Media Liaison Specialist at City of Johannesburg

Minimum Requirements:

• Matric / Grade 12 Certificate;
• National Diploma in Media Studies/Communications/Marketing/Journalism/Public Relations Management or similar/related field (NQF level 6);
• 3 - 4 years’ relevant experience in a similar work environment or position;
• Knowledge of media functions and concepts;
• Must have a valid driver’s license.

Primary Function:

• Provide directions, develop and manage media relations between the office of the MMC 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:

• Media Liaison and public relations implementation;
• Planning and Development;
• Process Optimisation and Efficiency;
• Stakeholder relations and Communications;
• Assets and Resource Management (Materials and Tools);
• Monitoring and Reporting;
• Governance and Risk Management;

Leading Competencies:

• Computer literacy (MS Office Packages, including Word and Excel) and software tools;
• Good written and oral communication skills in English, and must be able to communicate and coordinate effectively with other stakeholders;
• Excellent understanding of social media and content writing skills;
• Motivated and lead by example;
• Attention to detail and high levels of accuracy, and excellent planning, organising, coordinating, and time management skills.
• Coordinating skills;
• Excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills;
• Networking and negotiation;
• Emotional intelligence;
• Conflict management;
• Project management;
• Planning, organising and execution.
• Business acumen;
• Project management;
• Work independently;
• People management;
• Event management.

Core Competencies:

• Previous or relevant basic knowledge of media and public relations in a large organisation is essential;
• Collaborative/Teamwork, Values and Integrity, Attention to detail, and quality-focused;
• Customer and Service Delivery Management (Batho Pele), Ethics, Professionalism;
• Impact and Influence according to the City’s protocols, legislation, and standards.

CLOSING DATE: FRIDAY, 11 SEPTEMBER 2026