Job Description

Closing Date

2025/03/24

Reference Number

WCG250213-6

Tracking Number

PT 03/2025

Job Title

Assistant Director: Office of the Head Official, Ref No. PT 03/2025

Department

Provincial Treasury

Salary level

9

Enquiries

Ms N Ismail at (021) 483 3479

Job Type

Permanent

Location - Country

South Africa

Location - Province

Western Cape

Location - Town / City

Cape Town

Job Purpose

Provincial Treasury, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for a suitably qualified and competent individual to develop and maintain corporate communication and language services.

Minimum Requirements

An appropriate 3-year National Diploma (equivalent or higher qualification); A minimum of 3 years relevant experience.

Recommendation

Experience in the following: Government communications, media relations or public sector strategic communication; Digital communication, including social media management and website content development; Strong writing, editing and content development skills across various platforms; Familiarity with branding and corporate identity management within the public sector.

Key Performance Areas

Operationalise and coordinate communication campaigns and products; Operationalise and coordinate the departments corporate identity and brand; Operationalise the provision of a media liaison service; Operationalise the provision of language and translation service; People management.

Competencies

Knowledge of the following:

Applicable policies, legislation, guidelines, standards, procedures and best practices; Management principles; Public service procedures; People management practices; Labour relations; Financial management; Communication policy and strategies; Global, regional and local political, economic and social affairs impacting on the PGWC; Events management; Media liaison practices.

Skills in the following:

Written and verbal communication; Proven computer literacy; Project management; Strategic planning.

Remuneration

R 444 036- R 532 602 per annum (Salary level 9)

Note on remuneration in addition Service benefits or obligations for qualifying employees (medical assistance, housing assistance, pension-fund contributions, etc) are funded or co-funded in terms of the applicable prescripts or collective agreements.

Notes

Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit documentation for verification purposes and criminal record vetting. These candidates will be required to do a practical and attend interviews on a date and time determined by the department and may also be required to undergo competency assessments/proficiency tests. The selection process will be guided by the EE targets of the employing department.

By applying for this position, you are consenting to the Western Cape Government contacting your previous employers/managers for an employment reference. Reference checks will include enquiries relating to your disciplinary records and reasons for leaving.



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Contact the helpline at 086 137 0214

. For all other queries relating to the position, kindly contact the enquiries person as indicated in the advert. Please ensure that you submit your application before the closing date as no late applications will be considered.