Assistant Director: Regional Communications

POST 25/101 : ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: REGIONAL COMMUNICATIONS

SALARY : R487 197 per annum (Level 09), (excluding benefits)

CENTRE : Gauteng South Ref No: Recruit 2026/240

North West Ref No: Recruit 2026/241

Free State Ref No: Recruit 2026/242

REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate B-degree (NQF Level 7) or Three (3) year Diploma (NQF level

6) in the field of Communication/ Journalism or equivalent. Minimum five (5)

years’ experience in the communication field. Knowledge of legislation and

regulations pertaining to public service administration, specifically: The NPA

Act, Criminal Procedure Act, Information Management, Legal Administration,

Legal Jargon, Prescripts and internal control and risk management.

Demonstrable competency in acting Independently, Professionally,

Accountable and with Credibility. Teamwork, Time management and change

management. Good knowledge of government programme, project

management and coordination skills, client orientation and customer focus,

communication skills and computer literacy. Strategic capability and

leadership, administration skills, communication, planning and prioritising,

customer focused and responsiveness, problem solving and decision making.

Negotiation skills/persuasion and influencing. Valid driver’s licence.

DUTIES : Spokesperson for the Division and Director of Public Prosecutions (DDP),

communicating on high-profile matters. Provide communication advisory to the

DPP, management and prosecutors in the Division. Providing sound media

relation and communicating NPA decisions and achievements. Manage

relationships with key media players to secure and grow media coverage of

Divisional performance. Answering enquiries from the press/media

representatives and other stakeholders. Writing, editing and distributing press

releases and news reports about the work of the organization in the Division.

Ensure coverage in mainstream, community media in the region and develop

appropriate messages for dissemination on mainstream, local and community

media. Organise and manage key events, including large scale exhibitions

(Randshow/ Tshwane and the Royal show) and initiatives that take advantage

of opportunities for members of the prosecution service engage with vulnerable

groups/ victims of crime, to provide access to the organisation and to raise

awareness about NPA work. Manage/lead public education campaigns for the

Division (including media). Project manage community outreach events for the

Division. Develop and maintain stakeholder engagement internationally,

nationally, locally and cluster level with both internal partners within the JCPS

as well as external partners within the public and private sector. Manage the

content and production of the DPP’s/Divisional newsletter and ensure

appropriate corporate identity. Act as a liaison between Head Office and the

Division on key internal projects including events and webinars.

ENQUIRIES : Isaac Dhludhlu Tel No: (012) 845 6711

APPLICATIONS : Gauteng South e mail: Recruit2026240@npa.gov.za

North West e mail: Recruit2026241@npa.gov.za

Free State e mail: Recruit2026242@npa.gov.za

An appropriate B-degree (NQF Level 7) or Three (3) year Diploma (NQF level 6) in the field of Communication/ Journalism or equivalent. Minimum five (5) years’ experience in the communication field. Knowledge of legislation and regulations pertaining to public service administration, specifically: The NPA Act, Criminal Procedure Act, Information Management, Legal Administration, Legal Jargon, Prescripts and internal control and risk management. Demonstrable competency in acting Independently, Professionally, Accountable and with Credibility. Teamwork, Time management and change management. Good knowledge of government programme, project management and coordination skills, client orientation and customer focus, communication skills and computer literacy. Strategic capability and leadership, administration skills, communication, planning and prioritising, customer focused and responsiveness, problem solving and decision making. Negotiation skills/persuasion and influencing. Valid driver’s licence.

Spokesperson for the Division and Director of Public Prosecutions (DDP), communicating on high-profile matters. Provide communication advisory to the DPP, management and prosecutors in the Division. Providing sound media relation and communicating NPA decisions and achievements. Manage relationships with key media players to secure and grow media coverage of Divisional performance. Answering enquiries from the press/media representatives and other stakeholders. Writing, editing and distributing press releases and news reports about the work of the organization in the Division. Ensure coverage in mainstream, community media in the region and develop appropriate messages for dissemination on mainstream, local and community media. Organise and manage key events, including large scale exhibitions (Randshow/ Tshwane and the Royal show) and initiatives that take advantage of opportunities for members of the prosecution service engage with vulnerable groups/ victims of crime, to provide access to the organisation and to raise awareness about NPA work. Manage/lead public education campaigns for the Division (including media). Project manage community outreach events for the Division. Develop and maintain stakeholder engagement internationally, nationally, locally and cluster level with both internal partners within the JCPS as well as external partners within the public and private sector. Manage the content and production of the DPP’s/Divisional newsletter and ensure appropriate corporate identity. Act as a liaison between Head Office and the Division on key internal projects including events and webinars.

Gauteng South e mail: Recruit2026240@npa.gov.za North West e mail: Recruit2026241@npa.gov.za Free State e mail: Recruit2026242@npa.gov.za To apply, submit a completed Z83 form and detailed Curriculum Vitae (PDF document to a maximum of 10 megabytes) via e-mail or hand delivery. The Department will not be held responsible for server delays. Late applications due to technical issues will not be considered. Shortlisted candidates must provide certified copies of required documents (Identity Document, qualifications, etc) where necessary and service certificates to support senior management experience to Human Resources before the interviews, including South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) evaluation reports for foreign qualifications. Failure to comply will result in disqualification. To be appointed at Senior Management Service (SMS) level, you must complete the SMS Pre- entry programme offered by the National School of Government (NSG). Find course details here: https://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-pre-entry- programme/ appointment is subject to successful completion of the Nyukela Programme: Pre-entry Certificate to SMS and submission of proof. Shortlisted applicants for the advertised vacancies will undergo two pre-entry assessments: a practical assessment and an integrity assessment, both of which form part of the selection criteria after the interview. All shortlisted candidates for SMS posts will be subjected to a technical exercise and interview. Following the technical exercise and interview, a maximum of three (3) SMS candidates will undergo psychometric assessments to assess cognitive capabilities, behavioural preferences, emotional intelligence, and integrity. NB: Please note that false or fraudulent qualifications submitted by applicants will be reported to the South African Police Services (SAPS), and a criminal case shall be opened. Applications: Please submit your application before the closing date as late applications will not be considered. Do not submit duplicate applications. If applying for multiple posts, submit separate applications for each post. Applications submitted via email will be acknowledged via an automated response. Applications received manually will not be acknowledged due to high volumes of applications received. If you have not heard from us within 3 months, please consider your application to be unsuccessful. Should, during any stage of the recruitment process, a moratorium be placed on the filling of posts or the Department is affected by any process such as, but not limited to, restructuring or reorganisation of posts, the Department reserves the right to cancel the recruitment process and re- advertise the post at any time in the future. Important: DLRRD is an equal opportunity employer committed to promoting representivity and affirmative action. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates. The Department reserves the right not to fill vacancies. By applying you consent to the collection and processing of your personal information for recruitment purposes. Shortlisted candidates will be required to be available for assessments and interviews at a date and time as determined by the Department. Shortlisted candidates will undergo personnel suitability checks, security vetting and reference checks (including social media profiles). Applications must declare any pending criminal, disciplinary or any other allegations or investigations. Successful candidates must pass security clearance, sign an employment contract, sign an annual performance agreement and disclose financial interests. All applicants are required to declare any conflict or perceived conflict of interest, to disclose memberships of Boards and directorships that they may be associated with. Failure to disclose relevant information may result in disqualification or termination. ERRATUM: The position of Survey Technician with Ref No: 3/1/1/1/2026/149 for the Directorate: Examination Services: KwaZulu-Natal (Pietermaritzburg) has reference. Applicants are advised that applications can be submitted by hand delivery during office hours to: 1st Floor, 270 Jabu Ndlovu Street (formerly known as Loop Street), Pietermaritzburg, 3200 or by email to Post149@dlrrd.gov.za. The closing date has been extended to 31 July 2026. The Department apologies for any inconvenience caused. MANAGEMENT ECHELON

Applications: Recruit2026240@npa.gov.za