Salary: An all-inclusive salary package of R 1, 059, 105 per annum (all-inclusive package) (basic salary consists of 70% or 76% of the total package, OHSC’s contribution to the Government Employee Pension Fund (13% of basic salary) and a flexible portion). The flexible portion can be structured according to OHSC guidelines.

Requirements:

A bachelor’s degree or National Diploma in Communication, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing, or Advertising is required. Candidate should have a minimum of 5 years’ experience in Communication, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing or Advertising, with a minimum of 3 years in a junior management position. Strong written and verbal communication skills are essential, along with effective problem-solving and decision-making abilities. A solid understanding of intergovernmental relations, communications strategies, methods, and technologies is also necessary. A valid driver’s license.

Advantages: A relevant Postgraduate qualification, along with experience in communication, product pitching, presentation, and document layout and design.

 

Duties:

Develop and implement strategies for communication, marketing and stakeholder engagement. Manage and implement communication, marketing, media campaigns and build relationships with stakeholders. Contribute to the development and evaluation of communication, marketing and public awareness initiatives. Oversee the management and evaluation of digital and social media platforms. Research, develop write and edit corporate publications as well as marketing and promotional materials. Draft opinion pieces, letters, media statements, alerts, speeches, and content for digital media platforms. Assist in managing, designing, and developing a media relations strategy.

Closing Date: 02 March 2026

Enquiries: Ms K Matjea, at tel: (012) 942 7808

PLEASE NOTE: A practical test relating to key areas of knowledge and skills may form part of the selection process for the above post. Applications should be submitted online on the website of the Office of Health Standards Compliance: https://vacancies.ohsc.org.za. No emailed, posted or hand delivered applications will be considered. All required documents, as indicated on the website, must be uploaded and attached where applicable. These include a CV with comprehensive details of your experience, copies of certified qualification certificates (including matric), ID as well as drivers’ licence and professional registration. It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications and national certificates (where applicable) evaluated by SAQA and to submit proof of such with their applications. Applications received after the closing date and those that do not comply with the requirements will not be considered. The OHSC reserves the right not to fill the above post. Applicants are respectfully informed that correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only; if notification of an interview is not received within 3 months after the closing date, applicants may regard their application as unsuccessful. Candidate(s) will be subjected to personal suitability and security checks and other vetting procedures.