ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: CORPORATE COMMUNICATION
Department of Water and Sanitation · gauteng · Gauteng
- Closing date
- 30 October 2026
- Reference
- 301026/17
- Salary band
- R 487 197
- Application method
- Email application
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Vacancy information from the employer
Department: Department of Water and Sanitation Location: Gauteng Salary: R487 197 per annum (Level 09) Requirements: A relevant NQF level 6 (National Diploma) in Communications/Public Relations or relevant qualification. Five (5) years managerial experience in Communication. The disclosure of a valid unexpired driver’s licence. Disciplinary knowledge in communication and media studies, political science and policy, public administration. Knowledge of design principles, techniques and tools. Knowledge of the writing process reviewing and proofreading. Understanding of water sector legislation. Financial management and knowledge of PFMA. Knowledge of techniques and procedures for the planning and execution of operations. Programme and project management. knowledge of relationship management. Problem solving and analysis. People and diversity management. Client orientation and customer focus. Good communication skills both (verbal and written). Accountability and ethical conduct. Duties: Implementation of communication plans. Implement media production, issue publications, organise press conference and media coverage to the Department. Implement or improve concepts, theories and operational methods. Disseminate knowledge related of information on work organisation. Organise and implement publicity projects and events. Establish and maintains stakeholder relations with communities and media. Enquiries: Mr PS Nevhorwa Tel No: (012) 392 1324 Closing Date: 2026-10-30T23:59:00+02:00
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Requirements
- ✓A relevant NQF level 6 (National Diploma) in Communications/Public Relations or relevant qualification
- ✓Five (5) years managerial experience in Communication
- ✓The disclosure of a valid unexpired driver’s licence
- ✓Disciplinary knowledge in communication and media studies, political science and policy, public administration
- ✓Knowledge of design principles, techniques and tools
- ✓Knowledge of the writing process reviewing and proofreading
- ✓Understanding of water sector legislation
- ✓Financial management and knowledge of PFMA
- ✓Knowledge of techniques and procedures for the planning and execution of operations
- ✓Programme and project management
Key responsibilities
- •Implementation of communication plans
- •Implement media production, issue publications, organise press conference and media coverage to the Department
- •Implement or improve concepts, theories and operational methods
- •Disseminate knowledge related of information on work organisation
- •Organise and implement publicity projects and events
- •Establish and maintains stakeholder relations with communities and media