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CHIEF DIRECTOR: MEDIA LIAISON AND NATIONAL AND PROVINCIAL COMMUNICATION

Salary band

R 1 554 696

Closing date

17 August 2026

Reference

DBE/59/2026

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About this role

Department

Location

Pretoria

Salary

R1 554 696 per annum, (all-inclusive remuneration package)

Requirements

An appropriate recognised qualification at NQF level 7 in Communication, Marketing, Public Relations or a related field, as recognised by SAQA. A relevant NQF level 8 or higher qualification, as recognised by SAQA, will be an added advantage. The incumbent must have a minimum of ten (10) years’ experience in communication, public relations, media liaison, marketing, content development and/or internal communications, of which at least five (5) years must have been at senior management level. Proven experience in strategic communication, media liaison, public relations, stakeholder communication, marketing campaigns, content development and internal communications will be required. Experience in the education sector, public 8 sector, intergovernmental environment, or a similarly complex stakeholder environment requiring high-level media liaison, crisis communication and stakeholder management will be an added advantage. Process competencies: Knowledge Management, Service Delivery Innovation, Problem Solving and Analysis, Client Orientation and Customer Focus, Communication skills. Core

Duties

The successful candidate will be responsible for providing effective communication services to the Minister, the Department of Basic Education (DBE) and Education Departments in the provinces; Responsible for leading communication strategies for the Minister, DBE and provinces; Managing communication campaigns; Managing urgent and unplanned communication matters; Responding to deadlines and quality inputs; Overseeing and providing strategic direction in the development and implementation of communication channels and strategies for the Ministry, the Department of Basic Education and Provincial Education Departments; Overseeing, implementing and managing communication campaigns for the Department of Basic Education and providing support to communication campaigns undertaken by the Ministry of Basic Education, where required; Ensuring effective management and utilisation of appropriate communication channels for the Ministry and the Department of Basic Education; Building and sustaining a positive reputation for the Ministry and the Department of Basic Education; Managing planned, unplanned and urgent communication matters for the Ministry, where requested, and for the Department of Basic Education; Arranging media and press conferences; Responding to media enquiries; Responding timeously to deadlines and providing quality inputs into matters that affect the Ministry and the Department of Basic Education; Overseeing strategic content development, public relations, stakeholder communication, media liaison and internal communication functions in support of the Department’s priorities and the broader basic education sector; Supporting delegated tasks from the Minister, Deputy Minister, DG, HEDCOM and CEM; and ensuring proper financial, administra

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About the hiring department

This vacancy is within De. Government departments in South Africa advertise vacancies through the Public Service Commission and are required to follow a standardised recruitment process governed by the Public Service Act. Applications are screened against the minimum requirements listed in the advert before any CV is reviewed by a panel.

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Requirements

·An appropriate recognised qualification at NQF level 7 in Communication, Marketing, Public Relations or a related field, as recognised by SAQA
·A relevant NQF level 8 or higher qualification, as recognised by SAQA, will be an added advantage
·The incumbent must have a minimum of ten (10) years’ experience in communication, public relations, media liaison, marketing, content development and/or internal communications, of which at least five (5) years must have been at senior management level
·Proven experience in strategic communication, media liaison, public relations, stakeholder communication, marketing campaigns, content development and internal communications will be required
·Experience in the education sector, public 8 sector, intergovernmental environment, or a similarly complex stakeholder environment requiring high-level media liaison, crisis communication and stakeholder management will be an added advantage
·Process competencies: Knowledge Management, Service Delivery Innovation, Problem Solving and Analysis, Client Orientation and Customer Focus, Communication skills

Key Duties

·The successful candidate will be responsible for providing effective communication services to the Minister, the Department of Basic Education (DBE) and Education Departments in the provinces
·Responsible for leading communication strategies for the Minister, DBE and provinces
·Managing communication campaigns
·Managing urgent and unplanned communication matters
·Responding to deadlines and quality inputs
·Overseeing and providing strategic direction in the development and implementation of communication channels and strategies for the Ministry, the Department of Basic Education and Provincial Education Departments
·Overseeing, implementing and managing communication campaigns for the Department of Basic Education and providing support to communication campaigns undertaken by the Ministry of Basic Education, where required
·Ensuring effective management and utilisation of appropriate communication channels for the Ministry and the Department of Basic Education
·Building and sustaining a positive reputation for the Ministry and the Department of Basic Education
·Managing planned, unplanned and urgent communication matters for the Ministry, where requested, and for the Department of Basic Education

Before you apply - checklist

Make sure you have everything ready before the closing date.

✓Download and fully complete the official Z83 form - partial or outdated Z83 versions are rejected
✓Prepare a detailed CV listing every previous post with exact start and end dates (month and year)
✓Get certified copies of all qualifications - certification must be done at a police station or commissioner of oaths
✓Include a certified copy of your South African ID document or passport
✓Be prepared to undergo a criminal record check - a conviction may disqualify you depending on the nature of the post
✓Submit your complete application package to sprecruit64@nda.gov.za before the closing date - late or incomplete submissions are not considered

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What is the salary for the CHIEF DIRECTOR: MEDIA LIAISON AND NATIONAL AND PROVINCIAL COMMUNICATION position?+

The advertised salary band for this post is R 1 554 696. This is the all-inclusive remuneration package, which typically covers basic salary, medical aid contribution, and other benefits. The exact split between cash and benefits is determined at appointment stage.

When does the CHIEF DIRECTOR: MEDIA LIAISON AND NATIONAL AND PROVINCIAL COMMUNICATION application close?+

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