• Reference Number : REFS/022965
• Directorate : Management
• Number of Posts : 1

• Package : R 1 436 022 per annum (All-inclusive remuneration package)
• Enquiries : Mr. Errol Ogle Tel No- 073 142 0376/ Errol.Ogle@gauteng.gov.za

Requirements :

• A Grade 12 Certificate, NQF level 7 tertiary qualification Marketing/ Communication and Public Relations or related field. A post graduate qualification in Marketing/ Communication/ Public Relations and experience in corporate communication will be added advantages. A minimum of 5 years of senior/executive management experience in Marketing/ Communication/ Public Relations. A valid Driver’s Licence (with exception for persons with disabilities). Competencies: Strategic capability and leadership, Programme and Project Management, Financial Management, Change Management, People Management and Empowerment. Service delivery innovation, Problem solving and analysis, Communication, Client orientation and customer focus.

Duties :

• Ensure the development and implementation of the Department’s Communication Strategy and Plans, budgets, and timelines to ensure efficient and effective execution of communication programmes. Develop and review the Department’s communication policies and standard operating procedures to ensure effective delivery of communication services. Oversee media planning and campaign coordination for the Department. Ensure the development and implementation of the Department’s brand management strategy and plans. Ensure effective content development and media relations management for the Department, including analysis of media reporting patterns and trends. Manage the media production and digital media content services of the Department. Ensure effective events management services to the Department. Ensure effective management of the Department’s internal communication. Provide strategic counsel and guidance to management on communication matters, including crisis communication and reputation management. Manage and drive the publicity and awareness campaigns of the Department’s service programme. Serve as a spokesperson for the Department whilst providing high level media liaison support to the Executive Authority. Coordinate speech writing, language and translations services. Manage the Department’s outreach and public awareness programmes. Manage the public image of the Department in support of the Executive Authority and Accounting Officer. Establish and maintain a stakeholder network in the health sector to improve the stakeholder’s participation and involvement in Departmental Represent the Department in intergovernmental communicators forums Provincially and Nationally. Manage the human and financial resources within the Chief 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. An SMS Pre-Entry Certificate is mandatory when applying for Senior Management positions (Director-upwards) in the Public Service. NB: No appointment shall be effected without the recommended candidate producing a certificate of completion for the SMS Pre-Entry Programme (Nyukela), offered by the National School of Government. SMS Pre-Entry Certificate can be obtained by registering on the following link: https://www.thensg.gov.za/training-courses/sms-pre-entryprogramme. Applications should be accompanied by a fully completed and signed new Z83 form obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the internet at www.dpsa.gov.za/documents. The new Z83 form must be fully completed and signed by the applicant. The following must be considered in relation to the completion of the Z83 by applicants: All the fields in Part A, Part C and Part D must be completed. Application/s without proof of a new Z83 application form and detailed CV will be disqualified. Applicants must indicate the post reference number on their applications. Shortlisted candidates will receive communication from the respective HR unit to submit certified copies of educational qualifications and other relevant documents not older than 6 months on or before the day of the interview). All shortlisted candidates for SMS posts will be subjected to a technical exercise that intends to test relevant technical elements of the job, the logistics of which will be communicated by the department. Following the interview and technical exercise, the selection panel will recommend candidates to attend a generic 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 tool. Personnel Suitability Checks (criminal checks, citizenship checks, qualification verification, company directorship, social media, financial record checks, reference checks) will be conducted prior appointment. Candidates in possession of a foreign qualification must furnish the Department with an evaluation certificate from the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). Applicants with foreign qualifications remain responsible for ensuring that their qualifications are evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). Preference will be given to South African citizens. The performance of normal and commuted overtime, where applicable is not mandatory, however it will be based on the operational needs of the hospitals. The Department reserves the right not to fill any advertised posts.

Employer : Department of Health

Location : Central Office, Johannesburg

Closing Date : 25-07-2025

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.