Specialist: Social Media at City of Johannesburg

Minimum Requirements:

• Grade 12;
• National Diploma/Degree in Media Studies/Journalism/Political Science/Communication, related field or equivalent (NQF level 6);
• 3 – 5 years relevant experience in Media Lision or similar experience, of which 2 years is in a professional capacity;
• 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, the department and the legislature. To maintain an open and professional image with the media and customers of the City of Johannesburg.

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 relations 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:

• Networking;
• Operational planning;
• Problem solving;
• Good planning of projects, organising and Project management;
• Good written and communication skills (report writing, PowerPoint presentations, etc.);
• Time management;
• Computer literacy and Prioritising. 

Deadline:25th November,2025