Department of International Relations and Cooperation Deputy Web Director - South Africa
DEPUTY DIRECTOR: WEB AND INFORMATION MANAGEMENT Branch: Public Diplomacy REQUIREMENTS : Applicants must be in possession of an appropriate NQF level 6 or equivalent qualification in Information Technology or related qualification specialised in Web and information management Knowledge of and experience in the following programming languages: HTML/XML, JavaScript, ASP, PHP, My SQL/MSQL and Visual Basic 6 Knowledge of and experience in the following software packages: Macromedia Dreamweaver, Fireworks and Flash; Adobe Acrobat/Photo Shop, scanning software. Knowledge of and experience in Content Management Systems (CMS) (Microsoft SharePoint and Open Source Solutions). Successful applicant will be expected to work after hours and during weekends. Competencies: Sound management and leadership skills Sound information management skills, i.e. the ability to handle and understand mass information and select important data from masses of information Knowledge and understanding of the web as conduit for information and communication, dissemination and marketing Sound knowledge and understanding of international politics and foreign relations A good level of language proficiency and proven skills with regard to the editing and proofreading of documents. Ability to work independently and as a member of a team Client orientation/customer focus Planning and organising skills Analytical skills Problem-solving skills. DUTIES : Oversee the planning, development and management of the Web Portal (Intranet, Extranet and Mission Websites) and other websites of strategic importance to the Department Manage the Sub-directorate: Web and Information Management Work with Business Units and Missions in the Department and other Government departments on the generation of new content and continued updating of current content Identify opportunities for using the Web Portal as a marketing and internal communication tool Monitor national and international information and media sources for the purpose of updating the Web Portal Build good working relations with web developers and Information Technology specialists within and outside of Government Remain abreast of developments and trends in respect of the Internet and electronic information management Handle personal, telephonic and e-mail enquiries. SALARY : R495 603 per annum. This all-inclusive remuneration package consists of a basic salary, the State’s contribution to the Government Employees Pension Fund and a flexible portion that may be structured in terms of the applicable rules. The successful candidate will be required to sign a performance contract. ENQUIRIES : Mr I Borole (012) 351 0691 APPLICATIONS : Please forward your application, clearly marked for the attention of the Recruitment Office and with the reference number of the post on the envelope, to the Department of International Relations and Cooperation, Private Bag X152, Pretoria, 0001 or alternatively hand deliver to OR Tambo Building, Soutpansberg Road, Rietondale. No faxed or e-mailed applications will be considered. CLOSING DATE : 23 August 2013 Applications received after the closing date will not be considered. NOTE : All appointments will be subject to a process of security clearance, reference checking and qualification verification. Applications must be submitted via a signed Z83 form, accompanied by a CV and certified copies of qualifications and an Identity Document. Should you not comply with this, your application may not be considered. If you have not been contacted by DIRCO within 3 months of the closing date of the advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. We thank all applicants for their interest.
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