Deputy Director-General: Provincial Communication Services

 

🏛️ Deputy Director-General: Provincial Communication Services – Gauteng Office of the Premier

📍 Location: Johannesburg, Gauteng

💰 Salary: R1 885 710 – R2 124 237 per annum (Level 15, all-inclusive remuneration package)

🕒 Job Type: Permanent

📌 Sector: Executive Management / Public Relations & Communication / Public Sector

📑 Reference: REFS/056333

📅 Apply before: 22 September 2026

🏢 About the Employer – Gauteng Office of the Premier

The Gauteng Office of the Premier serves as the administrative center of the Gauteng Provincial Government, driving provincial governance, strategic planning, service delivery oversight, and public communication. The Department is committed to Employment Equity principles, with particular consideration given to African females, Coloured males, Indian males/females, White males/females, and persons with disabilities to ensure equitable representation.

🎯 Purpose of the Role

The Deputy Director-General: Provincial Communication Services provides executive leadership and strategic direction for all provincial communication, media relations, branding, stakeholder engagement, and citizen participation programs across Gauteng provincial departments and entities.

📝 Key Responsibilities

• Provide executive direction for Provincial Communication Services in alignment with provincial priorities, EXCO directives, and Cabinet Lekgotla programs.

• Lead the formulation, rollout, and monitoring of the Provincial Communication Policy Strategy.

• Serve as the official provincial spokesperson when delegated, managing high-level media liaison, press briefings, and crisis communication.

• Oversee the implementation of an integrated provincial branding, marketing, and reputation management strategy.

• Coordinate communication across all Gauteng provincial departments and public entities to maintain messaging uniformity and strategic coherence.

• Provide strategic advisory support on communication matters directly to the Premier, Director-General, and Provincial Executive.

• Direct the implementation and institutionalization of the Ntirhisano Programme, service delivery war rooms, and community outreach feedback mechanisms.

• Oversee the branch budget in compliance with the PFMA, ensuring strong internal controls, governance, and resource optimization.

✅ Job Requirements

• An NQF Level 8 qualification in Communications, Public Relations, Media Studies, Public Administration, Journalism, or a related field recognized by SAQA. (A Master's degree / NQF Level 9 in a related field is an added advantage).

• Minimum of 8 years’ experience at a Senior Managerial Level (SMS) with a strong track record in strategic communication, media relations, public participation, marketing, and government communication systems.

• Pre-Entry Requirement: Successful completion of the NSG Nyukela Pre-Entry Programme (Certificate for Entry into the SMS) prior to appointment.

• Competencies: Executive leadership, integrated communication policy formulation, crisis management, intergovernmental collaboration, PFMA compliance, and GCIS framework expertise.

📌 Special Note on SMS Requirements & Preference

Applicants must complete the SMS Pre-Entry Programme offered by the National School of Government (www.thensg.gov.za). Shortlisted candidates will undergo two pre-entry assessments (a practical technical exercise and an integrity assessment) followed by psychometric testing. In line with the Department's Employment Equity Plan, equitable representation across designated groups will be prioritized.

🌟 Company Values & Culture

Employees within the Office of the Premier are expected to embody:

• Exemplary ethical leadership, accountability, and public trust

• Responsiveness, citizen-centric engagement, and transparency

• High standards of strategic excellence and intergovernmental cooperation

📧 How to Apply

Applications must be submitted using the New Z83 form (obtainable from any Public Service Department or online at www.gov.za/documents). Old Z83 forms will be disqualified. Please ensure your Z83 is fully completed, signed, and references Reference Number REFS/056333.

Note: Applications submitted by email, fax, post, or hand delivery will NOT be accepted. Applications must be submitted online only.

Submit your application via the official Gauteng portal:

• Online Application: Submit your application online at www.gautengonline.gov.za.

📞 Enquiries

For position-related queries, please contact Ms. Sylvia Mtshali at (011) 355 6280.

🌍 Why Join the Gauteng Office of the Premier?

As the head of provincial communication, this executive position offers a unique platform to shape public engagement, drive government transparency, and lead the overarching narrative of South Africa's economic heartland.