Deputy Director: Media and Strategy

As printed in Circular 38 of 2026 · page 313 · open the PDF (opens in new tab)

POST 38/450: DEPUTY DIRECTOR: MEDIA AND STRATEGY REF NO: REFS/056938 Branch: Corporate Services
SALARY: R932 292 per annum (Level 11), (all-inclusive package)
CENTRE: Johannesburg (Head Office)
REQUIREMENTS: National Diploma NQF level 6/ Bachelor’s degree NQF 7 in Communications/Public Relations/Media Liaison/Journalism. 3-5 years’ experience at Assistant Director level (Junior Management) within the communications environment. Knowledge and skills Relevant legislation and Public Service Regulations, Gauteng Provincial Treasury policies and procedures, and the National Road Traffic Act. Client orientation and customer focus; people management and empowerment; service delivery innovation; strong problem-solving and analytical skills; employee relations; change management; stakeholder relationship management; financial management and analytical skills; research and report-writing; presentation skills and the use of analytical tools.
DUTIES: Manage media networking and briefing sessions. Manage Media Content as a liaison between the Department and the Media stakeholders. Manage the implementation of the department’s media strategy. Manage resources (Human, Finance, Equipment, Assets) in the sub-directorate.
ENQUIRIES: Ms. A. Mkhombo Tel No: (011) 355 -7521)/ Ms. P. Mabasa Tel No: (011) 355 – 7175
APPLICATIONS: To apply for the below positions, please apply online at http://jobs.gauteng.gov.za For general enquiries please contact Human Resource on 011 355- 7175/7521.Only online applications will be considered
NOTE: Applicants must utilise the most recent Z83 application form for employment, issued by the Minister for the Public Service and Administration in line with Regulation 10 of the Public Service Regulations, 2016. All fields in the New Z83 form must be completed. Furthermore, a comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV) must also be attached. Failure to attach the Comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV) will result in disqualification, you are encouraged to upload the initialled and signed Z83. The New Z83 form is obtainable from any Public Service Department or the DPSA website www.dpsa.gov.za/documents. Only shortlisted candidates who meet all the requirements of the post will be requested to submit certified copies of qualifications, identity document and valid driver’s license (where driving/travelling is an inherent requirement of the job) not older than six (06) months. All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. All shortlisted candidates for SMS posts will be subjected to a technical exercise and interview. Following the technical exercise and interview, a maximum of three (3) SMS candidates will undergo psychometric assessments to assess cognitive capabilities, behavioural preferences, emotional intelligence, and integrity. It is our intention to promote representation (race, gender and disability) in the Public Service through the filling of posts and candidates whose transfer/promotion/appointment will promote representation will receive preference. It is the Department’s intention to promote equity through the filling of all numeric targets as contained in the Employment Equity Plan. To facilitate this process successfully, an indication of race, gender and disability status is required. It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). The Department reserves the right not to appoint. If you do not receive any response from us within 3 months, please accept your application was unsuccessful. In line with the Department’s employments Equity Plan, preference will be given to Persons with Disabilities, Coloured Females, Indian Females, White Females candidates.
CLOSING DATE: 06 November 2026