This vacancy has closed. It closed on 7 September 2026 and is kept here for reference only.

COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER: COMMUNICATION AND CUSTOMER CARE DIVISION COMMUNICATION

Department of Social Development

Reference number: DSD 61/2026
Salary: R413 001 - R486 501 per annum (Level 08)
Centre: Department of Social Development, Western Cape Government.
Province: Western Cape
Closing date: 7 September 2026
Circular: No 29 of 2026

Requirements

An appropriate 3-year National Diploma/B-Degree or higher qualification; A minimum of 1-year relevant experience. Competencies: Knowledge and understanding of the following: The ability to execute design trends; ability to use design software including Adobe Creative Suite; social media marketing trends and principles; working experience with the legislation, regulatory frameworks, policies and best practices that have a bearing on the line functions; information systems that aid in the management of knowledge and information pertaining to the line function; project management; operational management practices; modern systems of governance and administration; public service procedures, processes and systems; understanding of the regional and local political, economic, and social affairs impacting the provincial government of the Western Cape; constitutional and legal arrangements governing the South African public sector; public finance and human resources discourse management processes; understanding of Communication policies and guidelines; functioning of the Province and the activities of sister departments/related functional areas; policies of the government of the day; labour relations legislation and regulations; performance management in general.

Duties

Develop and implement internal and external communication campaigns and products in support of departmental strategic priorities. Updating the departmental website. Develop, monitor and enhance the Department’s corporate identity and brand. Media Liaison and Public Relations Support. Communication Strategy and Stakeholder Relations.

Where to send your application

Only applications submitted online will be accepted. To apply submit your application online only: via http://www.westerncape.gov.za/jobs or https://westerncapegov.erecruit.co

Enquiries

Ms E Lewis at Ester.Lewis@westerncape.gov.za

Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 29 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 14 August 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 9 September 2026.

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