Provincial Director: Northern Cape Provincial Office

About the role

The Government Communications and Information System is hiring a Provincial Director: Northern Cape Provincial Office in Provincial and Local Liaison, based in Northern Cape. This is a permanent post, paying R1,317,384 a year. How to apply: Applicants must submit their applications via the link http://erecruitment.gcis.gov.za or hand deliver applications to Tshedimosetso House, 1035 cnr Francis Baard & Festival streets, Hatfield, Pretoria. For attention: Ms P Kgopyane Reference number to quote: 3/1/5/1-26/32 Closing date: 23 November 2026 Use the new Z83 form and attach a detailed CV. Note: It is a pre-requisite for candidates to have the Nyukela Public Service SMS Pre Entry Programme certificate to be eligible for appointment. For further details, please click on the following link: https://www.thensg.gov.za/trainingcourse/sms-pre-entry-programme/. For more information regarding the course, visit the NSG website: www.thensg.gov.za. The successful candidate must disclose to the Minister particulars of all registrable financial interests and sign the employment contract within one month from the date of assumption of duty as well as sign a performance agreement with the relevant Chief Director within three months from the date of assumption of duty and obtain a Top-Secret security clearance. Note: All shortlisted candidates for SMS posts will be subjected to a technical exercise and interview. Following the technical exercise and interview, a maximum of three (3) SMS candidates will undergo psychometric assessments to assess cognitive capabilities, behavioural preferences, emotional intelligence, and integrity. Please detail courses passed in the CV as per the academic transcript. Suitably qualified People with disabilities will be given preference regardless of Race or Gender.

Responsibilities

• The successful candidate will be responsible for providing strategic leadership and management to the GCIS Provincial Directorate in the Northern Cape 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.
• Develop 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.

Requirements

• An appropriate Bachelor’s 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 44 Management Leadership Programme (Nyukela certificate) as endorsed by the National School of Government is a pre-requisite for appointment.
• A valid driver’s license and be computer literate.
• At least 5 years’ experience at middle/senior management level with 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.
• Knowledge
• Comprehensive knowledge of the Northern Cape Province
• Including socio-economic and development dynamics as well of the communication footprint and dynamics of the province
• Including also at municipal level
• Sound knowledge of the Public Finance Management Act
• A valid driver’s license and be computer literate
• Required
• Core Competencies: Strategic Capacity and Leadership, People Management and Empowerment, Financial Management, Change Management, Programme and Project Management.