Specialist: Media Liaison at City of Johannesburg

Media Liaison Specialist

Department: Private Office of the Executive Mayor (POEM)
Branch: Various MMCs Offices
Designation: Media Liaison Specialist
Remuneration: R649, 297.73 pa (all-inclusive cost to company)
Location: Metropolitan Centre, 158 Civic Boulevard, Braamfontein

Minimum Requirements:

• A Matric/Grade 12 Certificate
• National Diploma in Media Studies/ Journalism/ Public Relations Management /
  Communications and Marketing or, relevant field at NQF level 6;
• 3 – 4 years’ relevant experience in the disciplines, journalism/public relations will be an
  added advantage;
• Knowledge and understanding of media discipline and environment.;
• Must have valid driver’s license.

Primary Function:
Provide a media liaison service to the Member of Mayoral Committee (MMC) to
effectively communicate programmes and approaches to engage the broad and diverse
communities of the City of Johannesburg. Create presence and visibility of the MMC’s
portfolio through various digital and social media platforms.

Key Performance Areas:

• Develop a communications/media strategy and plan for the MMC;
• Arrange and conduct press conference, 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.