Specialist: Media Liaison

Department: Private Office of the Executive Mayor (POEM)
Branch: Office of the Chief of Staff
Designation: Specialist: Media Liaison
Remuneration: R649 297.73 pa (all-inclusive cost to company)
Location: Metropolitan Centre, 158 Civic Boulevard, Braamfontein

Minimum Requirements:

Matric Certificate/Grade 12;
National Diploma in Media Studies or Communication and Marketing or Journalism, Public
Relations Management or related qualification (NQF Level 6); and
3 – 4 years’ experience in a similar working environment or position.
Must have a valid driver’s license.

Primary Function:
Provide direction, develop, and manage media relations between the Office of MMC and
the Media. Proactively manage the relations between the MMC, the department and the
legislature. Maintain an open and professional image with the media and customers of
the City of Johannesburg.

Key Performance Areas:

Manage Communications and Public Relations;
Planning and Development;
Process Optimization and Efficiency;
Stakeholder Relations and Communication;
Assets and Resource (Material and Tools) Management;
Monitoring and Reporting;
Governance and Risk

Leading Competencies:

Excellent people and negotiations skills;
Good planning and analytical skills;
Good communication and people skills;
Ability to motivate and lead by example;
Ability to work under pressure;
Excellent understanding of social media and content writing skills;
Computer literacy including MS Office Applications;
High level of confidentiality and organisational skills;
Time Management, working independently, under pressure, and ability to prioritise.

Core Competencies:

Previous or relevant basic knowledge of Media and Public Relations in a large organisation
is essential;
Collaborative/Teamwork, Values and Integrity, Attention to detail, and quality focused;
Customer and Service Delivery Management (Batho Pele) Ethics, Professionalism;
Impact and Influence according to City’s protocols, legislation, and standards.

“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/1S4ie593PQES0sPbYk7XX6gew554

APPLY ONLINE VIA: www.joburg.org.za

ENQUIRIES ONLY:
Contact Person: Mashudu Rasalanavho
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
was unsuccessful. By submitting your application for a position at the City of
Johannesburg, you are consenting that the personal information submitted as part of
your application may be used for the purposes of the Recruitment and Selection and
related process. In terms of the Talent Acquisition Policy of the City of Johannesburg,
you hereby consent to the following risk checks should your application be shortlisted: