Deputy Director - Media Liaison

DEPARTMENT OF TOURISM

The Department of Tourism is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. It is our intention to

promote representivity (race, gender and disability) in the Department through the filling of these posts.

APPLICATIONS:Applications, quoting the relevant reference number must be forwarded to Attention Mr P Madisha, Department of Tourism, Private Bag X424, Pretoria, 0001 or hand deliver at Tourism House, 17 Trevena Road, Sunnyside, Pretoria, 0001

CLOSING DATE:18 June 2012

NOTE:In order to be considered, applications must be submitted on a Z83 form, accompanied by all required certified copies of qualifications, Identity Document, proof of citizenship if not an RSA citizen and a comprehensive CV (includingthree contactable references). It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreignqualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA).

Correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only. If you have notbeen contacted within three months of the closing date of this advertisement,please accept that your application was unsuccessful. The Department reservesthe right not to make an appointment. Note: short-listed candidates will besubjected to screening and security vetting to determine the suitability of aperson for employment.

POST:DEPUTY DIRECTOR: MEDIA LIAISON (NDT52/2012)

SALARY:An inclusive remuneration package of R434505.00per annum (conditions apply)

REQUIREMENTS:A recognized three-year degree/ diploma (NQF6) in Communications or Journalism. Proven experience in communications and media liaison. The ability to develop innovative and appropriate communication action plans and strategies. Excellent written and conceptual skills are essential. Experience in managing teams. Well-developed media contacts and agood understanding of the dynamics in the sector. Strong organizational, planning and problem solving skills. The ability to manage people and projects and the Directorate budget. This post is ideally suited for someone that: can work under pressure; work irregular hours and willing to travel; is able to engage with stakeholders; can gather and analyse information, can apply policies and can work independently and in a team.

DUTIES:Reporting to the Director: External Communications, the successful candidate will assist with the implementation of communication strategies for all major departmental projects, as well as: * project manage communication activities around events and campaigns on the departmental events calendar, develop and implement a media engagement / liaison strategy and action plans; * manage the utilisation of diverse media platforms to profile the Department and its principals; Write and edit speeches and editorial copy such as opinion editorial articles and letters to editors. * Manage the provision of a media monitoring and analysis service; * Provide media liaison support for departmental parliamentary activities; * Conduct research and facilitate input to Ministerial and high-level departmental speeches, parliamentary questions, etc.

ENQUIRIES:Ms Hannelie M Theron, tel: (012)444 6605