Communication Officer

Department of Health; Krugersdorp; On-site; ZAR 325 000 - 383 000; Full time

Job summary

A government health department in Gauteng is looking for a Communication Officer to develop and execute communication strategies, maintain media relations, and handle internal communications. Candidates should hold a recognized National Diploma or Degree in Marketing/Public Relations/Communication and have at least three years of experience in a similar role. Strong interpersonal skills and computer literacy are essential. The position offers an annual salary package ranging from R325,101 to R382,959 plus benefits.

Qualifications

• Three years' experience as a Communication Officer.
• Ability to prepare reports.
• A valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Formulate and implement communication strategies to promote understanding with the community.
• Prepare and distribute press statements.
• Maintain ongoing media contact.
• Collect and compile statistics monthly.
• Coordinate events within the institution.

Skills

Interpersonal relations

Project planning

Computer literacy

Education

Three-year National Diploma or Degree in Marketing/Public Relations/Communication

Job description

• Package : R325 101.00 – R382 959.00 per annum (plus benefits)

Requirements :

• An appropriate recognised three (3) year National Diploma (NQF6)/Degree in Marketing/Public Relations/Communication or Grade 12 with three (3) years’ experience as a Communication Officer. Good understanding and knowledge of communication, sound interpersonal relations, project planning skills, ability to prepare reports. Be computer literate. A valid drive license.

Duties :

• Formulating and implementation of information and communication strategies in order to promote mutual understanding between the Hospital and the Community. Planning and understanding internal liaison activities to keep staff informed of developments in the institution. Preparation and distribution of press statements and news worthy items in the media. Maintaining ongoing contact with the media. Remain informed of developments and changes in the hospital. Reply to refer and enquire on specific functions held in the relevant departments. Prepare files for statistics records every month. Collect statistics from source points for compilation. Submission of quarterly and yearly review information to Central Office. Coordinate of events in the institution.

Notes :

• Applications should be submitted strictly online at the following E-Recruitment portal: http://jobs.gauteng.gov.za. No hand-delivered, faxed, or emailed applications will be accepted. For assistance with online applications please email your query to [e-mail]. NB: Where Driver’s Licence is mandatory, exception will be granted for people with disabilities. Application should be accompanied by a fully completed and signed new Z83 application form obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the internet at www.dpsa.gov.za/documents plus a recently updated comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV). Applications without proof of a new Z83 application form and detailed CV will be disqualified. (Shortlisted candidates will receive communication from HR to submit certified copies of educational qualifications and other relevant documents not older than 6 months on or before the day of the interview).It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). All foreign qualification must be accompanied by evaluation certificate from the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA). Correspondence will only be limited to shortlisted candidates. Suitable candidates will be subjected to a personnel suitability check (criminal record, citizenship, credit record checks, qualification verification and employment verification). Where applicable, candidates will be subjected to a skills/knowledge test. The recommended candidate may be subjected to Medical Surveillance as required by the Occupational Health and Safety Act, Act 5/1993. It is Department’s intention to promote representivity (race, gender, and disability) in the Public Service through the filling of these posts. The Department reserves the right not to appoint/fill this post. WOMEN AND PEOPLE WITH DISABILITY ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.

Employer : Department of Health

Closing Date : 31-12-2025