CMED083-2026 FUNCTIONAL HEAD: MEDIA LIAISON
Date: 23 Jul 2026
Location: Tshwane House, Pretoria Centra, Tshwane House, Pretoria Central, ZA, Tshwane Ho
Company: City of Tshwane
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DEPARTMENT: COMMUNICATION, MARKETING AND EVENTS |
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Division: Strategic Communication |
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Section: Media Relations |
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Location: Tshwane House, Pretoria Central |
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Reference number |
CMED083-2026 |
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Position |
FUNCTIONAL HEAD: MEDIA LIAISON |
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To be advertised |
Internal |
External |
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This position seeks to attract |
African female |
African male |
Coloured female |
Coloured male |
Indian female |
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Indian male |
White female |
White male |
Person with disability |
All categories |
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Job level |
T15 |
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Scale |
R683 952,00 – R949 944,00 per annum |
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Estimated remuneration package |
R902 477,00 – R1 241 035,00 per annum |
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Job purpose |
To act as the link between the City of Tshwane and the media to enhance public image, manage reputation and communicate strategic goals |
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Appointment 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 six years’ relevant working experience in a media liaison environment Supervisory experience will be an added advantage 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 |
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Personal attributes and/or competencies |
Strategic thinking skills with strong innovation capability; high emotional 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 Leadership competencies: People management and team development; strategic planning and decision-making; change and risk management; stakeholder engagement; negotiation and relationship-building Technical competencies: Strategic media planning; crisis management and rapid response; digital fluency and social media; media monitoring and analysis; content development |
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Primary functions |
Be responsible for media relations by drafting content, monitoring media coverage and ensuring consistency and positive public messaging Produce high-quality media statements and releases to secure positive coverage Draft media alerts, statements, advisories and public notices on service delivery interruptions Assist in developing strategies and media plans Arrange interviews Manage campaigns from a media perspective Monitor media coverage and identify key issues Oversee sectional operations and assist in supervising sectional staff |
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SAP |
S700012001 |
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New/natural attrition |
Natural attrition |
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Enquiries |
Klaas Mofomme (012 358 0197) or Faith Mangwegape (012 358 5350) |
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