Communication Officer (Reference 13/143/PEC)

Advertiser: Department of Justice and Constitutional Development

Location: Pretoria

Division: Community Outreach
Salary: R170 799 - R201 195 per annum. The successful candidates will be required to sign a performance agreement.

Requirements:
3 year qualification in Communication Science, Social Science or equivalent qualification; 1 year experience in community outreach environment; A valid driver’s license. Skills and Competencies: Excellent presentation (public speaking) and report writing skills; Ability to understand and apply legislation; Research, analytical thinking and problem solving skills; Ability to work independently and under pressure; Mediation and conflict resolution skills; Computer literacy (MS word and Power Point Presentation); Creative project design and organizational skills; Project Management skills.

Duties:
Key Performance Areas: Plan, convene and facilitate workshops/ information sessions/outreach projects with communities, especially vulnerable groups and rural areas (woman, children, poor, aged and people with disabilities); Conduct research into the needs and perceptions of communities with regards to the services offered by the department; Distribute information material; Establish partnership with members of civil society who deal with justice related matters.

Enquiries: Mr R van der Westhuizen (012) 315 1175

The Department of Justice is an equal opportunity employer. In the filling of vacant posts the objectives of section 195 (1) (i) of the Constitution of South Africa, 1996 (Act No: 108 of 1996), the Employment Equity imperatives as defined by the Employment Equity Act, 1998 (Act No: 55 of 1998) and relevant Human Resources policies of the Department will be taken into consideration

Applications:
Quoting the relevant reference number, direct your application to: Postal address: Human Resource: Department of Justice and Constitutional Development, Private Bag X81, Pretoria, 0001. OR Physical address: Application Box, First Floor Reception, East Tower, Momentum Building, 329 Pretorius Street, Pretoria.

Note:
Applications must be submitted on a Z83 form (click to download pdf form), CV as well as certified copies of qualifications, identity document and driver’s license where necessary. A SAQA evaluation report must accompany foreign qualifications.

Applications that do not comply with the above mentioned requirements will not be considered. Shortlisted candidates will be subjected to a personnel vetting process.

Correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only. If you do not hear from us within 3 months of this advertisement, please accept that your application has been unsuccessful. The department reserves the right not to fill this position.

Reference number: 13/143/PEC

Closing date: 29 April 2013