Assistant Director: Internal Communication
Department of Correctional Services
- Location
- National Head Office, Gauteng
- Salary
- R487 197 per year
- Job type
- Internship
- Work setting
- On-site
- Sector
- Government & public service
- Closing date
- 09 Nov 2026
Posted 11 days ago
What you need
- Qualification
- Diploma
- Experience
- 3+ years
- Driver's licence
- Code 8 (EB)
- Internal communication role at DCS National Head Office, Pretoria
- Diploma or degree in communication or journalism
- 3-5 years as a supervisor in communications
- Strong English writing and editing
- Valid driver's licence
- R487 197 a year
How to apply
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How to apply: should be submitted online at https://careers.dcs.gov.za/. Emailed, post or hand delivered applications will not be considered. Official advert: DPSA Public Service Vacancy Circular 38 of 2026, post 38/50, ref HO 2026/11/46. Government applications usually need the new Z83 form and a detailed CV.
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Directorate: Internal Communication and Media Production
Requirements:
Recognised Degree or National Diploma in Communication/ Journalism or relevant qualification. 3-5 years’ experience at a supervisory level in the communication sector. Valid driver’s licence. Computer literate. Competencies And Attributes: Proven ability to understand an institution’s internal communication needs. Proven ability to conceptualise, execute and measure the effectiveness of internal communication channels and messages. Proven experience in writing and editing articles. Excellent command of written and spoken English. Experience with or thorough understanding of a Content Management System (CMS) for intranet or internet will be an advantage. Ability to work under pressure and according to tight deadlines. Willingness to travel and work overtime. Honesty and integrity. Attention to detail. Plan and organize. Punctuality and confidentiality. Service delivery and client orientation. Excellent communication skills (written and verbal). Ability to coordinate and organize work related tasks. High level of reliability. Ability to act with tact and discretion.
Duties:
Assist with managing the department’s intranet. Manage and improve the daily system of internal notices. Write, edit and proofread internal communication messages. Develop feedback mechanisms to objectively measure effectiveness of internal communication channels and messages. Regularly monitor intended reach and effectiveness against communication objectives and against communication strategy and compile reports thereof. Build networks and partnerships within the department that will help ensure optimal coverage of defining moments of service delivery for purposes of communicating it internally. Management of human resources, finance, and assets.
Notes:
Appointment under the Public Service Act.
Enquiries: National Head Office: Ms NS Khumalo Tel No: (012) 307 2174 or Ms TP Ngobeni Tel No: (012) 305 8589.
Reference number: HO 2026/11/46