POST 13/90 : ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: DIGITAL REF NO: HRMC 17/26/18
Chief Directorate: Communication Services
SALARY : R468 459 – R551 823 per annum (Level 09), (a basic salary)
CENTRE : Head Office: Tshwane

REQUIREMENTS : An undergraduate qualification in Digital Marketing, Public Relations or Communication and Web Management at NQF 6 as recognized by SAQA. Three (3) Years’ technical experience in Digital Media or Social Media Management is required. Knowledge of web and social media management is a must. Knowledge and understanding of Public Service Regulatory Framework. Knowledge and understanding of all Departmental Legislations and Prescripts. Knowledge of communication strategies and processes. A valid drivers’ license is an added advantage. Willingness to travel and work extended hours. Required skills and competencies: Service delivery
innovation. Client orientation and customer focus. Knowledge management. Decision Making. Communication (written and verbal). Program and project management. Problem solving and analysis. Business report writing. Influencing and networking. Presentation skills. Planning and organizing Skills. Interpersonal skills. Technical Skills: Commercial Skills. Computer literacy. Negotiation Skills. Patriotic, Honesty, Integrity and Accountability.

DUTIES : The successful candidate will be responsible for, amongst others, the following specific tasks: Facilitate and maintain the intranet, website and social media platforms for the department. Assume full editorial management responsibility for all digital platforms of the department. Management of information via the intranet, website and social media platforms. Ensuring effective distribution of updated information, programmes and campaigns via all digital platforms to ensure timely news and internal information sharing. Contribute to the
formulation and implementation of process of internal communication or staff information network including communication standards, processes and procedures. Maintain superior editorial standards across all departmental digital publications. Develop and implement mechanisms to encourage staff participation and involvement in DHA matters and events. Promote effective use of agreed communication channels, standards, processes and procedures throughout the department. Development and implementation of policy and procedure, directive acts and regulations. Implementation of policies, procedures, directives, acts and regulations. Ensure the implementation of effective risk and compliance management. Ensure effective and efficient management of human, physical and financial resources within the Unit. Coach and guide staff on best practices and compliance with regulatory requirements.

ENQUIRIES : Head Office: Mr B Mathatho Tel No: (012) 406 4250
APPLICATIONS : Applications compliant with the “Directions to Applicants” above, must be submitted online at https://erecruitment.dha.gov.za or commsrecruitment@dha.gov.za

The Department of Home Affairs (DHA) seeks to hire patriotic, professional, passionate and talented individuals to form part of a new leadership team, equipped with the right skills to facilitate the transformation of Home Affairs into a digital-first, world-class organisation. If you are committed to delivering on the Medium-Term Development Plan’s priorities through digital transformation, ascribe to the Department’s shared value set, have what it takes to deliver on the needs of DHA Clients with the highest levels of dignity, integrity and innovation, and your credentials meet the requirements of any of the following positions, kindly respond before the closing date.
CLOSING DATE : 08 May 2026
NOTE : Applications must be submitted online at https://erecruitment.dha.gov.za sent to the correct address specified at the bottom of the posts, on or before the closing date, accompanied by a fully completed Application for Employment Form (New Z83, effective from 1 January 2021), obtainable at www.dpsa.gov.za, citing the correct post number and job title, and a comprehensive CV (citing the start and end date dd/mm/yy), job title, duties performed and exit reason for each employment period to be considered, as well as the details of at least two contactable employment references (as recent as possible), regardless of online or manual submission.