LIASON OFFICER: CORPORATE MANAGEMENT SERVICES Component: Regional Offices

Job Overview

The Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) is hiring a Liaison Officer for Corporate Management Services across the Western and Northern Cape Regional Office and Limpopo Regional Office. Candidates must possess an appropriate bachelor’s degree or National Diploma (NQF Level 6) in Public Management, Communications, Public Relations, or a related field, alongside 2 to 3 years of liaison experience. Key duties include stakeholder liaison, media relations, report preparation, policy analysis, and supporting regional partnerships. Applicants must apply online via the New Z83 application platform.

Requirements & Qualifications

• An appropriate bachelor’s degree/National diploma (NQF Level 6) in Public Management or Communications/Public Relations or related qualification
• A minimum of two (2) to three (3) years of working experience as a Liaison Officer in the Public or private sector
• Knowledge of public service legislation, regulations, and policies
• Knowledge of PFMA
• Knowledge of drafting media statements, Public Relations, Communication, and protocol
• Communication Skills (written, presentation, verbal, and listening)
• Confidentiality and Code of Ethics
• Interpersonal relations skills, Analytical thinking, problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Innovative and creative, Project management skills, Report writing skills
• Computer literacy in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
• Prepared to work extended hours
• A valid driver’s license

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Liaise with all the relevant stakeholders to ensure effective communication and collaboration between the Region
• Overall coordination and monitoring of the ongoing activities within the Regional Office, CET, and TVET Colleges
• Assist and Support with the establishment and implementation of Partnerships
• Consolidate and prepare all relevant reports, submissions, and memos
• Provide professional support to the Region regarding media questions
• Liaise with media on behalf of the Region on matters affecting the public
• Advise the Region on media-related matters
• Facilitate and coordinate the design of publication and production material for the Region
• Review and Analyse policies
• Perform other duties as requested by the Regional Manager

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