About GCIS
This section
provides information about the Government Communication and Information
System (GCIS), including its vision, mission, objectives, functions,
organisation and management structure. Contact information, documents
about GCIS and vacancies in the department are also provided.
Legislative
mandate
GCIS was established
in terms of Section 7 (Subsection 2 and 3) of the Public Service Act, 1994
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(outside link) as amended and GCIS was officially launched
on 18 May 1998
Vision,
mission and objectives
GCIS's vision
is helping to meet the communication and information needs of government
and the people, to ensure a better life for all.
GCIS's mission
is to provide leadership in government communication and to ensure
that the public is informed of government's implementation of its
mandate.
GCIS is located
in The Presidency and is responsible for setting up the new Government
Communication System and transforming the communication functions
in government. The CEO of GCIS is the official spokesperson for
government and attends and services Cabinet.
GCIS is primarily
responsible for communication between government and the people.
A high premium is placed on development communication that emphasises
direct dialogue, especially with people in disadvantaged areas.
GCIS is involved in drafting communication strategies and programmes
for the whole of government at national level, and integrating the
communication operations of all government departments.
GCIS' Strategic
Objective:
The overarching strategic objective of Government Communications (GCIS), is to enhance the government communication system and its operations, in ways that contribute to the process of further consolidating our democracy and taking the country onto a higher growth and development path.
GCIS’ Approach:
This objective will be achieved by having the following elements in our strategic approach:
- Providing leadership in government communication and ensuring better performance by the communication system
- Building a framework of communication partnerships informed by an encompassing vision around common development objectives
- Promoting awareness of the opportunities that democracy has brought, and how to access them
- Promoting awareness of the institutions and programmes of continental and regional integration and development
- Providing Communication research and information.
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