DPSA Cooperative Governance Department Circular 25 January 2024

APPLICATIONS

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Applications may be posted to URS Response Handling, P O Box 11506,

Tiegerpoort, 0056; submitted electronically via email: cogta32@ursonline.co.za ;

or via fax: 086 415 5709.

FOR ATTENTION

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URS Response Handling Tel No: 012 811 1900

CLOSING DATE

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15 February 2024

NOTE

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All short-listed candidates will be subjected to a technical exercise that intends to

test relevant technical elements of the job. Following the interview and technical

exercise, the selection panel will recommend candidates to attend a generic

managerial competency assessment (in compliance with the 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. The successful candidate will be

appointed subject to positive results of the security clearance process and the

verification of educational qualification certificates. Applications must be submitted

on a signed Z83 Form (application form), obtainable from any Public Service

department website, and should be accompanied by a comprehensive CV as well

as certified copies of ID, all qualifications and all academic records. It is the

applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South

African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) and to provide proof of such evaluation.

Incomplete applications or applications received after the closing date will not be

considered. It is important to note that it is the applicant’s responsibility to ensure

that all information and attachments in support of the application are submitted by

the due date. Due to the large number of responses anticipated, correspondence

will be limited to short-listed candidates only. If you have not been contacted within

three months of the closing date of the advertisement, please accept that your

application has been unsuccessful. Thank you for the interest shown in the

Department. This is a Senior Management post. Candidates should therefore

possess managerial skills. Candidates who are short-listed, could expect to

undergo management competency assessments. Management competencies:

Strategic capacity and leadership, people management and empowerment,

advanced programme and project management, change management, financial

management, knowledge management, Service Delivery Innovation, advanced

problem solving and analysis, client orientation and customer focus, advanced

communication (written and verbal) and advanced presentation/public speaking

skills.

MANAGEMENT ECHELON

POST 03/01

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DIRECTOR: CORPORATE COMMUNICATION AND PUBLIC LIAISON REF NO:

25403/01

SALARY

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R1 005 063 per annum (Level 13) (An all-inclusive remuneration package). The

package includes a basic salary (70% of package), and a flexible portion that may

be structured in terms of the applicable guidelines.

CENTRE

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Pretoria

REQUIREMENTS

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An undergraduate qualification (NQF level 7) in Communication/ Public Relations/

Marketing or equivalent qualification as recognized by SAQA with 5 years’ relevant

experience in communication environment at middle management level. Technical

competencies: Communication Strategy Development, Public Liaison and Events

Management, Corporate Identity and Branding. Advanced knowledge of marketing

and public relations principles.

DUTIES

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The successful candidate will perform the following duties: Develop and implement

the corporate communication strategy and services, identity and branding

guidelines. Develop and manage effective internal communication plans to deliver

relevant information to employee and public. Oversee management, planning and

execution of internal and external events. Oversee the establishment, build and

maintain strong relations and liaise with stakeholders. Oversee management and

maintenance of Information Centre (Library).

ENQUIRIES

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Mr L Leso Tel No: (012) 334 0765