CITY OF JOHANNESBURG - VACANCY CIRCULAR: 009/2020

Key Performance Areas: Serve as a link and/or facilitate the movement of information between the legislature, the Department and the MMCs office. Monitor events in the legislature and meetings of section 79 committees, study groups relevant to the MMC and assist the MMC with constituency work. Remain abreast with the procedure, policies and processes applicable to the MMCs portfolio. 
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Leading Competencies: Business acumen; Stakeholder relations, Work independently; People Management; Political sciences. 
 
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, organizing and execution. 
 
Contact Person: Tsholofelo Tlhotlhomisang 
Tel No: 011 407 6270 
Workplace: Metropolitan Centre, 158 Civic Boulevard, Braamfontein
E-Mail: TsholofeloT@joburg.org.za  

 
 
 
 
This Vacancy is open to External Applicants AND Employees of the City of Johannesburg 
 
2. Department: Private office of the Executive Mayor 
Branch: MMC’s Office 
Designation: Media Liaison Specialist 
Annual Total Rem Package: R547 316.99 (all-inclusive cost to company) 
 
Appointment Requirements: 
• Matric Certificate plus National Diploma in Media Studies or Communications and Marketing or Journalism, Public Relations Management or similar (NQF level 6); OR 
• Suitably qualified candidates as defined by Section 20(3) of the EE Act will be considered; 
• 3 – 4 years’ relevant experience in journalism/public relations; 
• Knowledge of media functions and concepts; 
• Must have a driver’s licence for a normal passenger vehicle. 
 
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 department. Participate in Communications/Media 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, organizing and execution. 
 
Contact Person: Pelisa Sindelo 
Tel No: 011 407 6560 
Workplace: Metropolitan Centre, 158 Civic Boulevard, Braamfontein
E-Mail: PelisaS@joburg.org.za

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This Vacancy is open to External Applicants AND Employees of the City of Johannesburg 
 
3. Department: Private office of the Executive Mayor 
Branch: MMC office (x 10) 
Designation: Deputy Director: Communications and Stakeholder Management 
Annual Total Rem Package: R871 842.92 (all-inclusive cost to company) 


Appointment Requirements: 
• Bachelor’s Degree (NQF level 7) in Media Studies, Marketing, Journalism, Communications and Public Relations Management or similar and/or relevant experience in communication and stakeholder management; 
• Experience in Public Administration an advantage 
• Suitably qualified candidates as defined by Section 20(3) of the EE Act will be considered; 
• 8 years’ relevant experience in administration; 
• Knowledge of administration functions and concepts; 
• Must have a driver’s licence for a normal passenger vehicle. 
 
Primary Function: Provide direction and develop a communication, stakeholder and community engagement strategy for the office of the MMC. To proactively manage and implement strategies, systems and procedures that will enable the office of the MMC to effectively communicate with the stakeholders on the City’s programmes. 
 
Key Performance Areas: Strategic communication and stakeholder management; 
 
Leading Competencies: Able to work under pressure; Creative; able to network and interact on all levels of a multitude of organizational stakeholders. Strategic thinker. 
 
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, organizing and execution. 
 
Contact Person: Pelisa Sindelo 
Tel No: 011 407 6560 
Workplace: Metropolitan Centre, 158 Civic Boulevard, Braamfontein
E-Mail: PelisaS@joburg.org.za


CLOSING DATE: 18 FEBRUARY 2020