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Gauteng Department of Environment · Cradle of Humankind World Heritage Site and Dinokeng

Deputy Director: Marketing Level 11

  • Johannesburg
  • Gauteng
  • R932k /yr
  • Communications and Marketing
Closing date
Monday, 9 November 2026 Closes today
Reference
REFS/057066
Source
Gauteng · 8 Nov 2026

About the role

To apply for the above position, please apply online at http://professionaljobcentre.gpg.gov.za. Applicants are requested to complete the Z83 form properly and in full. (Sections A, B, C and D are compulsory and Sections E, F and G do not need to be completed if a detailed CV covering the Sections is attached). The reference number of the advertised post should be stated on the Z.83.

Only short-listed candidates will be required to submit certified copies of qualifications and other related documents on, or before the day of the interview following an invitation from the Department to attend an interview, and such qualification(s) and other related document(s) should be in line with the requirements of the advertisement Qualification certificates must not be copies of certified copies. Applications received after the closing date and those that do not comply with these instructions will not be considered. The onus is on the applicants to ensure that their applications are applied for online timeously.

Candidates who possess foreign qualifications and/or short courses certificates must take it upon themselves to have their qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). The Department comply with the provisions of Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA); Act No. 4 of 2013.

We will use your personal information provided to us for the purpose of recruitment only and more specifically for the purpose of the position/vacancy you have applied for. Suitable candidates will be subjected to personnel suitability checks (criminal record check, citizenship verification, financial assets check, qualification verification and reference checks).

Requirements

Matric plus an undergraduate qualification (NQF level 7) in Marketing/Brand Management/Tourism Management/Public Relations with Marketing as a major.

At least 2-3 years’ experience or equivalent middle management in marketing/brand/communications environment

2-3 years’ experience in public sector/ conservation/heritage marketing will be an advantage. Valid drivers licence

Duties

To manage and coordinate the development and implementation of an integrated marketing strategy, brand management, campaigns and digital marketing for the entity to promote its programmes, services, tourism products and corporate image, to increase public awareness, stakeholder engagement and revenue generation in line with government communication policy and PFMA

Provide strategic direction and leadership. Authorised to sign off on work (content and quality).

Management of sub-programme work – Stakeholder management; ; ensure planning,

scheduling, evaluating etc. Ensure work is carried out according to quality standards; overseeing strategic projects

Lead planning process (strategy, business planning and budgeting)

Management of Human Resources

Management of Financial Resources

Management of Administrative Systems

Coordination with other sub-programmes and with rest of departments on joint work

Coordination with other departments on aspects of work.

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