Job Highlights
The South African Police Service (SAPS) is recruiting for Social Media Officer X3 posts.
Closing Date: 18 August 2024
POST: Social Media Officer (Captain)
LOCATION: Crime Intelligence, Intelligence Analysis and Coordination, Social Media Centre, Head Office, Pretoria
LEVEL OF REMUNERATION (Band C): R437 607 per annum
REFERENCES: DCI 03/07/2024 (3 posts)
SAPS is the national police force of the Republic of South Africa.
Key Performance Areas
- Supervise media desk functions (collection, monitoring and analysis);
- Providing of collection, analysis and monitoring of social media trends inclusive of internet;
- Provisioning of proactive and reactive intelligence on public safety, stability issues and organised crime;
- Utilization of open source intelligence (OSINT) to enhance analysis products; and;
- Providing of information to the SAPS stakeholders for operationalisation;
- Manage and control human, financial, physical and information resources of the centre
Generic Requirements
- Applicants must display competency in the post-specific core functions of the post;
- Be fluent in at least two of the official languages, of which one must be English;
- Be in possession of a Senior Certificate (Grade 12) or National Certificate Vocational) recorded on the National Learner Record Database on NQF level 4;
- Be in possession of at least a valid light motor vehicle driver’s license;
- Be a South African Citizen;
- Must have no previous criminal / departmental convictions or criminal / departmental cases pending;
- Must not have any tattoo marks which will be visible when wearing any uniform of the Service;
- Applicants will be subjected to a vetting process which will include security screening and fingerprint verification;
- Applicants must also be computer literate (Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint, have interpersonal communication (verbal and written) and organizational skills;
- Relevant courses in the field of the post will serve as an added advantage;
- Be able to work under pressure as well as extended hours.
Qualifications
- Have at least a 3 (three) year Diploma/ Degree recorded on the National Learner Record database on the NQF level 6 or higher in Communication/ Journalism/ Public Relations/ Media Practice/ or equivalent 3 year qualification relevant to the core functions of the post;
- Must have at least two (2) years’ experience in Communication/Media production services or related the field of the post, of which one (1) year should be on supervisory level.
How to Apply
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The SAPS application form can be obtained from any SAPS Recruitment Office within the South African Police Service.
Download and fill this Application Form which must be forwarded to the following address(es):
Hand delivered applications: 463 Prieska Street, Erasmuskloof, Pretoria (Application must be deposited into the box available at the reception area).
Posted applications: The Divisional Commissioner: Crime Intelligence, (Attention: Lt Col Thaver/ Capt Dick), Private Bag X 301, Pretoria, 0001.
Enquiries can be directed to Lt Col Thaver/ Captain Dick at telephone: 012 360 1370 / 1415.
Late applications will not be accepted or considered. The post particulars and reference number of the post must be correctly specified on the application form.
