DIRECTOR: COMMUNICATION STRATEGY AND CONTENT
DEVELOPMENT REF NO: SECDEF/39/28/22/02
R1 073 187 per annum, (all-inclusive package) consisting of 70% basic salary
and 30% flexible portion that may be structured in terms of the applicable rules.
The successful candidate will be required to sign a performance agreement.
CENTRE : Defence Head Quarters (Pretoria)
REQUIREMENTS : Applicants must be in possession of a Grade 12 and a recognised three (3)
years’ Bachelor degree/postgraduate diploma (NQF level 7 as recognised by
SAQA). A qualification in communication management is required and any
appropriate advanced communication course strategic. Minimum of five (5)
years’ applicable senior/ middle management working experience in
communication level. A valid driver’s license. Special requirement: Experience
in the implementation of corporate communication policies. (Programmes and
principles) strategies and the ability to articulate and defend it. Knowledge of
Defence Act, Treasury Instructions, DOD Strategic Plan, government
communication policies as well as communication planning and strategy will
be a further advantage. Understanding and clarity of political challenges and
dynamics. Skills and Competencies: Strategic Planning, Computer literacy,
Problem solving, Knowledge Management, Influencing and Networking,
Analytical and Research, Presentation, Financial Management, Human
Resource Management, Leadership, Project Management, Excellent
communication (written and verbal).
DUTIES : Ensure strategic direction guidelines to the communication function within the
Department of Defence (DOD). Ensure aligned and developed MOD/DOD
content database. Ensure of capacity for communication support to the
Secretary for Defence. Ensure effective, efficient and professional public
relations, and media support to the Secretary for Defence. Ensure the
management of the communication enquires wrt PAIA.
ENQUIRIES : Ms B.Z. Mahlangu Tel No: (012) 355 6209
APPLICATIONS : Department of Defence, Secretary for Defence, Private Bag X159, Pretoria,
0001 or hand delivered to Armscor Building C/o Nossob & Delmas Ave,
Erasmuskloof Ext 4, Pretoria, 0001
NOTE : Applications must be submitted on the prescribed form Z83 (obtainable from
any Public Service Department office i.e effective 01 January 2021 or on the
DPSA web site link: https://www.dpsa.gov.za/newsroom/psvc/ and a detailed
Curriculum Vitae only. Certified copies of Identity Document, Senior Certificate
and the highest required qualification as well as a driver’s license where
necessary, will only be submitted by shortlisted candidates to HR on or before
the day of the interview date which should not be older than six months. Failure
to comply with the above instructions will result in applications being
disqualified. Applicants applying for more than one post must submit a
separate form Z83 only (as well as the documentation mentioned above) in
respect of each post being applied for. If an applicant wishes to withdraw an
application it must be done in writing. Should an application be received where
an applicant applies for more than one post on the same applications form, the
application will only be considered for the first post indicated on the application
and not for any of the other posts. Under no circumstances will photostat copies
or faxed copies of application documents be accepted. The successful
candidates will be subjected to Personnel Suitability Checks (criminal record,
citizenship & financial/asset record checks and qualification and employment
verification). Successful candidates will also be subjected to security clearance
processes. Applicants who do not receive confirmation or feedback within 3
(three) months after the closing date, please consider your application
unsuccessful. Due to the large volume of responses anticipated, receipt of
applications will not be acknowledged and correspondence will be limited to
short-listed candidates only. For more information on the job description(s)
please contact the person indicated in the post details. Successful candidates
will be appointed on probation for the period of twelve (12) months in terms of
the prescribed rules.
CLOSING DATE : 19 August 2022 (Applications received after the closing date and faxed copies
will not be considered).
DEPARTMENT OF DEFENCE
CLOSING DATE : 19 August 2022 (Applications received after the closing date and faxed copies
will not be considered).
NOTE : Applications must be submitted on the prescribed form Z83 (obtainable from
any Public Service Department office i.e effective 01 January 2021 or on the
DPSA web site link: https://www.dpsa.gov.za/newsroom/psvc/. Should an
application be received using incorrect application employment form Z83, it will
be disqualified, which must be originally signed and dated by the applicant and
which must be accompanied by a detailed CV only (with full particulars of the
applicants’ training, qualifications, competencies, knowledge &
experience).The requirements for appointment at SMS level include the
successful completion of the Senior Management Pre-entry Programme as
endorsed by the NSG. Applicants should therefore attach proof that they have
registered for the Pre-entry Certificate, which can be accessed using the
following link: https://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-pre-entryprogramme/ Shortlisted candidates must provide proof of the successful
completion of the course before the interview commences. Failure to do this
will result in the application being disqualified. No appointment will take place
without the successful completion of the pre-entry certificate and submission
of proof thereof. All shortlisted candidates will be subjected to a technical
exercise that intends to test relevant technical elements of the job, the logistics
of which will be communicated by the Department. Following the interview and
technical exercise, the selection panel will recommend candidates to attend a
generic managerial competency assessment in compliance with the
Department of Public Service and Administration (DPSA) Directive on the
Implementation of Competency Based Assessments. The competency
assessment will be testing generic managerial competencies using the
mandated DPSA SMS competency assessment tools. Shortlisted candidates
will be required to be available for assessments and interviews at a date and
time as determined by the Department. All shortlisted candidates will be
subjected to personnel suitability checks and the successful candidate will
have to undergo full security vetting. DOD may conduct reference checks
which will include social media profiles of the shortlisted candidates. 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, sign an annual performance agreement and annually
disclose her or his financial interests. All applicants are required to declare any
conflict or perceived conflict of interest, to disclose memberships of Boards and
directorships that they may be associated with. This is a permanent post and
the incumbent must be prepared to sign a performance agreement as required
for all SMS members, must be able to obtain a Top Secret clearance within a
year after being appointed subject to positive results of the security clearance
process. The successful candidate will be required to enter into an employment
contract, sign an annual performance agreement and annually disclose her or
his financial interests. All applicants are required to declare any conflict or
perceived conflict of interest, to disclose memberships of Boards and
directorships that they may be associated with. This is a permanent post and
the incumbent must be prepared to sign a performance agreement as required
for all SMS members, must be able to obtain a Top Secret clearance within a
year after being appointed.
MANAGEMENT ECHELON