An appropriate NQF level 7 qualification as recognized by the South African Qualifications Authority in Media Studies / Journalism / Communication or relevant related qualification. Five (5) years of experience at middle/senior managerial level within Media Studies / Journalism / Communication or related field. Skills / Competencies and Knowledge: At an advanced level in Strategic Capability and Leadership, Government Administrative Processes, People Management and Empowerment, Programme and Project Management, Financial Management, Change Management. Technical Competencies: Policy Analysis, Broadcasting Industry Expertise, Service Delivery innovation, Digital Technologies and Strategy, Business Performance Analysis, Stakeholder Engagement and Relationship Management.

The successful candidate will: provide policy framework, plans and strategies to shape the regulatory landscape and set standards for social media content classification; drive processes to define criteria, codes, and standards for classifying social media and online content and co-regulate; working with the designated regulatory body, facilitate collaboration with social media companies to develop industry-wide standards and best practices for social media usage and content classification, moderation, and expertise; collaborate with partners, the international community, and industry stakeholders to address social media content classification issues and raise awareness about the importance of responsible social media usage; manage the implementation of the policies - such as policy owners, implementers, beneficiaries, and accountability mechanisms.

Ms T Beukes at 082 477 9895, Ms N Khosa Tel No: (012) 427 8260, Ms K Beckers Tel No: (012) 427 8144