Section Manager: Communication Production and Publishing

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PARLIAMENTARY COMMUNICATION SERVICES (PCS)
SECTION MANAGER: COMMUNICATION PRODUCTION AND PUBLISHING (IRC6613)

THIS POST IS SUBJECT TO A SIX (6) MONTHS PROBATION PERIOD

We offer a market and industry competitive total cost-to-company package.

Parliament of the Republic of South Africa is a premier institution, given its status as the legislative authority of South Africa. It is the only institution that has the power to make laws for the country.

Parliament is not just a building, it’s the heart of our democracy, the place where the country’s representatives gather to discuss important issues affecting the people, pass laws meant to promote the public good and promote accountability and transparency in governance.

Parliament is composed of two houses: the National Assembly and the National Council of Provinces. Each house has distinct roles and functions, as outlined in the Constitution, and they work together to promote constitutional values such as human dignity, non-racialism and non-sexism, human rights and freedom.

JOB SUMMARY

The successful candidate will be responsible to provide effective leadership and management of the Parliamentary Communication Production and Publishing Section to ensure that Parliament optimally utilises its production, publication, social media and broadcasting platforms and channels to engage meaningfully with its target audience in support of the Institution’s strategic objectives and Communication Strategy. This includes the management of Parliament’s brand entity to ensure that it is promoted and marketed in a positive light towards strengthening its overall brand promise and image.

YOUR KEY RESPONSIBILITIES WILL BE:

  • Multimedia Design and Production
  • Publications Production
  • Publishing and Broadcasting
  • Marketing and brand management
  • Operational Planning and Reporting
  • Financial management
  • Human Resource Management

TO QUALIFY, YOU MUST HAVE:

  • A Grade 12 or NQF level 4 with a Relevant Postgraduate Degree/Diploma in Communications / Digital Marketing / Marketing / Media Production / Brand Management
  • 8-Years relevant experience of which at least 5 years must have been at management level in a similar role.
IN ADDITION, YOU SHOULD BE ABLE TO DEMOSTRATE THE FOLLOWING SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS AND JOB-RELATED SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES:

Behavioural Competencies:

  • Drive and Tenacity to lead a multi-disciplinary professional team
  • Demonstrated exemplary interpersonal and communication skills
  • Proven track record in delivering and maintaining high levels of customer satisfaction
  • Sound diplomacy, tact and political savvy as well as the ability to manage confidential and sensitive information
  • Successful conflict resolution and influencing skills
  • Personal resilience and emotional maturity
  • Effective analysis and decision-making skills
  • Demonstrated networking and stakeholder management skills
  • Ability to build sustainable and robust relationships
  • Ability to work under sustained pressure

Technical Competencies:

  • Thorough knowledge of relevant broadcasting and publishing legislation
  • Extensive knowledge of the use, management and application of communications platforms and channels including social media platforms
  • Extensive knowledge of editorial governance structures and processes
  • Excellent knowledge and understanding in the development of multi-Media materials and productions
  • Excellent knowledge and experience in marker segmentation, competitive analysis, and managing brand lifecycle
  • Excellent experience and knowledge in working on social media and other organisational digital publishing platforms
  • Excellent content development skills
  • Knowledge of the Financial Management of Parliament and Provincial Legislatures Act (FMPPLA)
  • Knowledge and understanding of the role and functions of Parliament
  • Demonstrated ability to design and implement Communications and marketing strategies
  • Excellent planning and organising skills
  • Strong project management and programming skills
  • A wide degree of creative latitude
  • Well demonstrated leadership and people management skills
  • Excellent report writing and presentation skills

TO APPLY, PLEASE SELECT THE APPROPRIATE BUTTON BELOW:

EXTERNAL APPLICANTS

Person that has never been employed by Parliament

EX-EMPLOYEE

Person that was previously employed by Parliament including previously employed Interns and existing Interns

CLOSING DATE: 17 JANUARY 2025

“Parliamentary Services Administration promotes and applies the principles of Affirmative Action and equal opportunities”.

PLEASE NOTE that only applications submitted via the i-Recruitment platform will be accepted. All required supporting documentation and information must be provided; incomplete applications will not be processed. Security clearance and qualification verification are mandatory for all appointments. Should you not hear from us within two months (2) from the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful. Successful candidates will be required to sign a performance agreement. Parliament reserves the right not to make an appointment.

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All the best with your applications

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