ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: MARKETING & EXTERNAL COMMUNICATION
Department of Health · Provincial Office
- Closing date
- 30 October 2026
- Reference
- MPDOH/OCT/26/1651
- Salary band
- R 487 197
- Application method
- Email application
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Vacancy information from the employer
Department: Department of Health Location: Provincial Office, Mbombela (Nelspruit) Salary: R487 197 per annum (Level 09), (plus service benefits) Requirements: Senior Certificate / Grade 12 plus Diploma / Degree (NQF Level 6/7) in Marketing Communication as recognised by SAQA. A minimum of three (3) years relevant experience in Communication at supervisory / management (Level 7/8). Communication Industry will be an added advantage. Valid driver’s licence. Must be willing to travel long distances and work extended hours. Knowledge of the Public Service Act, Public Service Regulations, Basic Conditions of Employment Act, Labour Relations Act, Employment Equity Act, and relevant DPSA policies. Competencies and Skills: Planning and organising. Problem-solving and analytical thinking. Good verbal and written communication skills. Report writing and presentation skills. Computer literacy. Teamwork and client orientation. Ability to maintain confidentiality. Duties: Provide and implement branding for all Departmental Events. Provide Strategic leadership in the planning of all Internal and External Events. Provide Strategic planning and crafting of the Departmental Communications Strategy. Ensure that there is crafting and implementation of an Annual Events calendar for the Department. Liaise with all Departmental Programmes in the Head Office and in all the districts with regard to successful planning and implementation of events. Ensure that all Departmental events are well communicated to the public for event mobilisation and successful attendance of people. Enquiries: Ms. Gugu Nkosi Tel No: (013) 766 3103 / Mr. Mxolisi Maseko Tel No: (013) 766 3351, Mr. Samson Nyoni Tel No: (013) 766 3087, Ms. Samukelisiwe Mgwenya Tel No: (013) 766 3540 and IT related queries: Help desk Tel No: (013) 766 3018. Closing Date: 2026-10-30T23:59:00+02:00
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Requirements
- ✓Senior Certificate / Grade 12 plus Diploma / Degree (NQF Level 6/7) in Marketing Communication as recognised by SAQA
- ✓A minimum of three (3) years relevant experience in Communication at supervisory / management (Level 7/8)
- ✓Communication Industry will be an added advantage
- ✓Valid driver’s licence
- ✓Must be willing to travel long distances and work extended hours
- ✓Knowledge of the Public Service Act, Public Service Regulations, Basic Conditions of Employment Act, Labour Relations Act, Employment Equity Act, and relevant DPSA policies
- ✓Competencies and Skills: Planning and organising
- ✓Problem-solving and analytical thinking
- ✓Good verbal and written communication skills
- ✓Report writing and presentation skills
Key responsibilities
- •Provide and implement branding for all Departmental Events
- •Provide Strategic leadership in the planning of all Internal and External Events
- •Provide Strategic planning and crafting of the Departmental Communications Strategy
- •Ensure that there is crafting and implementation of an Annual Events calendar for the Department
- •Liaise with all Departmental Programmes in the Head Office and in all the districts with regard to successful planning and implementation of events
- •Ensure that all Departmental events are well communicated to the public for event mobilisation and successful attendance of people
About Department of Health
The National Department of Health sets South Africa's health policy and oversees the public healthcare system, working alongside nine provincial health departments that run hospitals, clinics, and community health services. Its core mandate covers disease prevention, primary healthcare access, hospital management, and public health programmes including HIV/TB treatment and maternal health.
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