Assistant Director: Corporate Communication

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**Overview** This role is for an Assistant Director of Corporate Communication within the Limpopo-Olifants Catchment Management Agency (LOCMA), which is a Public Water Resource Management Agency under the National Department of Water and Sanitation. The position is situated in the Office of the CEO and based in Polokwane, offering a salary of R487,197 per annum (Level 09). The incumbent will be responsible for managing the provision of communication services for the agency. **What you will do** The incumbent will be responsible for: * Managing the provision of communication services. * Developing and implementing communication plans and strategies in support of communication campaigns. * Analyzing LOCMA’s strategic objectives and developing communication and publication policies, procedures, and guidelines for interactive media and multimedia content. * Developing action plans for media coverage and ensuring compliance with government communication guidelines and regulations. * Implementing media production, issuing publications, organizing press conferences, and securing media coverage for LOCMA. * Developing implementation plans for communication, planning exhibitions, and implementing the media strategy. * Ensuring that written and visual communication materials are timeous and accurate. * Creating content for the website, social media, newsletters, and other platforms. * Maintaining the LOCMA website, ensuring all materials and reports are uploaded and kept up to date. * Managing web design and the corporate identity of LOCMA, including logos, letterheads, and other branding material. * Liaising with the media, including arranging and conducting radio, print, and television interviews. * Disseminating information to managers and stakeholders, tracking media coverage, analyzing feedback, and adjusting communication strategies accordingly. * Providing production of content for publication, including coordinating the design, layout, and style of publications, implementing or improving concepts, theories, and operational methods, and conducting research in aid of content development. * Establishing and maintaining stakeholder relations with communities and the media. * Disseminating knowledge relating to LOCMA and supporting public participation initiatives such as Imbizo, including feedback and follow-up on recommended communication interventions. * Managing resources, including work allocation, discipline, and performance management of staff, and the recommendation and allocation of equipment. **Requirements (from the original advert)** * An NQF level 6 (National Diploma) in Communication, Journalism, Public Relations or a relevant tertiary qualification. * Five (5) years’ experience in a communications environment. * Relevant experience in stakeholder engagement. * The disclosure of a valid unexpired driver’s license. * Understanding of the legislative and policy frameworks governing the sector and the public sector. * Knowledge of financial management. * Knowledge of programme and project management. * Knowledge of policy development and implementation. * Knowledge of conflict management tools and methodologies. * Good communication, presentation, report writing and networking skills. * Accountability and ethical conduct. **Who should apply** Candidates with an NQF Level 6 National Diploma in Communication, Journalism, Public Relations, or a relevant qualification, coupled with five years of experience in a communications environment, including stakeholder engagement. Applicants must possess a valid unexpired driver's license and demonstrate an understanding of relevant legislative and policy frameworks within the public sector and water sector. Ideal candidates will also have knowledge of financial, programme, and project management, policy development, and conflict management tools. Strong communication, presentation, report writing, and networking skills are essential, along with a commitment to accountability and ethical conduct. The role requires someone capable of strategic communication planning, media relations, digital content management, and staff resource management. **Deadline** Not specified **Reference** Original posting: https://www.govpage.co.za/vacancies/department-of-water-and-sanitation-dws-vacancies-from-dpsa-cocular-40-of-2026#spani-ref-locma-34 Source: govpage

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