Communication Officer

About the role

The Department of Community Safety (Gauteng) is hiring a Communication Officer in Corporate Management Services, based in Head Office Johannesburg. This is a permanent post, paying R338,106 a year. How to apply: Applicants must apply online at: www.gautengonline.gov.za / http://professionaljobcentre.gpg.gov.za. Reference number to quote: REFS/057040 Closing date: 09 November 2026 Use the new Z83 form and attach a detailed CV.

Responsibilities

• Market departmental projects and programmes.
• Organise exhibitions on various departmental programmes and events.
• Promote the department's brand on safety and security projects.
• Conduct onsite visits to communities to identify information needs.
• Coordinate meetings with departmental stakeholders for marketing purposes.
• Ensure public access to departmental information at Multi-Purpose Centres around the province.
• Collate feedback on impact of marketing campaigns of the department.
• Support departmental events organised both internally and externally.
• Coordinate and manage exhibitions.
• Undertake tasks as delegated by programme coordinator.
• Attend Stakeholder meetings for planning events.
• Compile the portfolio of evidence.
• Circulate internal information to staff.
• Support with branding on all departmental events.
• Write articles for the departmental newsletter.

Requirements

• A Grade 12 certificate plus a Degree/Diploma in Corporate Communication/Communication/Public Relations computer literacy.
• Understanding of communications, communication research, and government communication will be an advantage.
• All valid relevant driving licenses (A and EC).
• No criminal record or any pending cases against you.
• Knowledge and Skills:
• Relevant legislation and public service regulations
• Relevant Traffic and Safety legislations and GPG legislation
• Understanding of the department's strategic objectives
• Knowledge of political and parliamentary processes
• Knowledge and understanding of departmental strategic priorities and programmes
• Knowledge and understanding of the target market various Gauteng community needs and challenges
• Intergovernmental and Stakeholder relations management
• Knowledge of advertising and promotions
• Knowledge and information management
• Project management
• Problem solving Written and verbal communication skills
• Computer literacy
• Monitoring and evaluation skills
• Report writing skills
• Public speaking
• Presentation skills
• Public relations
• Events management skills