Government EntityCity Council of Johannesburg
    LocationGauteng, Johannesburg
    Reference NumberFTC-029_2026_Various_POEM_EXTERNAL-3
    SalaryR1 187,426.76 pa (all-inclusive cost to company)
    Centre / LocationMetropolitan Centre, 158 Civic Boulevard, Braamfontein
    Closing DateApril 7, 2026
    Source and Applicationjoburg.org.za

    Department: Private Office of the Executive Mayor (POEM)

    Branch: Various MMCs Offices

    Primary Function: To 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 its programmes and approaches to engage the broad and diverse communities of the City of Johannesburg, to ensure successful political and administrative mandates.

    Leading Competencies:

    • Ability to work under pressure;
    • Creativity;
    • Able to network and interact on all levels with a multitude of organisational stakeholders;
    • Strategic thinker. Core Competencies:
    • Excellent oral and written communication skills with an innate attention to detail;
    • Coordinating skills;
    • Excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills;
    • Networking and negotiation;
    • Emotional intelligence;

    Requirements

    A Matric / Grade 12 Certificate plus a Degree in Communication (NQF Level 7) or Public Relations Management or similar; 7 - 9 years’ relevant experience; Experience in Public Administration will be an added advantage; A valid driver’s license.

    Duties

    Planning and Developing; Strategic Communication and Stakeholder Management; Human Resource Management; Financial Management and Control; Asset and Resource (Materials and Tools) Management; Governance and Risk, and Monitoring and Evaluation.

    Source / Circular Reference

    joburg.org.za