City of Johannesburg
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The City of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality is located in the Gauteng Province. Johannesburg is the most advanced commercial city in Africa and the engine room of the South African and regional economy. It is a city with a unique, African character, world-class infrastructure in the fields of telecommunications, transportation, water and power, and wi…
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Specialist: Media Liaison
Job Type Full Time
Qualification Higher National Certificate , National Certificate
Experience
Location Gauteng
City Johannesburg
Job Field Media / Advertising / Branding 
Salary Range R500,000 – R750,000/month
Media Liaison Specialist
Department: Private Office of the Executive Mayor (POEM)
Branch: Various MMCs Offices
Designation: Media Liaison Specialist
Remuneration: R649, 297.73 pa (all-inclusive cost to company)
Location: Metropolitan Centre, 158 Civic Boulevard, Braamfontein
Minimum Requirements:
A Matric/Grade 12 Certificate
National Diploma in Media Studies/ Journalism/ Public Relations Management /
Communications and Marketing or, relevant field at NQF level 6;
3 – 4 years’ relevant experience in the disciplines, journalism/public relations will be an
added advantage;
Knowledge and understanding of media discipline and environment.;
Must have valid driver’s license.
Primary Function:
Provide a media liaison service to the Member of Mayoral Committee (MMC) to
effectively communicate programmes and approaches to engage the broad and diverse
communities of the City of Johannesburg. Create presence and visibility of the MMC’s
portfolio through various digital and social media platforms.
Key Performance Areas:
Develop a communications/media strategy and plan for the MMC;
Arrange and conduct press conference, 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 team working skills;
Networking and negotiation;
Emotional intelligence;
Conflict management;
Project management;
Planning, organising and execution.
Method of Application
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
Circular Reference: VACANCY CIRCULAR 018/2024
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 to 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.
Interested and qualified? Go to City of Johannesburg on share-eu1.hsforms.com to apply
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