Principal Communication Officer x 6 Vacancies

3. PRINCIPAL COMMUNICATION OFFICER – MEDIA SERVICES 2 POSTS REF NO: DHET 27/01/2015)
SALARY : R227 802 per annum Level 8
CENTRE : Pretoria

REQUIREMENTS : Minimum 3 year Diploma or Degree in Media Studies, Public Relations,
Communication or any equivalent qualification, At least 3 years relevant
experience, Good verbal and writing skills. Computer literacy. Basic research
skills. Sound understanding of government environment. Driving licence will be
added advantage.

DUTIES : Develop and maintain a media database, Develop and implement a media
relations strategy, Develop and implement innovative media monitoring strategies,
Regular media monitoring, Liaison with regional offices on media related matters,
Draft written articles for publication in the media or responses to media queries or
distortions, Develop media strategies and plans, Plan and execute media events,
Maintain sound relations with media

ENQUIRIES : Mr D Sebela 012 312 5512/ Ms D Pholo 012 312 5027

APPLICATIONS : Please Forward Your Application, Quoting The Reference Number To: The
Director-General, Department Of Higher Education And Training, Private Bag
X174, Pretoria, 0001 Or Hand Deliver To: 123 Francis Baard Street, (Old Name
123 Schoeman Street), Cnr Sophie De Bruyn & Francis Baard Street, (Old Name
Cnr Schubart & Schoeman), Pretoria, Reception Area.

CLOSING DATE : 13 February 2015, applications received after the closing date or faxed
applications will not be considered.
NOTE : Applications must be submitted on form Z83 obtainable from any public service
department and must be accompanied by a comprehensive CV and certified
copies of qualifications. The successful candidate will be subjected to a security
clearance and verification of qualifications. Interviewed candidates will be
subjected to a competency assessment where necessary. Correspondence will
only be entered into with short-listed applicant. Interviewed candidates will be
subjected to a competency assessment necessary.