Deputy Director: Departmental Communication

In brief

**Overview** This role, identified by reference number DOI 74/2026, is located within the Department of Infrastructure, Western Cape Government. It offers an all-inclusive annual salary package of R932,292 at Level 11. Based on the outlined duties, this position appears to be a management role overseeing departmental communications, media liaison, and language services. The specific job title for DOI 74/2026 is not explicitly stated in the provided description. **What you will do** Key responsibilities for this role include: * Operationally managing the Departmental communications service level agreement with the Department of the Premier (DotP) Corporate Communications Unit (Corporate Services). * Managing the Departmental media liaison service. * Managing and planning the provision of language and translation services. * People Management. * Financial Management. * Planning and managing the work of and accounting for the overall performance of the Sub-directorate. **Requirements (from the original advert)** * A qualification at NQF level 6 (equivalent or higher qualification). * A minimum of 3 years’ middle management experience. * **Competencies:** * Working knowledge and understanding of: Legislation, regulatory frameworks, policies and best practices relevant to line functions. * Information systems that aid in managing knowledge and information pertinent to the line function. * Project management. * Operational management practices. * Procurement and tendering processes. * Policy development, operational management, monitoring, and review processes. * Modern systems of governance and administration. * Public service procedures, processes, and systems. * Regional and local political, economic, and social affairs impacting on the provincial government of the Western Cape. * Constitutional, legal, and institutional arrangements governing the South African public sector. * Public finance, human resources, and discourse management processes. * Public Finance Management Act, National and Provincial Treasury Regulations, other financial policies, prescripts, directives, and collective agreements. * Functioning of the province and activities of sister departments/related functional areas. * Policies of the government of the day. * Labour Relations legislation and regulations. * Performance management in general. * **Skills in the following:** * Numeracy * Computer Literacy * Language skills * Project Management * Planning and organising * Financial management * People management * Communication (written and oral) * Relationship management * Presentation * Report writing * Project management and administration * Motivational * Facilitation **Who should apply** The ideal candidate for this position should possess a qualification at NQF level 6 or higher, coupled with a minimum of three years of experience in middle management. They should demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of various legislative, regulatory, financial, human resources, and governance frameworks relevant to the public sector and departmental operations. Essential skills include strong numeracy, computer literacy, language proficiency, and expertise in project management, planning, financial management, people management, and both written and oral communication. The role requires someone adept at relationship management, presentation, report writing, motivation, and facilitation. **Deadline** Not specified **Reference** Original posting: https://www.govpage.co.za/vacancies/western-cape-department-of-infrastructure-vacancies-circular-35-of-2026#spani-ref-doi-74-2026 Source: govpage

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• At least 3 years of experience.

• Project management

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