Assistant Director: Marketing And Communication Services
Department Of Higher Education And Training (Dhet)
- Salary (as advertised)
- R487 197 per year
- Minimum qualification
- Diploma
- Closing date
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In brief
Overview This is a permanent position for an Assistant Director: Marketing And Communication Services within the Goldfields TVET College, operating under the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET). The role is based at the Central Office in the Free State province and offers a salary of R 487,197 per annum (Level 09), plus benefits. The primary function involves leading and coordinating marketing, communication, and branding initiatives for the college. What you will do The Assistant Director will be responsible for managing and coordinating marketing, promotion, and branding activities, including developing and overseeing the college's brand identity, signage, and document branding. This involves formulating and implementing the college branding strategy, and developing various college publications such as banners, brochures, annual reports, pamphlets, and programme information. The role also encompasses managing public relations and media liaison services, which includes handling media and community communications, organizing college events like exhibitions, prize-givings, official functions, and special marketing events, and coordinating media queries. The incumbent will track college-related stories, communicate campaigns on social media, maintain the college website, and provide communication administrative support for events. Additionally, responsibilities include providing photographic services and writing stories for the college, drafting and sub-editing articles for the electronic newsletter, gathering content from colleagues, and managing human, financial, and other resources within the unit, including staff development, performance, and agreements. Requirements (from the original advert) * Senior Certificate/Grade 12 or NCV Certificate (level 4) plus a 3-year National Diploma (NQF Level 6) or Bachelor’s degree (NQF Level 7) in Marketing / Communication / Public Relations / Journalism or a relevant field qualification. * A minimum of 3 – 5 years supervisory experience in a 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 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 skills. * Problem-Solving Skills. * Team leadership skill. * People management skill. * Financial management skill. * Project Management skill. * Planning and organizing skill. * Report Writing skill. * Excellent verbal and written communication skills at all levels of an organisation. * Client orientation and customer focus. * Research Skills. Who should apply Candidates with qualifications in Marketing, Communication, Public Relations, or Journalism, holding a National Diploma (NQF Level 6) or Bachelor's degree (NQF Level 7), are encouraged to apply. Applicants must possess 3-5 years of supervisory experience in a communication environment and hold a valid driver's license. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong knowledge of TVET college policies, higher education sector legislation, annual reporting requirements, and performance management systems. Essential skills include communication, interpersonal, problem-solving, team leadership, people management, financial management, project management, planning, organizing, report writing, excellent verbal and written communication at all organizational levels, client orientation, customer focus, and research abilities. Preference will be given to persons from designated groups, especially regarding race, gender, and disability. Deadline 20 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-gtc2026-11 Source: govpage
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