Assistant Director: Current Affairs

POST 27/52 : ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: CURRENT AFFAIRS REF NO: 3/1/1/1/2026/200

SALARY : R487 197 per annum (Level 09)

CENTRE : Gauteng (Pretoria)

REQUIREMENTS : Minimum requirements: Applicants must be in a possession of a Grade 12

Certificate and a National Diploma in Communications / Journalism / Media /

Marketing / Public Relations (NQF Level 6) or related equivalent qualification.

Minimum of 3 years’ experience in communications service environment.

Proven experience in social media management, content creation, and

campaign execution is often required. A valid driver’s licence. Job related

knowledge: Knowledge of Policies and legislations governing communication.

Exhibitions and events as communication platforms. Job related skills:

Computer literacy. Interpersonal. relations. Communication (verbal and

written). Analytical thinker. Decision making. Problem solving and

organisational ability. Social media ability. Ability and willingness to travel

extensively and work outside office hours.

DUTIES : Manage the daily media monitoring service. Conduct media monitoring to keep

track of media coverage about land reform, land administration and rural

development. Collate news media clippings. Distribute media clippings to

clients nationally, including Provincial Shared Service Centers (PSSCs)

through e-mail and other platforms. Provide media rapid response service in

collaboration with Government Communication and Information System

(GCIS) on pertinent or controversial media reportage. Keep track of all social

media platforms, publish regularly, reply to posts and engage with audiences

to build relationships and brand loyalty. Analyse departmental media coverage.

Produce weekly media coverage report with summaries of the week’s main

stories. Track and report on social media analytics, monitor key performance

indicators for compilation of periodic reports. Advice management on proactive

actions to counter negative publicity in the traditional and social media spaces.

Source and develop regular content for use on internal and external media and

marketing platforms, including audio-visual, print and digital communication

platforms, including Facebook, X App, TikTok, and Instagram. Manage and

coordinate departmental Podcast and other supplementary digital

communication platforms. Contribute articles / stories to newsletters. Provide

communication support during events of the Department. Profile branches,

entities and stakeholders of the Department. Interview internal and external

clients of the Department. Develop innovative ways for new articles writing,

publishing and distribution. Manage, supervise, and give guidance to

subordinates. Assign tasks to staff members. Provide guidance to staff

members on how task should be performed. Assess performance of

subordinates.

ENQUIRIES : Mr F. Mutangwa Tel No: (012) 312 8283

APPLICATIONS : Applications can be submitted by hand delivery during office hours to: 600

Lilian Ngoyi Street (formerly known as Van der Walt Street), Berea Park,

Pretoria, 0002 or by email to Post200@dlrrd.gov.za

NOTE : EE Targets: Coloured, Indian and White Males and African, Coloured, Indian

and White Females and Persons with disabilities.

Minimum requirements: Applicants must be in a possession of a Grade 12 Certificate and a National Diploma in Communications / Journalism / Media / Marketing / Public Relations (NQF Level 6) or related equivalent qualification. Minimum of 3 years’ experience in communications service environment. Proven experience in social media management, content creation, and campaign execution is often required. A valid driver’s licence. Job related knowledge: Knowledge of Policies and legislations governing communication. Exhibitions and events as communication platforms. Job related skills: Computer literacy. Interpersonal. relations. Communication (verbal and written). Analytical thinker. Decision making. Problem solving and organisational ability. Social media ability. Ability and willingness to travel extensively and work outside office hours.

Manage the daily media monitoring service. Conduct media monitoring to keep track of media coverage about land reform, land administration and rural development. Collate news media clippings. Distribute media clippings to clients nationally, including Provincial Shared Service Centers (PSSCs) through e-mail and other platforms. Provide media rapid response service in collaboration with Government Communication and Information System (GCIS) on pertinent or controversial media reportage. Keep track of all social media platforms, publish regularly, reply to posts and engage with audiences to build relationships and brand loyalty. Analyse departmental media coverage. Produce weekly media coverage report with summaries of the week’s main stories. Track and report on social media analytics, monitor key performance indicators for compilation of periodic reports. Advice management on proactive actions to counter negative publicity in the traditional and social media spaces. Source and develop regular content for use on internal and external media and marketing platforms, including audio-visual, print and digital communication platforms, including Facebook, X App, TikTok, and Instagram. Manage and coordinate departmental Podcast and other supplementary digital communication platforms. Contribute articles / stories to newsletters. Provide communication support during events of the Department. Profile branches, entities and stakeholders of the Department. Interview internal and external clients of the Department. Develop innovative ways for new articles writing, publishing and distribution. Manage, supervise, and give guidance to subordinates. Assign tasks to staff members. Provide guidance to staff members on how task should be performed. Assess performance of subordinates.

Applications can be submitted by hand delivery during office hours to: 600 Lilian Ngoyi Street (formerly known as Van der Walt Street), Berea Park, Pretoria, 0002 or by email to Post200@dlrrd.gov.za EE Targets: Coloured, Indian and White Males and African, Coloured, Indian and White Females and Persons with disabilities. To apply, submit a completed Z83 form and detailed Curriculum Vitae (PDF document to a maximum of 10 megabytes) via e-mail or hand delivery. The Department will not be held responsible for server delays. Late applications due to technical issues will not be considered. Shortlisted candidates must provide certified copies of required documents (Identity Document, qualifications, etc) where necessary and service certificates to support senior management experience to Human Resources before the interviews, including South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) evaluation reports for foreign qualifications. Failure to comply will result in disqualification. To be appointed at Senior Management Service (SMS) level, you must complete the SMS Pre- entry programme offered by the National School of Government (NSG). Find course details here: https://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-pre-entry- programme/ appointment is subject to successful completion of the Nyukela Programme: Pre-entry Certificate to SMS and submission of proof. Shortlisted applicants for the advertised vacancies will undergo two pre-entry assessments: a practical assessment and an integrity assessment, both of which form part of the selection criteria after the interview. All shortlisted candidates for SMS posts will be subjected to a technical exercise and interview. Following the technical exercise and interview, a maximum of three (3) SMS candidates will undergo psychometric assessments to assess cognitive capabilities, behavioural preferences, emotional intelligence, and integrity. NB: Please note that false or fraudulent qualifications submitted by applicants will be reported to the South African Police Services (SAPS), and a criminal case shall be opened. Applications: Please submit your application before the closing date as late applications will not be considered. Do not submit duplicate applications. If applying for multiple posts, submit separate applications for each post. Applications submitted via email will be acknowledged via an automated response. Applications received manually will not be acknowledged due to high volumes of applications received. If you have not heard from us within 3 months, please consider your application to be unsuccessful. Should, during any stage of the recruitment process, a moratorium be placed on the filling of posts or the Department is affected by any process such as, but not limited to, restructuring or reorganisation of posts, the Department reserves the right to cancel the recruitment process and re- advertise the post at any time in the future. Important: DLRRD is an equal opportunity employer committed to promoting representivity and affirmative action. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates. The Department reserves the right not to fill vacancies. By applying you consent to the collection and processing of your personal information for recruitment purposes. Shortlisted candidates will be required to be available for assessments and interviews at a date and time as determined by the Department. Shortlisted candidates will undergo personnel suitability checks, security vetting and reference checks (including social media profiles). Applications must declare any pending criminal, disciplinary or any other allegations or investigations. Successful candidates must pass security clearance, sign an employment contract, sign an annual performance agreement and disclose 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. Failure to disclose relevant information may result in disqualification or termination. MANAGEMENT ECHELON

Applications: Post200@dlrrd.gov.za