DIRECTORATE: POLICY

The Policy directorate has the following brief:
To keep abreast of and articulate for communications purposes, the
development and implementation of government's programme of action;
To understand the environment within which government communicates its
policies and programme; and
To contribute to the development of government policy for a democratic
media, communications and information dispensation.

The Directorate is seeking two energetic, experienced and analytical
professionals who enjoy working with people, doing research, writing and
liaising with a wide range of people and organisations, in the above
positions:

DIRECTOR: POLICY

All-inclusive salary package: R348 987 Per annum
The incumbent will be required to sign a performance agreement contract

Requirements: To be considered for appointment, the incumbent must have the
following:
* Preferably a post-graduate qualification
*At least 5 years work experience, preferably at a senior level.
*A sound grasp of government policy issues
*Ability to analyse media coverage
*A sound grasp of media, communication and information policy issues
*Ability to work independently and under pressure.
*Excellent research and writing skills
*Management experience and interpersonal skills.

Duties: The Director will manage a directorate (ten people) with the
following areas of work:
*Monitoring government policy and the implementation and impact of its
programme of action, from a communications perspective;
*Analysis of the communication environment, including analysis
of media content and agenda setting;
*Research to enhance GCIS's understanding of the media as an institution;
*Participation in the development of government policy in the field of media,
information and communication - including the establishment of the
Media Development and Diversity Agency;
*Representation of South Africa in regional and continental policy
developments in the field of media and information, in
particular with reference to SADC and Panapress;
*Participation in GCIS communications projects involving other government
departments;
*Liaison in respect of the above with the Policy Co-ordination and
Advisory Service (PCAS) in the Office of the Presidency; with government
departments; with SADC and with research and other organisations.
*Management of the directorate in close consultation with the Chief Director,
including management of budgets and business plans.

Enquiries: Mr Philip Konaite

MEDIA ANALYST

All-inclusive salary package: R209 023 per annum
Commencing salary: R154 398 per annum

Requirements: To be considered for appointment, the incumbent must have the
following:
*Preferably a post-graduate qualification.
* At least 5 years work experience.
* Familiarity with methods of media analysis
* A sound grasp of media, communication and information policy issues.
*Ability to work independently and under pressure
* Excellent research and writing skills
* Good interpersonal skills.

Duties: Media Analyst will be a specialist in the following areas of work:
*Analysis of the communication environment, including analysis of media
content and agenda setting;
*Media research directed towards enhancing GCIS's understanding of the
media as an institution;
* Media, communications and information policy - including the establishment of the Media
Development and Diversity Agency.
In addition, the successful candidates will
*Participate in GCIS communications projects involving other government
departments
*Liaise in respect of the above with government departments,
stakeholders and research organisations.

Enquiries: Mr Philip Konaite Tel (012) 314 2259

ALL POSITIONS ARE BASED IN PRETORIA

GCIS is an equal opportunity employer. Disabled applicants are welcome to
apply.

The estimated package includes a housing subsidy, pension fund, medical aid
and a service bonus.

Applications must be submitted on Form Z83, obtainable from any Public
Service Department, and must be accompanied by a comprehensive CV and
certified copies of qualifications.

Applications can be directed to: The CEO, Government Communication and
Information System, Private Bag X745, Pretoria, 0001 for attention Ms J
Harris.

Closing date: 4 January 2002