| Government Entity | City of Tshwane |
|---|---|
| Location | Gauteng, Pretoria |
| Reference Number | CMED080-2026 |
| Salary | R960 912,00 – R1 334 580,00 per annum Estimated R1 394 088,00 – R1 869 698,00 per annum remuneration package |
| Centre / Location | Tshwane House, Pretoria Central |
| Closing Date | August 6, 2026 |
| Source and Application | tshwane.gov.za |
Department: COMMUNICATION, MARKETING AND EVENTS
Division: Strategic Communication
Section: Media Relations
Job Purpose: To lead, manage and facilitate effective communication strategies that enhance the City of Tshwane’s public image, reputation and transparency, while ensuring consistent accurate messaging between the City of Tshwane and communities
Competencies: People management and team development; strategic planning and decision-making; change and risk management; stakeholder engagement; negotiation and relationship-building Strategic media planning; crisis management and rapid response; digital fluency and social media; media monitoring and analysis; content d evelopment
Enquiries: Lindela Mashigo (012 358 6126) or Faith Mangwegape (012 358 5350)
Requirements
An appropriate three-year career-related tertiary qualification (national diploma or degree) in Journalism, Communication Science, Public Relations or any other study field related to the position At least nine years’ working experience in media relations, of which four years should be managerial experience A valid Code B driving licence Computer literacy Must undergo a criminal record check and such a person shall allow their fingerprints to be taken by the Tshwane Metro Police Department at own cost Personal attributes Strategic thinking skills with strong innovation capability; high emotional and/or competencies intelligence; ability to be professional, ethical and accountable; ability to be detail-oriented with strong organisational capability; ability to work under pressure and manage multiple projects
Duties
Manage media engagement and liaison relationships Build and maintain positive constructive relationships with domestic and international media outlets, journalists and editors
Source / Circular Reference
tshwane.gov.za