COMMUNICATION OFFICER REF NO: CSP/06/2024

CENTRE : Pretoria
REQUIREMENTS : 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 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). 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. 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 : 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. Oversea departmental social media accounts (Facebook, twitter,
you-tube, 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.
ENQUIRIES : Mr BK Shiphamele Tel No: (012) 4931 386/1400
APPLICATIONS : Strictly hand