Circular 32 of 2026 · Post 32/87 · Ref DHET 38/09/2026 Region: Limpopo Regional Office
COMMUNICATION OFFICER: CORPORATE SERVICES
Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET)
- CentrePolokwane (Limpopo Regional Office)
- LevelLevel 07
Closing date: 4 days remaining
Job details
- Circular
- 32 of 2026
- Page No.
- 45–46
- Circular Post
- 32/87
- Reference number
- DHET 38/09/2026 Region: Limpopo Regional Office
- Department
- Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET)
- Centre
- Polokwane (Limpopo Regional Office)
- Salary
- R338 106 per annum (Level 07)
- Closing date
- 18 September 2026
About this vacancy
Review the complete requirements and application instructions for this vacancy at Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET).
The listed centre is Polokwane (Limpopo Regional Office).
Applications close on 18 September 2026.
Application and salary information
Salary
R338 106 per annum (Level 07)
Application route
Complete submission instructions are provided under How to apply.
Requirements
- An appropriate bachelor’s degree/national diploma (NQF Level 6) in Communication in Communication/ Marketing/ Public Relations or relevant qualification.
- A minimum of 1-2 years’ experience in Marketing and Communication environment.
- Knowledge of social media practice and channels.
- Understanding of the importance of brand guidelines, graphic design and applying across a range of channels.
- Knowledge and understanding of stakeholder management.
- Knowledge of events management.
- Knowledge and understanding of digital marketing.
- Knowledge and understanding of website maintenance.
- Knowledge and understating of the application of Public Service legislative framework.
- And must have driver’s license.
- Programme and project management.
- Problem solving and analytical skills.
- People and diversity management.
- Client orientation and customer focus.
- Ability to work under pressure, travel nationally and meets deadlines.
- Accountability and ethical conduct, Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
Duties
- To handle various matter related to internal and external communications in the Regional Office.
- Conduct elementary research on matter related to communication.
- Collect information towards assisting with the drafting of speeches, media statements/press release, etc.
- For different events or occasions of the Department.
- Prepare and /Facilitate the printing of departmental publications to ensure effective communication to all stakeholders of the department e.g. annual reports, departmental newsletters/brochures, annual calendar, events programmes, Greetings cards, name plates for officials within the departments, design and layout of publications for printing, design draft for printing companies.
- Assist in development of and ensure the successful implementation of the department communication policy to promote and enhance communication within and outside the department.
- Update information on the Departmental website and liase with the website designer on matter related thereto.
- Handle various matters related to drafting of responses to media-and press release, newsletters and articles.
- Rendering photographer services to the department.
- Monitor media coverage and compile synoptic report of issues that effects and /or impact on the Department towards informing appropriate responses by the relevant authority.
- Arrange and /Or assist with the arrangement and /or coordination of departmental events in order to promote the image of the department in the Region.
- Represent the unit in various meetings.
- Perform any other related functions as requested by the Regional Manager.
- N.B.
- All shortlisted candidates will be required to complete a relevant competency exercise.
Enquiries
Mr R Kgare/Ms XE Rikhotso/Ms P Morota Tel No: (012) 312 5165/5513/6389
How to apply
Where and how to submit your application.
DHET invites applicants to apply online on the New Z83 form by accessing the Departmental Website (click the ‘apply now’ button) or http://z83.ngnscan.co.za/apply and follow the easy prompts/instructions.
Notes and Z83 guidance
Upload the supporting document namely, (1) a comprehensive CV and any other document (where required). A fully completed and signed Z83 form and a detailed Curriculum Vitae will be considered. A helpful user guide and videos are available on the DHET website careers page to enable completion of the digital Z83.
- Only shortlist ted candidates will be required to submit certified documents/copies of qualifications and other relevant documents to support the application on or before the day of the interviews. It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA).
- Candidates whose appointments promote representativity in terms of race, gender, and disability will receive preference.
- 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.One of the minimum entry requirements for the SMS position is the Pre-entry Certificate. No appointment will occur without successfully completing the pre-entry certificate and submission thereof. For more details on the pre-entry course visit: https://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-pre-entry-programme/. The candidate(s) will be required to sign an annual performance agreement, disclose his/her financial interests, and be subjected to security clearance. If you have not been contacted within three (3) months of the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. Suitable candidates will be subjected to personnel suitability checks (criminal record check, citizenship verification, qualification/study verification, and previous employment verification).
- Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.“DHET is committed to providing equal opportunities and practising affirmative action employment. It is our intention to promote representatives in terms of (race, gender, and disability) in the organisation”. Employment Equity principles will be applied in accordance with the Departmental Employment Equity Policy, taking into consideration the applicable equity targets, representativity, and legislative requirements
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Official source
This vacancy was imported from DPSA Circular 32 of 2026 for reference.
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POST 32/87 : COMMUNICATION OFFICER: CORPORATE SERVICES REF NO: DHET 38/09/2026
Region: Limpopo Regional Office
SALARY : R338 106 per annum (Level 07)
CENTRE : Polokwane (Limpopo Regional Office)
REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate bachelor’s degree/national diploma (NQF Level 6) in Communication in Communication/ Marketing/ Public Relations or relevant
qualification. A minimum of 1-2 years’ experience in Marketing and
Communication environment. Knowledge of social media practice and channels. Understanding of the importance of brand guidelines, graphic design
and applying across a range of channels. Knowledge and understanding of stakeholder management. Knowledge of events management. Knowledge and
understanding of digital marketing. Knowledge and understanding of website maintenance. Knowledge and understating of the application of Public Service
legislative framework. And must have driver’s license. Programme and project management. Problem solving and analytical skills. People and diversity
management. Client orientation and customer focus. Ability to work under pressure, travel nationally and meets deadlines. Accountability and ethical
conduct, Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
DUTIES : To handle various matter related to internal and external communications in the Regional Office. Conduct elementary research on matter related to
communication. Collect information towards assisting with the drafting of speeches, media statements/press release, etc. For different events or
occasions of the Department. Prepare and /Facilitate the printing of departmental publications to ensure effective communication to all
stakeholders of the department e.g. annual reports, departmental newsletters/brochures, annual calendar, events programmes, Greetings cards,
name plates for officials within the departments, design and layout of publications for printing, design draft for printing companies. Assist in
development of and ensure the successful implementation of the department communication policy to promote and enhance communication within and
outside the department. Update information on the Departmental website and liase with the website designer on matter related thereto. Handle various
matters related to drafting of responses to media-and press release, newsletters and articles. Rendering photographer services to the department.
Monitor media coverage and compile synoptic report of issues that effects and
/or impact on the Department towards informing appropriate responses by the relevant authority. Arrange and /Or assist with the arrangement and /or
coordination of departmental events in order to promote the image of the department in the Region. Represent the unit in various meetings. Perform any
other related functions as requested by the Regional Manager. N.B. All shortlisted candidates will be required to complete a relevant competency
exercise.
ENQUIRIES : Mr R Kgare/Ms XE Rikhotso/Ms P Morota Tel No: (012) 312 5165/5513/6389
APPLICATIONS : DHET invites applicants to apply online on the New Z83 form by accessing the Departmental Website (click the ‘apply now’ button) or
http://z83.ngnscan.co.za/apply and follow the easy prompts/instructions.
NOTE : Upload the supporting document namely, (1) a comprehensive CV and any other document (where required). A fully completed and signed Z83 form and
a detailed Curriculum Vitae will be considered. A helpful user guide and videos are available on the DHET website careers page to enable completion of the
digital Z83. Only shortlist ted candidates will be required to submit certified documents/copies of qualifications and other relevant documents to support
the application on or before the day of the interviews. It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African
Qualification Authority (SAQA). Candidates whose appointments promote representativity in terms of race, gender, and disability will receive preference.
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.One of the
minimum entry requirements for the SMS position is the Pre-entry Certificate.
No appointment will occur without successfully completing the pre-entry certificate and submission thereof. For more details on the pre-entry course
visit: https://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-pre-entry-programme/.
The candidate(s) will be required to sign an annual performance agreement, disclose his/her financial interests, and be subjected to security clearance. If
you have not been contacted within three (3) months of the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. Suitable
candidates will be subjected to personnel suitability checks (criminal record check, citizenship verification, qualification/study verification, and previous
employment verification). Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.“DHET is committed to providing equal opportunities and
practising affirmative action employment. It is our intention to promote representatives in terms of (race, gender, and disability) in the organisation”.
Employment Equity principles will be applied in accordance with the
Departmental Employment Equity Policy, taking into consideration the applicable equity targets, representativity, and legislative requirements
CLOSING DATE : 18 September 2026
Region: Limpopo Regional Office
SALARY : R338 106 per annum (Level 07)
CENTRE : Polokwane (Limpopo Regional Office)
REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate bachelor’s degree/national diploma (NQF Level 6) in Communication in Communication/ Marketing/ Public Relations or relevant
qualification. A minimum of 1-2 years’ experience in Marketing and
Communication environment. Knowledge of social media practice and channels. Understanding of the importance of brand guidelines, graphic design
and applying across a range of channels. Knowledge and understanding of stakeholder management. Knowledge of events management. Knowledge and
understanding of digital marketing. Knowledge and understanding of website maintenance. Knowledge and understating of the application of Public Service
legislative framework. And must have driver’s license. Programme and project management. Problem solving and analytical skills. People and diversity
management. Client orientation and customer focus. Ability to work under pressure, travel nationally and meets deadlines. Accountability and ethical
conduct, Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
DUTIES : To handle various matter related to internal and external communications in the Regional Office. Conduct elementary research on matter related to
communication. Collect information towards assisting with the drafting of speeches, media statements/press release, etc. For different events or
occasions of the Department. Prepare and /Facilitate the printing of departmental publications to ensure effective communication to all
stakeholders of the department e.g. annual reports, departmental newsletters/brochures, annual calendar, events programmes, Greetings cards,
name plates for officials within the departments, design and layout of publications for printing, design draft for printing companies. Assist in
development of and ensure the successful implementation of the department communication policy to promote and enhance communication within and
outside the department. Update information on the Departmental website and liase with the website designer on matter related thereto. Handle various
matters related to drafting of responses to media-and press release, newsletters and articles. Rendering photographer services to the department.
Monitor media coverage and compile synoptic report of issues that effects and
/or impact on the Department towards informing appropriate responses by the relevant authority. Arrange and /Or assist with the arrangement and /or
coordination of departmental events in order to promote the image of the department in the Region. Represent the unit in various meetings. Perform any
other related functions as requested by the Regional Manager. N.B. All shortlisted candidates will be required to complete a relevant competency
exercise.
ENQUIRIES : Mr R Kgare/Ms XE Rikhotso/Ms P Morota Tel No: (012) 312 5165/5513/6389
APPLICATIONS : DHET invites applicants to apply online on the New Z83 form by accessing the Departmental Website (click the ‘apply now’ button) or
http://z83.ngnscan.co.za/apply and follow the easy prompts/instructions.
NOTE : Upload the supporting document namely, (1) a comprehensive CV and any other document (where required). A fully completed and signed Z83 form and
a detailed Curriculum Vitae will be considered. A helpful user guide and videos are available on the DHET website careers page to enable completion of the
digital Z83. Only shortlist ted candidates will be required to submit certified documents/copies of qualifications and other relevant documents to support
the application on or before the day of the interviews. It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African
Qualification Authority (SAQA). Candidates whose appointments promote representativity in terms of race, gender, and disability will receive preference.
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.One of the
minimum entry requirements for the SMS position is the Pre-entry Certificate.
No appointment will occur without successfully completing the pre-entry certificate and submission thereof. For more details on the pre-entry course
visit: https://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-pre-entry-programme/.
The candidate(s) will be required to sign an annual performance agreement, disclose his/her financial interests, and be subjected to security clearance. If
you have not been contacted within three (3) months of the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. Suitable
candidates will be subjected to personnel suitability checks (criminal record check, citizenship verification, qualification/study verification, and previous
employment verification). Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.“DHET is committed to providing equal opportunities and
practising affirmative action employment. It is our intention to promote representatives in terms of (race, gender, and disability) in the organisation”.
Employment Equity principles will be applied in accordance with the
Departmental Employment Equity Policy, taking into consideration the applicable equity targets, representativity, and legislative requirements
CLOSING DATE : 18 September 2026