Deputy Director-General: Content Processing and Dissemination
The Government Communication and Information System (GCIS) has officially announced an exciting senior management career opportunity for qualified and experienced professionals in South Africa’s public communication sector. As the government’s central communication authority, GCIS plays a critical role in ensuring that citizens receive clear, coordinated, and impactful information about government policies, programmes, and services.
This vacancy is aimed at attracting a highly skilled leader who will contribute to strengthening government communication systems across all spheres of the state.
Equal Opportunity Employment
GCIS is an equal opportunity employer committed to promoting fairness, representativity, and inclusion in line with the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa (1996) and the Employment Equity Act, 1998 (Act 55 of 1998).
Preference will be given to candidates whose appointment will support the department in achieving its Employment Equity (EE) targets. Importantly, people with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply and will be given preference regardless of race or gender, within reasonable accommodation limits.
Application Details
Applications must be submitted to:
The Director-General (DG), GCIS
Private Bag X745, Pretoria, 0001
Hand delivery address:
Tshedimosetso House,
1035 corner Francis Baard and Festival Streets,
Hatfield, Pretoria
Email applications:
recruitment@gcis.gov.za
For attention:
Ms P. Kgopyane
Closing Date: 19 May 2026
Important Application Notes
Applicants are required to submit:
- A fully completed and signed new Z83 form
- A detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV)
Please note that the old Z83 form was withdrawn on 31 December 2020. Any application submitted after 1 January 2021 must use the new prescribed Z83 form, available from any Public Service Department or the www.gov.za website. Failure to use the correct form will result in automatic disqualification. Shortlisted candidates will later be requested to submit:
- Certified copies of qualifications
- Identity documents
- Supporting documents
Candidates with foreign qualifications must attach a SAQA evaluation certificate. If no response is received within three months after the closing date, applicants should consider their applications unsuccessful.
Available Position
Post Title
Deputy Director-General: Content Processing and Dissemination
Post Reference: Post 14/25
Branch: Content Processing and Dissemination
Centre: Pretoria
Salary: R1 813 182 per annum
(Level 15, all-inclusive package)
The salary package consists of:
- 70% basic salary
- 30% flexible benefits package
Minimum Requirements
Applicants must possess:
- An appropriate Bachelor’s Degree (NQF Level 8) recognized by SAQA
- Qualification in one of the following fields:
- Communication
- Development Communication
- Public Relations
- Media Studies
- Journalism
- Related communication fields
In addition, candidates must have:
- At least 8 years of experience at senior management level
- Extensive experience in the communication environment
A Nyukela Public Service SMS Pre-Entry Programme Certificate endorsed by the National School of Government (NSG) is mandatory.
Skills and Competencies Required
The successful candidate should demonstrate strong expertise in:
- Strategic leadership
- Digital communication
- Public speaking
- Stakeholder management
- Change management
- Financial management
- Risk management
- Corporate governance
- Policy development
- Media production and dissemination
- Research and communication analytics
Candidates must also have extensive knowledge of:
- Government communication policies
- South African media landscape
- International communication trends
- Public Service regulations
- Public Finance Management Act
- Public Administration Management Act
Key Duties and Responsibilities
The appointed Deputy Director-General will report directly to the Director-General and will be responsible for:
- Providing strategic leadership in government communication
- Ensuring quality, consistency, and responsiveness of public information
- Leading digital communication strategies
- Coordinating communication platforms across government
- Overseeing media buying, production, and marketing services
- Conducting research to guide communication decisions
- Strengthening communication across all official languages
- Managing government corporate branding
- Ensuring sound governance, risk compliance, and financial management
- Supporting communication policy and legislative development
This is a highly influential executive role that directly impacts how government communicates with the public.
Additional Requirements
The successful candidate must:
- Obtain a Top Secret Security Clearance
- Sign an employment contract
- Sign a performance agreement
- Disclose all registrable financial interests
- Undergo competency and integrity assessments
Enquiries
For further information, applicants may contact:
Mr. Paul Kwerane
Tel: (012) 473 0407
Ms. Lungile Tshabalala
Tel: (012) 473 0074
