Senior Communications Officer: Branding and Events

Okubalulekile

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

Izidingo

• 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.

Umsebenzi

• Isiqalo esilikhulu sokusebenza ngaphandle kokulinganiswa: Qinisekisa ukuthi kulandwa ngokunembile iKhabhineti yenhlalo yamasiko (CI) ngokukuthuthukisa futhi kusizeni amagosa ukuba balindelele izilungiselelo ezichazwe kumayuli ye-CI, ngalezo njongo zokuqinisekisa ukuthi kunokwenziwa ngokufanayo nokuthembeki.
• Yenza ama-audit okuba khona ngenxa yobunjani ukuze kube nokuqinisekisa ukuthi bonke amagosa balandela imikhakha efanele, imibala efanele, isigubeni sokuthumela imiyalezo ye-imeyili nokuningi.
• Hlela konke amaphrojekthi okulandelela ibhilandi: Hlela izinhlangano ezinzululwazi zokudla namakamihalelo: Xhumana nabantu abakhulu ezindaweni zemfuneko yevenqi.
• Nikeza ukusekelwa nokuthutukezela konke okungaphandle kokukhethulwa, izehlakalo namakamihalelo.
• Hlela konke izindlela zevenqi ezihlanganiswa navakashi.
• Hlela izinhlelo zevenqi futhi nizisulela izincwadi zokuqala.
• Qinisekisa ukuthi ulwazi lokumaketha oluhlonitshwe konke izehlakalo lutholakala.
• Qinisekisa ubunjani obufanele bezibhebhe-bhebhe enzi nalezwi elingikhule kuzo konke izehlakalo.
• Hlela izehlakalo zentshonalanga, izindawo nozehlakalo ezikhethekile.
• Hlela izikhundla zokumaketha zokupakisha izigamu zesazimela nezikhundla.
• Hlela izibalo kuzo konke izehlakalo.
• Hlela izinhlelo zamathuluzi.
• Hlela ukusebenza kweNtsha yenhlonipho yomaketha kwamaphrojekthi abantu: Hlela izinhlelo zokukhulula imikhakha ukuze kuziwe ngokususela ezindaweni zokufa kwendawo.
• Landela nokuhlanganisa inhlelo yomaketha.
• Hlela isiqalo serekhodhi nabaqalisi bokusebenza nangaphandle kwemaketha: Hlela izidingo zomaketha nokumaketha.
• Hlela isiqalo serekhodhi nokutholakala kwangcono kwemaketha.
• Landela nokuhlanganisa isigubeni, ukusabalalisa nokusebenzisa ulwazi.

Indlela yokukhumbula

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

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

Amanothi

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