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POST 11/219 : COMMUNICATION OFFICER: EMS


Key details

Salary
R397 116 • per annum
Centre
Head Office, Cape Town (stationed at Bellville Health Park, Bellville)
Closing date
14 Apr 2026

Job Highlight

Overview
Join our team to create and manage engaging communication campaigns, handle media relations, and build strong stakeholder connections in the EMS environment.

Requirements

Experience

Appropriate experience in a communication, public relations or 196 media environment, which include building and managing client and stakeholder relationships; developing visual communication products; media, reputation and response management; internal communication, brand management, and developing and executing communication campaigns.

Appropriate experience in a communication or media environment.

Appropriate experience in Adobe InDesign, video editing software, and photography.

Inherent requirements of the job: Valid Code (B/EB) driver’s license.

Willing to be on standby for media queries and to occasionally travel for work.

Ability to communicate fluently in English and Afrikaans or isiXhosa.

Competencies (knowledge/skills): Developing and executing communication campaigns.

Reactive and proactive reputation management.

Visual and written storytelling and content development.

Creating and packaging content aimed at specific platforms and audiences.

Photography and videography.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Strong interpersonal skills.

Excellent time management.

Understanding and interpreting complex figures and narratives.


Duties

(key result areas/outputs): Conceptualisation and implementation of communication plans and campaigns.

Reputation and response management.

Internal communication and brand management.

Project and event management.

Building and maintaining a positive narrative across all platforms.

Monitoring and evaluation of communication campaigns, risks, and sentiment.

Feedback and reporting on area of responsibility.


How to apply

Applications are submitted online via www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs (click “online applications”).

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Notes

Closing Date

14 April 2026, 17:00PM

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