Assistant Director: Marketing & External Communication
Mpumalanga Department of Health
- Location
- Provincial Office, Mpumalanga
- Salary
- R487 197 per year
- Job type
- Permanent
- Work setting
- On-site
- Sector
- Government & public service
- Closing date
- 30 Oct 2026
Posted 10 days ago
What you need
- Qualification
- Diploma
- Experience
- 3+ years
- Driver's licence
- Code 8 (EB)
- Grade 12 and a diploma or degree in Marketing Communication.
- 3 years' communication experience at supervisor level.
- Driver's licence needed.
- Plan and brand department events.
- Must travel and work long hours.
- Based in Mbombela.
How to apply
Apply on company website
How to apply: Departmental Online Application System: www.mpuhealth.gov.za Official advert: DPSA Public Service Vacancy Circular 37 of 2026, post 37/220, ref MPDOH/OCT/26/1651. Government applications usually need the new Z83 form and a detailed CV.
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Requirements:
Senior Certificate / Grade 12 plus Diploma / Degree (NQF Level 6/7) in Marketing Communication as recognised by SAQA. A minimum of three (3) years relevant experience in Communication at supervisory / management (Level 7/8). Communication Industry will be an added advantage. Valid driver’s licence. Must be willing to travel long distances and work extended hours. Knowledge of the Public Service Act, Public Service Regulations, Basic Conditions of Employment Act, Labour Relations Act, Employment Equity Act, and relevant DPSA policies. Competencies and Skills: Planning and organising. Problem-solving and analytical thinking. Good verbal and written communication skills. Report writing and presentation skills. Computer literacy. Teamwork and client orientation. Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Duties:
Provide and implement branding for all Departmental Events. Provide Strategic leadership in the planning of all Internal and External Events. Provide Strategic planning and crafting of the Departmental Communications Strategy. Ensure that there is crafting and implementation of an Annual Events calendar for the Department. Liaise with all Departmental Programmes in the Head Office and in all the districts with regard to successful planning and implementation of events. Ensure that all Departmental events are well communicated to the public for event mobilisation and successful attendance of people.
Enquiries: Ms. Gugu Nkosi Tel No: (013) 766 3103 / Mr. Mxolisi Maseko Tel No: (013) 766 3351, Mr. Samson Nyoni Tel No: (013) 766 3087, Ms. Samukelisiwe Mgwenya Tel No: (013) 766 3540 and IT related queries: Help desk Tel No: (013) 766 3018.
Reference number: MPDOH/OCT/26/1651