Job Requirements
B degree (NQF 7) in Communications/Public Relations/Journalism or Marketing Management. 5 years of relevant experience at senior management level in communication / public relations. Key Requirements: Strategic capability and leadership in developing multidisciplinary marketing and communication programmes. Experience in media relations, issues/crisis communications and reputation management. -Experience designing and overseeing integrated multimedia campaigns including digital, broadcast and print. Stakeholder engagement and intergovernmental liaison experience. Financial and people management experience, including budgeting and managing large teams. Strong policy formulation, research and report writing skills and knowledge of public service legislative/regulatory framework. Proven ability to advise executive leadership and manage high level even-ts and outreach programmes. – 108
Duties
Public and Stakeholder Engagement: Develop and implement a comprehensive stakeholder engagement and public education framework for the dtic. Plan and host stakeholder engagement sessions and manage the dtic’s events and outreach programme. Develop and oversee Customer Relationship Management (CRM) systems and support public appearances of political principals. Strategic Marketing Positioning: Lead integrated, multimedia marketing campaigns across digital, broadcast, print, outdoor and community media platforms. Drive the dtic’s international marketing communication programme in alignment with government initiatives and in collaboration with GCIS, DIRCO and Brand South Africa. Manage creative work, media buying and digital communication programmes using clear performance metrics. Internal Communication: Develop and manage the implementation of the internal communication plan across the organization. Provide strategic communication counsel to the Ministry, Director-General and Executive Board on reputational risks. Oversee interactive sessions between leadership and employees. Media Relations & Public Relations: Develop and implement the dtic’s media strategy, crisis communication protocols and issues management framework. Oversee media monitoring, rapid response and regular reporting on media coverage to top management. Manage the dtic’s reputation and public confidence proactively. Corporate Communication: Oversee the development and production of all corporate communication and promotional material (audio-visual and print). Develop the dtic’s publishing and production framework, ensuring all material aligns with the editorial policy, style guide and Corporate Identity manual. Management of the Chief Directorate: Provide strategic leadership in the development and execution of the Annual Performance Plan and Operational Plan. Manage the Chief Directorate’s finances, including a budget of R50 million, procurement, expenditure and assets.
What is the Salary
R1 494 900 per annum (Level 14), (all-inclusive remuneration package)
Location
Sunnyside, Pretoria
How to Apply
Ms U Pitse Tel No: (012) 394 1563 / L Mdashe Tel No: (012) 394 3103 / V Mazibuko Tel No: (012) 394 5608
can be submitted: Via e-mail to applications@thedtic.gov.za (Ref no. must appear in subject-line – if no reference no. is provided the application may not be considered), by post to The Director: Human Resources Management, Private Bag X84, Pretoria, 0001; Hand-delivered to the dtic Campus, corner of Meintjies and Robert Sobukwe Streets, Sunnyside, Pretoria.
Apply Before:
5/6/2026
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Additional Information
In terms of the dtic’s EE requirements, preference will be given to African males, Coloured females, White males and persons with disabilities.