Government Communication and Information System

The Government Communication and Information System (GCIS) is a South African government department primarily charged with managing government's public communication of their actions and policy. It falls under the authority of the Ministry in The Presidency, which appoints the Director-General of the GCIS.

The Director-General of the GCIS is the official spokesperson of the South African government. The corporation was established on 18 May 1998, according to terms of Section 7 (Subsection 2 and 3) of the Public Service Act, 1994.

List of CEOs of GCIS

Joel Netshitenzhe (1998–2006)
Themba Maseko (2006–present)

External links

GCIS

v t e Departments of the Government of South Africa
The Presidency
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Agencies with department status	Government Communication and Information System Independent Police Investigative Directorate National School of Government Office of the Chief Justice Public Service Commission Statistics South Africa

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