Researcher: Media Monitoring & Communications at City of Johannesburg

Minimum Requirements: 

• Matric Certificate/ Grade 12; 
• Degree in Journalism/Communications or Social Science and similar or relevant qualification at NQF level 7; 
• 5 - 7 years’ relevant experience of which 2 years’ in a professional capacity; and 
• Must have a valid driver’s license. 

 Primary Function:

• Promote and provide strategic communication support to the Deputy Director: Mayoral Communication within the Private Office of the Executive By defining and interfacing with appropriate target audiences through available communication channels to support identified strategic objectives as set by the Executive Mayor and Mayoral Committee. 

 Key Performance Areas: 

• Execute project planning process to inform the business unit; 
• Execute processes optimization and efficiency; 
• Execute specific activities to ensure effective Media and Communication management; 
• Ensure targeted, well-planned, coordinated and integrated communications plans; 
• Engage with customer and respond to their queries, while providing a service that will differentiate the brand in the space through media management; 
• Develop and write speeches, briefings and other communications; 
• Ensure reliability of information flow to all relevant stakeholders and coordination of line Communications functions; 
• Enhancing the effectiveness of Public Relations; 
• Execute activities associated with 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 directorate; 
• Perform general administrative and reporting; 
• Build and maintain strong relations with internal and external business units, entities, key stakeholders and peers to ensure the correct focus and support around Mayoral communications. 

 Leading Competencies: 

• Computer literacy (MS Office); 
• Good communication and coordinating skills; 
• Excellent writing skills; 
• Ability to function under stress; 
• Time management; 
• High level of confidentiality and organisational skills; 
• Attention to detail and quality-focused.