officials in terms of social media procedures (social media policy) in dealing with departmental content. Ensure that profiles are updated and available on all Social Media platforms (Facebook/twitter/ blogs). Make necessary corrections on factual inaccuracies in the social media, including the usage of the correct corporate identity imagery and documents. Supervise and develop Staff. Conduct performance reviews and ensure that these are submitted to the Performance Management and Development unit timeously. Provide continuous coaching and mentoring of subordinates. Assist in the provisioning of stationery and office supplies. Provide regular verbal and written feedback aligned to quarterly performance assessments to personnel on performance.

Notes :

• It is our intention to promote representatively (Race, Gender and Disability) in the Public Service through the filling of this posts. Applications must be submitted on form Z83, obtainable from any public service department or on internet at www.dpsa.gov.za /documents. Received applications using the incorrect application for employment (old Z83) will not be considered. Each application for employment form must be fully completed, duly signed and initialled on the first page by the applicant. Failure to fully complete, initial and sign this form may lead to disqualification of the application during the selection process. A fully completed, initialled, and signed new form Z83 (Section A, B, C and D compulsory and (Section E, F and G ignore if CV attached). A Z83 form and a detailed CV MUST be attached on hand delivered, posted and online applications. Applicants are not required to submit copies of qualifications and other relevant documents on the application but must submit the Z83 with a detailed Curriculum Vitae. Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified documents on or before the day of the interview following communication from Human Resources. It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). Suitable candidates will be subjected to personnel suitability checks (positive Identity, qualification, fraud listing, employment reference, and criminal record verification as well as the required level of security clearance process). Where applicable, candidate will be subjected to a skills/ knowledge or computer assessment test. Following the interview process, recommended candidate (s) to attend the generic MMS competency assessment. The logistics of which will be communicated by the Department. Short-listed candidates will be subjected to a security clearance. Department reserves the right not to make appointment(s) to the advertised post(s). Women and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply and preference will be given to the underrepresented groups as per the GDE Employment Equity Targets. Applications received after the closing date will not be considered. The specific reference number of the post must be quoted. 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. No faxed, emailed and late applications will be considered. Applications must be delivered or posted to: Physical address: 26th Loveday Street, Kuyasa House, Johannesburg, Postal address: P.O. Box 7710, Johannesburg 2001, or apply online at https://jobs.gauteng.gov.za/

Employer : Department of Education

Location : Head Office, Johannesburg

Closing Date : 04-07-2025

Please Notes :

• Due to the large number of applications we envisage receiving, applications will not be acknowledged. If you do not receive any response within 3 months, please accept that your application was not successful.