Chief Director : Media Liaison and National and Provincial Communications

Department of Basic Education; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A government education department is seeking a Chief Director for Media Liaison and Communications in Gauteng, Pretoria. This role involves overseeing communication services, managing media relations, and ensuring strategic communication effectiveness for the Minister and the department. Ideal candidates should hold a relevant Bachelor's degree and have at least five years of senior managerial experience in communications.

Qualifications

• Five years’ experience at a senior managerial level in the communication field.
• Extensive experience in media and communications fields.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and provide strategic direction to Communication Directorates.
• Develop and implement communication campaigns.
• Manage urgent communication matters for the Minister.
• Organize media and press conferences.
• Ensure effective management of communication channels.
• Maintain financial and personnel management of the department.

Skills

Communication skills

Strategic planning

Media relations

Education

Relevant Bachelor’s degree (NQF level 7)

Job description

Overview

Job title: Chief Director: Media Liaison and National and Provincial Communications

Job Location: Gauteng, Pretoria

Deadline: September 29, 2025

REQUIREMENTS

• The applicant must be in possession of a relevant Bachelor’s degree (NQF level 7) or equivalent qualification in Communication as recognised by SAQA;
• The incumbent must have five (5) years’ experience at a Senior managerial level in the communication field;
• Extensive experience in media and communications fields

DUTIES

• The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing and providing strategic direction to all Communication Directorates in order to ensure efficient delivery of communication services to the Ministry and the Department of Basic Education;
• Overseeing and providing strategic in the development and implementation of communication campaigns for the Ministry and the Department of Basic Education; Building and sustaining a positive reputation for the Minister and the Department of Basic Education;
• Managing unplanned and urgent communication matters for the Minister and the Department of Basic Education; Arranging media and press conferences; Responding to media enquiries;
• Responding timeously to deadlines and to providing quality inputs into matters that affect the Minister and the Department of Basic Education; Ensuring effective management and utilisation of the appropriate communication channels for the Ministry and the Department of Basic Education;
• Ensuring that the delegated tasks and assignments for the Minister, Deputy Minister, Director-General, HEDCOM and CEM aimed at enhancing the programmes and projects within the Department of Basic Education and the Provincial Education Department, are undertaken; Ensuring that the appropriate financial administrative and personnel management of the Department of Basic Education, as well as the relevant Public Service and Administration Policies and the PFMA.
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