Provincial Administration: North West
Salary band
R 413 001
Closing date
11 September 2026
Reference
19/2026/2027
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Department
Provincial Administration: North West
Directorate
Communication Services
Location
Mafikeng
Salary
R413 001 per annum (Level 08)
Requirements
A Bachelor’s Degree / National Diploma in Communications/ Public Relations/ Journalism/ Multimedia Design from an accredited institution and practical 3 years relevant experience in external communication with a strong media focus. Valid Driving license. Competencies / Knowledge And Skills: Must have excellent writing skills and an impeccable command of English language. Good understanding of South African as well as international media. Must have sound inter-personal relations, negotiation skills and ability to communicate with stakeholders at all levels. Knowledge and skills in formulating and writing reports is essential. The successful candidate must also be computer literate (packages such as Microsoft; Excel, Power-Point, MS Word, E-mail, Internet). The applicant must be able to plan, organize, meet deadlines and work under pressure. Must be willing and able to drive, to travel and work long hours including weekends and public holidays. Must be able to work well in a team. Stakeholder and project management knowledge and experience is required. NB: Knowledge and experience in and of artificial intelligence will be taken as an added advantage.
Duties
The successful candidate will provide a media liaison function for the Department inclusive of, but not limited to, daily media monitoring, conducting the media monitoring teleconference, facilitating responses to media queries and inquiries, arranging media briefings, providing media support to the Department at events; assisting with updating media databases. Drafting media plans and media exit reports, drafting monthly reports, assisting with the media audio clip function, update social media pages, bulk SMS system and other related media innovation services. Render a media writing function this includes, but not restricted to, the writing of media invitations, media statements, media fact sheets and articles. Employ innovation of the new media communication systems to heighten the overall objective of raising awareness of Departmental issues, events and projects.
Enquiries
Ms. Maqoboza YM Tel No: (018) 200 8032
Closing Date
s and work under pressure. Must be willing and able to drive, to travel and work long hours including weekends and public holidays. Must be able to work well in a team. Stakeholder and project management knowledge and experience is required. NB: Knowledge and experience in and of artificial intelligence will be taken as an added advantage.
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The advertised salary band for this post is R 413 001. 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.
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