Requirements: 

An appropriate bachelor’s degree/Advanced diploma (NQF Level 7) in Communication/ Journalism/ Public Relations or any related qualification. Pre-entry certificate into SMS. A minimum of five (5) years ‘relevant work experience at the Senior Management level (salary level 13). Knowledge of Ministerial protocol, communication legislatives, Website related software’s, and understanding of stakeholder management, Media operations. Understanding of marketing and research acquired in theory and practice. Planning, policy development and information management. Understanding of government communication system services as an advantage. Good management and financial management skills, conflict management and decision-making skills, time and peoples management skills, good communication skills, presentation and facilitation skills. A valid driver’s license. Must have a pre-entry certificate into SMS within the public service. 

Duties: 

To ensure effective management of Strategic Communication, Media, Public Relations and Events support to all branches of the Department to promote collaborative partnerships, branding, public awareness and sustainable, achievable of Department objectives. Oversee the management, development, implementation of strategic communication and media policies. Oversee the management, planning and coordination of the effective flow of relevant information from the Department to external stakeholders and positioning Department of Higher Education and Training through marketing, communicating its policies and institutions programmes. Oversee the management, planning, coordination and management of DHET brand, identity and effective shared communication service including publications, layout and design, production of documents, language editing and proofreading, photographic services to promote Departmental coordination and stakeholder relations. Oversee the management, development and introduction of new systems and forums for Internal Communication between the department and its entities and institutions. Oversee the provision of efficient and effective Departmental Call Centre Services. Oversee the management, development and maintain a relevant, modern library and information resource centre for the Department and ensure compliance with the National Language Policy upon approval. Oversee Media monitoring analysis and research on public perceptions and opinion on the department’s programmes, services and facilitate efficient and costeffective events management and conferences services.