- Company
- Gauteng Department of Community Safety
- Location
- Johannesburg, Gauteng
- Job type
- Permanent
- Minimum qualification
- Grade 12
- Salary
- R 338 106,00 per annum plus service benefits
- Reference
- REFS/057040
- Closing date
- 9 November 2026 (6 days left)
About this post
The Gauteng Department of Community Safety is looking for a Communication Officer in Johannesburg. It is a permanent post, paying R 338 106,00 per annum plus service benefits.
Section: INTERNAL & EXTERNAL COMMUNICATIONS
Closing date: Monday, 9 November 2026. Late applications are not considered.
What you need
The official advert asks for:
- 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.
- 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.
- … and 6 more points in the official advert.
What you’ll do
- 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.
Tips before you apply
- Apply online on the Gauteng Professional Job Centre (jobs.gauteng.gov.za). Register first, then open this post and click Apply. Emailed or faxed applications are not accepted.
- Quote the reference number REFS/057040 on your application.
- Attach only the documents this advert asks for, such as a CV with your experience dated month and year. Many departments ask for certified copies only once you are shortlisted.
- Show clearly on your CV that you meet each requirement above, for example your Grade 12 results or driver's licence code.
How to apply
Apply the way the official advert says. EmploymentHub is not the employer and does not handle applications.
Where to apply: online on the Gauteng Professional Job Centre. Register or log in, then open this post and click Apply.
Enquiries: Call Mr. Vuyo Sondo / Ms. Dolly Seboane/ Tlalane Koenane 011 689 3845/ 3723/ 3847
Closing date: Monday, 9 November 2026
Notes from the official advert
Gauteng DCS is an equal opportunity employer and gender sensitive employer, and it is its intention to promote retrospectivity in the Public Service through the filling of these posts. The Department committed to the achievement and maintenance of diversity and equity employment. In the filling of vacant posts, the objectives of section 195 (1) (i) of the Constitution of South Africa, 1996 (Act No: 108 of 1996), the Employment Equity imperatives as defined by the Employment Equity Act, 1998 (Act No: 55 of 1998) and relevant Human Resources Directives will be taken into consideration. NOTE: Applicants must apply online at: www.gautengonline.gov.za / http://professionaljobcentre.gpg.gov.za.CLOSING DATE: 09 November 2026. NOTE: Applications must be submitted on new Z83 form, obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the internet at www.dpsa.gov.za/documents (effective from 01 January 2021). All fields in Part A to D of the Z83 form must be completed, and Part E to G noting that there is limited space provided applicants often indicate “refer” to CV or see attached, this is acceptable as long as the CV is attached and provides the required information. If the information is not provided in the CV, the applicant may be disqualified. The question related to the conditions that prevent re-appointment under Part F must be answered. Declaration must be completed and signed. The fully completed and signed new Z83 form should be accompanied by a recently updated comprehensive CV only (only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of qualifications). Should you be in possession of a foreign qualification, it must be accompanied by an evaluation certificate from the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). Applicants who do not comply with the above requirements, as well as late applications, will not be considered. Failure to submit all the requested documents will result in the application not being considered. Correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only. If you have not been contacted within three (3) months after the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. All shortlisted candidates, including SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One must be a practical exercise, and the other must be an Integrity (Ethical Conduct) Assessment. Selection panels shall score both technical exercises as an additional criterion in the interview process. Suitable…
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Source: Gauteng Department of Community Safety's official vacancy page (view original). EmploymentHub is not the employer and does not handle applications.
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