Government Jobs - Ministry of Presidential Affairs, Governance and Public Administration

CHIEF PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER

SALARY SCALE
D1 ( P274,464 - P303,012) per annum.

LEAVE

30 working days per annum

BENEFITS

Optimal Medical Aid Scheme (Government pays 50% and employee 50%)

Contributory Pension Scheme (Government pays 15% and employee 5%)

QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s Degree in Communication Studies, Public Relations, Journalism or Marketing.

EXPERIENCE

At least twelve (12) years relevant post qualification experience, two (2) of which should have been served at D2 level or its equivalent level in parastatal organizations or private sector.

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB
To manage, direct and provide strategic leadership in the government public relations and media sector, including research, planning and development.

KEY PERFOMANCE AREAS
Initiates and coordinates the development of strategies relating to public relations and media services.
Interprets public relations and media policies to stakeholders.
Manages production of corporate publications.
Manages Ministry website content to ensure that the quality of the pages meet international standards.
Develops and monitors Public Relations Unit Budget.

PRINCIPAL PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER II

SALARY SCALE
D3 ( P207,564 – P229, 152) per annum.

LEAVE

30 working days per annum

BENEFITS

Optimal Medical Aid Scheme (Government pays 50% and employee 50%)

Contributory Pension Scheme (Government pays 15% and employee 5%)

QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s Degree in Communication Studies, Public Relations, Journalism or Marketing.

EXPERIENCE

At least eight (8) years relevant post qualification experience, two (2) of which should have been served as Senior Public Relations Officer.

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB
To develop and co-ordinate implementation of communication initiatives that promote the image and reputation of the Ministry.

KEY PERFOMANCE AREAS
Manages ministry’s special events and news conferences.
Produces corporate publications.
Investigates and resolves customer queries.
Undertakes public relations and media programmes across the Ministry to encourage positive reporting.
Monitors implementation of the Public Relations Unit budget.

KEY SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

• Innovation management
• Directing Others
• Managing and Measuring work
• Organizing
• Managerial Courage
• Drive for Results
• Delegation

APPLICATIONS

Applicants should quote the number of this vacancy circular and provide the following details;

• Full names, address, date and place of birth
• Brief summary of career with duties(Curriculum Vitae)
• Certified true copies of certificates and National Identity Card
• Two(2) copies of recent work related references(not more than six(6)months old)
• In case of serving officers;

1. Date of appointment
2. Present post, scale and date of appointment thereto.

In case of candidates from parastatals and private sector organizations, please provide statement of salary or pay.

IMPORTANT:

All applications from serving Public Officers must be routed through their respective Heads of Departments and Permanent Secretaries. Applications not so routed will not be considered.

Applications should be addressed to;

Permanent Secretary

Ministry of Presidential Affairs, Governance and Public Administration

Private Bag 001, GABORONE

Or hand deliver at Office of the President, Records Management Office No. 005

Only shortlisted candidates will be responded to.

CLOSING DATE: 26 May 2017

For any enquiries please contact 3950963/891/974/906.