The DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT is looking for DIRECTOR: COMMUNICATIONS. This job is part of Circular 13 of 2026 from the DPSA.
Job details
Applications
Where to send your application.
http://professionaljobcentre.gpg.gov.za
Salary
R1 266 714 per annum, (all-inclusive salary package)
Requirements
- Matric certificate plus (NQF level 7) qualification in Communications/ Public Relations/ Media Liaison/ Journalism as recognised by SAQA.
- 5 years of experience at a middle/senior managerial level in communications environment.
- Valid Driver’s License.
- Nyukela SMS pre-entry certificate submitted prior to appointment.
- Competencies: GPG and DID policies and procedures, relevant legislation and Public Service Regulations, understanding of expectations of customers, Knowledge of Contracts and Legal Prescripts, Management information knowledge, Project management methodologies, Policy development, change management, Financial Management, presentation Skills, Report Writing, Communication and Negotiation Skills, Planning and Organising, Analytical skills and Leadership Skills.
Duties
- To manage the provision of communications and stakeholder engagement in the department.
- Manage inter-departmental and inter-governmental collaboration.
- Manage the development and implementation of stakeholder engagement strategy, policy and procedures.
- Manage the provision of event management services.
- Manage the creation of advertising, advertorial, awareness-raising and marketing collateral for various campaigns across multiple channels and mediums.
- Manage the corporate identity, branding and exhibition portfolio of the department.
- Manage the development and implementation of the department’s editorial and publications programme.
- Ensure the development and implementation of a framework for targeted and focused internal communication.
- Manage staff communication of changes and new developments.
- Manage the development of coherent and strategic messages for departmental staff.
- Manage the development and distribution of communication products, Oversee content for the website and intranet.
- Manage the monitoring, evaluation and reporting on the impact of communication.
- Ensure proper implementation of budget by monitoring, projecting and reporting expenditure.
- Ensure proper spending in line with strategic objectives.
- Monitor the optimal utilization and functionality of equipment.
- Evaluate and monitor performance of employees to ensure achievement strategic goal.
- Manage the human resource development of employees in the directorate.
- Enhance and maintain employee motivation.
- Align the strategic priorities and the work plans of the Directorate with the Chief Directorate.
- Develop operational plans for the Directorate and work plans for each staff member in the Directorate.
- Provide written contributions to departmental quarterly progress reports, Annual Report, SCOPA, Budget speeches, Annual Performance Plan, etc.
Enquiries
Ms. Gugu Nevondo at 072 904 1694
Notes
Applications with the Old Z83 form will not be considered. A NEW Z.83 form must be fully completed, duly signed and initialled by the applicant. A recent, comprehensive CV, specifying all qualifications and experience, with respective dates must accompany the application form. Applications are not required to submit copies of qualifications and other relevant documents on application. Communication regarding certified documents will be limited only to the shortlisted candidates. Successful completion of the Senior Management Pre-Entry Programme (Nyukela certificate) is required before the appointment can be made. Enrolment for the course should be made on the NSG’s website at https://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-preentryprogramme. 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. Following the interview and technical exercise, the selection panel will recommend candidates to attend a generic managerial competency assessment (in compliance with the DPSA Directive on the implementation of competencybased assessments). The competency assessment will be testing generic managerial competencies using the mandated DPSA SMS competency assessment tools. Suitable candidates will be subjected to a personnel suitability check (criminal record, citizenship, credit record checks, qualification verification and employment verification. Note: It is the Department intention to promote equity through the filling of all numeric targets as contained in the Employment Equity Plan (Coloreds and Indians are encouraged apply). To facilitate this process successfully, an indication of race, gender and disability status is required. Should you be in possession of a foreign qualification, it must be accompanied by an evaluation certificate from the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA). General information. The Department will not accept posted and emailed applications. The Gauteng Department of Environment reserves the right to fill or not fill the advertised posts. If you do not receive any response from us within 3 months, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. MANAGEMENT ECHELON
Z83 form: Government job applications usually require the Z83 application form. Download the Z83 application form before applying.
Original Text
Directorate: Communications
SALARY : R1 266 714 per annum, (all-inclusive salary package)
CENTRE : Johannesburg (Head Office)
REQUIREMENTS : Matric certificate plus (NQF level 7) qualification in Communications/ Public
Relations/ Media Liaison/ Journalism as recognised by SAQA. 5 years of experience at a middle/senior managerial level in communications
environment. Valid Driver’s License. Nyukela SMS pre-entry certificate submitted prior to appointment. Competencies: GPG and DID policies and
procedures, relevant legislation and Public Service Regulations, understanding
of expectations of customers, Knowledge of Contracts and Legal Prescripts,
Management information knowledge, Project management methodologies,
Policy development, change management, Financial Management, presentation Skills, Report Writing, Communication and Negotiation Skills,
Planning and Organising, Analytical skills and Leadership Skills.
DUTIES : To manage the provision of communications and stakeholder engagement in
the department. Manage inter-departmental and inter-governmental collaboration. Manage the development and implementation of stakeholder
engagement strategy, policy and procedures. Manage the provision of event management services. Manage the creation of advertising, advertorial,
awareness-raising and marketing collateral for various campaigns across multiple channels and mediums. Manage the corporate identity, branding and
exhibition portfolio of the department. Manage the development and implementation of the department’s editorial and publications programme.
Ensure the development and implementation of a framework for targeted and focused internal communication. Manage staff communication of changes and
new developments. Manage the development of coherent and strategic messages for departmental staff. Manage the development and distribution of
communication products, Oversee content for the website and intranet.
Manage the monitoring, evaluation and reporting on the impact of communication. Ensure proper implementation of budget by monitoring,
projecting and reporting expenditure. Ensure proper spending in line with strategic objectives. Monitor the optimal utilization and functionality of
equipment. Evaluate and monitor performance of employees to ensure achievement strategic goal. Manage the human resource development of
employees in the directorate. Enhance and maintain employee motivation.
Align the strategic priorities and the work plans of the Directorate with the Chief
Directorate. Develop operational plans for the Directorate and work plans for each staff member in the Directorate. Provide written contributions to
departmental quarterly progress reports, Annual Report, SCOPA, Budget speeches, Annual Performance Plan, etc.
ENQUIRIES : Ms. Gugu Nevondo at 072 904 1694
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.