SOCIAL MEDIA OFFICER: OFFICE OF THE EXECUTIVE MAYOR MN 4209/26

REQUIREMENTS
-B-Degree (Communication or Marketing) -Digital Social Media Marketing Certificate will be an added advantage. -Valid Driver License and own car -Computer literate in MS Word and MS Excel -Excellent communication and writing skills. -Interpersonal skills -Skills and competencies associated with vocation. -Excellent knowledge of Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Pinterest, Instagram, Google+ and other social media best practices. -Excellent understanding web traffic metrics. -Familiarity with web design and publishing will be a strong recommendation. -Project and financial management skills and experience -Competent in interpretation, implementation and enforcement of relevant legislation and applicable policies -Ability to multitask, maintain focus under pressure and always ensure accuracy and attention to detail. -Reliable, trustworthy, and responsible person with excellent typing skills -Three (03) years relevant experience within social media administration role

.DUTIES
- Develop, implement and manage Midvaal Local Municipality ‘s social media strategy. -Expand social media presence of the Midvaal Brand and Executive Mayor specifically across all social media platforms. -Monitor user engagement and measure the success of every social media campaign. -Develop and achieve KPI’s related to social media in conjunction with the Executive Mayor and relevant stakeholders dependent on event/message/information. -Responsible for day-to-day management of social media posts and responses to social media messages -Identify, implement, and measure the success of every social media campaign. -Ensure that latest social media best practices and technologies are implemented for social media optimisation. -Ensure compliance to rules, policy, applicable regulations, and legislation in relation to social media posts and related information shared on social media platforms. -Perform any other related ad hoc tasks as requested or instructed by supervisor (management) from time to time.

SALARY               R 679 616.04 p.a. (Total package inclusive of all benefits)

         (Fixed term contract, linked to the term of office)

CLOSING DATE: 06 NOVEMBER 2026 AT 12:00

PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY
PREFERENCE WILL BE GIVEN TO APPLICANTS THAT PROMOTE REPRESENTATIVENESS IN TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT EQUITY TARGETS
Please note that the municipality does reimburse costs for traveling to and from the interview or any assessments related to the recruitment process for candidates traveling over 400km for job levels 1 to 4. Midvaal Local Municipality is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer and is committed to the achievement and maintenance of representativeness (race, gender, disability). The municipality does not charge any fees at any stage of the recruitment process. If you suspect any fraudulent recruitment activities, please report the matter immediately to the Fraud Hotline on 010 496 2662. Incomplete/Unclear or Illegible CVs and applications without CV’s will be disqualified. Candidates whose appointment will promote representativeness will be given preference. Candidates must apply for this vacancy via the Midvaal Local Municipality website www.midvaal.gov.za. For any queries kindly contact Human Resources (016) 360-7435, 7432, 7569, 7557. All shortlisted candidates will be subjected to background screening checks (verification of qualifications, criminal record checks and security vetting). Candidates with foreign qualifications must submit a letter from SAQA stating the equivalence of the qualifications. Midvaal Local Municipality, values privacy in terms of the Protection of Personal Information Act (Act No.4 of 2013 (POPIA) which is effective from 1 July 2021, personal information will not be disclosed to any third party, unless otherwise prescribed in the Act, following due process(es). Due to the large number of applications we envisage to receive, applications will not be acknowledged. If you do not receive any response within three (3) months, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.
NB: THE COUNCIL RESERVES THE RIGHT NOT TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT TO THE ABOVE POSITION/S.