Specialist: Media Liaison at City of Johannesburg

Minimum Requirements: 

• Matric Certificate/Grade 12; 
• National Diploma in Media Studies or Communication and Marketing or Journalism, Public Relations Management or related qualification (NQF Level 6); and 
• 3 - 4 years’ experience in a similar working environment or position. 
• Must have a valid driver’s license. 

 Primary Function:

• Provide direction, develop, and manage media relations between the Office of MMC and the Media. Proactively manage the relations between the MMC, the department and the legislature. Maintain an open and professional image with the media and customers of the City of Johannesburg. 

 Key Performance Areas: 

• Manage Communications and Public Relations; 
• Planning and Development; 
• Process Optimization and Efficiency; 
• Stakeholder Relations and Communication; 
• Assets and Resource (Material and Tools) Management; 
• Monitoring and Reporting; 
• Governance and Risk. 

 Leading Competencies: 

• Excellent people and negotiation skills; 
• Business Acumen; 
• Good planning and analytical skills; 
• Good communication and people skills; 
• Ability to motivate and lead by example; 
• Ability to work under pressure; 
• Excellent understanding of social media and content writing skills; 
• Computer literacy including MS Office Applications; 
• High level of confidentiality and organisational skills; 
• Time Management, working independently, under pressure, and ability to prioritise.