Assistant Director: Marketing & External Communication

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**Overview** This role is for an Assistant Director: Marketing & External Communication at the Mpumalanga Department of Health, based in the Provincial Office, Mbombela (Nelspruit). The position offers a salary of R487 197 per annum (Level 09), plus service benefits. The primary focus of this role is to provide strategic leadership and implementation for departmental branding, communication strategies, and event management. **What you will do** * 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. **Requirements (from the original advert)** * 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. **Who should apply** This position is suitable for candidates who possess a Senior Certificate or Grade 12 combined with a Diploma or Degree (NQF Level 6/7) in Marketing Communication, recognised by SAQA. Applicants must have a minimum of three years of relevant communication experience at a supervisory or management level (Level 7/8), with experience in the Communication Industry being an added advantage. A valid driver's licence is essential, and candidates must be prepared for extensive travel and extended working hours. The ideal candidate will have comprehensive knowledge of public service legislation, including the Public Service Act, Public Service Regulations, Basic Conditions of Employment Act, Labour Relations Act, Employment Equity Act, and relevant DPSA policies. Essential competencies include planning and organising, problem-solving, analytical thinking, strong verbal and written communication, report writing, presentation skills, computer literacy, teamwork, client orientation, and the ability to maintain confidentiality. **Deadline** Not specified **Reference** Original posting: https://www.govpage.co.za/vacancies/mpumalanga-department-of-health-vacancies-dpsa-circular-37-of-2026#spani-ref-mpdoh-oct-26-1651 Source: govpage

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