Assistant Director: Marketing and Communication Services

About the role

Goldfields TVET is recruiting an Assistant Director for its Marketing and Communication Services unit, based at the central office. The post is permanent, pays R 487 197 per annum (Level 09) plus benefits, and closes on 20 November 2026.

Key responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate marketing, promotion and branding: develop and implement the college branding strategy, manage the brand identity, signage and document branding such as letterheads and certificates.
• Develop publications such as banners, information brochures, annual reports, pamphlets and programme information.
• Manage media and community liaison, college events (exhibitions, prize-giving, official functions), and coordinate media queries and responses.
• Track positive and negative stories about the college and share them with relevant managers; keep the college active on social media and maintain the website's content, design and layout.
• Provide photographic services, write stories and sub-edit the monthly electronic newsletter, gathering and verifying articles from colleagues and college activities.
• Manage the unit's human, financial and other resources, including staff development, performance and performance agreements.

Required profile

• Senior Certificate/Grade 12 or NCV Certificate (level 4) plus a 3-year National Diploma (NQF level 6) or Bachelor's degree (NQF level 7) in Marketing, Communication, Public Relations, Journalism or a relevant field.
• 3 to 5 years of supervisory experience in a communication-related field.
• Valid driver's licence.
• Knowledge of TVET college policies and governance, including annual reporting requirements, TVET administration and higher education sector policies and legislation.

Required skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication, problem-solving and research skills.
• Team leadership, people management and project management.
• Planning and organising, report writing and client orientation.

Candidates apply with a completed Z83 form and a recent CV with three contactable referees; shortlisted candidates must bring certified copies of qualifications and an ID document to interviews. Applications after the closing date or by fax are not considered, and applicants are subject to vetting and pre-entry assessments.