Job Description

Closing Date

2025/03/24

Reference Number

WCG250213-5

Tracking Number

PT 34/2024 R1

Job Title

Communication Officer: Strategic and Operational Management Support, Ref No. PT 34/2024 R1

Department

Provincial Treasury

Salary level

8

Enquiries

Ms N George at (021) 483 9910

Job Type

Permanent

Location - Country

South Africa

Location - Province

Western Cape

Location - Town / City

Cape Town, CBD

Job Purpose

Provincial Treasury, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for a suitably qualified and competent individual to provide corporate communication services to the department. This post is stationed at Cape Town, CBD.

Minimum Requirements

An appropriate 3-year National Diploma/B-Degree (equivalent or higher qualification) in Communications, Public relations or related field; A minimum of 1 year relevant experience; A valid (Code B or higher) driving licence.

NB: People with disabilities that restrict driving abilities, but who have reasonable access to transport, may also apply.

Recommendation

Experience in the following: Graphic design using Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator), Mailchimp and Canva; Digital and

social media; Photography; Web content management and systems as Drupal.

Key Performance Areas

Develop, monitor and enhance the department's corporate identity and brand; Design and implement communication campaigns and products; Coordinate and report on website analytics and social media campaigns; Provide a media liaison and events management service.

Competencies

Knowledge of the following: Applicable policies, legislation, guidelines, standards, procedures and best practices; Public service procedures; Implementing communication policy and strategies; Global, regional, local, economic and social affairs impacting the citizen and the Western Cape Government; Skills needed: Proven computer literacy; Written and verbal communication; Social management; Graphic design.

Remuneration

R 376 413 - R 443 403 per annum (Salary level 8)

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.



Should you experience difficulties with your online application, technical support is available from

Monday to Friday from 08:00 to 16.00

. Contact the helpline at

086 137 0214

. For all other queries relating to the position.