Chief Director – Communications and Advocacy

Requirements: 

An undergraduate qualification (NQF7) in Communication or relevant qualification within the related field as recognized by SAQA. A minimum of five (5) years’ experience at a senior managerial level in the related field. Successful completion of the Senior Management Pre-entry Programme as endorsed by the National School of Government (NSG) must be submitted prior to appointment. Extensive knowledge of corporate communications. Understanding of media management legislation and regulatory framework. Strategic capability and leadership; people management and empowerment. Knowledge of media. Ability to develop and apply policies. Understanding of change management, project management and financial management (PFMA and Treasury regulations). Ability to lead a multidisciplinary team. Strategic planning management. Administrative and HR procedures. Good coordination and stakeholder liaison. Sound research, analytical, organising, planning and presentation skills. Excellent communication skills (verbal and written). Sense of responsibility and loyalty. Ability to work long hours. 

Duties: 

Provide efficient strategic communications and advocacy service for the Department aimed at ensuring that internal and external publics are informed, educated, and mobilized to play an active role in realizing the goals of a society that lives in harmony with its environment. Provide corporate communications governance support including the management and production of electronic communication products, exhibitions, internal communication, publications, corporate identity, and branding of the department. Improved access to information to the public at national and provincial. Convene and manage the MICMEC established Environmental Affairs Government communications forum. Ensure that parliamentary questions are responded to within timeframes. Manage, plan, and monitor effective events management functions in the Department. Management of environmental and departmental related events. Development of financial planning and costing guidelines. Management of cost effective professional in-house events. Plan, coordinate, execute or supervise the proper protocol conduct of ceremonies, special events, official functions, and visits of distinguished visitors. Manage the design and implementation of Stakeholder Communications and Outreach Programmes and provide platform for external communications Effective building and sustaining the positive reputation of the department. Ensure that media briefing takes place when requested. Provide statement/speeches to the public regarding the services offered by the department. Facilitate stakeholder relations and manage the implementation of public awareness education and events. Manage the development and implementation of events and campaigns plan. Ensure that environmental Awareness campaigns are conducted. Develop and maintain green car campaign. Develop and implement women in Environment awareness plan. Effective management and utilisation of the appropriate communication channels. Ensure that annual publications programme is implemented. Oversee that all the internal information sessions. Participation in exhibition within the department. Ensure that all information related to communication is available on the departmental website.