The GTA seeks to appoint a suitable candidate with the relevant qualifications and experience for the following position.
- Manager: Corporate Communications, Stakeholder, International and Industry Relations
- Reference Number: CSIR/2026
- Cost to Company Package: R 1 250 958 per annum (all-inclusive)
- Haygroup Salary Scale: Level 18
- Employment Type: Permanent
The Gauteng Tourism Authority seeks to appoint a highly competent Manager: Corporate Communications, Stakeholder, International and Industry Relations to lead and manage GTA’s corporate communications, international relations, stakeholder and industry engagement functions in order to strengthen the organisation’s reputation, intergovernmental positioning, industry partnerships and global cooperation footprint. The role ensures coherent corporate messaging, effective stakeholder management frameworks, and strategic alignment between GTA and provincial, national and international partners.
KEY PERFOMANCE AREAS
The successful candidate will be responsible for the following performance areas.
1. Corporate Communications and Reputation Management:
- Develop and implement the corporate communications strategy aligned to GTA strategy.
- Oversee media relations, press releases and official statements.
- Ensure consistent corporate messaging across all platforms.
- Manage crisis communication and reputational risk.
- Oversee corporate publications (annual reports, newsletters, briefs).
- Monitor and analyse media coverage and brand sentiment.
2. International Relations and Intergovernmental Coordination:
- Develop and maintain GTA’s international relations framework.
- Coordinate bilateral and multilateral tourism engagements.
- Provide protocol guidance for inbound and outbound missions.
- Support implementation of cooperation agreements.
- Liaise with national, provincial and international bodies.
- Identify strategic global partnerships aligned to tourism growth.
3. Stakeholder and Industry Relations Management:
- Develop and implement stakeholder engagement strategy.
- Maintain and update stakeholder database and segmentation matrix.
- Facilitate industry forums and stakeholder engagements.
- Conduct stakeholder satisfaction surveys in collaboration with M&E.
- Manage intergovernmental relations guidelines.
- Serve as primary liaison between GTA and industry bodies.
4. Brand Positioning and Strategic Alignment:
- Ensure GTA corporate positioning aligns with provincial priorities.
- Conduct environmental scanning and positioning analysis.
- Analyse industry impact of GTA programmes.
- Support integration of destination branding with corporate messaging.
- Monitor visitor information centre service quality feedback.
- Develop reports on stakeholder perception and agency positioning.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
The Manager: Corporate Communications, Stakeholder, International and Industry Relations position calls for a highly skilled individual who has a minimum qualification of a Bachelor’s Degree (NQF Level 7) in Communications, Public Relations, International Relations, Marketing, Public Administration, Business Administration or a related field. Postgraduate qualification (NQF Level 8) will be advantageous.
In terms of experience, the requirements are, a minimum five (5) years’ experience in communications, international relations and stakeholder management. Experience within the public sector environment and PFMA compliance is essential.
APPLICATIONS
Suitable candidates should forward a detailed, updated CV and a cover letter. Copies of qualifications (certified copies will only be required from shortlisted candidates) must accompany the detailed CV. The GTA advocates for equal opportunities. Previously disadvantaged individuals and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Kindly note that full background checks will be conducted on successful candidates.
Suitable applicants must email their applications to Mr Baliwinile Kwankwa at [email protected] not later than 18 September 2026 at 16h00.
NOTE: Candidates not contacted within 30 days after the closing date must consider their applications unsuccessful.