Assistant Director: Digital Communications | Pensions Administration Agency | Pretoria Position Available | Latest Government Jobs
| Job Title | Assistant Director: Digital Communications | Government Pensions Administration Agency | Pretoria |
| Company | DPSA |
| Job Reference | ASD/DC/2026/06-1P |
| Category | Government |
| Location | Pretoria, ZA |
| Employment Type | Full Time |
| Date Posted | 2026-06-25T20:31 |
| Closing Date | 2026-07-03T22:30 |
| Status | Open for Applications |
| Salary | ZAR 320147 - 487197 per year |
Assistant Director: Digital Communications | Government Pensions Administration Agency | Pretoria - Job Description
Introduction
The Government Pensions Administration Agency is looking for a digital communications specialist to manage their website and electronic social media platforms in Pretoria. If you have experience in digital content management, internal communications and web publishing, this permanent Assistant Director post is a great opportunity to grow your career in government communications.
About the Company
Digital communication is increasingly the primary way that government institutions connect with their stakeholders. As Assistant Director: Digital Communications, you will manage the GPAA's website and electronic communications platforms — ensuring that content is current, accurate, strategically aligned and consistent with the approved brand guidelines. You will also develop internal communication strategies, manage content for the internal newsletter, and monitor the effectiveness of all digital communication channels.
This is a role for someone who understands both the technical side of web content management and the strategic side of communication planning. You will need to be creative, detail-oriented and capable of managing multiple content streams simultaneously. It is also a supervisory role, meaning you will need to lead a small team while managing your own workload and deadlines.
Responsibilities
• Publish and update information on the GPAA website
• Source communication content from the Communications unit
• Communicate and maintain design, layout and standard requirements for web content
• Ensure policies and branding compliance are approved through the Branding office
• Ensure consistency and strategic alignment of all website content
• Prepare website content by structuring information and creating web page layouts
• Design and implement internal communication strategies and frameworks
• Evaluate communication tools and strategies for effectiveness
• Develop communication plans to assist with effective change management
• Monitor internal communication channels and maximise their efficiency
• Develop content for internal publications including the internal newsletter
• Monitor GPAA internal communications performance and analyse survey feedback
• Manage the digital communications team including performance, coaching and work plans
Required Qualifications
• A relevant three-year tertiary qualification (Degree or National Diploma, at least 360 credits/NQF6) in Communications or equivalent
• Three to five years of experience in a Communications environment
• Two years of supervisory or junior management experience
• Computer literacy with good knowledge of Microsoft Office products
• Knowledge of: Official Language Act, Editing, Public Service prescripts and legislation
• Skills: Analytical, facilitation, presentation, leadership, problem solving, communication, organization and coordination
• Personal attributes: Customer-oriented, able to communicate at all levels, outgoing, team player
How to Apply
1. Go to https://erecruitment.gpaa.gov.za/ and complete your full online profile.
2. In your work history, describe specific digital communication projects — websites you have managed, content you have produced and channels you have monitored.
3. Upload your qualifications, ID and Matric certificate at application stage. Certification is required before interview.
4. Apply for reference number ASD/DC/2026/06-1P through the system.
5. Submit before 12:00 midday on 03 July 2026.
6. For enquiries contact Alletah Mashiane at (012) 319 1218 or Enquiries.erecruitment@gpaa.gov.za.
TIPS TO STRENGTHEN YOUR APPLICATION
• Website content management experience is central to this role. Name the CMS platforms you have used (e.g. WordPress, SharePoint, Drupal) and describe the scope of content you managed.
• Internal communications experience — newsletters, intranets, change communication — is directly relevant. Describe the channels you managed and the audiences you served.
• If you have experience with email marketing platforms, social media scheduling tools or web analytics, mention these as they demonstrate digital proficiency beyond basic web publishing.
• Your supervisory experience must be clearly described — who you supervised, what they did and how you managed their performance.
• Strategic communication planning is mentioned in the duties. If you have developed communication strategies or plans in previous roles, describe the process and the outcomes.