Job Advert: Post – Communication Officer- Tshwane Municipality

Department: Communication, Marketing and Events
Division: Strategic Communication
Section: Corporate Communication
Location: Pretoria Central (Tshwane House)
Post Title: Communication Officer
Reference Code: CMED067-2025 (E)
Closing Date: 02 October 2025
Position ID(s): S70001952

Position Details

• Job Level: T12

• Scale: R449 040,00 – R623 664,00 per annum

• Estimated Remuneration Package: R604 511,00 – R826 774,00 per annum

• Target Applicants: All categories

Job Purpose

To provide internal communication support services aimed at promoting effective employee communication Citywide.

Application Requirements

• A three-year career-related tertiary qualification (degree or national diploma) in Journalism, Communication, Marketing, or a related field.

• At least three years’ relevant working experience in corporate communication.

• A valid Code B driver’s licence.

• Computer literacy.

• Must undergo a criminal record check and allow fingerprints to be taken by the Tshwane Metro Police Department (at own cost).

Personal Attributes / Competencies

• Excellent oral, written and interpersonal skills.

• Time management and presentation skills.

• Initiative, creativity, planning and organizing abilities.

• Strong cognitive ability and excellent eye for detail.

• Ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines, and cope with stress.

• Analytical thinking skills and a passion for languages.

Primary Functions

Content Development and Contribution

• Develop and contribute content for internal communication channels (intranet, messages, newsletters, posters, flyers, etc.).

• Implement approved projects following supervisor sign-off.

• Issue corporate communication messages to relevant audiences.

• Assist departments with formatting of corporate messages.

• Liaise with the Language Services Section for content editing and translation.

• Ensure adherence to standard operating procedures for issuing messages.

• Maintain evidence/records for reporting purposes.

• Report corporate communication challenges to management.

Intranet Management Support

• Assist in updating the intranet with new and current information.

• Ensure factual accuracy and editing of all intranet material.

• Verify approval of captions, photographs and other content prior to uploading.

Internal Communication Campaigns (Project Lead)

• Lead internal communication campaigns as requested.

• Liaise with departments to assess communication needs and advise on channels.

• Draft and implement communication plans.

• Provide editorial and project support to departments and regions.

Additional Responsibilities

• Research and use feedback mechanisms to improve internal communication channels.

• Participate in government forums to advance communication practices across all spheres.

Enquiries

• Moses Gamede: 012 358 6583

• Faith Mangwegape: 012 358 5350