Interim Marketing and Communications Manager Appointment
Mpho Maphuti
In plain English
An interim Marketing and Strategic Communications Manager is being hired for one month. Reputable marketing and communications agencies or independent consultants with extensive experience can bid.
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The Energy and Water Sector Education and Training Authority (EWSETA) is seeking an interim Marketing and Strategic Communications Manager for a one-month contract. The successful candidate will work from the EWSETA head office in Parktown, Johannesburg, to manage public relations, digital platforms, event planning, and internal communications. Key deliverables include executing marketing strategies, managing the 2026 Annual General Meeting, and producing strategic publications. Applicants must have at least 10 years of relevant experience, including 5 years in a management role, and specific experience within a SETA environment. A relevant NQF Level 7 or 8 qualification is required. The role requires full-time, in-office attendance and occasional domestic travel.
What you need to qualify
- CSD registration — Registration on the Central Supplier Database — required to do business with government.
- Registered company — An active CIPC-registered company in good standing.
- Tax clearance — A valid SARS tax compliance status (PIN) showing your tax affairs are in order.
- B-BBEE certificate — A B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit confirming your contribution level.
- Other registration — An industry registration the tender requires (e.g. PSIRA, NHBRC, a professional or trade licence).
Full requirements
- Valid CIPC company registration
- Valid SARS Tax Compliance Status PIN
- Registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- Valid B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit
- Minimum functionality score of 75 points
- SAQA evaluation for foreign qualifications
Contact & how to apply
Name: Mpho Maphuti
Email: maphutim@ewseta.org.za
Phone: 011-274-4700
How to apply: Submit a comprehensive proposal and the completed pricing schedule via email to scmadmin@ewseta.org.za by 13:00 PM on Friday, 11 September 2026.
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