Social Media Specialist at City of Johannesburg

Minimum Requirements:

• Grade 12;
• National Diploma OR a three-year degree qualification at NQF level 6 in Media Studies/Journalism/Political Science/Communication;
• 3 – 5 years relevant experience in Media Liaison or similar experience
• Experience in Public Administration is an advantage;
• Must have a valid driver’s license.

Primary Function:

• Provide directions, develop and manage media relations between the Office of the Executive Mayor and the media, and proactively manage the relations between the Office of the Executive Mayor.

Key Performance Areas:

• Execute the project planning process to inform the business unit of the business planning process;
• Execute process optimisation and efficiency;
• Execute media liaison functions;
• Execute activities associated with the 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 Directorates;
• Perform general administration and reporting.

Leading Competencies:

• Computer literacy (MS Office Packages, including Word, Excel);
• Good written and oral communication skills in English, and must be able to communicate and coordinate effectively with other stakeholders;
• Attention to detail and high levels of accuracy, and excellent planning, organising, coordinating, and time management skills
• Networking, Operational planning and problem-solving;
• Good planning of projects, organising and Project management;
• Good written and communication skills (report writing, PowerPoint presentations, etc.);
• Time management;
• Prioritising.

Core Competencies:

• Knowledge of online marketing and a good understanding of major marketing channels;
• Social networking and Social analytics tools;
• Knowledge of the local government environment.
• 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