ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: MEDIA AND EDITORIAL SERVICES
Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment
- Reference number
- CMS-CT16/2026
- Salary
- R487 197 per annum
- Centre
- Cape Town
- Province
- Western Cape
- Closing date
- 2 November 2026
- Circular
- No 37 of 2026
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Fill the Z83 for this postRequirements
National Diploma (NQF6) in Journalism, Media Studies, Communication, Marketing, Digital Marketing or Public Relations qualification recognised by SAQA. A minimum of three years (3) experience in Media Relations, Editorial, Corporate Communication, Social Media or relevant field. Knowledge Desktop publishing and production, printing process/production, Marketing and campaigns. Knowledge of administration fields, Public Service prescripts and procedures as well as Departmental procedures, policies. Skills: Good communication (verbal and written), organising, planning skills, effective customer relationships management and personnel skills. Good interpersonal relations, Effective analytical skills, be able to engage with senior managers and work under pressure and extra hours. Ability to develop and apply policies. Ability to work individually and in to lead multidisciplinary team. Ability to work under extreme pressure and organise and plan under pressure. Good interpersonal relations skills. Ability to take initiatives and provide creative solutions. Ability to work with difficult persons and resolve conflict. Willingness to travel and work extended hours. Must have a valid driver's license.
Duties
Provide Media Relation Support. Coordinate responses to media queries from branches daily. Draft and implement media plans for departmental events, draft and distribute media invitations and monthly media reports. Draft and implement social media plans for Departmental events and awareness programmes. Provide photography and video services. Provide writing and content development function. Provide exhibition and branding support. Provide Corporate Identity Management support. Provide internal communications support. Contribute to the monthly internal newsletter, Lekgotla.
Where to send your application
All applications to be submitted online on the following link: https://erecruitment.environment.gov.za/
Enquiries
Mr K Letsebe Tel No: (021) 493 7138
Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 37 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 16 October 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 24 October 2026.
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