LOCMA’s Communications Opportunity Pays R487,197 Annually
LOCMA is advertising a corporate communications opportunity under reference LOCMA 34, paying R487,197 annually. Additional benefits for this specific post are not stated.
Vacancy details
Official job title: Assistant Director: Corporate Communication. Reference: LOCMA 34.
Communications opportunity: requirements and work setting
The Office of the CEO vacancy in Polokwane requires an NQF Level 6 diploma in Communication, Journalism, Public Relations or a relevant field; five years in communications; stakeholder-engagement experience; and a valid unexpired driving licence. Relevant capabilities include communication planning, public-sector policy, project management, presentations and networking.
What the work involves
- Develop communication campaigns, publication guidelines and media plans.
- Coordinate publications, press conferences, interviews and exhibitions.
- Maintain website content and corporate identity, monitor coverage and use feedback to improve communications.
Application documents and submission
Apply through the official vacancy page by 20 November 2026, using reference LOCMA 34. Complete the online Z83 and disclose required professional or occupational registration where applicable. Copies of qualifications, ID and driving licence are requested from shortlisted candidates at interview rather than with the initial application. Foreign qualifications require SAQA evaluation as directed. The department does not accept late or faxed applications. The live portal lists 16:30 on 20 November 2026 as the closing time; no timezone is specified.
Before submitting
Read the full official notice for the complete requirements, assessment process and employment-equity conditions. An application does not guarantee selection. The employer may withdraw the vacancy or decide not to appoint.
Read the official vacancy notice
Connect communication outputs with their purpose
The advertised work spans planning, media coordination, publications, digital content and stakeholder communication. When reviewing your experience, consider not only what you produced but who needed the information and what the communication was intended to achieve.
A useful example can explain the audience, the message, the channel chosen and how feedback influenced the next step. Avoid presenting reach or engagement figures without context, and distinguish work you led from work you supported. Do not imply that attractive design alone demonstrates communication planning.
Prepare examples without sharing confidential material
If you describe a campaign or publication, use material you are authorised to discuss. Do not upload private media lists, unpublished announcements or personal contact details simply to demonstrate experience. Follow the employer’s requested documents rather than assuming that an additional portfolio is mandatory.
Check that the employment history in your CV clearly shows the period spent in communications and your stakeholder-engagement responsibilities. Use accurate role descriptions and dates. A general administrative role should not be relabelled as communications experience unless that description reflects the work actually done.
Keep the two LOCMA vacancies separate
This application is for LOCMA34. The separate LOCMA risk-management vacancy has different qualifications and experience requirements. Its statement about additional benefits should not be transferred to this communications post, whose advert does not specify the same benefit wording.
Check the final online submission
Review the selected vacancy, reference and contact details before submitting. Keep the confirmation and check the application status rather than assuming that completing a profile also submits an application. If a technical problem occurs, use the official system’s support instructions; an enquiry by itself is not a completed application.
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