• Reference Number : REFS/056938
• Directorate : COMMUNICATION AND LIAISON
• Number of Posts : 1

• Package : R 932, 292.00 per annum (All-inclusive package) level 11
• Enquiries : ENQUIRIES: Ms. A. Mkhombo (011 355 -7521)/ Ms. P. Mabasa (011) 355 – 7175

Requirements :

• National Diploma NQF level 6/ Bachelor’s degree NQF 7 in Communications/Public Relations/Media Liaison/Journalism. 3-5 years’ experience at Assistant Director level (Junior Management) within the communications environment. Knowledge and skills Relevant legislation and Public Service Regulations, Gauteng Provincial Treasury policies and procedures, and the National Road Traffic Act. Client orientation and customer focus; people management and empowerment; service delivery innovation; strong problem-solving and analytical skills; employee relations; change management; stakeholder relationship management; financial management and analytical skills; research and report-writing; presentation skills and the use of analytical tools.

Duties :

• Manage media networking and briefing sessions. Manage Media Content as a liaison between the Department and the Media stakeholders. Manage the implementation of the department’s media strategy. Manage resources (Human, Finance, Equipment, Assets) in the sub-directorate.

Notes :

• In line with the Department’s employments Equity Plan, preference will be given to PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES, COLOURED FEMALES, INDIAN FEMALES, WHITE FEMALES candidates. To apply for the below positions, please apply online at http://jobs.gauteng.gov.za. For general enquiries please contact Human Resource on 011 355-7175/7521.Only online applications will be considered. Applicants must utilise the most recent Z83 application form for employment, issued by the Minister for the Public Service and Administration in line with Regulation 10 of the Public Service Regulations, 2016. All fields in the New Z83 form must be completed, initialled and signed. Furthermore, a comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV) must also be attached. Failure to attach the completed Z83 and Comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV) will result in disqualification. The New Z83 form is obtainable from any Public Service Department or the DPSA website www.dpsa.gov.za/documents. Only shortlisted candidates who meet all the requirements of the post will be requested to submit certified copies of qualifications, identity document and valid driver’s license (where driving/travelling is an inherent requirement of the job) not older than six (06) months. All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. It is our intention to promote representation (race, gender and disability) in the Public Service through the filling of posts and candidates whose transfer/promotion/appointment will promote representation will receive preference. It is the Department’s intention to promote equity through the filling of all numeric targets as contained in the Employment Equity Plan. To facilitate this process successfully, an indication of race, gender and disability status is required. It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). The Department reserves the right not to appoint. If you do not receive any response from us within 3 months, please accept your application was unsuccessful.

Employer : Department of Roads and Transport

Location : Johannesburg (Head Office)

Closing Date : 09-11-2026

Please Notes :

• Due to the large number of applications we envisage receiving, applications will not be acknowledged. If you do not receive any response within 3 months, please accept that your application was not successful.