• Reference Number : REFS/056501
• Directorate : COMMUNICATION
• Number of Posts : 1

• Package : R932 292 (All-inclusive remuneration package)
• Enquiries : Ms Kgomotso Mbonambi - Emeana – 072 363 4372

Requirements :

• Applicants must be in possession of a Grade 12 Certificate, A recognized bachelor’s Degree (NQF Level 7)/National Diploma (NQF Level 6) with 360 credits qualification in Journalism/ Media Studies/ Public Relations or Communication. A post graduate qualification will be an added advantage. Must have minimum of 5 years relevant working experience which 3 years must be at Middle Management (Assistant Director) level. Understanding of health sector and broader public service. Good research and content development skills, high level of creativity, as well as the ability to use data-driven insights to write material for internal and external usage. Excellent writing skills, as well as the ability to communicate and collaborate effectively and leadership skills. The candidate should also be detail-oriented and committed to meeting tight deadlines. Excellent computer literacy and use of standard software packages. Candidate must be in possession of a valid driver’s licence. Knowledge of and understanding of the media industry, its structures, individuals and how the media works, an understanding of Budgeting and commitment to government objectives, policies, and programmes.

Duties :

• Conduct thorough research on health-related topics, handles the ideation and creation of compelling news content and editing and proofreading material before publication / printing. Provide speech writing support services. Edit marketing communication content produced by the department. Participate in the national and provincial content hubs and communicators’ forums. Contribute towards the development of the department’s communication strategies and implementation plans. Facilitate language and translation services. Assist and advise on departmental communication strategies. Development and Implementation of media strategies plans and media relations programme. Ongoing development of communication of communication programme and events diary. Development and implementation of communication campaigns and projects. Coordinate proactive media interviews, press briefings and other media engagement activities. Facilitate responses to media queries while adhering to tight deadlines. Draft and distribute media statements, advisories and fact sheets. Draft and ensure the publication of opinion pieces, letters of the editors, and speeches for the MEC and department’s senior managers. Assist with human resource management, procurement, financial management, reporting and implementation of other internal policies. Assist with any other communication projects that may be undertaken by the directorate from time to time. Assist in managing the directorate.

Notes :

• Applications should be submitted strictly online at the following E-Recruitment portal: http://jobs.gauteng.gov.za. No hand-delivered, faxed, or emailed applications will be accepted. For assistance with online applications please email your query to healthjobqueries@gauteng.gov.za. NB: Where Driver’s Licence is mandatory, exception will be granted for people with disabilities. Application should be accompanied by a fully completed and signed new Z83 application form obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the internet at www.dpsa.gov.za/documents plus a recently updated comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV). Applications without proof of a new Z83 application form and detailed CV will be disqualified. (Shortlisted candidates will receive communication from HR to submit certified copies of educational qualifications and other relevant documents not older than 6 months on or before the day of the interview). It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). All foreign qualification must be accompanied by evaluation certificate from the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA). Correspondence will only be limited to shortlisted candidates. Suitable candidates will be subjected to a personnel suitability check (criminal record, citizenship, credit record checks, qualification verification and employment verification). Where applicable, candidates will be subjected to a skills/knowledge test. The recommended candidate may be subjected to Medical Surveillance as required by the Occupational Health and Safety Act, Act 5/1993. It is Department’s intention to promote representivity (race, gender, and disability) in the Public Service through the filling of these posts. The Department reserves the right not to appoint/fill this post. WOMEN AND PEOPLE WITH DISABILITY ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY

Employer : Department of Health

Location : Central Office, Johannesburg

Closing Date : 18-09-2026

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.