• Reference Number : refs/056028
• Directorate : Communications
• Number of Posts : 1

• Package : R 237 453.00 – R 279 708.00 per annum plus benefits
• Enquiries : Mr. L. Ledwaba Tel: 011 923 2297

Requirements :

• Grade 12 / Matric certificate or equivalent (NQF Level 4, N3). Zero (0) to 1 year relevant working experience. A Diploma or Degree in Communication, Journalism, Public Relations, Media Studies, or related fields will be an added advantage. Exposure to a communications environment will be an added advantage. Good understanding and knowledge of communication, sound interpersonal relations, project planning skills, ability to prepare reports. Good communication skills both verbal and written. Must be computer literate and, a valid driver’s licence will be added advantage.

Duties :

• Developing and editing communication materials for print, digital, and social media platforms. Assist in the writing and publishing articles for the quarterly internal newsletters, including writing articles for the EVP bulletin of the coordinate annual open day events. Drive and coordinate generation of good news to cater for various media platforms and formats inclusive of corporate publications, media statements, electronic media, social media, visual and audio, live interviews. Manage day-to-day information sharing and frequently update the notice boards. Prepare and distribute media statements. Manage hospital social media platforms and distribute internal memos. Supporting the application of the Department’s Corporate Identity (CI) and branding initiatives. Assisting with multimedia journalism with all health awareness campaigns, departmental events, exhibitions, and outreach programmes. Assisting with drafting, editing, and distributing media statements/memos. Maintaining professional relationships with media stakeholders. Assist in secretarial duties and liaison between hospital board and the hospital management.

Notes :

• Applications should be submitted strictly online (Please upload Z83 form) 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 License 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, social media, 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 (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 : Tembisa Provincial Tertiary Hospital

Closing Date : 14-08-2026

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.