Deputy Director: Editing

About the position

PURPOSE

Editing and proofreading of official documents to ensure grammatical correctness,
style, logic and consistency to guarantee professional results and maintain the image of the organisation.

KEY RESULT AREA

• Editing support to Chief Directorate: Science Communication (media invites, media releases, articles, etc.)
• Editing support in respect of communications to external stakeholders (letters, invitations, Cabinet Memos, Parliamentary Questions, etc.)
• Editing support in respect of internal documents (Exco and Opco minutes, submissions to DG and Minister, HR and Finance documents, etc.)
• Editing support in respect of publications (Annual Report, APP, strategies, reports, policy advice, conference booklets)

COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS

KNOWLEDGE

• Excellent knowledge of the English language.
• Background knowledge of Public Service.
• Ability to think creatively and write plainly and fluently.
• Knowledge of how to verify references and research background information.

SKILLS

• Excellent written communication skills.
• Excellent editing skills.
• Excellent proofreading skills.
• Service delivery and innovation.
• Customer orientation and focus.
• Problem-solving skills
• Management skills.
• Policy development
• Communication (writing, presentation & verbal)
• Computer literacy
• Analytical skills
• Planning and organising

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

• Good interpersonal relations.
• Ability to meet tight deadlines.
• Ability to liaise with different stakeholders at different levels
• Ability to work under pressure
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to make decisions and initiate action.
• Ability to influence and network

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• A tertiary qualification at NQF 6 preferably in Languages with English as a major
• Minimum 3 years' experience in editing.

Desired Skills:

• Excellent written communication skills
• Excellent editing skills