Communications Officer REF NO: RECRUIT 2026/366

SALARY : R338 106 per annum (Level 07), (excluding benefits) 

CENTRE : Gqeberha (Eastern Cape) 

REQUIREMENTS :

• An appropriate B Degree (NQF 7) or Three (3) year Diploma (NQF 6) in the field of Communications / Public Relations / Journalism / Media Studies or equivalent.
• Minimum two (2) years’ experience in communications environment. Demonstrable competency in acting Independently, Professionally, Accountable and with Credibility.
• Basic knowledge of legislation and regulations pertaining to public service administration, specifically: Public Service Act and Regulations, Basic Conditions of Employment Act, Public Finance Management Act, NPA Act, Access to information Act, DPSA directives. Knowledge of public service, knowledge management, internal and external liaison, publications, advertising and branding, newswriting, reviewing and proofreading. Knowledge of NPA policies and procedures.
• Computer skills: MS Office Suite, MS Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, MS Project. Editing, project management, policy analysis and development, supervisory skills, decision making skills, analysis and problem-solving skills, interpersonal relations, communication (oral and written) skills. Excellent report writing skills. Task or time management skills. Conflict management, planning, research, presentation and facilitation.

DUTIES :

• Provide communications support to the Region. Assist with media queries in the region. Draft and write media statements for approval. Process media inquiries and assist with feedback. Provide social media inputs and content.
• Event management, public education and Awareness. Provide communication support to regional business units and corporate managers. Make meaningful inputs to Khasho by contributing articles on a regular and sustained basis.
• Publish organisational performance information on all internal communication platforms to keep employees updated. Provide support to internal stakeholders such as the Strategy office, EWP, IMU, HR and leadership with both internal and external local events and campaigns.
• Present content effectively and collaborate with stakeholders demonstrating strong communication and listening skills. Maintain high levels of accuracy and attention to detail in all outputs.