Assistant Director: Marketing And Communication

Department Of Higher Education And Training (Dhet)

Location
Johannesburg, Gauteng
Salary (as advertised)
R487 197 per year
Minimum qualification
Diploma
Closing date

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In brief

**Overview** This is an Assistant Director: Marketing And Communication role (Ref No: MC/23/2026) at the Central Johannesburg TVET College, Central Office, which falls under the Department Of Higher Education And Training (DHET). The position offers a salary of R487,197 per annum (Level 09), plus benefits applicable in the Public Sector. This is a re-advertisement, and previous applicants are encouraged to re-apply if they remain interested. **What you will do** * Compile and develop marketing strategies. * Coordinate and plan all marketing and communication strategies, budgets, projects, and events in line with government and college administrative policies, procedures, and planning. * Develop and implement comprehensive communication plans to promote the college’s programs and events. * Engage and create informative content for press releases, articles, social media, website updates, and other communication platforms. * Manage media relations and respond to social media inquiries. * Monitor media coverage and provide regular reports and analysis to senior management. * Manage social media pages and generate reports for senior management. * Coordinate public awareness campaigns and outreach activities to increase public understanding of TVET programs and initiatives. * Support internal communication efforts to ensure consistent messaging and alignment with organisational goals. * Manage all events, including exhibition participation, official functions, and special marketing events. * Ensure the provision of photographic services at events and draft articles. * Manage the marketing of the college through branding at these events. * Stay up to date with industry trends, best practices, and emerging marketing technologies to continually enhance the college’s marketing strategies. * Conduct Customer Satisfaction Surveys internally and externally and compile individual reports for follow-up. * Be responsible for the College website. **Requirements (from the original advert)** * **Qualifications:** Matric/NC(V) Level 4 plus an accredited 3-year Degree / Diploma in Marketing / Corporate Communication / Public Relations / Journalism or a related field qualification. * **Experience:** * A minimum of five (5) years of functional experience in Marketing. * At least 3 – 5 years of supervisory experience in a relevant field. * **Licence:** A Valid code 08 driver’s License. * **Additional Attributes:** * Graphic Design knowledge (added advantage). * Willingness to work irregular hours and travel extensively. * **Competencies:** * Strategic execution. * Understanding of the importance of brand guidelines & applying them across a range of channels. * Knowledge and understanding of stakeholder management. * Knowledge and understanding of digital marketing. * Knowledge of events management. * Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a keen eye for detail. * A good understanding and knowledge of college administrative policies, procedures, and planning. * Website and Social Media experience. * Ability to effectively communicate in at least two of the three official languages of the Western Cape. * Demonstrated experience in managing marketing budgets and ability to implement cost-saving measures and strict adherence to Government Procurement Policies and Procedures. * **Skills:** * Administrative. * Good interpersonal relations. * Project Management. * Planning and organizing. * Report Writing. * Excellent verbal and written communication skills at all levels of an organisation. * Self-Management. * Campaign management. * Negotiation. * People management. * Client orientation and customer focus. * Research Skills. * Problem solving. **Who should apply** * Candidates possessing a Matric/NC(V) Level 4 and an accredited 3-year Degree/Diploma in Marketing, Corporate Communication, Public Relations, Journalism, or a related field. * Applicants with a minimum of five years of functional experience in Marketing, including 3-5 years of supervisory experience in a relevant field, and a valid code 08 driver’s license. * Individuals who are willing to work irregular hours and travel extensively. * Candidates demonstrating an ability to effectively communicate in at least two of the three official languages of the Western Cape. * Applicants whose appointment would promote representativity in terms of race, gender, and disability, as employment equity principles will be applied. * Previous applicants for this re-advertisement are encouraged to re-apply if they are still interested in the post. **Deadline** 16 November 2026 **Reference** Original posting: https://www.govpage.co.za/vacancies/department-of-higher-education-and-training-dhet-vacancies-from-circular-39-of-2026#spani-ref-mc-23-2026 Source: govpage

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Job description

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: MARKETING AND COMMUNICATION REF NO: MC/23/2026 (This is a re-advertisement, applicants who applied previously are encouraged to re-apply if they are still interested in the post) SALARY : R487 197 per annum (Level 09), plus benefits as applicable in the Public Sector CENTRE : Central Johannesburg TVET College, Central Office REQUIREMENTS : Matric/NC(V) Level 4 plus an accredited 3-years Degree / Diploma Marketing / Corporate Communication / Public Relations / Journalism or a related field qualification. A minimum of five (5) years of functional experience in Marketing with at least 3 – 5 years supervisory experience in relevant field. A Valid code 08 driver’s License. Graphic Design knowledge will be an added advantage. Willingness to work irregular hours and travel extensively. Competencies: Strategic execution. Understanding of the importance of brand guidelines & applying them across a range of channels. Knowledge and understanding of stakeholder management. Knowledge and understanding of digital marketing. Knowledge of events management. Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a keen eye for detail. A good understanding and knowledge of college administrative policies, procedures, and planning. Website and Social Media experience. Ability to effectively communicate in at least two of the three official languages of the Western Cape. Demonstrated experience in managing marketing budgets and ability to implement cost saving measures and strict adherence to Government Procurement Policies and Procedures. Skills: Administrative. Good interpersonal relations. Project Management. Planning and organizing. Report Writing. Excellent verbal and written communication skills at all levels of an organisation. Self-Management. Campaign management. Negotiation. People management. Client orientation and customer focus. Research Skills. Problem solving. DUTIES : Compile, develop marketing strategies. Coordinate and planning all marketing and communication strategies, budget, projects and events in line with government and college administrative policies, procedures and planning. Develop and implement comprehensive communication plans to promote the college’s programs and events. Engage and create informative content for press releases, articles, social media, website updates and other communication platforms. Manage media relations, responding to social media inquiries. Monitor media coverage & provide regular reports and analysis to senior management. Manage social media pages and generate reports for senior management. Coordinate public awareness campaigns and outreach activities to increase public understanding of TVET programs and initiatives. Support internal communication efforts to ensure consistent messaging and alignment with organisational goals. Manage all events including exhibition participation, official functions and special marketing events. Ensure the provision of photographic services at events and drafting articles. Manage the marketing of the college through branding at these events. Stay up to date with industry trends, best practices and emerging marketing technologies to continually enhance the college’s marketing strategies. Conduct Customer Satisfaction Surveys internally and externally and compile individual reports for follow-up. Responsible for College website. ENQUIRIES : Mr MB Khakhu Tel No: (011) 351 6000 APPLICATIONS : The Central Johannesburg TVET College (CJC) invites applicants to apply online on the New Z83 form by clicking on this link https://cjcz83.ngnscan.co.za/apply NOTE : The Central Johannesburg TVET College (CJC) invites applicants to apply online on the New Z83 form by clicking on this link https://cjcz83.ngnscan.co.za/apply. Apply and follow the easy prompts/instructions. If you apply for the first time, you will be required to register by clicking the register button to register. After registering, you will be allowed to log in and apply for your chosen post (s). Upload the supporting document namely, a comprehensive CV and any other document (where required). A fully completed and signed Z83 form, and a detailed Curriculum Vitae will be considered. Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified documents/copies of qualifications and other relevant documents to support the application on or before the day of the interviews. The shortlisted candidates will also be requested to submit confirmation or service letter from their previous employer, confirming their employment status/ history. It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualification(s) evaluated by the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA). Candidates whose appointment promote representativity in terms of race, gender, and disability will receive preference. All shortlisted candidates shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. Selection panels shall score both technical exercises as an additional criterion in the interview process. The successful candidate(s) will be required to sign an annual performance agreement, disclose his/her financial interests, and be subjected to security clearance. If you have not been contacted within three (3) months of the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. The college reserves the right not to make appointment. Suitable candidates will be subjected to personnel suitability checks (criminal record check, citizenship verification, qualification/study verification, and previous employment verification). Applications received after the closing date will not be considered. CJC is committed to providing equal opportunities and practising affirmative action employment. It is our intention to promote representativity in terms of (race, gender, and disability) in the organisation. Employment Equity principles will be applied in accordance with the Departmental Employment Equity Policy, taking into consideration the applicable equity targets, representativity, and legislative requirements. Due to the college financial constraints, candidates will be responsible for their traveling and accommodation. CLOSING DATE : 16 November 2026

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