Assistant Director: Corporate Communication

About the role

The Department of Water and Sanitation is hiring an Assistant Director: Corporate Communication in Limpopo-Olifants Catchment Management Agency Division: Office of the CEO, based in Polokwane. This is a permanent post, paying R487,197 a year. How to apply: All applications to be submitted online on the following link: https://erecruitment.dws.gov.za/ Reference number to quote: LOCMA 34 Closing date: 20 November 2026 Use the new Z83 form and attach a detailed CV. Note: The Limpopo-Olifants Catchment Management Agency is a Public Water Resource Management Agency, established in line with the provisions of the National Water Act, 1998 (Act no 36 of 1998) (NWA) and National Water Policy for South Africa. It is an entity of the National Department of Water and Sanitation. Employees appointed in the CMA have similar employment terms and conditions as those of employees appointed in terms of the Public Service Act, though not employed in terms of the Public Service Act.

Responsibilities

• The incumbent will be responsible for managing the provision of communication services.
• Develop and Implement communication plans and strategies in support of communication campaigns, analyse LOCMA’s strategic objectives, and develop communication and publication policies, procedures and guidelines for interactive media and multimedia content.
• Develop action plans for media coverage and ensure compliance with government communication guidelines and regulations.
• Implement media production, issue publications, organise press conferences and secure media coverage for LOCMA.
• Develop implementation plans for communication, plan exhibitions and implement the media strategy.
• Ensure that written and visual communication materials are timeous and accurate, and create content for the website, social media, newsletters and other platforms.
• Maintain the LOCMA website, ensuring that all materials and reports are uploaded and that the website is kept up to date.
• Manage web design and the corporate identity of LOCMA, including logos, letterheads and other branding material.
• Liaise with the media, including arranging and conducting radio, print and television interviews.
• Disseminate information to managers and stakeholders, track media coverage, analyse feedback and adjust communication strategies accordingly.
• Provide production of content for publication, including coordinating the design, layout and style of publications, implementing or improving concepts, theories and operational methods, and conducting research in aid of content development.
• Establish and maintain stakeholder relations with communities and the media, disseminate knowledge relating to LOCMA, and support public participation initiatives such as Imbizo, including feedback and follow-up on the recommended communication interventions.
• Manage resources, including work allocation, discipline and performance management of staff, and the recommendation and allocation of equipment.

Requirements

• An NQF level 6 (National Diploma) in Communication, Journalism, Public Relations or a relevant tertiary qualification.
• 5 years’ experience in a communications environment.
• Relevant experience in stakeholder engagement.
• The disclosure of a valid unexpired driver’s license.
• Understanding of the legislative and policy frameworks governing the sector and the public sector.
• Knowledge of financial management.
• Knowledge of programme and project management.
• Knowledge of policy development and implementation.
• Knowledge of conflict management tools and methodologies.
• Good communication, presentation, report writing and networking skills.
• Accountability and ethical conduct.