DEPUTY DIRECTOR: PRODUCTION AND PUBLICATION

Department of Agriculture

Directorate: Communications Services

Reference number: DARDLEA/2026/08/09
Salary: R932 292 per annum, (all-inclusive package)
Centre: Head Office
Province: Mpumalanga
Closing date: 11 September 2026
Circular: No 31 of 2026

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Requirements

Grade 12 and a recognised Bachelor’s Degree / Advanced National Diploma (NQF7) qualification in Communications Studies / in Graphic Design / Audio-Visual Production / Media Studies / or related field, with a minimum 3 years’ experience at Assistant Director level. Skills And Competencies: Knowledge and experience in Communications, publication and / or information services. A portfolio of previous publications will be an added advantage. Knowledge of design software, such as Adobe Creative Suite: Photoshop, Adobe Creative Suite: Illustrator, Adobe Creative Suite InDesign, Corel Draw, and Microsoft Office. Good Communication with excellent organizational and writing skills and ability to interact at high profile levels. The ability to work under pressure and willingness to work long hours. Skills And Competencies: Planning and organizing. Financial management. Change management. Knowledge management. People management and empowerment. Programme and project management. Service delivery innovations. Client orientation and customer focus. Problem solving and analysis. Communications. A valid driver’s license.

Duties

The successful candidate will be responsible to monitor the production of the external provincial government publication. Manage the production of the internal staff bulletin. Manage proof reading and editing services for documents and publications. Manage the design of corporate materials for the Department. Manage the audio-visual services for the Department. Manage human and financial resources of the Production and Publication Unit.

Where to send your application

Applications must be submitted online through the link: https://erecruitment.mpg.gov.za

Enquiries

Ms. SP Shongwe Tel No: (013) 766 6003 or Mr. MG Ngwane Tel No: (013) 766 6110 or Ms. NF Mgiba Tel No: (013) 766 6476

Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 31 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 28 August 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 10 September 2026.

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