Media Liaison Specialist

To apply, click on the link at the end of the posts and all the best with your applications.

FIXED-TERM PERFORMANCE-BASED CONTRACT:
(Linked to Political Term of Office)

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

• Complete the online job application form and attach all relevant and updated documents
  (Certified Qualification/s/Certificates, ID, and CV).
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  during the selection process.
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  vacancy.
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  expiry date.
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VACANCY CIRCULAR FTC 062/2025 City of Johannesburg

Department: Private Office of the Executive Mayor (POEM)
Branch: Various MMC Offices
Designation: Media Liaison Specialist
Remuneration: R701 904,84 pa (all-inclusive cost to company)
Location: Metropolitan Centre, 158 Civic Boulevard, Braamfontein

Minimum Requirements:

• Grade 12;
• National Diploma in Media Studies/Communications/Marketing/Journalism/Public
  Relations Management or related field (NQF level 6);
• 3 – 4 year’s relevant experience in a similar work environment or position;
• Knowledge of media functions and concepts;
• Must have valid driver’s license.

Primary Function:
Provide directions, develop and manage media relations between the office of the MM
and the Media. To proactively manage the relations between the MMC, department and
legislature. To maintain an open and professional image with the media and customers
of the City of Johannesburg.

Key Performance Areas:

• Develop a communications/media strategy and plan for the MMC;
• Arrange and conduct press conferences, information sessions, and interviews with the
  media;
• Develop media statements and speeches for the MMC;
• Compile responses to media enquiries;
• Build relations with the media and promote the portfolio of the MMC and the department;
• Participate in forums and in the collective planning of the communication and media issues
  of the Municipality;
• Liaise with key internal and external stakeholders in the department to ensure coordination
  and alignment of communication priorities and programmes

Leading Competencies:

• Business acumen;
• Project management;
• Work independently;
• People management;
• Event management.

Core Competencies:

• Excellent oral and written communication skills with an innate attention to detail;
• Coordinating skills;
• Excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills;
• Networking and negotiation;
• Emotional intelligence;
• Conflict management;
• Project management;
• Planning, organising and execution.

“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/13YG-_9FWSbqAsnKuJNxv_gew554

ENQUIRIES ONLY:
Contact Person: Patience Silimela
Tel No: 011 407 6835

CLOSING DATE: WEDNESDAY, 04 JUNE 2025

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:

• Credit Record,
• CV validation and
• Employment record verification,
• Criminal check, and
• Identity validation.

We wish you all the best with your applications