Specialist: Social Media

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)
Specialist: Social Media

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

• Complete the online job application form and attach all relevant and updated documents (Certified
  Qualification/s/Certificates, ID, and CV).
• Applicants should take note that they can be required to provide proof of original documents
  during the selection process.
• You will be requested to provide a brief description of your work experience relating to the
  vacancy.
• Applicants with membership in professional bodies need to provide a membership number and
  expiry date.
• If you are an internal applicant, your employee number will be required.
• Applicants are advised to use Google Chrome when applying for CoJ positions.

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• The City of Johannesburg is currently recruiting and will not demand payment in any form for any
  job placement. All vacancies are advertised in newspapers and on the CoJ website.
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  legislation and policy guidelines and will consider designated groups in line with these
  requirements. We are an equal-opportunity employer.
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  automatically disqualify your application.

VACANCY CIRCULAR FTC 143/2025 City of Johannesburg

DEPARTMENT: Private Office of the Executive Mayor
BRANCH: Office of the Chief of Staff
DESIGNATION: Specialist: Social Media
REMUNERATION: R731 236,68 pa (all-inclusive cost to company)
LOCATION: Metropolitan Centre, 158 Civic Boulevard, Braamfontein

Minimum Requirements:

• Grade 12;
• National Diploma/Degree in Media Studies/Journalism/Political Science/Communication,
  related field or equivalent (NQF level 6);
• 3 – 5 years relevant experience in Media Lision or similar experience, of which 2 years is
  in a professional capacity;
• Experience in Public Administration is an advantage;
• Must have a valid driver’s license.

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

Key Performance Areas:

• Execute the project planning process to inform the business unit of the business
  planning process;
• Execute process optimisation and efficiency;
• Execute media relations functions;
• Execute activities associated with the management and control of the assets and
  resources;
• Execute specific activities to ensure effective governance and risk management;
• Ensure effective monitoring and reporting of the Directorates;
• Perform general administration and reporting.

Leading Competencies:

• Networking;
• Operational planning;
• Problem solving;
• Good planning of projects, organising and Project management;
• Good written and communication skills (report writing, PowerPoint presentations, etc.);
• Time management;
• Computer literacy and Prioritising.

Core Competencies:

• Knowledge of online marketing and a good understanding of major marketing channels;
• Social networking and Social analytics tools;
• Knowledge of the local government environment.

“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/1DRJy2tlfSz-eEnU-hmvt6gew554

APPLY ONLINE VIA THIS LINK: www.joburg.org.za

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

CLOSING DATE: TUESDAY, 25 NOVEMBER 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,
• Employment record verification,
• Criminal check, and
• Identity validation.

We wish you all the best with your applications