Deputy Director: Production and Publication Services

Reference Number: DARDLEA/2026/08/09

Department: Agriculture, Rural Development, Land and Environmental Affairs (DARDLEA)

Job Type: Permanent

Directorate: Communications Services

Chief Directorate: Corporate Services

Programme: Corporate Services

Salary Level: 11

Remuneration: R 932 292.00 per annum (All-inclusive package)

Location: Head Office

Closing Date: Friday, September 11, 2026

Job Description

Knowledge
and experience in Communications, publication and/ or information services. A
portfolio of previous publications will be an added advantage. Knowledge of
design software, such as Adobe Creative Suite: Photoshop, Adobe Creative Suite:
Illustrator, Adobe Creative Suite InDesign, Corel Draw, and Microsoft Office.
Good Communication with excellent organizational and writing skills and ability
to interact at high profile levels. The ability to work under pressure and
willingness to work long hours. Skills And Competencies: Planning and
organizing. Financial management. Change management. Knowledge management.
People management and empowerment. Programme and project management. Service
delivery innovations. Client orientation and customer focus. Problem solving
and analysis. Communications. A valid driver’s license.

Requirements

Duties

The
successful candidate will be responsible to monitor the production of the
external provincial government publication. Manage the production of the
internal staff bulletin. Manage proof reading and editing services for
documents and publications. Manage the design of corporate materials for the
Department. Manage the audio-visual services for the Department. Manage human
and financial resources of the Production and Publication Unit.

More Information

Only shortlisted
candidates will be required to submit certified documents. Foreign
qualifications must be accompanied by an evaluation certificate from the South
African Qualification Authority (SAQA). Emailed applications will not be
considered. All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS, shall undertake two
pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a
candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements
and the other will be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. Shortlisted
candidates will be required to be available for assessments and interviews at a
date and time to be determine by the Department. The first two recommended
candidates for Deputy Directors posts will be subjected to competency
assessment. All shortlisted
candidates for SMS posts will be subjected to a technical exercise and
interview.  Following the technical
exercise and interview, a maximum of three (3) SMS candidates will undergo
psychometric assessments to assess cognitive capabilities, behavioural
preferences, emotional intelligence, and integrity.

Correspondence
will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. The successful candidate will
be expected to enter into an employment contract and a performance agreement
within 3 months of appointment. Failure to comply with the above instructions
will result in your application being disqualified. Should you not be contacted
within 3 months of the closing date of the advertisement, please consider your
application to be unsuccessful. The successful candidate will be appointed
subject to positive results of the security clearance process. The Department
is committed to providing equal opportunities and adheres to the affirmative
action policy in line with Employment Equity Act, the SMS Handbook and all
relevant legislation applicable in the Public Service.

ENQUIRIES: Ms. SP Shongwe Tel
No: (013) 766 6003 or Mr. MG Ngwane Tel No: (013) 766 6110 or Ms. NF Mgiba Tel
No: (013) 766 6476