Assistant Director: Communication Officer Jobs

The Department of Health aims to provide quality health services and ensure a caring environment for patients. We implement best-practice health care strategies, create a positive work environment for staff, and offer top-quality training for health workers. Our vision is to deliver high-quality, efficient, and accessible healthcare that transforms people’s lives. Our mission is to build an effective public healthcare system in Gauteng by having the right people, skills, systems, and equipment to provide the care patients need for healthy and quality lives.

Assistant Director: Communication Officer

• Job Type: Full Time
• Qualification: Bachelors, National Certificate
• Experience: 3 years
• Location: Gauteng
• Job Field: Media / Advertising / Branding

Requirements:

• Matric certificate and a three-year National Diploma or Degree from a SAQA-accredited institution in Public Relations, Communication Science, Communication Management, or Journalism.
• At least three years’ experience as a Communication Officer.
• Skills: Strong interpersonal relations, project planning, ability to prepare reports.
• Good verbal and written communication skills. Computer literate. Solid understanding and knowledge of communication practices.
• Valid driver’s license.

Duties:

• Plan, implement, and oversee internal and external communication. Develop and apply communication strategies. Coordinate outreach and communication activities.
• Manage hospital resources effectively for public education, public relations, media services, and stakeholder relations.
• Drive and coordinate the creation of positive news content for various media platforms, including corporate publications, media statements, electronic media, social media, visuals, audio, and live interviews.
• Handle responses to media inquiries and legislative requests. Provide communication support for departmental events and activities. Ensure the hospital has sufficient communication materials and publications.
• Publish quarterly internal newsletters and coordinate annual open day events.
• Manage and develop content for the hospital’s social media accounts. Cover events with photos. Implement social media strategies in line with the departmental corporate identity manual.
• Serve as secretary and liaison for the hospital board.

Method of Application:

Interested and qualified candidates should apply through the official Gauteng Department of Health channels.

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