ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: PUBLICATIONS 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) coupled with 3-5 years’ experience in Communications / Editing / Publications environment.
- With Two years supervisory 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.
- Knowledge of Translate Practice.
- Analytical skills.
- Computer literacy.
- Customer relations skills.
- Good communication skills.
- Problem solving skills.
- Leadership skills.
- Organizing and coordination skills.
- Facilitation skills.
- Language skills.
- Customer Orientation.
- Ability to communicate at all levels.
- Outgoing personality.
- Ability to build strong network relationships.
- Work in a team.
Duties
- The incumbent will be responsible for the following functions and include , but not limited to the following : Render writing, editing and translation services : Edit all external correspondence, including invitations, press releases, statements, responses/rebuttals, articles, comments, etc Monitor the content of all publications to achieve uniformity of GPAA and GEPF brand image and to screen for confidential or sensitive information.
- Translate all documents for external publication (as required).
- Provide external communication services: Source information, write articles and develop story plans for all internal publications.
- Provide strategic publications, content support and guidance.
- Edit and translate content for both internal and external publications.
- Implement and maintain communication strategy: Provide input into and implement approved branding, publication and content, and communication plans, reporting back on effectiveness.
- Develop and implement the publications and content guidelines and plan of the GPAA, GEPF and National Treasury.
Enquiries
Sanele Ngema Tel No: (012) 319 3501 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
Permanent
The purpose of the role is to render effective and efficient external communication support services to the GPAA, the GEPF and National
Treasury.
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) coupled with 3-5
years’ experience in Communications / Editing / Publications environment.
With Two years supervisory 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. Knowledge of Translate
Practice. Analytical skills. Computer literacy. Customer relations skills. Good communication skills. Problem solving skills. Leadership skills. Organizing and
coordination skills. Facilitation skills. Language skills. Customer Orientation.
Ability to communicate at all levels. Outgoing personality. Ability to build strong network relationships. Work in a team.
DUTIES : The incumbent will be responsible for the following functions and include , but not limited to the following : Render writing, editing and translation services :
Edit all external correspondence, including invitations, press releases, statements, responses/rebuttals, articles, comments, etc Monitor the content
of all publications to achieve uniformity of GPAA and GEPF brand image and to screen for confidential or sensitive information. Translate all documents for
external publication (as required). Provide external communication services:
Source information, write articles and develop story plans for all internal publications. Provide strategic publications, content support and guidance. Edit
and translate content for both internal and external publications. Implement and maintain communication strategy: Provide input into and implement approved
branding, publication and content, and communication plans, reporting back on effectiveness. Develop and implement the publications and content
guidelines and plan of the GPAA, GEPF and National Treasury.
ENQUIRIES : Sanele Ngema Tel No: (012) 319 3501
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.