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COMMUNICATION OFFICER: COMMUNITY AND INTRA-DEPARTMENTAL LIAISON

Provincial Administration: Mpumalanga · Mbombela

Closing date: 30 October 2026
Reference: DEDT/2026/27/18
Salary band: R 413 001
Application method: Email application

Listing status: Source check pending

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Vacancy information from the employer

Department: Provincial Administration: Mpumalanga Location: Head Office: Mbombela Salary: R413 001 per annum (Level 08) Requirements: An appropriate SAQA NQF level 6 in Communication/Journalism/ Marketing/ Public Relations with two (02) years work experience in communication environment. Valid driver’s license. Have an ability to work under pressure; prepared to work irregular hours (including weekends and public holidays); and travel extensively, when required to meet tight deadlines. Good understanding of the mandate of the Department in terms of applicable Acts, prescripts and regulations. The successful candidate must be able to display the following competencies: multi-tasking, strong public relations, Project Management, time management and prioritising skills, with a pro-active 165 approach, excellent written and verbal communication skills, and attention to detail, knowledge and understanding of government corporate ethos and values. The prospective candidate must be computer literate including the use of various software programmes at high proficiency level. Duties: Regularly update stakeholder database; Coordinate the compilation of the Departmental Calendar of Events; Assist in co-ordinating Departmental Public Participation Programmes and campaigns; Manage all Departmental exhibitions; Produce content for both internal and external publications; Develop content for all information promotional material; Disseminate information and interact with stakeholders via Departmental social media platforms; Render branding service; Render photography service; Liaise and work closely with Departmental Public Entities and other stakeholders; Compile and submit required reports; Provide general administrative support; Perform any other relevant duties as directed. Application instructions: required reports; Provide general administrative support; Perform any other relevant duties as directed. Enquiries: Ms. NC Ndlala Tel No: (013) 766 4370 Closing Date: s. Good understanding of the mandate of the Department in terms of applicable Acts, prescripts and regulations. The successful candidate must be able to display

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1. Check your match

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Requirements

✓An appropriate SAQA NQF level 6 in Communication/Journalism/ Marketing/ Public Relations with two (02) years work experience in communication environment
✓Valid driver’s license
✓Have an ability to work under pressure
✓prepared to work irregular hours (including weekends and public holidays)
✓and travel extensively, when required to meet tight deadlines
✓Good understanding of the mandate of the Department in terms of applicable Acts, prescripts and regulations
✓The successful candidate must be able to display the following competencies: multi-tasking, strong public relations, Project Management, time management and prioritising skills, with a pro-active 165 approach, excellent written and verbal communication skills, and attention to detail, knowledge and understanding of government corporate ethos and values
✓The prospective candidate must be computer literate including the use of various software programmes at high proficiency level

Key responsibilities

•Regularly update stakeholder database
•Coordinate the compilation of the Departmental Calendar of Events
•Assist in co-ordinating Departmental Public Participation Programmes and campaigns
•Manage all Departmental exhibitions
•Produce content for both internal and external publications
•Develop content for all information promotional material
•Disseminate information and interact with stakeholders via Departmental social media platforms
•Render branding service
•Render photography service
•Liaise and work closely with Departmental Public Entities and other stakeholders