• Reference Number : refs/022953
• Directorate : Communications
• Number of Posts : 1

• Package : R896 436.00 Per Annum (all-inclusive salary package which can be structured according to an individual’s needs)
• Enquiries : Mr. Rassy Rasemetse Tel: 011 240-3083

Requirements :

• Grade 12 plus a B-Tech/ Bachelor’s degree (NQF Level 7) in Communications/ Public Relations/ Media Liaison/ Journalism or relevant qualification as recognized by SAQA. 3 – 5 years’ relevant experience in communications environment, providing and rendering events and stakeholder management services. A valid driver’s license. COMPETENCES: Computer Literacy, excellent written and verbal communication skills, report writing skills. time management, management of people, Innovative, Team Player and flexible, Client Orientated, Influential and strategic, chairing and organising meetings. Knowledge of relevant legislation and Public Service Regulations, understanding of expectations of customers, knowledge of Contracts, management information knowledge, Strategic Management, project management methodologies, policy development and change management.

Duties :

• To plan, manage and evaluate the Departmental strategic events in line with the events policy, organize and mobilise all relevant stakeholders for departmental activities. Monitor and evaluate the outcomes of events, monitor expenditure for the event. Develop the annual events calendar and ensure that it is updated accordingly. Develop procurement plans for logistic needs on events engaged with internal and external stakeholders to determine the needs for events, manage evaluation meetings, stakeholder meetings and Internal meetings. Track and monitor progress and outcomes of stakeholder engagement activities, manage procurement tracking, manage performance of staff and ensure assessment of their performance. Manage budget of the Directorate, business plans, leave, develop procurement plans for logistical needs of events, align the strategic priorities and develop work plans and operational plans for each staff member, provide written contributions to departmental monthly reports, quarterly progress reports, annual reports, SCOPA and budget speeches. Contribute to legislature reports and performance plans, and manage resources (Human, Financial, Equipment/Assets) within the Directorate.

Notes :

• To apply for the above position, please apply online at http://professinaljobcentre.gov.za or Hand Deliver at Ground floor, Main entrance 56 Eloff Street, Umnotho House Johannesburg. All manual applications must include a completed, initialled and signed NEW Z83 Form, obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the DPSA web site link: https://www.dpsa.gov.za/newsroom/psvc/ and a detailed Curriculum Vitae. Applications submitted on an OLD Z83 form will not be accepted. Certified copies of Identity Document, Grade 12 Certificate and the highest required qualifications as well as a driver’s licence where necessary, will only be submitted by shortlisted candidates to Human Resources on or before the day of the interview date. Failure to do so will result in your application being disqualified. Foreign qualifications must be accompanied by an evaluation report issued by SAQA. It is the applicant’s responsibility to have all foreign qualifications evaluated by SAQA and to provide proof of such evaluation report. Please ensure that you submit your application before the closing date as no late applications will be considered. If you apply for more than 1 post, please submit separate applications for each post that you apply for. Due to the large number of applications we envisage to receive, applications will not be acknowledged. The department will not accept applications sent through email or fax. Applicants must declare any pending criminal, disciplinary or any other allegations or investigations against them. Should this be uncovered during/after the interview took place, the application will not be considered and in the unlikely event that the person has been appointed such appointment will be terminated. The successful candidate will be appointed subject to positive results of the security clearance process. The successful candidate will be required to enter into an employment contract and sign a performance agreement with the Department. Should, during any stage of the recruitment process, a moratorium be placed on the filling of posts, or the Department is affected by any process such as, but not limited to, restructuring or reorganization of posts, the Department reserves the right to cancel the recruitment process and re-advertise the post at any time in the future. NB: For assistance with online applications, visit the following centres: 78 Fox Street, Marshalltown or Maponya Mall at Thuso House next to Home Affairs. It is the Department’s intention to promote retrospectivity (Race, Gender and Disability) in the Public Service through the filling of this post. It is the Department’s intention to promote equity through the filling of all numeric targets as contained in the Employment Equity Plan. Department’s intention is to promote equity through the filling of posts in line with the Departments’ Employment Equity Plan (Coloureds, Indians and People living with disabilities are encouraged apply). No late applications will be considered. The Department reserves the right not to appoint. If you do not receive any response from us within 3 months, please accept your application was unsuccessful.

Employer : Department of Agriculture and Rural Development

Location : Johannesburg (Head Office)

Closing Date : 16-07-2025

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.