• Reference Number : REFS/024326
• Directorate : CEO’s Office
• Number of Posts : 1

• Package : R325 101.00 – R382 959.00 per annum (plus benefits)
• Enquiries : Mr. M.J Mapunya - Tel No -011 951 8257

Requirements :

• An appropriate recognised three (3) year National Diploma (NQF6)/Degree in Marketing/Public Relations/Communication or Grade 12 with three (3) years’ experience as a Communication Officer. Good understanding and knowledge of communication, sound interpersonal relations, project planning skills, ability to prepare reports. Be computer literate. A valid drive license.

Duties :

• Formulating and implementation of information and communication strategies in order to promote mutual understanding between the Hospital and the Community. Planning and understanding internal liaison activities to keep staff informed of developments in the institution. Preparation and distribution of press statements and news worthy items in the media. Maintaining ongoing contact with the media. Remain informed of developments and changes in the hospital. Reply to refer and enquire on specific functions held in the relevant departments. Prepare files for statistics records every month. Collect statistics from source points for compilation. Submission of quarterly and yearly review information to Central Office. Coordinate of events in the institution.

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 : Sterkfontein Hospital

Closing Date : 31-12-2025

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.