Researcher: Media Monitoring & Communications

Department: Private Office of the Executive Mayor (POEM)
Branch: Office of the Chief of Staff
Designation: Researcher: Media Monitoring & Communications
Remuneration: R886 816.85 pa (all-inclusive cost to company)
Location: Metropolitan Centre, 158 Civic Boulevard, Braamfontein

Minimum Requirements:

Matric Certificate/ Grade 12;
Degree in Journalism/Communications or Social Science and similar or relevant
qualification at NQF level 7;
5 – 7 years’ relevant experience of which 2 years’ in a profession capacity; and
Must have a valid driver’s license.

Primary Function:
Promote and provide strategic communication support to the Deputy Director: Mayoral
Communication within the Private Office of the Executive By defining and interfacing
with appropriate targets audiences through available communication channels to
support identified strategic objectives as set by the Executive Mayor and Mayoral
Committee.

Key Performance Areas:

Execute project planning process to inform the business unit;
Execute processes optimization and efficiency;
Execute specific activities to ensure effective Media and Communication management;
Ensure targeted, well-planned, coordinated and integrated communications plans;
Engage with customer and respond to their queries, while providing a service that will
differentiate the brand in the space through media management;
Develop and write speeches, briefings and other communications;
Ensure reliability of information flow to all relevant stakeholders and coordination of line
Communications functions;
Enhancing the effectiveness of Public Relations;
Execute activities associated with management and control of the assets and resources;
Execute specific activities to ensue effective governance and risk management;
Ensure effective monitoring and reporting of the directorate;
Perform general administrative and reporting;
Build and maintain strong relations with internal and external business units, entities, key
stakeholders and peers to ensure the correct focus and support around Mayoral
communications.

Leading Competencies:

Computer literacy (MS Office);
Good communication and coordinating skills;
Excellent writing skills;
Ability to function under stress;
Time management;
High level of confidentiality and organisational skills;
Attention to detail and quality focused.

Core Competencies:

Knowledge of local government environment;
Knowledge of the City’s strategy (IDP), prescribed methodologies, legislative, policy and
regulatory frameworks;
Knowledge of Corporate Governance;
In-depth understanding of council strategy and policies in relation to local government and
how they can be practically applied on a day to day basis;
Knowledge of principles and practices of municipal organisation administration.

“All suitably qualified candidates are encouraged to apply and will be considered. The
City of Johannesburg applies the principles of employment equity as per National
legislation and policy guidelines and will consider designated groups in line with these
requirements. Preference will be given to previously disadvantaged groups including
those with disabilities. Appointments will be made in accordance with the approved
Employment Equity Plan to promote its equitable representation in terms of race,
gender and disability

Please take note that only online applications will be considered. Please apply by
using the following link below:
https://share-eu1.hsforms.com/15jQJc1msT1-iF9mLAnmsmwew554

APPLY ONLINE VIA: www.joburg.org.za

ENQUIRIES ONLY:
Contact Person: Wisani Mabunda
Tel No: 011 407 7644

CLOSING DATE: THURSDAY, 02 NOVEMBER 2023

Applicants are respectfully informed that, if no notification of appointment/response is
received within six (6) weeks of the closing date, they must accept that their application
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