Assistant Director: Marketing and Communication Services

As printed in Circular 39 of 2026 · page 56 · open the PDF (opens in new tab)

POST 39/67: ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: MARKETING AND COMMUNICATION SERVICES REF NO: GTC2026/11 Duration: Permanent
SALARY: R 487 197 per annum (Level 09), plus benefits
CENTRE: Central Office
REQUIREMENTS: Incumbent should have senior Certificate/Grade12 or NCV Certificate (level 4) plus 3-years National Diploma (NQF Level 6) or Bachelor’s degree (NQF Level 7) in Marketing / Communication / Public Relations / Journalism or relevant field qualification. A minimum of 3 – 5 years supervisory experience in communication environment related field. A Valid driver’s License. Knowledge of policies and governance environment of TVET colleges including knowledge of annual reporting requirements by the Higher Education institutions. Knowledge and understanding of the monitoring of performance management development system. Knowledge and understanding of the TVET administration. Knowledge and understanding of the Higher Education sector, especially the policies and legislation. Communication and interpersonal, Problem-Solving Skills. Team leadership skill, people management financial, Project Management., Planning and organizing. Report Writing. Excellent verbal and written communication skills at all levels of an organisation, People management. Client orientation and customer focus. Research Skills. Problem solving.
DUTIES: Manage and coordinate marketing, promotion and branding: develop and manage college brand identity, manage all college signage and document branding (letterhead, certificate etc.). formulate and ensure implementation of the college branding strategy. Develop and produce college publication, i.e banners, information brochures, annual reports, pamphlet and programme information. Manage public relation and media liaison services: Manage all media and general community liaison and communications, manage all college events including exhibitions participation, prize giving, official functions and special marketing events, coordinate of media queries and responses as when required. Tracking all the positive and negative stories on the college including forwarding these to the relevant managers. Regularly communication college camping on social media and online communication. Regularly maintain the content, design and layout of the college website. Coordinate college event and provide communication administrative support. Provide photographic services and write stories for the colleges: draft articles for the department/college’s electronic newsletter, take pictures at the event that will make part of the article, marketing the department through branding at these events, Sub-editor to the monthly electronic newsletter, gather all articles from colleagues and colleges activities, submit articles for compilation, verify and forward for approval. Management of human, financial and other resources of the unit: render management service to the staff, manage the development and performance of the staff, manage the performance agreement of the staff.
ENQUIRIES: Mr MPW Pinkoane Tel No: (057) 910 6000
APPLICATIONS: Applications must be forwarded to: recruit@goldfieldstvet.edu.za. Please quote the relevant reference number for each post in the email subject line to ensure easy identification and tracking.
NOTE: Goldfields TVET College invites suitable candidates to apply for the following external college vacancy: Free State province. A completed New Z83 form should be accompanied by a recently updated comprehensive CV (inclusive of three contactable referees and contact details). Shortlisted candidates will be requested to bring certified copies of their qualifications and identity document on the day of the interviews. Please quote the relevant reference number of the post you are applying for. Candidates who apply for more than one post should complete a separate application form for each post. Applications received after the closing date as well as faxed applications will not be considered. shortlisted candidates will be subjected to a vetting process (criminal record, citizenship, credit record checks, qualification, and employment verification). All shortlisted candidates, including SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One must be a practical exercise, and the other must be an Integrity (Ethical Conduct) Assessment. Selection. Panels shall score both technical exercises as an additional criterion in the interview process. The College reserves the right not to make appointments, and correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. If you do not receive any response within three months after closing date of this advertisement, kindly accept that your application was unsuccessful. Note: All costs incurred due to your application and interviews will be at your own expense. Preference will be given to persons from designated groups, especially with regard to race, gender and disability. Goldfields College is an equal opportunity employer
CLOSING DATE: 20 November 2026