Senior Communications Officer: Branding and Events

Overview

Senior Communications Officer for branding and events at GPAA, requiring three years' experience and communications qualification.

Requirements

• A relevant 3-year National Diploma/ Degree in Communication/ Public Relations/ Event Management/ Brand Management or relevant qualification (at least 360 credits).
• Minimum of 3 years appropriate experience in communications.
• Computer literacy that would include a good working knowledge of Microsoft Office products.
• Possess good understanding and knowledge of the role of communications, Brand management and publicity in organizations.
• Knowledge to manage event management and branding agencies.
• Knowledge to coordinate events from start to finish.
• Knowledge of Conceptualize campaigns.
• Strong events management skills.
• Project Management skills.
• Development of events, branding and publicity plans.
• Interpersonal skills.
• Negotiation skills.
• Organized and professional skills.
• Creative approach skills.
• Problem solving skills.
• Presentation skills.
• Ability to work without supervision skills.
• Analytical Skills.
• Communication skills. Enthusiasm. Organized. Independent.

Duties

• The successful candidate will be responsible for the following functions and include but not limited to: Enforce a strong internal corporate identity: Ensure the correct implementation of the Corporate Identity (CI) by encouraging and assisting officials to adhere to guidelines outlined in the CI manual, thereby ensuring uniformity and compliance.
• Conduct branding audits to ensure that all officials adhere to correct usage of organisational templates, correct colours, email signature etc.
• Coordinate all branding projects: Coordinate outreach events and campaigns: Liaise with key role players regarding event requirements.
• Provide support and guidance for all external exhibitions, events and campaigns.
• Coordinate all event requirements including venue options.
• Develop event plans and briefing documents Ensure marketing material for all events is available.
• Ensure appropriate branding with relevant messaging across all events.
• Coordinate national, regional and special events.
• Coordinate exhibitions showcasing organisational products and services.
• Compile reports for all events.
• Develop publicity plans.
• Coordinate mobile office publicity nationwide: Develop and implement plans to create awareness of mobile office visits across provinces.
• Monitor and report on the effectiveness of publicity plans.
• Coordinate production of marketing and branding material: Identify branding and marketing requirements.
• Coordinate the production and procurement of approved marketing material.
• Monitor stockholding, distribution and usage.

How to apply

To apply visit: https://erecruitment.gpaa.gov.za/

Enquiries: Alletah Mashiane Tel No: (012) 319 1218 Enquiries.erecruitment@gpaa.gov.za

Notes

Effective from 19 June 2026, the GPAA now utilises an e-Recruitment System which means all applicants must login/register to apply for positions, we only accept e-Recruitment online applications. The applicant’s profile on the e Recruitment is equivalent to the newly approved Z83, and it is the responsibility of applicants to ensure their profiles are fully completed or their applications will not be considered, as per the DPSA Practice Note. Certain documentation will still be required to be uploaded on the system such as copies of all qualifications including National Senior Certificate/Matric certificate, ID, etc., however these documents need not be certified at point of application, however certification will be required prior to attending the interview. The candidate must agree to the following: Shortlisted candidates must avail themselves for a virtual or in-person panel interview at a date and time determined by the GPAA. Please note: All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. It should be noted that the GPAA does not support the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in any of its recruitment and selection processes and will disqualify an application if it picks up the use of AI when completing assessments without acknowledging the source of information. Successful completion of the Nyukela Public Service SMS Pre-entry Programme as endorsed by the National School of Government, available as an online course on https://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-pre-entry-programme/, prior to finalisation of appointment, is a requirement for all SMS positions. All shortlisted candidates for SMS posts will be subjected to a technical exercise and interview. Following the technical exercise and interview, a maximum of three (3) SMS candidates will undergo psychometric assessments to assess cognitive capabilities, behavioural preferences, emotional intelligence, and integrity. Applicants must note that pre-employment checks and references will be conducted once they are short-listed and the appointment is also subject to a positive outcome on these checks, which include but not limited to: security clearance, security vetting, qualification/study verification, citizenship verification, financial/asset record check, previous employment verification and criminal record. Applicants will be required to meet vetting requirements as prescribed by Minimum Information Security Standards in line with the new DPSA Directive effective 01 April 2024. By submitting your application, it also means you consent to the GPAA processing your information for Human Resources Management purposes. It is the applicant’s responsibility to have all their foreign qualifications (this includes O and A level certificates) evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA), at your own expense. Upon appointment, successful candidates will be required to sign a Performance Agreement within 3 months from date of appointment and for candidates whose appointment exceeds 12 calendar months will be appointed on probation for the period of twelve (12) calendar months excluding leave taken as prescribed by Public Service Regulation 68. The status of your application will be visible on the e-Recruitment system. However, if you have not received feedback from the GPAA within 6 months of the closing date, please regard your application as unsuccessful. The candidate must take note: It is the GPAA’s intention to promote equity (race, gender and disability) through the filling of this post(s) with a candidate whose transfer / promotion / appointment will promote representativeness in line with the numerical targets as contained in GPAA’s Employment Equity Plan. Note: The GPAA reserves the right not to fill the below-mentioned posts, withdraw or to put on-hold a position and/or to re-advertise a post. MANAGEMENT ECHELON