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  • Posted: Sep 3, 2024
    Deadline: Not specified
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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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    Media Liaison Specialist

    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 team working skills; 
    • Networking and negotiation; 
    • Emotional intelligence; 
    • Conflict management; 
    • Project management; 
    • Planning, organising and execution. 

    Method of Application

    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 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.  

    DISCLAIMER

    • 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. 
    • The City of Johannesburg applies the principles of employment equity as per the National legislation and policy guidelines and will consider designated groups in line with these requirements. We are an equal opportunity employer. 
    • 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. 
    • However, registering your CV and/or receipt and acknowledgement of any kind shall not be an indication that your application will be successful and/or lead to employment. 
    • The City of Johannesburg shall not be liable for any damage, loss or liability of whatsoever nature arising from your use of the job opportunity section of this website. 
    • The City of Johannesburg reserves the right not to make an appointment. 
    • Any misrepresentation or failure to disclose material information on the application form or CV will automatically disqualify your application. 
    Interested and qualified? Go to City of Johannesburg on share-eu1.hsforms.com to apply

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