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A job opportunity

A job opportunity exists for the right candidate in Western Cape
The Department of Health and Wellness is guided by the principles of Employment Equity. Candidates with disabilities are encouraged to apply and an indication in the regard will be appreciated.

Note: No payment of any kind is required when applying for any of the positions advertised by the Western Cape Government.
 
Assistant Director: Communications
  Employment Type: Permanent
  Reference No: HO52/2025
  Directorate: Communications
 
Duties (Key result areas/outputs):
Act as link between the Deputy Director: Operational Communication and Emergency and Clinical Service Support (ECSS). Responsible for supporting ECSS service managers to identify and develop communication needs in line with Departmental priorities and objectives. Facilitating stakeholder engagement and collaboration. Develop and implement appropriate internal and external communication plans aligned with the Provincial Communication Strategy, including monitoring and evaluation of these campaigns. Responsible for risk identification, media liaison, and reputation management. Align strategic messaging across all communication channels, including obtaining the necessary health data and information timeously to develop communication strategies, plans, and campaigns. People management, including task allocation and performance management.
 
Experience:
Appropriate public service experience in a communication, public relations or media environment, which include facilitating client and stakeholder collaboration; communication campaign development; people management; external communication; internal communication; and risk and reputation management.
 
Minimum educational qualification:
Appropriate three-year National Diploma/Degree in Communication, Journalism, Public Relations, or Marketing.
 
Competencies (knowledge/skills):
Facilitating stakeholder collaboration. People management. Developing and implementing communication strategies and campaigns. Conceptualising and implementing internal communication campaigns and communication collateral. Reputation and risk management. Event management and photography support. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Strong interpersonal skills.
 
Enquiries:
Mrs M Lesch, tel. no. (021) 483- 3245
 
Note:
No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post.
 
Inherent requirements of the job:
Valid Code (B/EB) driver’s licence.
 
 
 
 
Remuneration:
R 444 036-R 532 602 per annum Annual salary plus service benefits (13th cheque, employer's contribution to the pension fund, housing and medical aid allowance).
 
Starting Date:
3/7/2025 12:00:00 AM
 
NOTICE TO ALL
Candidates may be subjected to a competency test. No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. As directed by the Department of Public Service and Administration, applicants must note that further checks will be conducted once they are shortlisted and that their appointment is subject to positive outcomes on these checks, which include security clearance, qualification verification, criminal records and previous employment.
  • It will be expected of shortlisted candidates to be:
  • available at the venue on the time and date as determined by the Department and
  • bring along recently (not older than 6 months) certified copies of your Identity Document (ID), driver’s license (if applicable for the post), qualification and/or proof of registration at relevant statutory body. Failure to adhere to the aforementioned may lead to his/her application being disqualified and not further considered.
Closing date: 3/24/2025 12:00:00 AM
 
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