COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER

COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER

Nature of Appointment: Permanent

Salary: R325 101 per annum (Level 07) plus benefits

Centre: Central Office

Ref: TNC/CO/26-04/5

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: Senior Certificate or equivalent plus a recognised National Diploma(NQF Level 6) in Communication/ Marketing/ Public Relations or equivalent qualification. 2-3 years’ experience in Marketing and Communication environment. Valid Driver’s Licence.

Competencies: Knowledge of social media practice and channels. Understanding of the importance of brand guidelines and applying across a range of channels. Knowledge and understanding of stakeholder management. Knowledge of events planning and management. Knowledge and understanding of digital marketing. Knowledge and understanding of website maintenance. Knowledge and understating of the application of Public Service legislative framework.

Proven computer literacy, including advanced MSWord, MS Excel and MS PowerPoint. Proven ability to effectively manage change. The incumbent must be willing to travel, work irregular hours and be committed to meeting deadlines within tight timeframes.

DUTIES: Provide internal and external communication services. Provide marketing, promotions including exhibition, school visits and branding services. Provide public relations and media liaison services. Provide photographic services and drafting of articles. Coordinate college events and provide communication administrative support across delivery sites. Provide and maintain the content, design and layout of the college website.

Develop visual marketing material. Develop and produce college publications, i.e. banners, information brochures, annual reports, pamphlets and programme information. Manage public relations and media liaison services. Manage all media and general community liaison and communications. Proof reading and editing of external written publications and articles. Take a role of sub-editor of the electronic newsletter. Track all the positive and negative stories about the college captured on social media platforms/newspapers and forward to the relevant managers for official responses APPLICATION: Email to communicationsofficer@tnc.edu.za

ENQUIRIES: Should you have enquiries or experience any problem submitting your application contact Ms RN Selepe at 012 401 1955 / Ms JM Nyalunga at 012 401 1940.

NOTE: EE Target African male, African female, White male, White female, Coloured Male, Coloured female and Indian female.

APPLICATIONS: Applications must be submitted on the New Z83 which must be fully completed, obtainable from any Public Service Department and must be accompanied by a comprehensive Curriculum Vitae. Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of qualifications including academic records, driver’s license, and identity document. Please take note that communication in relation to the process will be limited to the short-listed candidates. If you have not received any correspondence within three (3) months after the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.

NOTE: Please quote the relevant reference number of the post you are applying for. Applications received after the closing date will NOT be accepted. Shortlisted candidates will be subjected to a vetting process: criminal record, citizenship, credit record checks, and qualifications. All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. The College/DHET reserves the right not to make appointments. People with disability are encouraged to apply. All costs incurred due to your application and interviews will be at your own expense.

CLOSING DATE: 24 APRIL 2026