{"id":18528,"date":"2024-12-10T11:40:38","date_gmt":"2024-12-10T11:40:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/matchupdates.co.za\/?p=18528"},"modified":"2024-12-10T11:40:38","modified_gmt":"2024-12-10T11:40:38","slug":"deputy-director-publications-department-of-information-services","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zentrofly.com\/jobs\/deputy-director-publications-department-of-information-services\/","title":{"rendered":"Deputy Director (Publications) &#8211; Department of Information Services"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Job Title: Deputy Director (Publications) &#8211; Department of Information Services<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Location:<\/strong> Gaborone, Botswana<br><strong>Employment Type:<\/strong> Full Time<br><strong>Closing Date:<\/strong> 19 December 2024<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Vacancy Circular No: 21 of 2024<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Job Overview<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Ministry for State President invites applications from suitably qualified and experienced individuals for the position of <strong>Deputy Director (Publications)<\/strong> in the Department of Information Services. The role entails leading and guiding the implementation of government information and print media strategies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Salary and Benefits<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Salary Scale:<\/strong> E2 (P449,256 &#8211; P467,436 per annum).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Leave:<\/strong> 30 working days per annum.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Benefits:<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Optional contributory medical aid scheme through the Botswana Public Officers\u2019 Medical Aid Scheme (BPOMAS), with 50% contributions from both the government and the employee.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>For members of other medical aid schemes, the government will also contribute 50%.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Contract duration of 24 to 36 months, with a gratuity of 30% payable upon contract expiry.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Qualifications and Experience<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Education:<\/strong> Degree in Journalism, Mass Communication, Media Studies, or a related field.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Experience:<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Minimum of 14 years of relevant work experience in journalism or a related field.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>At least two (2) years at the D1 level in Government or equivalent in parastatals or private sectors.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Key Responsibilities<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>-Oversee awareness campaigns on government programs and initiatives through the Botswana Press Agency.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>-Initiate and review policies for the Department of Information Services.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>-Guide the development and implementation of departmental strategies and annual performance plans.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>-Ensure the development and implementation of policies related to news coverage, production, and publication.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>-Develop and implement guidelines and standards for departmental operations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>-Monitor adherence to ethical and professional standards in reporting and publishing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>-Continuously review publication coverage and recommend improvements to meet public demands.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>-Undertake any other related duties to support departmental goals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Key Competencies<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Deciding and Initiating Action<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Leading and Supervising<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Working with People<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Adhering to Principles and Values<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Persuading and Influencing<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Analyzing<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Formulating Strategies and Concepts<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Adapting and Responding to Change<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Application Requirements<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Applicants should quote the vacancy circular number and submit the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Full name, address, date, and place of birth.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A comprehensive curriculum vitae (CV), including career summary and duties.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Certified copies of academic certificates and a National Identity Card.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Two (2) recent work-related references (not older than six months).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>For Serving Officers:<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Date of appointment.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Present post, scale, and date of appointment to the current position.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>For Candidates from Parastatals and Private Sectors:<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A statement of current salary or pay.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Note:<\/strong> All applications from serving public officers must be routed through their respective Heads of Departments and Permanent Secretaries. Applications not routed correctly will not be considered.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Submission Details<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Applications should be addressed to:<br><strong>Permanent Secretary<\/strong><br>Ministry for State President<br>Private Bag 001<br>Gaborone<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Hand Deliver:<\/strong> Ministry for State President, Finance House, 1st Floor, Records Management Unit, Office No. 108.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Closing Date:<\/strong> <strong>19 December 2024<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Enquiries:<\/strong> Call <strong>3950800<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Important:<\/strong> Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p>Seize this opportunity to contribute to shaping government communications in Botswana. Apply now!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Job Title: Deputy Director (Publications) &#8211; Department of Information Services Location: Gaborone, BotswanaEmployment Type: Full TimeClosing Date: 19 December 2024 Vacancy Circular No: 21 of 2024 Job Overview The Ministry for State President invites applications from suitably qualified and experienced individuals for the position of Deputy Director (Publications) in the Department of Information Services. The role entails leading and guiding the implementation of government information and print media strategies. Salary and Benefits Qualifications and Experience Key Responsibilities -Oversee awareness campaigns&#8230;<\/p>\n<p class=\"read-more\"><a class=\"btn btn-default\" href=\"https:\/\/zentrofly.com\/jobs\/deputy-director-publications-department-of-information-services\/\"> Read More<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">  Read More<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-18528","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-register-your-cv-may-june-2026-job-updates"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack-related-posts":[{"id":4985,"url":"https:\/\/zentrofly.com\/jobs\/job-opportunities-across-national-and-provincial-government-departments-x70\/","url_meta":{"origin":18528,"position":0},"title":"Job Opportunities Across National and Provincial Government Departments X70","author":"admin","date":"November 25, 2024","format":false,"excerpt":"Introduction: The latest Public Service Vacancy Circular (43 of 2024) presents a wide array of exciting job opportunities within National Departments and Provincial Administrations. 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