Appointment requirements


A relevant bachelor’s degree in Journalism, Communication or any other study field related to the position
A postgraduate qualification will be an added advantage
Registration with a relevant professional body will be an added advantage
At least ten years’ experience in a communication environment, of which at least five years must be at senior management level preferably in local government.
Good knowledge and interpretation of policy and legislation
Good knowledge of performance management
Good governance
Good knowledge of supply chain management regulations and the Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act, 2000 (Act 5 of 2000)
Ability to make high-risk decisions of a long-term and strategic nature
Compliance with the MFMA unit standards, as prescribed by Regulation 493 of 15 June 2007 as published in Government Gazette 29967 of 15 June 2007, will be an added advantage
No criminal record (excluding previous conviction(s) relating to political activities in the previous dispensation) and candidates will undergo security vetting
A valid Code B driving licence
Must undergo a competency assessment
Computer literacy
Leading competencies: Strategic direction and leadership skills; business management skills; people management skills; programme and project management skills; financial management skills; change management skills; change leadership skills; governance leadership skills
Core competencies: Moral competence; planning and organising skills; analytical and innovation skills; knowledge and information management skills; communication skills; ability to focus on results and quality; ability to work under pressure Level 4 proficiency in the following competencies (in accordance with the Local Government: Municipal Staff Regulations):
Core professional competencies: Written and oral communication; attention to detail; influencing; ethics and professionalism; organisational awareness; problem solving; planning and organising Functional competencies: Business processes; use of technology; data processing and analysis
Public service orientation competencies: Interpersonal relationships; communication; service delivery orientation; client orientation and customer focus
Personal competencies: Action and outcome orientation; resilience; change readiness; cognitive ability; learning orientation
Management or leadership competencies: Impact and influence; team orientation; direction setting; coaching and mentoring; impact and influence


Primary function:


To exercise control over the strategic communication function with the aim to maintain an impartial, accountable, transparent and efficient strategic communication service in the City of Tshwane, subject to legislated context responsibilities, national standards and the directives of the Group Head: Communication, Marketing and Events.


The incumbent will be responsible and accountable for the following key performance areas:


Deliver strategic leadership and management
Deliver strategic operational management
Deliver strategic financial management
Promote governance, ethics and values
Manage strategic performance reporting
Deliver strategic risk management
Deliver strategic project management
Ensure legislation and policy implementation
Ensure effective stakeholder relations
Deliver audit and assurance management