{"id":36515,"date":"2026-05-25T12:00:30","date_gmt":"2026-05-25T12:00:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/southafrica\/job\/provincial-director-free-state-provincial-office-provincial-director-eastern-cape-provincial-office-provincial-dir\/"},"modified":"2026-05-25T12:00:50","modified_gmt":"2026-05-25T12:00:50","slug":"provincial-director-free-state-provincial-office-provincial-director-eastern-cape-provincial-office-provincial-dir","status":"publish","type":"job_listing","link":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/southafrica\/job\/provincial-director-free-state-provincial-office-provincial-director-eastern-cape-provincial-office-provincial-dir\/","title":{"rendered":"Provincial Director: Free State Provincial Office \n\n\n            \n\n            \n            Provincial Director: Eastern Cape Provincial Office \n\n\n            \n\n            \n            Provincial Director: Gauteng Provincial Office \n\n\n            \n\n            \n            Deputy Director: Digital Media \n\n\n            \n\n            \n            Regional Communication Coordinator: Liason- KwaZulu-Natal \n\n\n            \n\n            \n            Regional Communication Coordinator: Liason- Gauteng \n\n\n            \n\n            \n            Assistant Director: Research \n\n\n            \n\n            \n            Assistant Director: News Services (Senior Reporter) \n\n\n            \n\n            \n            Principal Communication Officer: Communication and Media Monitoring"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Qualification\/s Requirements<\/p>\n<p>\tAn appropriate Bachelor\u2019s Degree (NQF level 7 as recognised by SAQA) in Communication\/ Media Studies\/ Journalism\/ Public Relations\/ Development Communication or related (NQF Level 7) qualification Majoring in Communication\/ Media Studies\/ Journalism\/ Public Relations\/ Development Communication. Successful completion of the Public Service Senior Management Leadership Programme (Nyukela certificate) as endorsed by the National School of Government is a pre-requisite for appointment. Must have a valid driver\u2019s license and be computer literate.<br \/>\n\tAt least\u00a0five (5) years\u2019 experience at middle\/senior management level\u00a0with extensive experience in and knowledge of development communication, proven leadership capabilities, and sound interpersonal and project management skills. Extensive experience in coordinating multi-stakeholders and inter-governmental multi-media communication campaigns.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Key Performance Areas<\/p>\n<p>\tThe successful candidate will be responsible for providing strategic leadership and management to the GCIS Provincial Directorate in the Free State Province particularly in support of the provincial communication system headed by the Office of the Premier. Deliver communication campaigns in line with the National Communication Strategic Framework and the Medium-Term Development Plan (MTDP), and the Provincial MTDP and communication programme. Advocate for the application of the Norms and Standards of Government Communications amongst the communication system in the province and lend support to the Local Government Communication System.<br \/>\n\tDevelop and maintain communication partnerships and networks with provincial stakeholders from Government and Civil Society. Participate actively in all communications forums in the province and provide strategic direction on government communication in such forums and when urgent or rapid communication is concerned, to protect and enhance the reputation of government. Operate an effective, and compliant government communication organisation. Identify and review strategic risks, oversee and manage the implementation mitigation plans. Participate in the audit planning process and manage responses to audit queries.<\/p>\n<p>go to method of application \u00bb<\/p>\n<p>Apply via company website ( http:\/\/www.gcis.gov.za ) or<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"template":"","meta":{"_promoted":"","_job_location":"","_application":"","_company_name":"Government Communication and Information System (GCIS)","_company_website":"http:\/\/www.gcis.gov.za","_company_tagline":"The Government Communication and Information System (GCIS): provides professional services sets and influences adherence to standards for an effective government communication system drives coherent government messaging proactively communicates with the public about government policies, plans progr... read moreammes and achievements. Vision To be the pulse of communication excellence in government. Mission To provide professional services, to set and influence adherence to standards for an effective government communication system, drive coherent government messaging and to proactively communicate with the public about government policies, plans programmes and achievements. The Government Communication and Information System (GCIS) was officially launched in May 1998. It was established in terms of Section 7 (subsection 2 and 3) of the Public Service Act, 1994 [PDF] 211 kb as amended. Read more about: Structure of the GCIS. An organogram of the GCIS is provided, linking to more information about GCIS units, with information about managers, functions and responsibilities of units. Information on how to access information in GCIS , including the Access to Information Manual. History of GCIS. Information about the Comtask processes which culminated in the launch of GCIS. Human resource management. Representivity statistics are provided and jobs are advertised here. Some of the GCIS human resource policies are also provided. Strategic documents related to the GCIS 's mission and vision, such as the corporate strategy, annual reports and briefings to the Portfolio Committee on Communications. Procurement. Find latest tenders advertised and tenders awarded, tender procedures and information on the process to register as service provider for the South African Government. Ministry to which the GCIS reports, namely the Minister of Communications. Information is provided on the relevant Minister and Deputy Minister, including contact information, a short profile and speeches and statements. 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