This vacancy has closed. It closed on 3 July 2026 and is kept here for reference only.
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR; INTERNAL COMMUNICATION
Department of Cooperative Governance
Communications
- Reference number
- ASD/IC/2026/06-1P
- Salary
- R487 197 per annum (Level 09)
- Centre
- Pretoria
- Province
- Gauteng
- Closing date
- 3 July 2026
- Circular
- No 21 of 2026
Requirements
A relevant three-year tertiary qualification (Degree/ National Diploma or equivalent 3-year qualification at least 360 credits/NQF 6) in Communications coupled with 3-5 years’ experience in Communications environment with 2 years in a supervisory or junior management experience. Computer literacy that would include a good working knowledge of Microsoft Office products. Knowledge of Official Language Act. Knowledge of Editing. Knowledge of Public Service prescripts and legislation. Analytical skills. Facilitation skills. Presentation skills. Leadership skills. Problem solving skills. Communication skills. Organisation and coordination skills. Customer orientated. Ability to communicate at all levels. Outgoing personality. Work in a team.
Duties
The incumbent will be responsible for a wide variety of tasks which include but are not limited to the following: Assist in the development and execution of GPAA’s internal communication strategies. Design a coherent framework and implementation plan for internal communication strategies. Evaluate communication tools and strategies for effectiveness and identify new and emerging technologies to strengthen the programme. Compile tactical plans aligned to business requirement to ensure effective strategy execution. Develop communication plans to assist in effective change management. Monitor internal communication channels. Maximise the efficiency and effectiveness of internal communication channels. Develop new tools, processes and materials. Establish the structures, networks and competencies for effective communication. Communicate, lead and promote internal events. Manage content development, storylines and plans for internal newsletter. Develop content for internal publication. Monitor GPAA internal communications performance. Analyse the feedback from the survey. Develop and implement a plan of improving internal communication. Suggest what information should be presented to employees. Ensure that employees are engaged and involved with GPAA initiatives. Messaging. Assist with editing company documents. Create a national framework within the department for key messaging.
Where to send your application
To apply visit: https://erecruitment.gpaa.gov.za/
Enquiries
Alletah Mashiane Tel No: (012) 319 1218 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 9 September 2026.
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