Cluster Communication

Chief Director: Cluster Communication (Economic Sectors, Investment, Employment and Infrastructure Development; Justice, Crime Prevention and Security; International Cooperation, Trade and Security)

Mr David Jacobs
Tel: 012 473 0055
Email: davidj@gcis.gov.za

Office Admin: Ms Sheila Papo
Tel: 012 473 0281
Email: sheila@gcis.gov.za

The purpose of the Chief Directorate is to provide strategic communication, planning, coordination and support to clusters. The functions include:

  • Managing the coordination of communication clusters
  • Providing strategic leadership in government communication by ensuring better performance of the cluster communication system
  • Managing the development of strategic communication content
  • Fostering and developing strong stakeholder partnerships to enhance government
    communication.

Director: Cluster Communication (Economic Sectors, Employment and Infrastructure Development; Justice, Crime Prevention and Security; International Cooperation, Trade and Security)

Mr Josias Pila 
Tel: 012 473 0393
Email: josias@gcis.gov.za 

Admin Clerk
Ms Crystal Mphuthi
Tel: 012 473 0354
Email: Crystal@gcis.gov.za 

The purpose of the Directorate is to manage the coordination of communication clusters.

The functions of the Directorate include:
  • providing strategic communication support and advice to clusters and departments on their campaigns, programmes and projects
  • ensuring that cluster communication programmes are conceptualised, planned, implemented and reported through the cluster coordinators
  • facilitating the development of communication strategies for clusters, departments and campaigns through the cluster coordinators 
  • review communication strategies to ensure alignment to the National Communication Strategy
  • coordinating bi-annual Government Communicators' Forum.

Economic Sectors, Investment, Employment and Infrastructure Development Cluster 

Cluster Coordinator:
Mr Themba Thobela
Tel: 012 473 0279
Email: themba@gcis.gov.za

Project Manager
Ms. Nontuthuzelo Jas
Tel: 012 473 0468
Email: nontuthuzelo@gcis.gov.za 

Justice, Crime Prevention and Security Cluster

Cluster Coordinator: 
Ms Thabisile Dlomo
Tel: 012 473 0178
Email: thabisile@gcis.gov.za

Project Manager: 
Ms Motshidisi Madingwane
Tel: 012 473 0057
Email: motshidisi@gcis.gov.za

International Cooperation, Trade and Security Cluster

Cluster Coordinator: 
Ms Shadi Puoane
Tel: 012 473 0280
Email: shadi@gcis.gov.za

Project Manager:
Mr Mndeni Ndwandwe 
Tel: 012 473 0181
Email: mndeni@gcis.gov.za

 

Directorate: Stakeholder Management and Special Projects 

The purpose of the Directorate is to foster and develop strong stakeholder partnerships and Special Project Management support to enhance government communication.

The functions of the Directorate include:

  • Developing and implementing a GCIS Stakeholder Engagement Strategic Plan.
  • Initiating and managing strategic partnerships with civil society and other existing stakeholders.
  • Coordinating the biannual stakeholders engagement forum.
  • Ensuring stakeholder specific content development and dissemination.
  • Overseeing the delivery and implementation of GCIS Special Projects.

Acting Director
Ms Nomhle Sibanyoni 
Tel: 012 473 0496 
Email: Nomhle@gcis.gov.za 

Deputy Director
Ms Nomhle Sibanyoni 
Tel: 012 473 0496 
Email: Nomhle@gcis.gov.za 

Assistant Director
Ms Zukiswa Mapete
012 473 0338 
Email: Zukiswam@gcis.gov.za 

Directorate: Stakeholder Management and Special Projects 

The purpose of the Directorate is to foster and develop strong stakeholder partnerships and Special Project Management support to enhance government communication.

The functions of the Directorate include:

  • Developing and implementing a GCIS Stakeholder Engagement Strategic Plan.
  • Initiating and managing strategic partnerships with civil society and other existing stakeholders.
  • Coordinating the biannual stakeholders engagement forum.
  • Ensuring stakeholder specific content development and dissemination.
  • Overseeing the delivery and implementation of GCIS Special Projects.

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