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ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: BRANDING AND EVENTS

Government Pensions Administration Agency

Communication

Reference number: ASD/B&E/2025/10-1P
Salary: R487 197 per annum (Level 09)
Centre: Pretoria
Province: Gauteng
Closing date: 3 July 2026
Circular: No 21 of 2026

Requirements

A relevant 3-year tertiary qualification (N Dip/B Degree/B Tech) (at least 360 credits) in Marketing / Communication / Public Relations / Event Management/ Brand Management or relevant qualification coupled with three 3-5 years’ experience in Communication and/or Branding and Events environment. With Two years supervisory or junior management experience. Knowledge of Possess good understanding and knowledge of the role of communications, Brand management and publicity in organizations. Knowledge of Facilitate projects with event management and branding agencies. Knowledge of Supervise the coordination of events from start to finish. Knowledge of Conceptualise campaigns. Knowledge of Budget. Knowledge of Management of Human Resources. Strong events management skills. Project Management skills. Supervisory skills. Interpersonal skills. Negotiation skills. Organised and professional skills. Creative approach skills. Presentation skills. Ability to work without supervision skills. Analytical Skills. Communication skills. Enthusiasm. Organised. Independent. Team Player. Meticulous. Flexibility. Ability to build strong network relationships.

Duties

The incumbent will be responsible for a wide variety of tasks which include but are not limited to the following: Organise events and Coordinate campaigns’ publicity (outreach programme and special campaigns). Organise marketing events and activities for the GPAA, GEPF and National Treasury – Programme 2.1, ensuring consistent brand messaging. Supervise coordination of all logistical arrangements, i.e. catering requirements, venue options etc. Supervise all special marketing and branding activities. Coordinate promotional/marketing material for all events and campaigns. Coordinate plans to publicise educational nationwide roadshow. Coordinate plans to publicise visits of mobile offices nationwide. Corporate identity management and consistency. Develop marketing and advertising material in line with approved messaging and look and feel. Implement branding activities, achieving uniformity of messaging. Enforce correct implementation of the corporate identity (CI). Conduct brand audit. Develop and distribute checklist document. Provide guidance on branding and corporate identity. Plan and provide guidance for all internal and external exhibitions, events and campaigns. Liaise with key role players regarding requirements. Provide support and advise regarding planning and organising exhibitions and campaigns. Prepare and distribute annual exhibition calendar. Develop and implement campaigns / events concept documents. Manage promotional items. Oversee production and procurement of promotional items upon approval of the concept and quotations. Facilitate production of branding material (banners etc.) and marketing collateral (pamphlets etc.). Facilitate branding of the items and obtain approval. Manage promotional items stock holding, distribution / use and measure effectiveness of marketing initiatives. Management and development of staff. Manage the performance of the branding and events team members which involves coaching and monitoring. Develop performance standards and evaluate individuals. Monitor team’s leave. Compile the work plans for the branding and events team including the consolidation of operational plans into the directorate’s overall work plan.

Where to send your application

To apply visit: https://erecruitment.gpaa.gov.za/

Enquiries

Sanele Ngema Tel No: (012) 319 3501 for more information and application enquiries. Enquiries.erecruitment@gpaa.gov.za

Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 21 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 19 June 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 8 September 2026.

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