Circular 29 of 2026 · Post 29/109 · Ref 2026/306
DIRECTOR: MARKETING AND PUBLIC RELATIONS
Department of Public Works and Infrastructure (DPWI)
- CentreHead Office: Pretoria
Closing date: 24 days remaining
Job details
- Circular
- 29 of 2026
- Page No.
- 4–5
- Circular Post
- 29/109
- Reference number
- 2026/306
- Department
- Department of Public Works and Infrastructure (DPWI)
- Centre
- Head Office: Pretoria
- Salary
- R1 317 384 per annum, (all-inclusive package), (total package to be structured in accordance with the rules of the Senior Management Services).
- Closing date
- 11 September 2026
About this vacancy
Review the complete requirements and application instructions for this vacancy at Department of Public Works and Infrastructure (DPWI).
The listed centre is Head Office: Pretoria.
Applications close on 11 September 2026.
Application and salary information
Salary
R1 317 384 per annum, (all-inclusive package), (total package to be structured in accordance with the rules of the Senior Management Services).
Application route
Complete submission instructions are provided under How to apply.
Requirements
- A minimum of NQF 7 in Journalism, Public Relations, Marketing or related field of study as recognised by the SAQA.
- A minimum of 5 years’ experience at a middle or Senior managerial level in the relevant field.
- Knowledge: Marketing and communications, Extensive knowledge of department strategic objective, In-depth knowledge of Government Communication processes, Extensive knowledge of Departments Communication processes and policies, Extensive knowledge about the dynamics of South African media, In-depth knowledge of government protocol processes, Development and implementation of strategies, Public Finance Management Act, Supply Chain Management, Office Management, Structure and functioning of the Department.
- Skills: Advanced marketing skills, Language proficiency, Advanced report writing, Organising and planning, Computer utilisation, Policy formulation, Planning and organising, Negotiation skills, Advanced communication (verbal and written), Advanced interpersonal and diplomacy skills, Time management, Decision making skills, Conflict management, Motivational skills, Influencing skills, Programme and management skills.
- Personal Attributes: Team player, Innovative, Creative, Resourceful, Energetic, Ability to meet tight deadlines whilst delivering excellent results, Ability to communicate at all levels, particularly at an executive level, Ale to establish and maintain personal networks, Trustworthy, Assertive, Hardworking, highly motivated, Ability to work independently.
- Willing to adapt work schedule in accordance with professional requirement;
- Willing to travel.
Duties
- Manage the development and implementation of marketing and public relations policies and strategies: Undertake research on the latest developments in professional guidelines, legislations and standards.
- Manage benchmarks with various institutions for marketing and public relations best practices.
- Lead the development and execution of comprehensive marketing and public relations strategies.
- Ensure that all marketing and public relations policies, guidelines and standards are developed in line with applicable prescripts and are aligned to the Department’s strategic objective.
- Monitor the implementation and ensure compliance with applicable policies and Directives.
- Evaluate marketing and public relations strategies and processes in order to continually improve them.
- Oversee the coordination of the departments marketing to enhance awareness and public relations: Oversee the planning of marketing and public relations campaigns.
- Manage the coordination of marketing and public relations surveys and analysis of the department’s public image and reputation.
- Manage the use of corporate advertising to establish maintain departments` corporate identity in the public domain.
- Oversee the production of marketing and public relations written and visual communication material.
- Ensure documents and marketing materials are current, accurate and properly reflect the department’s brand and desired message.
- Manage the coordination of all departmental and Ministers Public Participation Programmes (MPPP).
- Manage the building of the department’s corporate identity and work on maintaining a positive image: Establish and maintain sound stakeholder relations.
- Respond to requests for information release with regard to marketing and public relations.
- Oversee the promotion the department’s image through public participation at special publicity events and exhibitions.
- Manage the development of programs to maintain positive public and stockholder views of the department's agenda and accomplishments.
- Ensure brand compliance as per the corporate identity guidelines.
- Manage the corporate identity promotional materials.
- Provide advice to stakeholders on corporate identity guidelines.
- Manage the Directorate: Establish and maintain appropriate internal controls and reporting systems in order to meet performance expectations.
- Management of performance and development.
- Establish, implement and maintain efficient and effective communication arrangements.
- Develop and manage the operational plan of the directorate and report on progress as required.
- Compile and submit all required administrative reports.
- Serve on transverse task teams as required.
- Quality control of work delivered by employees.
- Manage and monitor the budget and expenditure for the directorate.
- Quality control of work delivered by employees.
Enquiries
Mr S Mdakane at (082) 929 9885
How to apply
Where and how to submit your application.
Head Office Applications: The Director-General, Department of Public Works, Private Bag X65, Pretoria, 0001 or Hand deliver at 256 Madiba Street, CGO Building, Pretoria or email to: Recruitment26-67@dpw.gov.za
Notes and Z83 guidance
- Applications must be submitted on the prescribed Z83 application form (obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the DPSA website link: https:/www.dpsa.gov.za/newsroom/psvc/, which must be signed, initialled and dated by the applicant, and must be accompanied by a detailed curriculum vitae (CV) only.
- Candidates are not required to submit certified copies of qualifications and related documents on application.
- Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of qualification and other related documents on or before the date of interview, which should not be older than six months.
- Should an application be submitted using incorrect/old Z83 application form, such an application will be disqualified. Further take note of the following on completion of Z83 application form: PART A and PART B must be fully completed. PART C – PART G: Noting that there is a limited space provided applicants may refer to CV or indicate. This will be acceptable as long as the CV has been attached and provides the required information. Page 1 of the Z83 application form must be initialled and page 2 signed and dated by the applicant.
- Failure to comply with the above instructions may result in an application being disqualified.
- Applicants applying for more than one advertised post must submit separate Z83 application forms and CVs in respect to each post being applied for.
- Should an application be received where an applicant has applied for more than one posts on the same Z83 application form, the applicant will be considered for the first post indicated on the Z83 application form only.
- Applications will be received via post/courier services, hand deliveries or email.
- Late applications will not be considered. Regulation 57 (c) and 67 (9) of the Public Service Regulations 2016, as amended, requires the executive authority to ensure that he or she is fully satisfied of the claims being made and the finalisation of Personnel Suitability Checks in order to verify claims and check the candidate for purpose of being fit and proper for employment, respectively.
- Shortlisted candidates must be willing to undergo normal vetting and verification processes. Note: It is the responsibility of all applicants to ensure that foreign qualifications are evaluated by SAQA.
- Due to large volume of responses anticipated, receipt of applications will not be acknowledged, and correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only.
- Should you not have heard from us within three months from the closing date, please regard your application as unsuccessful. Entry level requirements for SMS posts: in terms of the Directive on Human Resource Management and Development on Public Service Professionalisation Volume 1 a requirement for appointment into SMS posts is the successful completion of the Senior Management Pre-Entry programme as endorsed by the National School of Governance (NSG). The course is available at the NSG under the name Certificate for entry into SMS and the full details can be obtained by following the below link: https: www.thensg.gov.za/training –course /sms-pre-entry programme/.
- 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.
- All shortlisted candidates for SMS posts will be subjected to a technical exercise and interview. Following the technical exercise and interview, a maximum of three (3) SMS candidates will undergo psychometric assessments to assess cognitive capabilities, behavioural preferences, emotional intelligence, and integrity. Note: For emailed applications, please submit a single PDF document or one attachment per application to the email address designated on the specific position.
- Kindly note that the emailed applications and attachments should not exceed 15MB. It remains the candidate’s responsibility to ensure that their application is successfully submitted using the required single pdf document. Encrypted document will not be accepted.
- All though an email application option is available, applicants are encouraged to hand deliver their application. IMPORTANT: Applicants must submit a separate application for each post applied for, clearly indicating the correct reference number and post title on each application.
- Applicants who apply for more than one post must submit a separate application for each post.
- Failure to comply with this requirement may result in the application not being considered.
Z83 form: Government job applications usually require the Z83 application form. Download the Z83 application form before applying.
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Official source
This vacancy was imported from DPSA Circular 29 of 2026 for reference.
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POST 29/109 : DIRECTOR: MARKETING AND PUBLIC RELATIONS REF NO: 2026/306
SALARY : R1 317 384 per annum, (all-inclusive package), (total package to be structured in accordance with the rules of the Senior Management Services).
CENTRE : Head Office: Pretoria
REQUIREMENTS : A minimum of NQF 7 in Journalism, Public Relations, Marketing or related field of study as recognised by the SAQA. A minimum of 5 years’ experience at a
middle or Senior managerial level in the relevant field. Knowledge: Marketing and communications, Extensive knowledge of department strategic objective,
In-depth knowledge of Government Communication processes, Extensive knowledge of Departments Communication processes and policies, Extensive
knowledge about the dynamics of South African media, In-depth knowledge of government protocol processes, Development and implementation of
strategies, Public Finance Management Act, Supply Chain Management,
Office Management, Structure and functioning of the Department. Skills:
Advanced marketing skills, Language proficiency, Advanced report writing,
Organising and planning, Computer utilisation, Policy formulation, Planning and organising, Negotiation skills, Advanced communication (verbal and
written), Advanced interpersonal and diplomacy skills, Time management,
Decision making skills, Conflict management, Motivational skills, Influencing skills, Programme and management skills. Personal Attributes: Team player,
Innovative, Creative, Resourceful, Energetic, Ability to meet tight deadlines whilst delivering excellent results, Ability to communicate at all levels,
particularly at an executive level, Ale to establish and maintain personal networks, Trustworthy, Assertive, Hardworking, highly motivated, Ability to work
independently. Willing to adapt work schedule in accordance with professional requirement; Willing to travel.
DUTIES : Manage the development and implementation of marketing and public relations policies and strategies: Undertake research on the latest developments in
professional guidelines, legislations and standards. Manage benchmarks with various institutions for marketing and public relations best practices. Lead the
development and execution of comprehensive marketing and public relations strategies. Ensure that all marketing and public relations policies, guidelines
and standards are developed in line with applicable prescripts and are aligned to the Department’s strategic objective. Monitor the implementation and ensure
compliance with applicable policies and Directives. Evaluate marketing and public relations strategies and processes in order to continually improve them.
Oversee the coordination of the departments marketing to enhance awareness and public relations: Oversee the planning of marketing and public relations
campaigns. Manage the coordination of marketing and public relations surveys and analysis of the department’s public image and reputation. Manage the use
of corporate advertising to establish maintain departments` corporate identity in the public domain. Oversee the production of marketing and public relations
written and visual communication material. Ensure documents and marketing materials are current, accurate and properly reflect the department’s brand and
desired message. Manage the coordination of all departmental and Ministers
Public Participation Programmes (MPPP). Manage the building of the department’s corporate identity and work on maintaining a positive image:
Establish and maintain sound stakeholder relations. Respond to requests for information release with regard to marketing and public relations. Oversee the
promotion the department’s image through public participation at special publicity events and exhibitions. Manage the development of programs to
maintain positive public and stockholder views of the department's agenda and accomplishments. Ensure brand compliance as per the corporate identity
guidelines. Manage the corporate identity promotional materials. Provide advice to stakeholders on corporate identity guidelines. Manage the
Directorate: Establish and maintain appropriate internal controls and reporting systems in order to meet performance expectations. Management of
performance and development. Establish, implement and maintain efficient and effective communication arrangements. Develop and manage the
operational plan of the directorate and report on progress as required. Compile and submit all required administrative reports. Serve on transverse task teams
as required. Quality control of work delivered by employees. Manage and monitor the budget and expenditure for the directorate. Quality control of work
delivered by employees.
ENQUIRIES : Mr S Mdakane at (082) 929 9885
APPLICATIONS : Head Office Applications: The Director-General, Department of Public Works, Private Bag X65, Pretoria, 0001 or Hand deliver at 256 Madiba Street, CGO
Building, Pretoria or email to: Recruitment26-67@dpw.gov.za
FOR ATTENTION : Ms NP Mudau
SALARY : R1 317 384 per annum, (all-inclusive package), (total package to be structured in accordance with the rules of the Senior Management Services).
CENTRE : Head Office: Pretoria
REQUIREMENTS : A minimum of NQF 7 in Journalism, Public Relations, Marketing or related field of study as recognised by the SAQA. A minimum of 5 years’ experience at a
middle or Senior managerial level in the relevant field. Knowledge: Marketing and communications, Extensive knowledge of department strategic objective,
In-depth knowledge of Government Communication processes, Extensive knowledge of Departments Communication processes and policies, Extensive
knowledge about the dynamics of South African media, In-depth knowledge of government protocol processes, Development and implementation of
strategies, Public Finance Management Act, Supply Chain Management,
Office Management, Structure and functioning of the Department. Skills:
Advanced marketing skills, Language proficiency, Advanced report writing,
Organising and planning, Computer utilisation, Policy formulation, Planning and organising, Negotiation skills, Advanced communication (verbal and
written), Advanced interpersonal and diplomacy skills, Time management,
Decision making skills, Conflict management, Motivational skills, Influencing skills, Programme and management skills. Personal Attributes: Team player,
Innovative, Creative, Resourceful, Energetic, Ability to meet tight deadlines whilst delivering excellent results, Ability to communicate at all levels,
particularly at an executive level, Ale to establish and maintain personal networks, Trustworthy, Assertive, Hardworking, highly motivated, Ability to work
independently. Willing to adapt work schedule in accordance with professional requirement; Willing to travel.
DUTIES : Manage the development and implementation of marketing and public relations policies and strategies: Undertake research on the latest developments in
professional guidelines, legislations and standards. Manage benchmarks with various institutions for marketing and public relations best practices. Lead the
development and execution of comprehensive marketing and public relations strategies. Ensure that all marketing and public relations policies, guidelines
and standards are developed in line with applicable prescripts and are aligned to the Department’s strategic objective. Monitor the implementation and ensure
compliance with applicable policies and Directives. Evaluate marketing and public relations strategies and processes in order to continually improve them.
Oversee the coordination of the departments marketing to enhance awareness and public relations: Oversee the planning of marketing and public relations
campaigns. Manage the coordination of marketing and public relations surveys and analysis of the department’s public image and reputation. Manage the use
of corporate advertising to establish maintain departments` corporate identity in the public domain. Oversee the production of marketing and public relations
written and visual communication material. Ensure documents and marketing materials are current, accurate and properly reflect the department’s brand and
desired message. Manage the coordination of all departmental and Ministers
Public Participation Programmes (MPPP). Manage the building of the department’s corporate identity and work on maintaining a positive image:
Establish and maintain sound stakeholder relations. Respond to requests for information release with regard to marketing and public relations. Oversee the
promotion the department’s image through public participation at special publicity events and exhibitions. Manage the development of programs to
maintain positive public and stockholder views of the department's agenda and accomplishments. Ensure brand compliance as per the corporate identity
guidelines. Manage the corporate identity promotional materials. Provide advice to stakeholders on corporate identity guidelines. Manage the
Directorate: Establish and maintain appropriate internal controls and reporting systems in order to meet performance expectations. Management of
performance and development. Establish, implement and maintain efficient and effective communication arrangements. Develop and manage the
operational plan of the directorate and report on progress as required. Compile and submit all required administrative reports. Serve on transverse task teams
as required. Quality control of work delivered by employees. Manage and monitor the budget and expenditure for the directorate. Quality control of work
delivered by employees.
ENQUIRIES : Mr S Mdakane at (082) 929 9885
APPLICATIONS : Head Office Applications: The Director-General, Department of Public Works, Private Bag X65, Pretoria, 0001 or Hand deliver at 256 Madiba Street, CGO
Building, Pretoria or email to: Recruitment26-67@dpw.gov.za
FOR ATTENTION : Ms NP Mudau