Department of GCIS Careers

Department of GCIS Careers

This page contains information on the latest vacant posts within GCIS. (You can subscribe to our email alert to receive notifications of job openings.)



To apply:

Applications: The DG of Government Communication and Information System, Private Bag X 745, Pretoria 0001, or hand deliver to Tshedimosetso House, 1035 cnr Francis Baard & Festival streets, Hatfield, Pretoria.
For Attention: Ms M Kotelo
Closing Date: 04 February 2022



Note: Applicants with disabilities are encouraged to apply. The old prescribed application for employment form Z83 was withdrawn with effect from 31 December 2020. As per the Government Gazette No: 43872, any applicant who submits an application on or after 1 January 2021 must do so on the new prescribed Z83 form, obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the internet at www.gov.za/documents.

The fully completed and signed Z83 form should be accompanied by a recently updated, comprehensive CV as well as originally certified copies of all academic qualification(s) including the matric certificate, ID-document and drivers license where required, and any other relevant documents. Such copies need not be certified when applying for a post. Communication regarding the requirement for certified documents will be limited to shortlisted candidates.

Therefore only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified documents on or before the day of the interview, following communication from the department. Should you be in possession of a foreign qualification, it must be accompanied by an evaluation certificate from the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA). Applicants who do not comply with the above-mentioned requirements, as well as applications received late, will not be considered.

No faxed, copied or e-mailed application will be considered. Where a driver’s license is essential, such a license should be attached. Correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only. If you have not been contacted within three (3) months after the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.

The successful candidate must disclose to the DG particulars of all registrable financial interests, sign a performance agreement and employment contract with the DG within three months from the date of assumption of duty and obtain a top secret security clearance.

All appointments are subject to the verification of educational qualifications, previous experience, citizenship, reference checks and security vetting. Following the interview and technical exercise, the selection panel will recommend candidates to attend generic managerial competency assessment.

The department reserves the right to fill or not to fill the vacant post. The successful candidates will enter into an employment contract with the GCIS that will be reviewed based on performance expiration.

By submitting the employment application form, you agree and consent in terms of section 11 (1) of the Protection of Personal Information Act, 2013 (POPIA), to your personal information which you provide to the Government Communication and Information System (“GCIS”) being processed by the GCIS and its employees, agents, cabinet committees, and sub-contractors for recruitment purposes, in accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Act, 2013.

The department reserves the right to fill or not to fill the vacant post. The successful candidates will enter into an employment contract with the GCIS that will be reviewed based on performance expiration. NOTE: It is mandatory for SMS candidates to attach their Public Service SMS Pre-Entry certificate. For further details, please click on the following link: https://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-pre-entry-programme/. For more information regarding the course please visit the NSG website: www.thensg.gov.za.  

For vacancies at other government departments, see Vacancies on the Department of Public Service and Administration (DPSA) website.

Internship Programme for 2022/2024

Government Communication and Information System would like to invite qualifying graduates to apply to participate in an Internship programme in the 2022/2024 financial year. The internship is meant to provide work exposure to thirty six (36) graduates for a period of twenty four (24) months. Applicants must be unemployed and never participated in an internship programme previously. Placement in the organisation after the programme is not guaranteed.

Post 02/120: Graduate Internship Programme: Internal Audit Ref No: 3/1/5/1-22/01
(24 Months Contract)
Chief Directorate: Internal Audit

Stipend:R6 747.79 per month

Centre:Pretoria (Hatfield)

Requirements:Applicants must be in possession of an appropriate National Diploma (NQF 6) or three (3) years Degree (NQF 7) in Internal Audit, Bcom Accounting, Financial Accounting or Bcom Financial Management or relevant qualification as recognised by SAQA.

Enquiries:Mr S Mankgaba Tel No: 012 473 0285

Note:Preference will be given to White, Indian and Coloured Female and Male. People with disabilities will be given preference regardless of Race

Post 02/121: Graduate Internship Programme: Supply Chain Management Ref No: 3/1/5/1-22/02

(24 Months Contract)
Directorate: Supply Chain Management

Stipend:R6 747.79 per month

Centre:Pretoria (Hatfield)

Requirements:Applicants must be in possession of an appropriate National Diploma (NQF 6) or three (3) years Degree (NQF 7) in Public Management, Administration, Logistics Management, Public Finance, Accounting, Purchasing Management or relevant qualification as recognised by SAQA.

Enquiries:Ms M Moreroa Tel No: 012 473 0185

Note:Preference will be given to White, Indian and Coloured Female and Male. People with disabilities will be given preference regardless of Race

Post 02/122:Graduate Internship Programme: Financial Management Ref No: 3/1/5/1-22/03

(24 Months Contract)

Directorate: Financial Management

Stipend:R6 747.79 per month

Centre:Pretoria (Hatfield)

Requirements:Applicants must be in possession of an appropriate National Diploma (NQF 6) or three (3) years Degree (NQF 7) in Public Finance, Accounting or relevant qualification as recognised by SAQA.

Enquiries:Mr E Sebati Tel No: 012 473 0082

Note:Preference will be given to White, Indian and Coloured Female and Male. People with disabilities will be given preference regardless of Race

Post 02/123:Graduate Internship Programme: Financial Administration Ref No: 3/1/5/1-22/04

(24 Months Contract)

Chief Directorate: Entity Oversight

Stipend:R6 747.79 per month

Centre:Pretoria (Hatfield)

Requirements:Applicants must be in possession of an appropriate National Diploma (NQF 6) or three (3) years Degree (NQF 7) in Bcom Accounting, Financial Accounting, Public Finance or Bcom Financial Management or relevant qualification as recognised by SAQA.

Enquiries:Ms Mngadi Tel No: 012 473 0141

Note:Preference will be given to White, Indian and Coloured Female and Male. People with disabilities will be given preference regardless of Race.

Post 02/124:Graduate Internship Programme: Corporate Governance Ref No: 3/1/5/1-22/05

(24 Months Contract)
Chief Directorate: Entity Oversight

Stipend R6 747.79 per month

Centre:Pretoria (Hatfield)

Requirements:Applicants must be in possession of an appropriate National Diploma (NQF 6) or three (3) years Degree (NQF 7) in Public Administration/ Management, Corporate Governance or relevant qualification or relevant qualification as recognised by SAQA.

Enquiries:Ms Mngadi Tel No: 012 473 0141

Note:Preference will be given to White, Indian and Coloured Female and Male. People with disabilities will be given preference regardless of Race.

Post 02/125:Graduate Internship Programme: Media Policy Ref No: 3/1/5/1-22/06

(24 Months Contract)
Chief Directorate: Media Policy

Stipend:R6 747.79 per month

Centre:Pretoria (Hatfield)

Requirements:Applicants must be in possession of an appropriate National Diploma (NQF 6) or three (3) years Degree (NQF 7) in Media Policy, Media Law, Communication Science, Public Relations, Marketing, Media and Cultural Studies or relevant qualification as recognised by SAQA.

Enquiries:Mr Nene Tel No: 012 473 0061

Note:Preference will be given to White, Indian and Coloured Female and Male. People with disabilities will be given preference regardless of Race

Post 02/126:Graduate Internship Programme: Content Developer Ref No: 3/1/5/1-22/07

(24 Months Contract)

Directorate: Media Production

Stipend:R6 747.79 per month

Centre:Pretoria (Hatfield)

Requirements:Applicants must be in possession of an appropriate National Diploma (NQF 6) or three (3) years Degree (NQF 7) in Media Studies, Journalism, Communications or relevant qualification as recognised by SAQA.

Enquiries:Ms Ndawonde Tel No: 012 473 0441/ [email protected]

Note:Applicants must submit a portfolio on compact disc (not bigger than 3MB), hardcopy or online link in CV. Preference will be given to White, Indian and Coloured Female and Male. People with disabilities will be given preference regardless of Race.

Post 02/127:Graduate Internship Programme: Conceptual Copywriter Ref No: 3/1/5/1-22/08 (X2 Posts)

(24 Months Contract)

Directorate: Media Production

Stipend R6 747.79 per month

Centre:Pretoria (Hatfield)

Requirements:Applicants must be in possession of an appropriate National Diploma (NQF 6) or three (3) years Degree (NQF 7) in Advertising, Media Studies, Journalism, Brand Communication with a Major in Copywriting or relevant qualification as recognised by SAQA.

Enquiries:Ms Ndawonde Tel No: 012 473 0441/ [email protected]

Note:Applicants must submit a portfolio on compact disc (not bigger than 3MB), hardcopy or online link in CV. Preference will be given to White, Indian and Coloured Female and Male. People with disabilities will be given preference regardless of Race

Post 02/128:Graduate Internship Programme: Research Ref No: 3/1/5/1-22/09

(24 Months Contract)

Directorate: Media Production

Stipend:R6 747.79 per month

Centre:Pretoria (Hatfield)

Requirements:Applicants must be in possession of an appropriate National Diploma (NQF 6) or three (3) years Degree (NQF 7) in Research Studies, Media Studies or relevant qualification as recognised by SAQA.

Enquiries:Ms Ndawonde Tel No: 012 473 0441/ [email protected]

Note:Preference will be given to White, Indian and Coloured Female and Male. People with disabilities will be given preference regardless of Race

Post 02/129:Graduate Internship Programme: Digital Media Ref No: 3/1/5/1-22/10

(24 Months Contract)

Directorate: Media Production

Stipend:R6 747.79 per month

Centre:Pretoria (Hatfield)

Requirements:Applicants must be in possession of an appropriate National Diploma (NQF 6) or three (3) years Degree (NQF 7) in Digital Media Studies, Media Studies, Communication, Brand Communication or relevant qualification as recognised by SAQA.

Enquiries:Ms Ndawonde Tel No: 012 473 0441/ [email protected]

Note:Applicants must submit a portfolio on compact disc (not bigger than 3MB), hardcopy or online link in CV. Preference will be given to White, Indian and Coloured Female and Male. People with disabilities will be given preference regardless of Race

Post 02/130:Graduate Internship Programme: Graphic Design Ref No: 3/1/5/1-22/11

(24 Months Contract)

Directorate: Media Production

Stipend:R6 747.79 per month

Centre:Pretoria (Hatfield)

Requirements:Applicants must be in possession of an appropriate National Diploma (NQF 6) or three (3) years Degree (NQF 7) in Visual Communication, Graphic Design, Brand Communication with a Major in Visual Communications/Graphic design or relevant qualification as recognised by SAQA.

Enquiries:Ms Ndawonde Tel No: 012 473 0441/ [email protected]

Note:Applicants must submit a portfolio on compact disc (not bigger than 3MB), hardcopy or online link in CV. Preference will be given to White, Indian and Coloured Female and Male. People with disabilities will be given preference regardless of Race

Post 02/131:Graduate Internship Programme: Videographer Ref No: 3/1/5/1-22/12 (X2 Posts)



(24 Months Contract)

Directorate: Media Production

Stipend:R6 747.79 per month

Centre:Pretoria (Hatfield)

Requirements:Applicants must be in possession of an appropriate National Diploma (NQF 6) or three (3) years Degree (NQF 7) in Videography, Cinematography, Media Studies with a major in videography/video camera operation or relevant qualification as recognised by SAQA.

Enquiries Ms Ndawonde Tel No: 012 473 0441/ [email protected]

Note:Applicants must submit a portfolio on compact disc (not bigger than 3MB), hardcopy or online link in CV. Preference will be given to White, Indian and Coloured Female and Male. People with disabilities will be given preference regardless of Race

Post 02/132:Graduate Internship Programme: Photographer Ref No: 3/1/5/1-22/13

(24 Months Contract)

Directorate: Media Production

Stipend:R6 747.79 per month

Centre:Pretoria (Hatfield)

Requirements:Applicants must be in possession of an appropriate National Diploma (NQF 6) or three (3) years Degree (NQF 7) in Photography, Media Studies with a Major in Photography, Communications with a major in Photography or relevant qualification as recognised by SAQA.

Enquiries:Ms Ndawonde Tel No: 012 473 0441/ [email protected]

Note:Applicants must submit a portfolio on compact disc (not bigger than 3MB), hardcopy or online link in CV. Preference will be given to White, Indian and Coloured Female and Male. People with disabilities will be given preference regardless of Race

Post 02/133:Graduate Internship Programme: Animators Ref NO: 3/1/5/1-22/14

(24 Months Contract)

Directorate: Media Production

Stipend:R6 747.79 per month

Centre:Pretoria (Hatfield)

Requirements:Applicants must be in possession of an appropriate National Diploma (NQF 6) or three (3) years Degree (NQF 7) in Multi-Media Design, Animation, Brand Communications with a major in Multi-media design or Animation or relevant qualification as recognised by SAQA.

Enquiries:Ms Ndawonde Tel No: 012 473 0441/ [email protected]

Note:Applicants must submit a portfolio on compact disc (not bigger than 3MB), hardcopy or online link in CV. Preference will be given to White, Indian and Coloured Female and Male. People with disabilities will be given preference regardless of Race.

Post 02/134:Graduate Internship Programme: Administration Ref No: 3/1/5/1-22/15 (X2 Posts)

(24 Months Contract)

Directorate: Media Production

Stipend:R6 747.79 per month

Centre:Pretoria (Hatfield)

Requirements:An appropriate National Diploma (NQF 6) or three (3) years Degree (NQF 7) in Public Administration/ Management or relevant qualification as recognised by SAQA.

Enquiries:Mr Carstens Tel No: 012 473 0066

Note:Preference will be given to White, Indian and Coloured Female and Male. People with disabilities will be given preference regardless of Race.

Post 02/135:Graduate Internship Programme: Editorial Services Ref No: 3/1/5/1-22/16

(24 Months Contract)

Directorate: Content Development

Stipend:R6 747.79 per month

Centre:Pretoria (Hatfield)

Requirements:An appropriate National Diploma (NQF 6) or three-year Degree (NQF 7) in Communication Science, Journalism, Media Studies or English or relevant qualification as recognised by SAQA.

Enquiries:Ms Miriam Mokoena, Tel No: 012 473 0089

Note:Preference will be given to White, Indian and Coloured Female and Male. People with disabilities will be given preference regardless of Race Note: Applicants will be required to do a writing and editing test.

Post 02/136:Graduate Internship Programme: Language Services Ref No: 3/1/5/1-22/17

(24 Months Contract)

Directorate: Content Development

Stipend:R6 747.79 per month

Centre:Pretoria (Hatfield)

Requirements:An appropriate National Diploma (NQF 6) or three-year Degree (NQF 7) in Translation, Linguistics or Language Practice or relevant qualification as recognised by SAQA.

Enquiries:Ms Nomgcibelo Motha Tel No: 012 473 0211

Note:Preference will be given to White, Indian and Coloured Female and Male. People with disabilities will be given preference regardless of Race Note: Applicants will be required to do a translation and proofreading test.

Post 02/137:Graduate Internship Programme: Digital Media Ref No: 3/1/5/1-22/18

(24 Months Contract)

Directorate: Digital Media

Stipend:R6 747.79 per month

Centre:Pretoria (Hatfield).

Requirements:An appropriate National Diploma (NQF 6) or three (3) years Degree (NQF 7) in Communication Science, Public Relations, Media Studies or relevant qualification as recognised by SAQA.

Enquiries:Ms Botha Tel No: 012 473 0174

Note:Preference will be given to White, Indian and Coloured Female and Male. People with disabilities will be given preference regardless of Race.

Post 02/138:Graduate Internship Programme: Cluster Communication Ref No: 3/1/5/1-22/19

(24 Months Contract)

Directorate: Cluster Communication

Stipend:R6 747.79 per month

Centre:Pretoria (Hatfield)

Requirements:An appropriate National Diploma (NQF 6) or three (3) years Degree (NQF 7) in Communications, Public Relations, Public Administration, Journalism or Project Management or relevant qualification as recognised by SAQA.

Enquiries:Mr J Pila Tel No: 012 473 0393

Note:Preference will be given to White, Indian and Coloured Female and Male. People with disabilities will be given preference regardless of Race.

Post 02/139:Graduate Internship Programme: Provincial And Local Liaison Ref No: 3/1/5/1-22/20

(24 Months Contract)

Directorate: Eastern Cape Provincial Office

Stipend:R6 747.79 per month

Centre:Eastern Cape (East London)

Requirements:An appropriate National Diploma (NQF 6) or three (3) years Degree (NQF 7) in Media Studies, Communications, Public Management, Public Administration, Journalism or relevant qualification as recognised by SAQA.

Enquiries:Mr N Pinyana Tel No: 043 722 2602/9

Note:Preference will be given to White, Indian and Coloured Female and Male. People with disabilities will be given preference regardless of Race.

Post 02/140:Graduate Internship Programme: Provincial And Local Liaison (Communication) Ref No: 3/1/5/1-22/21

(24 Months Contract)

Directorate: KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Office

Stipend:R6 747.79 per month

Centre:KwaZulu-Natal (Durban)

Requirements:An appropriate National Diploma (NQF 6) or three (3) years Degree (NQF 7) in Communication Science, Public Relations, Journalism, Video Technology/Digital Communication or relevant qualification as recognised by SAQA.

Enquiries:Ms N Mngadi Tel No: 031 301 6787

Note:Preference will be given to White, Indian and Coloured Female and Male. People with disabilities will be given preference regardless of Race

Post 02/141:Graduate Internship Programme: Provincial And Local Liaison (Administration) Ref No: 3/1/5/1-22/22

(24 Months Contract)

Directorate: KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Office

Stipend:R6 747.79 per month

Centre:KwaZulu-Natal (Durban)

Requirements:An appropriate National Diploma (NQF 6) or three (3) years Degree (NQF 7) in Public Administration/ Management or relevant qualification as recognised by SAQA.

Enquiries:Ms N Mngadi Tel No: 031 301 6787

Note:Preference will be given to White, Indian and Coloured Female and Male. People with disabilities will be given preference regardless of Race.

Post 02/142:Graduate Internship Programme: Provincial And Local Liaison Ref No: 3/1/5/1-22/23

(24 Months Contract)

Directorate: Gauteng Provincial Office

Stipend:R6 747.79 per month

Centre:Johannesburg

Requirements:An appropriate National Diploma (NQF 6) or three (3) years Degree (NQF 7) in Public Administration/ Management or relevant qualification or relevant qualification as recognised by SAQA.

Enquiries:Mr P Gumede Tel No: 011 834 3560

Note:Preference will be given to White, Indian and Coloured Female and Male. People with disabilities will be given preference regardless of Race

Post 02/143:Graduate Internship Programme: Provincial And Local Liaison (Communication) Ref No: 3/1/5/1-22/24

(24 Months Contract)

Directorate: Mpumalanga Provincial Office

Stipend:R6 747.79 per month

Centre:Nelspruit

Requirements:An appropriate National Diploma (NQF 6) or three (3) years Degree (NQF 7) in Communication Science, Public Relations, Journalism, Media Studies or relevant qualification as recognised by SAQA.

Enquiries:Mr J Nkosi Tel No: 013 753 2397

Note:Preference will be given to White, Indian and Coloured Female and Male. People with disabilities will be given preference regardless of Race.

Post 02/144:Graduate Internship Programme: Provincial And Local Liaison (Administraton) Ref No: 3/1/5/1-22/25

(24 Months Contract)

Directorate: Mpumalanga Provincial Office

Stipend:R6 747.79 per month

Centre:Nelspruit

Requirements:An appropriate National Diploma (NQF 6) or three (3) years Degree (NQF 7) in Public Administration/ Management or relevant qualification as recognised by SAQA.

Enquiries:Mr Jerry Nkosi Tel No: 013 753 2397

Note:Preference will be given to White, Indian and Coloured Female and Male. People with disabilities will be given preference regardless of Race.

Post 02/145:Graduate Internship Programme: Provincial And Local Liaison Ref No: 3/1/5/1-22/26

(24 Months Contract)

Directorate: Limpopo Provincial Office

Stipend:R6 747.79 per month

Centre:Polokwane

Requirements:An appropriate National Diploma (NQF 6) or three (3) years Degree (NQF 7) in Communication Science, Public Relations, Journalism, Media Studies or relevant qualification as recognised by SAQA.

Enquiries:Mr Thanyani Ravhura Tel No: 015 291 4689

Note:Preference will be given to White, Indian and Coloured Female and Male. People with disabilities will be given preference regardless of Race

Post 02/146:Graduate Internship Programme: Provincial And Local Liaison (Communication) Ref No: 3/1/5/1-22/27

(24 Months Contract)

Directorate: North West Provincial Office

Stipend:R6 747.79 per month

Centre:North West (Mafikeng)

Requirements:An appropriate National Diploma (NQF 6) or three (3) years Degree (NQF 7) in Media Studies, Public Relations, Communications, Journalism or relevant qualification as recognised by SAQA.

Enquiries:Ms B Mosadi Tel No: 018 381 7071

Note:Preference will be given to White, Indian and Coloured Female and Male. People with disabilities will be given preference regardless of Race

Post 02/147:Graduate Internship Programme: Provincial And Local Liaison (Administration) Ref No: 3/1/5/1-22/28

(24 Months Contract)

Directorate: North West Provincial Office

Stipend:R6 747.79 per month

Centre:North West (Mafikeng)

Requirements:An appropriate National Diploma (NQF 6) or three (3) years Degree (NQF 7) in Public Administration, Public Management, Office Management or relevant qualification as recognised by SAQA.

Enquiries:Ms B Mosadi Tel No: 018 381 7071

Note:Preference will be given to White, Indian and Coloured Female and Male. People with disabilities will be given preference regardless of Race.

Post 02/148:Graduate Internship Programme: Provincial And Local Liaison (Communication) Ref No: 3/1/5/1-22/29

(24 Months Contract)

Directorate: Western Cape Provincial Office

Stipend:R6 747.79 per month

Centre:Cape Town

Requirements:An appropriate National Diploma (NQF 6) or three (3) years Degree (NQF 7) in Communication Science, Public Relations, Journalism, Media Studies or relevant qualification as recognised by SAQA.

Enquiries:Ms Geraldine Thopps Tel No: 021 418 2307

Note:Preference will be given to White, Indian and Coloured Female and Male. People with disabilities will be given preference regardless of Race.

Post 02/149:Graduate Internship Programme: Provincial And Local Liaison (Administraton) Ref No: 3/1/5/1-22/30

(24 Months Contract)

Directorate: Western Cape Provincial Office

Stipend:R6 747.79 per month

Centre:Cape Town

Requirements:An appropriate National Diploma (NQF 6) or three (3) years Degree (NQF 7) in Public Administration/ Management or relevant qualification as recognised by SAQA.

Enquiries:Ms Geraldine Thopps Tel No: 021 418 2307

Note:Preference will be given to White, Indian and Coloured Female and Male. People with disabilities will be given preference regardless of Race.

Post 02/150:Graduate Internship Programme: Provincial And Local Liaison Ref No: 3/1/5/1-22/31

(24 Months Contract)

Directorate: Northern Cape Provincial Office

Stipend: R6 747.79 per month

Centre: Northern Cape (Kimberley)

Requirements: An appropriate National Diploma (NQF 6) or three (3) years Degree (NQF 7) in Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, Journalism or relevant qualification as recognised by SAQA.

Enquiries: Mr Ofentse Moeti Tel No: 053 832 1378



Note: Preference will be given to White, Indian and Coloured Female and Male. People with disabilities will be given preference regardless of Race