Government EntityCity Council of Johannesburg
    LocationGauteng, Johannesburg
    Reference Number073_2026-council-liaison-specialist
    SalaryR760 439,52 pa (all-inclusive cost to company)
    Centre / Location66 Jorisen Street, Jorisen Place, Braamfontein
    Closing DateSeptember 11, 2026
    Source and Applicationjoburg.org.za

    Department: Private Office of the Executive Mayor (POEM)

    Branch: MMC Community Development

    Primary Function: Provide direction, develop, and serve as a link and/or facilitate the movement of information between the legislature, the Department, and the MMC. Proactively manage the relations between the MMC, the Department, and the legislature.

    Leading Competencies:

    • Good oral and written communication skills with an innate attention to detail;
    • Coordinating skills;
    • Excellent interpersonal and team working skills;
    • Networking and negotiation;
    • Emotional intelligence and conflict management;
    • Project management;
    • Planning, organising and execution.
    • 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. VACANCY C IRCULAR Publication Date: This Vacancy is open to Employees of the Monday, 07 September 2026 FTC 073/2026 City of Johannesburg and External Candidates

    Requirements

    Matric / Grade 12 Certificate NQF level 4; National Diploma in Political Science/Public Administration, related field or equivalent (NQF level 6); 3 – 4 years of relevant experience, of which 2 years is in a professional capacity; Knowledge of Legislature/Council operations; Must have a valid driver’s license.

    Duties

    Execute the project planning process to inform the business unit's business planning process; Execute process optimisation and efficiency; Execute specific activities to ensure effective council liaison management; Execute activities associated with 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 Directorate; Perform general administrative and reporting.

    Source / Circular Reference

    joburg.org.za