Director: Internal Communications

Reference Number: DIRIC Nature of Appointment: Permanent The purpose of the post is to manage and drive the provision of internal communication and language services.

Department: Department Of Communications And Digital Technologies

Province: National Department

Closing Date: 29 June 2026

Salary: R1 317 384 per annum (Level 13), (the all-inclusive remuneration package consists of a basic salary, the State’s contribution to the Government Pension Fund, a medical fund and a flexible portion in terms of applicable rules).

Centre: Pretoria, Hatfield

Requirements:

1. An appropriate NQF level 7 qualification in Communications / Advertising / Marketing / Public Relations / Media Relation / Graphic Design or relevant equivalent qualification as recognised by the South African Qualifications Authority.
2. A minimum of five (5) years’ experience in Communications / Media environment at middle / senior managerial level.
3. Skills / Competencies and Knowledge: At an advanced level – Strategic Capability and Leadership, Government Administrative Processes, People Management and Empowerment, Programme and Project Management, Financial Management, Change Management, Stakeholder Engagement and Relationship Management, Problem Solving and Analytic Skills.
4. Technical Competencies: Graphic Design, Speech Writing, Advertising, Content Curation, Campaigning, Digital Information Platforms Management, Website Design, Editing.

Duties:

1. The successful candidate will manage and drive the development, review, and implementation of strategic frameworks, policies, and an integrated internal communication strategy aligned with the Department’s strategic objectives.
2. Manage and drive continuous improvement of internal communication platforms such as the intranet, newsletters, internal bulletins, emails, and digital collaboration tools to facilitate timely information sharing.
3. Manage and design operational frameworks, innovative tools, channels, systems and platforms to enable internal communication workflow, employee participation and engagement and reporting thereof.
4. Develop and manage employee engagement and internal and events management programmes and plans to foster an effective communication environment.
5. Coordinate the planning and dissemination of internal campaigns, announcements, and key organisational messages to ensure consistency, clarity, and impact across the Department.
6. Manage and drive editorial and language management services in terms of the Language Act and provide creative design services.
7. Provide communication support to the Executive Authority and senior management by preparing internal messages, speeches, talking points, and announcements to enhance leadership visibility and transparency.
8. Ensure that all internal communication content is accurate, consistent, aligned with departmental messaging, and compliant with government communication standards and protocols.
9. Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of internal communication initiatives through feedback mechanisms, surveys, and analytics, and implement improvements where necessary.
10. Contributing to key result areas such as strategic functional leadership, manage human resources, manage financial resources, driving change and operational excellence and manage compliance.

Enquiries: Ms N Sekele Tel No: (012) 427 8599, Ms N Khosa Tel No: (012) 427 8260, Mr M Cilo at 068 227 5029

Applications: application link: CLICK HERE

Job Location Insights — Pretoria, Hatfield:

• There are 5 government vacancies at Pretoria, Hatfield in this circular, making it one of the active hiring centres this round.
• Pay across the 5 posts here spans R413 001 – R1 554 696 p.a. The highest-paying is POST 20/03.
• This post pays about 74% above the circular-wide average of R757 391 p.a.
• The openings at this centre span 4 distinct job types — from administrative to specialist roles.