The Civilian Secretariat for Police Service is hiring a Communication Officer

The Civilian Secretariat for Police Service is hiring a Communication Officer.

Closing date: 05 July 2024

SALARY : R308 154 per annum
CENTRE : Pretoria

Requirements

Qualifications

• National Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Communication, Journalism and Graphics Design/Development or equivalent qualification.
• 1-year minimum relevant experience in a communication field.

Knowledge

• Knowledge of graphic design. Adobe creative suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Premier Pro) in the production of communication products, Digital media, Photography.
• Knowledge of the relevant legislation/ policies/ prescripts, guidelines, standards, procedures and best practices.
• Knowledge of global, regional and local political, economic and social affairs impacting on the South Africa Police Services. Events management.
• Computer competency (MS Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint and emails).

Skills

• Communication skills (Written and Verbal), facilitation skills and report writing skills.
• Planning and organising skills.
• Problem solving and decision making.
• Interpersonal relations, sound organizing skills, and project management skills.
• Communication and Information management, customer focus and responsiveness and ability to
  work long hours.

Competencies

• Confidentiality and high level reliability, confident and independent.
• Integrity and honesty.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Ability to act with tact and discretion.
• Drivers’ license.

Duties and Responsibilities

Facilitate and enhance communication services. Do Design products for awareness campaigns, Develop and implement communication campaigns and products.

Design and roll out above-the-line communication campaigns and products in collaboration with relevant stakeholders (programmes, izimbizos and facilities. Render graphic design, photographic and video services.

Design promotional displays, marketing brochures, packing products, animations, layout method, logos for products and services. Plan, analyse and design a visual answer to a communication problem.

Review and check the design to avoid errors before the final printing, take photos and videos for department, edit photos and videos for publications, manage the departmental digital library (pictures and videos).

Facilitate departmental media events and functions. Oversee departmental social media accounts (Facebook, Twitter (now X), YouTube, Instagram), implement social media strategy in align with the
departmental cooperate identity manual, conduct research on current social media standard trends and audience preferences.

Edit, publish and share engaging content, monitor the department social media platforms and respond
accordingly, stay up to date with the current technologies and trends in social media, design tools and system.

Enhance department identity and brand. Develop branding initiatives, establish and maintain the image of the department, implement new features to develop brand awareness, promote departmental programmes in line with the CSPS calendar, write news diary of events to support internal publications, issue internal communication publication.

How to Apply

Before you can apply, DOWNLOAD FULL JOB ADVERT and read thoroughly to make sure you understand the job specs and minimum requirements.

Applications must be submitted on the new prescribed application form Z83pdf form. Please see guide on Tips on how to complete Z83 application form for employment in Public Service.

ENQUIRIES : Mr BK Shiphamele Tel No: (012) 4931 386/1400
APPLICATIONS : Strictly hand delivered or sent through post office

Applicants are not required to submit copies of qualifications and other relevant documents on application but must submit a fully completed Z83 and a detailed Curriculum Vitae (e.g. indicating positions held, dates and key performance areas/responsibilities).

Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified documents on or before the day of the interviews following communication from the Department. Failure to submit the requested documents/information will result in your application not being considered.

The Civilian Secretariat for Police Service is an equal opportunity, and gender sensitive employer and it is the intention to promote representivity in the Public Service through the filling of these posts.

The Secretariat for Police Service is committed to the achievement and maintenance of diversity and equity employment.