Deputy Director: Priority Projects

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VACANCY CIRCULAR 081/2025 City of Johannesburg

DEPARTMENT: Group Communication and Marketing
BRANCH: Marketing
DESIGNATION: Deputy Director: Priority Projects
REMUNERATION: R60 978,62 pm (basic salary, excluding benefits)
LOCATION: Metro Centre, 158 Civic Boulevard, Braamfontein

Minimum Requirements:

Grade 12/NQF level 4;
Degree in Marketing, Business Management, Stakeholder Relations Management, or
equivalent/related qualification (NQF level 7);
7 – 9 years’ experience in the related field, of which at least 4 years must be in a line
management position or similar experience in leading/coordinating a team

Primary Function:
Support the Marketing function in the execution of the marketing plan/strategy both
online and on other platforms, working on short-, medium- and long-term marketing
objectives and building the City’s brand image and equity.

Key Performance Areas:

Originate/produce, deliver, guide, and implement highly targeted, well-planned, integrated
corporate marketing services in response to the overall strategy and communications,
marketing and events activities and programmes of the department and the organisation;
Lead market research efforts to uncover the viability of current and existing
products/services;
Create commercially viable, strategic partnerships and maintain relationships with internal
and external stakeholders of the organisation;
Brand reputation management and maintaining the City’s corporate identity and brand
culture;
Provide leadership and guide, direct and control outcomes associated with the utilisation,
productivity and performance of personnel within the sub-directorate;
Execute sound financial, risk, compliance and supply chain management and control and
contribute information to support financial planning processes within the sub-directorate;
Identify and define the immediate, short, and long-term objectives/plans associated with
the provision of corporate marketing services to the directorate

Leading Competencies:

Computer literacy (MS Office Packages, including Word, Excel, Internet and Outlook);
Strong written and oral communication skills in English, and must be able to communicate
and coordinate effectively with other stakeholders;
Solid networking, negotiation and PR skills;
Professional judgement and discretion;
Understanding of traditional and emerging marketing channels;
People management, including teamwork and collaboration;
Decision-making and conflict resolution skills;
Budget management skills and proficiency;
Research and data analysis as the foundation for marketing strategies – analytical skills;
Integrated Marketing Communication;
Attention to detail and high levels of accuracy, and excellent planning, organising,
coordinating, and time management skills.

Core Competencies:

Good knowledge and experience of working with government legislation, policies,
procedures, processes, practices, systems, and frameworks related to marketing,
communications, public relations, media, stakeholder relationship management, brand
management and liaising with advertising and public relations agencies;
Sound knowledge and understanding of the implementation of project management,
planning and organising;
Basic principles and practices of administration and personnel management (HR), and of
supervision, training, and performance evaluation;
Basic principles and practices of budget preparation and administration;
Know how to gather and analyse information (research capabilities);
Basic risk management principles;
Change management;
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 the 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 link below:
https://share-eu1.hsforms.com/1-sTTk328QQeExZv3jcyqPAew554

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ENQUIRIES ONLY:
Contact Person: Sirelda de Klerk
Tel No: 011 407 7723

CLOSING DATE: TUESDAY, 15 JULY 2025

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appointment/response is received within six (6) weeks of the closing date, they
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