ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: BRANDING AND EVENTS is a South African government vacancy at Government Pensions Administration Agency (GPAA). This job is part of Circular 21 of 2026 from the DPSA. centre: Pretoria | closing date: 03 July 2026. Use this page to review the requirements, duties, application instructions and official source links before applying.
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Applications
Where to send your application.
To apply visit: https://erecruitment.gpaa.gov.za/
Salary
R487 197 per annum (Level 09)
Centre
Pretoria
Requirements
- A relevant 3-year tertiary qualification (N Dip/B Degree/B Tech) (at least 360 credits) in Marketing / Communication / Public Relations / Event Management/ Brand Management or relevant qualification coupled with three 3-5 years’ experience in Communication and/or Branding and Events environment.
- With Two years supervisory or junior management experience.
- Knowledge of Possess good understanding and knowledge of the role of communications, Brand management and publicity in organizations.
- Knowledge of Facilitate projects with event management and branding agencies.
- Knowledge of Supervise the coordination of events from start to finish.
- Knowledge of Conceptualise campaigns.
- Knowledge of Budget.
- Knowledge of Management of Human Resources.
- Strong events management skills.
- Project Management skills.
- Supervisory skills.
- Interpersonal skills.
- Negotiation skills.
- Organised and professional skills.
- Creative approach skills.
- Presentation skills.
- Ability to work without supervision skills.
- Analytical Skills.
- Communication skills.
- Enthusiasm.
- Organised.
- Independent.
- Team Player.
- Meticulous.
- Flexibility.
- Ability to build strong network relationships.
Duties
- The incumbent will be responsible for a wide variety of tasks which include but are not limited to the following: Organise events and Coordinate campaigns’ publicity (outreach programme and special campaigns).
- Organise marketing events and activities for the GPAA, GEPF and National Treasury – Programme 2.1, ensuring consistent brand messaging.
- Supervise coordination of all logistical arrangements, i.e. catering requirements, venue options etc.
- Supervise all special marketing and branding activities.
- Coordinate promotional/marketing material for all events and campaigns.
- Coordinate plans to publicise educational nationwide roadshow.
- Coordinate plans to publicise visits of mobile offices nationwide.
- Corporate identity management and consistency.
- Develop marketing and advertising material in line with approved messaging and look and feel.
- Implement branding activities, achieving uniformity of messaging.
- Enforce correct implementation of the corporate identity (CI).
- Conduct brand audit.
- Develop and distribute checklist document.
- Provide guidance on branding and corporate identity.
- Plan and provide guidance for all internal and external exhibitions, events and campaigns.
- Liaise with key role players regarding requirements.
- Provide support and advise regarding planning and organising exhibitions and campaigns.
- Prepare and distribute annual exhibition calendar.
- Develop and implement campaigns / events concept documents.
- Manage promotional items.
- Oversee production and procurement of promotional items upon approval of the concept and quotations.
- Facilitate production of branding material (banners etc.) and marketing collateral (pamphlets etc.).
- Facilitate branding of the items and obtain approval.
- Manage promotional items stock holding, distribution / use and measure effectiveness of marketing initiatives.
- Management and development of staff.
- Manage the performance of the branding and events team members which involves coaching and monitoring.
- Develop performance standards and evaluate individuals.
- Monitor team’s leave.
- Compile the work plans for the branding and events team including the consolidation of operational plans into the directorate’s overall work plan.
Enquiries
Sanele Ngema Tel No: (012) 319 3501 for more information and application enquiries. Enquiries.erecruitment@gpaa.gov.za
Department Notes
All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS, shall undertake two preentry 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. It should be noted that the GPAA does not support the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in any of its recruitment and selection processes and will disqualify an application if it picks up the use of AI when completing assessments without acknowledging the source of information. Successful completion of the Nyukela Public Service SMS Pre-entry Programme as endorsed by the National School of Government, available as an online course on https://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-pre-entry-programme/, prior to finalisation of appointment, is a requirement for all SMS positions. For SMS positions, certain candidates may be required to undergo additional Psychometric Assessments. Applicants must note that pre-employment checks and references will be conducted once they are short-listed and the appointment is also subject to a positive outcome on these checks, which include, but not limited to: security clearance, security vetting, qualification/study verification, citizenship verification, financial/asset record check, previous employment verification and criminal record. Applicants will be required to meet vetting requirements as prescribed by Minimum Information Security Standards in line with the new DPSA Directive effective 01 April 2024. By submitting your application, it also means you consent to the GPAA processing your information for Human Resources Management purposes. It is the applicant’s responsibility to have all their foreign qualifications (this includes O and A level certificates) evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA), at your own expense. Upon appointment, successful candidates will be required to sign a Performance Agreement within 3 months from date of appointment and for candidates whose appointment exceeds 12 calendar months will be appointed on probation for the period of twelve (12) calendar months excluding leave taken as prescribed by Public Service Regulation 68. The status of your application will be visible on the e-Recruitment system. However, if you have not received feedback from the GPAA within 6 months of the closing date, please regard your application as unsuccessful. The candidate must take note: It is the GPAA’s intention to promote equity (race, gender and disability) through the filling of this post(s) with a candidate whose transfer/promotion / appointment will promote representativeness in line with the numerical targets as contained in GPAA’s Employment Equity Plan. Note: The GPAA reserves the right not to fill the below-mentioned posts, withdraw or to put on-hold a position and/or to re-advertise a post. The GPAA is compliant with the requirements of POPIA.
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Communication
Permanent
The purpose of the role is: To develop and coordinate events and branding activities to enhance the organisation’s brand visibility and engagements.
SALARY : R487 197 per annum (Level 09)
CENTRE : Pretoria
REQUIREMENTS : A relevant 3-year tertiary qualification (N Dip/B Degree/B Tech) (at least 360 credits) in Marketing / Communication / Public Relations / Event Management/
Brand Management or relevant qualification coupled with three 3-5 years’ experience in Communication and/or Branding and Events environment. With
Two years supervisory or junior management experience. Knowledge of
Possess good understanding and knowledge of the role of communications,
Brand management and publicity in organizations. Knowledge of Facilitate projects with event management and branding agencies. Knowledge of
Supervise the coordination of events from start to finish. Knowledge of
Conceptualise campaigns. Knowledge of Budget. Knowledge of Management of Human Resources. Strong events management skills. Project Management
skills. Supervisory skills. Interpersonal skills. Negotiation skills. Organised and professional skills. Creative approach skills. Presentation skills. Ability to work
without supervision skills. Analytical Skills. Communication skills. Enthusiasm.
Organised. Independent. Team Player. Meticulous. Flexibility. Ability to build strong network relationships.
DUTIES : The incumbent will be responsible for a wide variety of tasks which include but are not limited to the following: Organise events and Coordinate campaigns’
publicity (outreach programme and special campaigns). Organise marketing events and activities for the GPAA, GEPF and National Treasury – Programme
2.1, ensuring consistent brand messaging. Supervise coordination of all logistical arrangements, i.e. catering requirements, venue options etc.
Supervise all special marketing and branding activities. Coordinate promotional/marketing material for all events and campaigns. Coordinate plans
to publicise educational nationwide roadshow. Coordinate plans to publicise visits of mobile offices nationwide. Corporate identity management and
consistency. Develop marketing and advertising material in line with approved messaging and look and feel. Implement branding activities, achieving
uniformity of messaging. Enforce correct implementation of the corporate identity (CI). Conduct brand audit. Develop and distribute checklist document.
Provide guidance on branding and corporate identity. Plan and provide guidance for all internal and external exhibitions, events and campaigns. Liaise
with key role players regarding requirements. Provide support and advise regarding planning and organising exhibitions and campaigns. Prepare and
distribute annual exhibition calendar. Develop and implement campaigns / events concept documents. Manage promotional items. Oversee production
and procurement of promotional items upon approval of the concept and quotations. Facilitate production of branding material (banners etc.) and
marketing collateral (pamphlets etc.). Facilitate branding of the items and obtain approval. Manage promotional items stock holding, distribution / use and
measure effectiveness of marketing initiatives. Management and development of staff. Manage the performance of the branding and events team members
which involves coaching and monitoring. Develop performance standards and evaluate individuals. Monitor team’s leave. Compile the work plans for the
branding and events team including the consolidation of operational plans into the directorate’s overall work plan.
ENQUIRIES : Sanele Ngema Tel No: (012) 319 3501 for more information and application
enquiries.
Enquiries.erecruitment@gpaa.gov.za
Official source
This vacancy was imported from DPSA Circular 21 of 2026 for reference.
Disclaimer: This vacancy was imported from the official DPSA circular PDF. Please confirm the reference number, closing date, and application instructions in the original circular before applying. View the official DPSA vacancy circulars.