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Assistant Director: Marketing and Communication Services

Department of Higher Education and Training

Province:

National / Various

Salary:

R 487 197 per annum

Closing Date: 

November 20, 2026

DPSA Vacancy Circular:

39 of 2026

56

Find the original in the DPSA circular:

Duties 

Manage and coordinate marketing, promotion and branding: develop and manage college brand identity, manage all college signage and document branding (letterhead, certificate etc.). formulate and ensure implementation of the college branding strategy. Develop and produce college publication, i.e banners, information brochures, annual reports, pamphlet and programme information. Manage public relation and media liaison services: Manage all media and general community liaison and communications, manage all college events including exhibitions participation, prize giving, official functions and special marketing events, coordinate of media queries and responses as when required. Tracking all the positive and negative stories on the college including forwarding these to the relevant managers. Regularly communication college camping on social media and online communication. Regularly maintain the content, design and layout of the college website. Coordinate college event and provide communication administrative support. Provide photographic services and write stories for the colleges: draft articles for the department/college's electronic newsletter, take pictures at the event that will make part of the article, marketing the department through branding at these events, Sub-editor to the monthly electronic newsletter, gather all articles from colleagues and colleges activities, submit articles for compilation, verify and forward for approval. Management of human, financial and other resources of the unit: render management service to the staff, manage the development and performance of the staff, manage the performance agreement of the staff.

Key Requirements 

Incumbent should have senior Certificate/Grade12 or NCV Certificate (level 4) plus 3-years National Diploma (NQF Level 6) or Bachelor's degree (NQF Level 7) in Marketing / Communication / Public Relations / Journalism or relevant field qualification. A minimum of 3 – 5 years supervisory experience in communication environment related field. A Valid driver's License. Knowledge of policies and governance environment of TVET colleges including knowledge of annual reporting requirements by the Higher Education institutions. Knowledge and understanding of the monitoring of performance management development system. Knowledge and understanding of the TVET administration. Knowledge and understanding of the Higher Education sector, especially the policies and legislation. Communication and interpersonal, Problem-Solving Skills. Team leadership skill, people management financial, Project Management., Planning and organizing. Report Writing. Excellent verbal and written communication skills at all levels of an organisation, People management. Client orientation and customer focus. Research Skills. Problem solving.

WHERE TO APPLY
Applications must be forwarded to: recruit@goldfieldstvet.edu.za. Please quote the relevant reference number for each post in the email subject line to ensure easy identification and tracking.

WHAT TO SEND
• The new Z83 form (2021 version), fully completed and signed
• A detailed, up-to-date CV
• Certified copies of your ID and qualifications (check the advert)

GOOD TO KNOW
• Quote the reference number: GTC2026/11
• Use a separate application for each post
• Shortlisted candidates do a practical and an integrity assessment
• Late applications are not accepted

Full instructions: DPSA Vacancy Circular 39 of 2026, page 56.

Enquiries 

Mr MPW Pinkoane Tel No: (057) 910 6000

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