COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER LEVEL 7

Department of Health; Krugersdorp; On-site; ZAR 326 000; Full time

Job summary

A governmental health department is seeking a Director in Communications to provide effective communication support, manage social media, and develop multimedia content. The ideal candidate must have a Grade 12 and a National Diploma in Public Management or related fields, with 3-5 years in a communications role. Excellent communication skills and project management capabilities are essential. This position offers a salary of R 325,101 per annum plus benefits.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 and a National Diploma in a relevant field.
• 3-5 years experience in a Communications environment.
• Driver's licence will be an added advantage.

Responsibilities

• Provide an effective communication support service to the institution.
• Manage the social media page for the hospital.
• Develop and implement multimedia content for departmental campaigns.

Skills

Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)

Research and content management

Project management skills

Computer skills (Microsoft Office)

Understanding of media environment

Education

Grade 12 and a National Diploma (NQF level 6/7) in Public Management/ Administration, Communications, Journalism, Marketing, Business administration

Job description

• Directorate : ADMINISTRATION -COMMUNICATIONS
• Number of Posts : 1
• Package : R 325 101.00 PER ANNUM (PLUS BENEFITS)

Requirements

• Grade 12 and a National Diploma (NQF level 6/7) in Public Management/ Administration, Communications, Journalism, Marketing, Business administration with 3-5 years in Communications environment. Computer skills (Microsoft office) Driver’s licence will be an added advantage. Good understanding of relevant legislations and prescripts. Excellent communication skills (verbal and written) Understanding of the media environment. Research, scripting, content management, editing, proof reading and project management skills. Must be able to meet deadlines and work extra hours when a need arises. Departmental policies procedures, public finance management act. Basic knowledge of legislations, project management, Batho Pele Principles, planning and organising, event management.

Duties

• Provide an effective communication support service to the institution. Implement and assist with design, layout and cover concepts for departmental reports. Develop and implement creative concepts and products for departmental campaigns, projects, events, events invitations, exhibitions, branding of promotional items. Develop and implement multimedia content, including photographs and digital publications. Provide advice and ensure correct application of the logo in line with the prescripts. Archiving all visuals and publication produced. Manage the social media page for the hospital. Ensure development and implementation of the communication strategy that is in line with strategic objective of the department. Support program coordinators to facilitate functions within the hospital. Co‑lead all internal and external communication initiatives of the institution. Ensure production of hospital newsletter and electronic website. Write regular opinion pieces for the institution. Forge relationship with media houses and other stakeholders. Ensure performance management of staff, compile and present reports for transport department. Attend weekly/monthly meetings. Be a secretary for the hospital board and participate in various committees. Be responsible for personnel performance evaluation (PMDS) within regulated timelines and monitoring of attendance. Perform any other lawful duties as delegated by next level Supervisor.

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

Location : Leratong Hospital

Closing Date : 16-01-2026

Criteria Questions

Do you have a grade 12 and a National Diploma (NQF level 6/7) in Public Management/ Administration, Communications, Journalism, Marketing, Business administration?

Do you have 3-5 years in Communications environment?

Please Notes

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