SayPro DIRECTOR INFORMATION TRANSFORMATION

REQUIREMENTS : A Bachelor’s Degree in Creative/Graphic Arts (NQF 7) or equivalent qualification within the related field plus 5 years of experience at a middle/senior managerial level within the relevant field. Knowledge, including: expert marketing, advertising and/or communication knowledge; design practices such as, brand development, user-centred experience design and digital design; basic to good general environmental and sustainable development knowledge; basic management knowledge including project and business process management; and knowledge of research methodologies and research presentation. In terms of skills: high level computer proficiency 55 and skills, especially with creative software like Adobe Creative Suite applications (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, etc.), Affinity Designer, Appy Pie Design, Canva, Colorcinch, CorelDRAW, Design Wizard, GIMP, Gravit Designer, Inkscape, PixTeller, Vectr, Visme, and/or Xara Designer; organising, facilitation and high-level written and verbal communication skills and excellent interpersonal skills; technical copy writing skills and experience; analytical and decision-making skills; research and general information?gathering techniques; strategic capability and leadership; people management and empowerment; and financial management. In terms of personal attributes, the Department is looking for someone who is: a strategic, analytical and creative thinker; innovative and proactive; able to work long hours voluntarily; able to gather and analyse information; able to work independently and in a team; able to provide overall strategic guidance; able to lead a multidisciplinary team; able to work under pressure; able to take the initiative; and someone who is responsible and loyal and disciplined. Proof of completion of the Senior Management Pre-entry Programme as endorsed by the National School of Government (NSG). DUTIES : To this end, duties include: managing the identification of information product opportunities, including the creation of information product ideas and mock ups; managing the development of identified information products for departmental clients; securing management and departmental client approval for prioritised information product proposals, plans and budgets; mobilising and managing internal Directorate resources to develop information products; securing the services of any external service providers required for the development of information products; managing the update and maintenance of information products that provide continuous information value and positive impact through periodic data updates; establishing, maintaining, and managing relationships with technical experts within the Department and its entities for the update and maintenance of information products; monitoring and reviewing the impact of information products; managing and conducting environmental literacy surveys as required.