Deputy Director : Digital Communications

Job title: Deputy Director: Digital Communications

Job Location: Gauteng, Pretoria

Deadline: May 03, 2025

REQUIREMENTS:

• A minimum qualification at NQF level 7 in Digital Communication / Communication Studies / Journalism / Communication Science as recognised by SAQA.
• 3 years supervisory experience; 5 years’ experience in the field of digital communications.
• Knowledge of legislation and regulations pertaining to public service administration, specifically: The Public Service Act and Regulations, Basic Conditions of Employment Act, Labour Relations Act, Employment Equity Act, and Skills Development Act.

DUTIES:

• Develop strategies, policies/guidelines, and systems for digital communications, graphic design, video, and photography services.
• Provide digital media services, including drafting content for publishing on digital platforms, implementing digital media campaigns, promoting and managing client/stakeholder/audience engagement, responding to queries, managing inappropriate content, and updating social media sites.
• Provide graphic design, video, and photography services to the department and the Ministry, including production of graphic design and multimedia materials.
• Develop, implement, and maintain electronic and manual systems for effective functioning of the Sub-Directorate.
• Manage, analyze, and report on digital platforms and digital media assets utilized by the department.