| Government Entity | City Council of Johannesburg |
|---|---|
| Location | Gauteng, Johannesburg |
| Reference Number | 073_2026-council-liaison-specialist |
| Salary | R760 439,52 pa (all-inclusive cost to company) |
| Centre / Location | 66 Jorisen Street, Jorisen Place, Braamfontein |
| Closing Date | September 11, 2026 |
| Source and Application | joburg.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