• Reference Number : refs/048326
• Directorate : COMMUNICATIONS
• Number of Posts : 1

• Package : R 1 266 714.00 (All-inclusive Salary Package)
• Enquiries : Ms. Gugu Nevondo; Tel: 072 904 1694

Requirements :

• Grade 12 plus NQF 7 in Communications/ Public Relations/ Media Liaison/ Journalism. 5 years of experience at a middle/senior managerial level in communications environment. Valid Driver’s License. Nyukela SMS pre-entry certificate. COMPETENCIES: GPG and DID policies and procedures, relevant legislation and Public Service Regulations, understanding of expectations of customers, Knowledge of Contracts and Legal Prescripts, Management information knowledge, Project management methodologies, Policy development, change management, Financial Management, presentation Skills, Report Writing, Communication and Negotiation Skills, Planning and Organising, Analytical skills and Leadership Skills.

Duties :

• To manage the provision of communications and stakeholder engagement in the department. Manage inter-departmental and inter-governmental collaboration. Manage the development and implementation of stakeholder engagement strategy, policy and procedures. Manage the provision of event management services. Manage the creation of advertising, advertorial, awareness-raising and marketing collateral for various campaigns across multiple channels and mediums. Manage the corporate identity, branding and exhibition portfolio of the department. Manage the development and implementation of the department’s editorial and publications programme. Ensure the development and implementation of a framework for targeted and focused internal communication. Manage staff communication of changes and new developments. Manage the development of coherent and strategic messages for departmental staff. Manage the development and distribution of communication products, Oversee content for the website and intranet. Manage the monitoring, evaluation and reporting on the impact of communication. Ensure proper implementation of budget by monitoring, projecting and reporting expenditure. Ensure proper spending in line with strategic objectives. Monitor the optimal utilization and functionality of equipment. Evaluate and monitor performance of employees to ensure achievement strategic goal. Manage the human resource development of employees in the directorate. Enhance and maintain employee motivation. Align the strategic priorities and the work plans of the Directorate with the Chief Directorate. Develop operational plans for the Directorate and work plans for each staff member in the Directorate. Provide written contributions to departmental quarterly progress reports, Annual Report, SCOPA, Budget speeches, Annual Performance Plan, etc.

Notes :

• To apply for the above position, please apply online at http://professionaljobcentre.gpg.gov.za or Hand Deliver: Ground floor 56 Eloff Street, Umnotho House, Johannesburg and applications quoting the relevant reference number must be submitted on the NEW Z.83 form obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the internet at www.gov.za/documents. Applications with the OLD Z.83 form will not be considered. A NEW Z.83 form must be fully completed, duly signed and initialled by the applicant. A recent, comprehensive CV, specifying all qualifications and experience, with respective dates must accompany the application form. Applications are not required to submit copies of qualifications and other relevant documents on application. Communication regarding certified documents will be limited only to the shortlisted candidates. Successful completion of the Senior Management Pre-Entry Programme (Nyukela certificate) is required before the appointment can be made. Enrolment for the course should be made on the NSG’s website at https://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-pre-entryprogramme. 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. Following the interview and technical exercise, the selection panel will recommend candidates to attend a generic managerial competency assessment (in compliance with the DPSA Directive on the implementation of competency-based assessments). The competency assessment will be testing generic managerial competencies using the mandated DPSA SMS competency assessment tools. Suitable candidates will be subjected to a personnel suitability check (criminal record, citizenship, credit record checks, qualification verification and employment verification.

Employer : Department of Agriculture and Rural Development

Location : Johannesburg (Head Office)

Closing Date : 08-05-2026

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.