GCIS Graduate Internship Programme 2021/2023 - PR & Communications

Government Communication and Information System (GCIS) would like to invite qualifying graduates to apply to  participate in an Internship programme in the 2021/2023 financial year. The internship is meant to provide work exposure to eight (8) graduates for a period of twenty four (24) months. Applicants must be unemployed and never participated in an internship programme previously. Placement in the organisation after the programme is not guaranteed.

COMMUNICATION RESOURCE CENTRE

REF NO: 3/1/5/1 – 21/32 

REQUIREMENTS :

• An appropriate National Diploma (NQF 6) or three (3) years Degree (NQF 7) in Communications, Public Relations, Public Administration, Journalism or Project Management, or equivalent qualification as recognized by SAQA.
• Knowledge of the Government communication environment and Government’s Policies and Key Priorities.

INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION, TRADE AND SECURITY CLUSTER AND ECONOMIC SECTORS, INVESTMENT, EMPLOYMENT AND INFRUSTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT (ESIEID) CLUSTER

REF NO: 3/1/5/1 – 21/33 (X2 POSTS) (24 months-contract)

REQUIREMENTS :

• A three-year degree or diploma in Communications, Public Relations, Communication Science, Political Science or Journalism. Graphic design skills will be an added advantage.
• Knowledge of Government communications system.

CLUSTER COORDINATION AND CAMPAIGN MANAGEMENT

REF NO: 3/1/5/1 – 21/34 (24 months-contract) 

REQUIREMENTS :

• An appropriate National Diploma (NQF 6) or three (3) years Degree (NQF 7) in Communications, Public Relations, Public Administration, Journalism or Project Management, as recognized by SAQA. 

PROVINCIAL AND LOCAL LIASON LIAISON

REF NO: 3/1/5/1-21/35  (24 months-contract) 

REQUIREMENTS :

• An appropriate National Diploma (NQF 6) or three (3) years Degree (NQF 7) in Public Administration; Public Management, Business Administration, Office Management or related equivalent qualification, as recognized by SAQA. 

PROVINCIAL LIAISON

REF NO: 3/1/5/1 – 21/ 36 (24 months-contract)

REQUIREMENTS :

• An appropriate National Diploma (NQF 6) or three (3) years Degree (NQF 7) in Public Administration; Public Management, Office Management or related equivalent qualification, as recognized by SAQA.
• The candidate should have understanding of the following administration related areas: Financial Management, Supply Chain, Human Resource, Asset Management, and Fleet Management.

The GCIS is an equal opportunity employer. In the filling of vacant posts, the objectives of section 195 (1) (i)  of the Constitution of South Africa, 1996 (Act No: 108 of 1996), the Employment Equity imperatives as defined by the Employment Equity Act, 1998 (Act No: 55 of 1998) and relevant Human Resources policies of  the Department will be taken into consideration. People with Disabilities with disabilities will be accommodated within reasonable limits. Therefore preference will be given to candidates whose appointment will assist the department in achieving its Employment Equity targets in terms of the Department’s Employment Equity Plan.

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