Education & Training

This opportunity closed on 17 August 2026. Applications sent now will not be considered. Fresh Basic Education posts appear on their employer page as soon as they open — and similar live opportunities are listed below.

Basic Education Chief Director: Media Liaison and National and Provincial Communication Vacancy 2026

Basic Education

Education & Training (ETDP SETA)

How this salary compares

At R129 558 a month, this post pays above the median of R58 324 for permanent posts (31 listings that publish a figure). The middle half of that group pays between R33 804 and R80 424.

25th percentile: R33 804
Median: R58 324
75th percentile: R80 424

This post sits in the 100th percentile of that group. Figures are the advertised package converted to a monthly amount — before tax, pension and medical contributions, so take-home pay is lower.

Calculated by SetaJobs from the 31 comparable posts open on this site that publish a figure. Amounts advertised per year are divided by twelve; a quoted range is taken at its midpoint.

Opportunity Overview

The Department of Basic Education is seeking a dedicated professional to lead its Media Liaison and National and Provincial Communication efforts. This senior management role is based in Pretoria and involves overseeing critical communication strategies for the Minister, the Department, and provincial education departments across South Africa.

This position offers an opportunity to significantly impact public perception and engagement with basic education initiatives by managing communication campaigns, media relations, and stakeholder interactions at a high level within the public sector.

Minimum Requirements

An appropriate recognised qualification at NQF Level 7 in Communication, Marketing, Public Relations, or a related field.
A minimum of ten (10) years’ experience in communication, public relations, media liaison, marketing, content development, and/or internal communications.
At least five (5) years of the required experience must have been at a senior management level.
Proven experience in strategic communication, media liaison, public relations, stakeholder communication, marketing campaigns, content development, and internal communications.
Valid driver’s licence.
Willingness to travel extensively.

Key Responsibilities

Provide effective communication services to the Minister, the Department of Basic Education, and Provincial Education Departments.
Lead communication strategies for the Minister, the Department of Basic Education, and provinces.
Manage communication campaigns.
Manage urgent and unplanned communication matters.
Respond to deadlines and quality inputs.
Oversee and provide strategic direction in developing and implementing communication channels and strategies for the Ministry, the Department of Basic Education, and Provincial Education Departments.
Oversee, implement, and manage communication campaigns for the Department of Basic Education and provide support to campaigns undertaken by the Ministry of Basic Education.
Ensure effective management and utilisation of appropriate communication channels for the Ministry and the Department of Basic Education.
Build and sustain a positive reputation for the Ministry and the Department of Basic Education.
Manage planned, unplanned, and urgent communication matters for the Ministry and the Department.

How to Apply

Applications must be submitted by August 17, 2026.

Further details on how to apply can be found in the full vacancy announcement available at: https://www.dpsa.gov.za/dpsa2g/documents/vacancies/2026/27/b.pdf

This listing in context

What the 327 opportunities we currently hold say about this one.

Live permanent posts: 117
In Gauteng: 49
Closing within 7 days: 6

6% of the 117 live permanent posts we hold ask for Diploma (NQF 6). The commonest requirement is Degree (NQF 7), at 41%.

Live permanent posts stay open for a median of 16 days between posting and closing date.

Calculated by SetaJobs from the 327 listings open on this site right now, and updated as they change. Browse all 143 opportunities in Gauteng.

What you'll need to apply

Send only the Z83 and your CV. Attaching certified copies now is not required, and an incomplete Z83 is the single commonest reason applications are rejected.

A completed Z83 form
Your CV

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What this kind of post involves

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