DIRECTOR: INTERNAL COMMUNICATIONS is a South African government vacancy at Department of Communications and Digital Technologies (DCDT). This job is part of Circular 20 of 2026 from the DPSA. centre: Pretoria, Hatfield | closing date: 29 June 2026. Use this page to review the requirements, duties, application instructions and official source links before applying.
Job details
Salary
R1 317 384 per annum (Level 13), (the all-inclusive remuneration package consists of a basic salary, the State’s contribution to the Government Pension Fund, a medical fund and a flexible portion in terms of applicable rules).
Centre
Pretoria, Hatfield
Requirements
- An appropriate NQF level 7 qualification in Communications / Advertising / Marketing / Public Relations / Media Relation / Graphic Design or relevant equivalent qualification as recognised by the South African Qualifications Authority.
- A minimum of five (5) years’ experience in Communications / Media environment at middle / senior managerial level.
- Skills / Competencies and Knowledge: At an advanced level – Strategic Capability and Leadership, Government Administrative Processes, People Management and Empowerment, Programme and Project Management, Financial Management, Change Management, Stakeholder Engagement and Relationship Management, Problem Solving and Analytic Skills.
- Technical Competencies: Graphic Design, Speech Writing, Advertising, Content Curation, Campaigning, Digital Information Platforms Management, Website Design, Editing.
Duties
- The successful candidate will manage and drive the development, review, and implementation of strategic frameworks, policies, and an integrated internal communication strategy aligned with the Department’s strategic objectives.
- Manage and drive continuous improvement of internal communication platforms such as the intranet, newsletters, internal bulletins, emails, and digital collaboration tools to facilitate timely information sharing.
- Manage and design operational frameworks, innovative tools, channels, systems and platforms to enable internal communication workflow, employee participation and engagement and reporting thereof.
- Develop and manage employee engagement and internal and events management programmes and plans to foster an effective communication environment.
- Coordinate the planning and dissemination of internal campaigns, announcements, and key organisational messages to ensure consistency, clarity, and impact across the Department.
- Manage and drive editorial and language management services in terms of the Language Act and provide creative design services.
- Provide communication support to the Executive Authority and senior management by preparing internal messages, speeches, talking points, and announcements to enhance leadership visibility and transparency.
- Ensure that all internal communication content is accurate, consistent, aligned with departmental messaging, and compliant with government communication standards and protocols.
- Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of internal communication initiatives through feedback mechanisms, surveys, and analytics, and implement improvements where necessary.
- Contributing to key result areas such as strategic functional leadership, manage human resources, manage financial resources, driving change and operational excellence and manage compliance.
Enquiries
Ms N Sekele Tel No: (012) 427 8599, Ms N Khosa Tel No: (012) 427 8260, Mr M Cilo at 068 227 5029
Applications
Where to send your application.
application link: CLICK HERE
Department Notes
Applications received after the closing date will not be considered. Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of qualifications obtained and other related documents on or before the day of the interview, following communication from Human Resources and will be subjected to verification by the South African Qualifications Authority. Candidates in possession of a foreign qualification must also provide an evaluation certificate issued by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA), at own expense. Failure to submit the requested documents will result in the application not being considered further. Due to the anticipated large volume of responses, correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. All shortlisted candidates 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 will be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. After the pre-entry assessments, an oral interview will be conducted. Suitable candidates will be subjected to personnel suitability checks (criminal record, citizenship, credit record checks, qualification verification and employment verification). By responding to the advertisement, applicants consent to the collection, processing and storing of their Personal Information in accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) Act No. 4 of 2013. Candidates will therefore be required to give consent in terms of the POPI Act in order for the Department to conduct the verifications. Information will be used for the purpose of recruitment only and more specifically for the purpose of the position/vacancy you have applied for and will not be shared with third parties without prior consent, unless required by law. All applicants must declare any conflict or perceived conflict of interest and must disclose membership on Boards and directorships associated with. If you have not been contacted within six (6) months of the closing date, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. The CVs submitted will be destroyed as legislated in the National Archives Act. In the event that your application is unsuccessful, the Department will retain your personal information only for audit purposes as required by policies. All the information requested now or during the process is required for recruitment purposes. Failure to provide the requested information will result in your application not being considered further. The Department reserves the right not to make an appointment to the advertised post(s). The successful candidate must disclose particulars of all registrable financial interests and sign an employment contract within one month from the date of assumption of duty. A Performance Agreement must be concluded and signed within three months from the date of assumption of duty. Note for applicants of SMS posts: 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://thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-pre-entryprogramme/, prior to the finalization of the appointment, is a requirement for all SMS positions. Following the interview and technical exercise, the selection panel will recommend candidates to attend a generic managerial competency assessment, using the mandated DPSA SMS competency assessment tools.
Original Text
The purpose of the post is to manage and drive the provision of internal communication and language services.
SALARY : R1 317 384 per annum (Level 13), (the all-inclusive remuneration package consists of a basic salary, the State’s contribution to the Government Pension
Fund, a medical fund and a flexible portion in terms of applicable rules).
CENTRE : Pretoria, Hatfield
REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate NQF level 7 qualification in Communications / Advertising / Marketing / Public Relations / Media Relation / Graphic Design or relevant
equivalent qualification as recognised by the South African Qualifications
Authority. A minimum of five (5) years’ experience in Communications / Media
environment at middle / senior managerial level. Skills / Competencies and
Knowledge: At an advanced level – Strategic Capability and Leadership,
Government Administrative Processes, People Management and
Empowerment, Programme and Project Management, Financial Management,
Change Management, Stakeholder Engagement and Relationship
Management, Problem Solving and Analytic Skills. Technical Competencies:
Graphic Design, Speech Writing, Advertising, Content Curation, Campaigning,
Digital Information Platforms Management, Website Design, Editing.
DUTIES : The successful candidate will manage and drive the development, review, and implementation of strategic frameworks, policies, and an integrated internal
communication strategy aligned with the Department’s strategic objectives.
Manage and drive continuous improvement of internal communication platforms such as the intranet, newsletters, internal bulletins, emails, and digital
collaboration tools to facilitate timely information sharing. Manage and design operational frameworks, innovative tools, channels, systems and platforms to
enable internal communication workflow, employee participation and engagement and reporting thereof. Develop and manage employee
engagement and internal and events management programmes and plans to foster an effective communication environment. Coordinate the planning and
dissemination of internal campaigns, announcements, and key organisational messages to ensure consistency, clarity, and impact across the Department.
Manage and drive editorial and language management services in terms of the
Language Act and provide creative design services. Provide communication support to the Executive Authority and senior management by preparing
internal messages, speeches, talking points, and announcements to enhance leadership visibility and transparency. Ensure that all internal communication
content is accurate, consistent, aligned with departmental messaging, and compliant with government communication standards and protocols. Monitor
and evaluate the effectiveness of internal communication initiatives through feedback mechanisms, surveys, and analytics, and implement improvements
where necessary. Contributing to key result areas such as strategic functional leadership, manage human resources, manage financial resources, driving
change and operational excellence and manage compliance.
ENQUIRIES : Ms N Sekele Tel No: (012) 427 8599, Ms N Khosa Tel No: (012) 427 8260, Mr M Cilo at 068 227 5029
APPLICATIONS : application link: CLICK HERE
Official source
This vacancy was imported from DPSA Circular 20 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.