Government Communication and Information System (GCIS): Entry level Jobs

The Government Communication And Information System (GCIS) invites unemployed youth to apply for the following Government entry level Jobs / positions.

Job level: Grade 12 / Junior / Entry level SA Government Jobs

The following entry level job opportunities are open for applications:

Junior Graphic Designer

Location: Pretoria

Reference No: 3/1/5/1-25/28

Salary: R269 499 per annum (Level 06)

Requirements: 3 - year National Diploma or Degree in Graphic Design or related qualification.

Advantageous: General exposure in the field will be an added advantage

Knowledge: The candidate must have basic knowledge in the use of an Apple Macintosh computer. Must be proficient in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop and InDesign (animation and 3-D skills are a bonus). Must have the ability to develop creative and innovative design concepts. Strong design skills and thorough knowledge of designing for different platforms including digital and social media. Good organisational and communication skills. The ability to work under pressure, overtime and meet deadlines. Should be highly motivated with an eye for detail

Duties: The successful candidate will be responsible for collaborating with the design manager on the overall look and feel for all design products. Working as a graphic designer on various products as per brief. Conceptualising and handling visual execution of all design briefs. Development of creative concepts. Please detail courses passed in the CV as per the academic transcript.

Social Media Officer

Location: Pretoria

Reference No: 3/1/5/1-25/29

Salary: R269 499 per annum (Level 06)

Requirements: 3 - year National Diploma or Degree in Digital Communication / Digital Marketing / Multimedia or related qualification. 

Advantageous: General exposure in the field will be an added advantage

Knowledge: The candidate must have basic understanding of planning content, writing and maintaining social media content, and using social media as part of a communication plan. Knowledge of web and social media content management systems (CMS), videography, photography and/or graphic design. Knowledge of, and an interest in, current affairs and the functioning of government. Knowledge of latest trends in social media practices is also necessary. . Excellent English writing and sub-editing skills are essentia.

Duties: The successful candidate will be part of a team responsible for the continuous updating, maintenance and improvement of social media accounts and websites maintained by GCIS. This includes liaising with role-players, preparing content for the social media accounts (abstracting, writing, language and content editing), updating website content on a Drupal content management system, and creating dynamic written, graphic and video content that promotes audience interaction on the social media accounts managed by GCIS using Adobe. The candidate will also write and distribute e-newsletter to mailing list subscribers and use a social media monitoring tool to listen, monitor, and engage with target audiences proactively.

Senior Supply Chain Management Clerk: Creditors Management

Location: Pretoria

Reference No: 3/1/5/1-25/32

Salary: R269 499 per annum (Level 06)

Requirements: 3 - year National Diploma or Degree in Public Management / Administration / Logistics Management / Public Finance / Accounting / Purchasing Management or equivalent qualification.

Advantageous: General exposure in the field will be an added advantage

Knowledge: The candidate must have basic knowledge of BAS, LOGIS and Procurement Integration (PI). Excellent writing and communication skills, ability to manage and plan. Ability to interpret and apply legislation and policies (PFMA, Preferential Procurement Regulations, BBBEE, Treasury regulations, Contracts, etc.). Ability to work independently without close supervision. Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and able to work under pressure. The incumbent should be self-driven, creative, innovative, flexible and highly motivated. Excellent coordination skills. Ability to work in a team. Client service orientated. Knowledge of the Microsoft packages, i.e. MS word, MS Excel as well as Ms Outlook. Payment capturing and statements interpretation.

Duties: Capture payments on LOGIS Integration and BAS. Confirm Banking Details on CSD before capturing payments. Export entities from CSD to BAS. Verify allocation for correctness before capturing payments on the payment processing systems. Verify authenticity of signatures on the documents before capturing payments. Also ensure compliance of all documents attached before capturing payments on the system. Ensure correct information is captured on these payment processing systems. Monitoring and prioritisation of payments to ensure that no payments are processed after 30 days as well as outside the standards set by the department. Ensure that invoices with queries are raised immediately with the relevant suppliers to ensure that invoices are still paid within the required standards. Run departmental 0-9 file. Send departmental 0- 9 file inputs to sections for IFS/AFS.

Senior Asset Clerk

Location: Pretoria

Reference No: 3/1/5/1-25/33

Salary: R269 499 per annum (Level 06)

Requirements: 3 - year National Diploma or Degree in Public Management / Administration / Logistics Management or Purchasing Management or equivalent qualification.

Advantageous: General exposure in the field will be an added advantage

Knowledge: The candidate must have excellent communication and interpersonal relation skills. Computer literate and have an ability to work well under pressure. Knowledge of LOGIS and asset management through Logis, Valid driver’s license, prepared to travel.

Duties: The successful candidate will be responsible the asset management. Manage the asset disposal process. Ensure proper control of departmental assets register. Developing and implementing action plans for asset management in terms of asset verification, disposal. Compiling and typing of submissions. Barcording of Departmental Assets. Handling asset related queries, Conduction asset verification in Head Office and Provincial Offices. Regular updating of asset registers, Reconciliation between BAS and the LOGIS system. Please detail courses passed in the CV as per the academic transcript.

Senior Switchboard Operator

Location: Pretoria

Reference No: 3/1/5/1-25/34

Salary: R269 499 per annum (Level 06)

Requirements: 3 - year National Diploma or Degree in Communications / Public Relations / Journalism / Media Studies or equivalent qualification.

Advantageous: General exposure in the field will be an added advantage

Knowledge: Basic understanding of planning and generating content for the intranet and its usage as part of a communication plan. General exposure in the communication field, photo and videography and working on intranet sites will be an added advantage. Personal Attributes: Resourceful, people oriented, trustworthy, punctual and hard-working. Self-motivated and able to work independently.

Duties: Responsible for the maintenance and updating of the intranet site. Generate content for the intranet site. Assist in writing and creating content for Internal Communications platforms (WhatsApp, inhouse news-bulletins, etc). Management of the switchboard and its operations including the supervision of personnel in the Switchboard. Provide support on all internal communication events and campaigns including the updating of the noticeboard structure. Assist with photo and videographic services. Perform administrative work such the completion of monthly projections, assist with travelling logistics; compilation of reports.

Communication Clerk

Location: Pretoria

Reference No: 3/1/5/1-25/35

Salary: R269 499 per annum (Level 06)

Requirements: 3 - year National Diploma or Degree in Communication/ Journalism/ Media Studies or equivalent qualification.

Advantageous: General exposure in the field will be an added advantage

Knowledge: Excellent communication (written & oral) and interpersonal skills. Exceptional organizing and planning skills. Ability to work independently, under pressure and in a team. Ability to multi-task, manage events, and work with databases and presentations. Good time management and pro-activeness. Understanding of government's mandate, as well as development communication. The incumbent must also have problem solving skills, innovation and results orientated who pays attention to detail. Excellent writing, communication and engagement skills including the ability to turn technical information into simple language content

Duties: The successful candidate will be responsible for providing support to the directorate on communication and engagement initiatives. Assist in coordination of the daily rapid response system and further assist in monitoring the communication environment and flagging issues of concern. Support various tasks within the directorate and assist in the implementation of communication interventions and record keeping. Contribute to the development of content within the unit. Assist team members in increasing their productivity by ensuring they have up-to-date support material. Liaise with other directorates within the organisation. Draft/repackage report for branch submission and other reports. Provide overall administrative support to Rapid Response. Draft communication content as and when required. Write routine notes, memos, letters, and reports and collate inputs from the units and various stakeholders. File on SharePoint. Assist with implementing new ideas to change existing procedures to improve filing, tasking and document tracking. Coordinate effective internal and external meetings, appointments and events. Compile agenda and take accurate minutes and action matrix during meetings