ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: MEDIA AND EDITORIAL SERVICES
Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment · Cape Town
- Closing date
- 2 November 2026
- Reference
- CMS-CT16/2026
- Salary band
- R 487 197
- Application method
- Email application
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Vacancy information from the employer
Department: Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment Location: Cape Town Salary: R487 197 per annum Requirements: National Diploma (NQF6) in Journalism, Media Studies, Communication, Marketing, Digital Marketing or Public Relations qualification recognised by SAQA. A minimum of three years (3) experience in Media Relations, Editorial, Corporate Communication, Social Media or relevant field. Knowledge Desktop publishing and production, printing process/production, Marketing and campaigns. Knowledge of administration fields, Public Service prescripts and procedures as well as Departmental procedures, policies. Skills: Good communication (verbal and written), organising, planning skills, effective customer relationships management and personnel skills. Good interpersonal relations, Effective analytical skills, be able to engage with senior managers and work under pressure and extra hours. Ability to develop and apply policies. Ability to work individually and in to lead multidisciplinary team. Ability to work under extreme pressure and organise and plan under pressure. Good interpersonal relations skills. Ability to take initiatives and provide creative solutions. Ability to work with difficult persons and resolve conflict. Willingness to travel and work extended hours. Must have a valid driver's license. Duties: Provide Media Relation Support. Coordinate responses to media queries from branches daily. Draft and implement media plans for departmental events, draft and distribute media invitations and monthly media reports. Draft and implement social media plans for Departmental events and awareness programmes. Provide photography and video services. Provide writing and content development function. Provide exhibition and branding support. Provide Corporate Identity Management support. Provide internal communications support. Contribute to the monthly internal newsletter, Lekgotla. Enquiries: Mr K Letsebe Tel No: (021) 493 7138 Closing Date: 2026-11-02T16:00:00+02:00
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Requirements
- ✓National Diploma (NQF6) in Journalism, Media Studies, Communication, Marketing, Digital Marketing or Public Relations qualification recognised by SAQA
- ✓A minimum of three years (3) experience in Media Relations, Editorial, Corporate Communication, Social Media or relevant field
- ✓Knowledge Desktop publishing and production, printing process/production, Marketing and campaigns
- ✓Knowledge of administration fields, Public Service prescripts and procedures as well as Departmental procedures, policies
- ✓Skills: Good communication (verbal and written), organising, planning skills, effective customer relationships management and personnel skills
- ✓Good interpersonal relations, Effective analytical skills, be able to engage with senior managers and work under pressure and extra hours
- ✓Ability to develop and apply policies
- ✓Ability to work individually and in to lead multidisciplinary team
- ✓Ability to work under extreme pressure and organise and plan under pressure
- ✓Good interpersonal relations skills
Key responsibilities
- •Provide Media Relation Support
- •Coordinate responses to media queries from branches daily
- •Draft and implement media plans for departmental events, draft and distribute media invitations and monthly media reports
- •Draft and implement social media plans for Departmental events and awareness programmes
- •Provide photography and video services
- •Provide writing and content development function
- •Provide exhibition and branding support
- •Provide Corporate Identity Management support
- •Provide internal communications support
- •Contribute to the monthly internal newsletter, Lekgotla