COMMUNICATION OFFICER

Department of Community Safety; Johannesburg; In loco; ZAR 304.000 - 372.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Gauteng Provincial Government invites applications for a role in INTERNAL & EXTERNAL COMMUNICATIONS within the Department of Community Safety in Johannesburg. The post requires a Grade 12 certificate with a Degree/Diploma in Corporate Communication/PR or related field, plus relevant driving licenses and strong communication skills.

Responsibilities include marketing departmental programmes, coordinating exhibitions, stakeholder engagement, and maintaining brand presence across provincial

Competenze

• Grade 12 certificate is required in combination with a Degree/ Diploma in Corporate Communication/PR or related field.
• Understanding of communications, communication research and government communication is advantageous.
• All valid driving licenses (A and EC) are required.

Mansioni

• Market departmental projects and programmes. Organise exhibitions and events.
• Promote the department’s brand on safety and security projects.
• Coordinate meetings with stakeholders for marketing purposes and ensure public access to information.

Conoscenze

Public relations

Communication

Public speaking

Presentation skills

Report writing

Monitoring and evaluation

Project management

Stakeholder relations

Events management

Advertising and promotions

Formazione

Grade 12 certificate

Degree/Diploma in Corporate Communications/PR

Strumenti

Computer literacy

Descrizione del lavoro

• Directorate : INTERNAL & EXTERNAL COMMUNICATIONS
• Number of Posts : 1
• Package : R 338 106,00 per annum plus service benefits
• Enquiries : Call Mr. Vuyo Sondo / Ms. Dolly Seboane/ Tlalane Koenane 011 689 3845/ 3723/ 3847

Requirements

• A Grade 12 certificate plus a Degree / Diploma in Corporate Communication/ Communication/ Public Relations computer literacy. Understanding of communications, communication research, and government communication will be an advantage. All valid relevant driving licenses (A and EC). No criminal record or any pending cases against you. No criminal record or any pending cases against you.Knowledge and Skills: Relevant legislation and public service regulations. Relevant Traffic and Safety legislations and GPG legislation. Understanding of the department's strategic objectives. Knowledge of political and parliamentary processes. Knowledge and understanding of departmental strategic priorities and programmes. Knowledge and understanding of the target market various Gauteng community needs and challenges. Intergovernmental and Stakeholder relations management. Knowledge of advertising and promotions. Knowledge and information management. Project management. Problem solving Written and verbal communication skills. Computer literacy. Monitoring and evaluation skills. Report writing skills. Public speaking. Presentation skills. Public relations. Events management skills.

Duties

• Market departmental projects and programmes. Organise exhibitions on various departmental programmes and events. Promote the department's brand on safety and security projects. Conduct onsite visits to communities to identify information needs. Coordinate meetings with departmental stakeholders for marketing purposes. Ensure public access to departmental information at Multi-Purpose Centres around the province. Collate feedback on impact of marketing campaigns of the department. Support departmental events organised both internally and externally. Coordinate and manage exhibitions. Undertake tasks as delegated by programme coordinator. Attend Stakeholder meetings for planning events. Compile the portfolio of evidence. Circulate internal information to staff. Support with branding on all departmental events. Write articles for the departmental newsletter.

Employer

Department of Community Safety

Location

Johannesburg

Closing Date

09-11-2026

Criteria Questions

Do you have a Grade 12 certificate?

Do you have a Degree / Diploma in Corporate Communication/ Communication/ Public Relations computer literacy?

Do you a valid driving license?

Please Notes

• Due to the large number of applications we envisage receiving, applications will not be acknowledged. If youdo not receive any response within 3 months, please accept that your application was not successful.