ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS 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.
Job details
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 three year tertiary qualification (Degree / National Diploma or equivalent 3-year qualification at least 360 credits/NQF 6) in Communications couples with 3-5 years’ experience in Communications environment with 2 years in a supervisory role or junior management experience.
- Computer literacy that would include a good working knowledge of Microsoft Office products.
- Knowledge of Official Language Act.
- Knowledge of Editing.
- Knowledge of Public Service prescripts and legislation.
- Analytical skills.
- Facilitation skills.
- Presentation skills.
- Leadership skills.
- Problem solving skills.
- Communication skills.
- Organisation and coordination skills.
- Customer orientated.
- Ability to communicate at all levels.
- Outgoing personality.
- Work in a team.
Duties
- The incumbent will be responsible for a wide variety of tasks which include but are not limited to the following: Publish information on the website.
- Source communication content from the Communications unit.
- Communicate and update the design, layout and standard requirements for web content.
- Ensure that policies and compliance and are approved through the Branding office.
- Ensure consistency and strategic alignment of content on the website.
- Prepare website content by structuring information, creating layout of the web pages and ensuring content quality control.
- Ensure that uploaded Design a coherent framework and implementation plan for internal communication strategies.
- Evaluate communication tools and strategies for effectiveness and identify new and emerging technologies to strengthen the programme.
- Compile tactical plans aligned to business requirement to ensure effective strategy execution.
- Develop communication plans to assist in effective change management.
- Adjust communication plans as needed.
- Monitor internal communication channels.
- Maximise the efficiency and effectiveness of internal communication channels.
- Develop new tools, processes and materials.
- Establish the structures, networks and competencies for effective communication.
- Communicate, lead and promote internal events.
- Manage content development, storylines and plans for internal newsletter.
- Develop content for internal publication.
- Monitor GPAA internal communications performance.
- Analyse the feedback from the survey.
- Develop and implement a plan of improving internal communication.
- Suggest what information should be presented to employees.
- Ensure that employees are engaged and involved with GPAA initiatives.
- Messaging.
- Assist with editing company documents.
- Create a national framework within the department for key messaging.
Enquiries
Alletah Mashiane Tel No: (012) 319 1218 for more information. 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.
Original Text
Communications
Permanent
The purpose of the role is: To provide effective and efficient electronic social media platforms (website) for the GPAA.
SALARY : R487 197 per annum (Level 09)
CENTRE : Pretoria
REQUIREMENTS : A relevant three year tertiary qualification (Degree / National Diploma or equivalent 3-year qualification at least 360 credits/NQF 6) in Communications
couples with 3-5 years’ experience in Communications environment with 2 years in a supervisory role or junior management experience. Computer
literacy that would include a good working knowledge of Microsoft Office products. Knowledge of Official Language Act. Knowledge of Editing.
Knowledge of Public Service prescripts and legislation. Analytical skills.
Facilitation skills. Presentation skills. Leadership skills. Problem solving skills.
Communication skills. Organisation and coordination skills. Customer orientated. Ability to communicate at all levels. Outgoing personality. Work in a
team.
DUTIES : The incumbent will be responsible for a wide variety of tasks which include but are not limited to the following: Publish information on the website. Source
communication content from the Communications unit. Communicate and update the design, layout and standard requirements for web content. Ensure
that policies and compliance and are approved through the Branding office.
Ensure consistency and strategic alignment of content on the website. Prepare website content by structuring information, creating layout of the web pages
and ensuring content quality control. Ensure that uploaded Design a coherent framework and implementation plan for internal communication strategies.
Evaluate communication tools and strategies for effectiveness and identify new and emerging technologies to strengthen the programme. Compile tactical
plans aligned to business requirement to ensure effective strategy execution.
Develop communication plans to assist in effective change management.
Adjust communication plans as needed. Monitor internal communication channels. Maximise the efficiency and effectiveness of internal communication
channels. Develop new tools, processes and materials. Establish the structures, networks and competencies for effective communication.
Communicate, lead and promote internal events. Manage content development, storylines and plans for internal newsletter. Develop content for
internal publication. Monitor GPAA internal communications performance.
Analyse the feedback from the survey. Develop and implement a plan of improving internal communication. Suggest what information should be
presented to employees. Ensure that employees are engaged and involved with GPAA initiatives. Messaging. Assist with editing company documents.
Create a national framework within the department for key messaging.
ENQUIRIES : Alletah Mashiane Tel No: (012) 319 1218 for more information.
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.