CITY OF JOHANNESBURG VACANCIES

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VACANCY CIRCULAR 055/2024 
 
This Vacancy is open to Employees of the City of Johannesburg and External Candidates 
 
CLOSING DATE: TUESDAY, 02 JULY 2024
 
WE HAVE AN EXCITING CAREER OPPORTUNITY FOR: 
PERMANENT POSITION 
DEPUTY DIRECTOR: VALUATIONS
 
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS 
• Complete the online job application form and attach all relevant and updated documents (Certified Qualification/s/Certificates, ID, and CV). 
• Applicants should take note that they can be required to provide proof of original documents during the selection process. 
• You will be requested to provide a brief description of your work experience relating to the vacancy. 
• Applicants with membership to professional bodies need to provide a membership number and expiry date. 
• If you are an internal applicant, your employee number will be required. 
• Applicants are advised to use Google Chrome when applying for CoJ positions.
 
DISCLAIMER
• The City of Johannesburg is currently recruiting and will not demand payment in any form for any job placement. All vacancies are advertised in newspapers and on the CoJ website. 
• The City of Johannesburg applies the principles of employment equity as per the National legislation and policy guidelines and will consider designated groups in line with these requirements. We are an equal-opportunity employer. 
• By submitting your application for a position at the City of Johannesburg, you are consenting that the personal information submitted as part of your application may be used for the purposes of the Recruitment and Selection and related process. 
• However, registering your CV and/or receipt and acknowledgment of any kind shall not be an indication that your application will be successful and/or lead to employment. 
• The City of Johannesburg shall not be liable for any damage, loss, or liability of whatsoever nature arising from your use of the job opportunity section of this website. 
• The City of Johannesburg reserves the right not to make an appointment. 
• Any misrepresentation or failure to disclose material information on the application form or CV will automatically disqualify your application. 
 
 
DEPUTY DIRECTOR: VALUATIONS 
Department: Group Finance 
Branch: Property Branch 
Designation: Deputy Director: Valuations 
Remuneration: R57 490.39pm (basic salary, excluding benefits) 
Location: 66 Jorissen Street, Jorissen Place, Braamfontein
 
Minimum Requirements: 
• Grade 12 plus B. Degree/NQF level 7 in Real Estate; Property Valuation or a qualification recognized by the SA Council for the Property Valuers’ Profession; 
• 7 - 9 years’ extended valuation experience in Property Valuation; 
• 5 years of Managerial experience; 
• Registered as Professional Associated Valuer or Professional Valuer without Restrictions at the SA Council for Property Valuers’ Profession. 
 
Primary Function:
Manage the Municipal valuations and Ad-hoc valuations to provide an efficient valuation service within the Directorate and to the clients of the City of Johannesburg. Assist the Municipal Valuer, as designated Assistant Municipal Valuer in the implementation of strategy and functions of the Municipal Valuer as contemplated in the Municipal Property Rates Act 6 of 2004 as amended. 
 
Key Performance Areas: 
• Identify and define the immediate short- and long-term plans and strategy for the Valuation Directorate; 
• Direct organizational change and development of policies, procedures and systems; 
• Direct and control adherence to relevant legislation and Council resolutions; 
• Direct and control the key performance indicators and outcomes of personnel within the Valuations Directorate; 
• Ensure sound financial management within the Directorate; 
• Direct and control service delivery to City of Johannesburg and all its stakeholders; 
• Disseminate functional and operational information on the immediate short- and long-term objectives and current development, problems and constraints; 
• Manage and supervise the functioning of the Valuation Appeal Boards. 
 
Leading Competencies: 
• Computer literacy including MS Office Applications; 
• Accountability; 
• High level of confidentiality and organisational skills; 
• Time Management, working independently, under pressure and ability to prioritise. 
 
Core Competencies: 
• In-depth understanding and knowledge of the Municipal Property Rates Act as amended; 
• In-depth understanding and knowledge of the City’s Rates policy; 
• Collaborative/Teamwork, Values and Integrity, Attention to detail, and quality focused; 
• Customer and Service Delivery Management (Batho Pele) Ethics, Professionalism; 
• Impact and Influence according to City’s protocols, Legislation, and standards.
 
“All suitably qualified candidates are encouraged to apply and will be considered. The City of Johannesburg applies the principles of employment equity as per National legislation and policy guidelines and will consider designated groups in line with these requirements. Preference will be given to previously disadvantaged groups including those with disabilities. Appointments will be made in accordance with the approved Employment Equity Plan to promote its equitable representation in terms of race, gender, and disability.” 
 
Please take note that only online applications will be considered. Please apply by using the following link below: 
https://share-eu1.hsforms.com/10zb_idykS0WllfXYdENHZwew554  
APPLY ONLINE VIA THIS LINK: www.joburg.org.za
ENQUIRIES ONLY: 
Contact Person: Pearl Fambe 
Tel No: 011 021 3269 
CLOSING DATE: TUESDAY, 02 JULY 2024 
 
Applicants are respectfully informed that, if no notification of appointment/response is received within six (6) weeks of the closing date, they must accept that their application was unsuccessful. By submitting your application for a position at the City of Johannesburg, you are consenting that the personal information submitted as part of your application may be used for the purposes of the Recruitment and Selection and related process. In terms of the Talent Acquisition Policy of the City of Johannesburg, you hereby consent to the following risk checks should your application be shortlisted: 
• Credit Record, 
• CV validation and 
• Employment record verification, 
• Criminal check, and 
• Identity validation.

VACANCY CIRCULAR 055/2024 
 
This Vacancy is open to Employees of the City of Johannesburg and External Candidates 
 
CLOSING DATE: TUESDAY, 02 JULY 2024 
 
WE HAVE EXCITING CAREER OPPORTUNITIES FOR: 
PERMANENT POSITIONS: 
• DEPUTY DIRECTOR: INTEGRATED DEVELOPMENT AND BUSINESS PLANNING 
• UNIT HEAD: INTEGRATED AND COMMUNITY-BASED PLANNING 
 
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS 
• Complete the online job application form and attach all relevant and updated documents (Certified Qualification/s/Certificates, ID, and CV). 
• Applicants should take note that they can be required to provide proof of original documents during the selection process. 
• You will be requested to provide a brief description of your work experience relating to the vacancy. 
• Applicants with membership to professional bodies need to provide a membership number and expiry date. 
• If you are an internal applicant, your employee number will be required. 
• Applicants are advised to use Google Chrome when applying for CoJ positions. 
 
DISCLAIMER
• The City of Johannesburg is currently recruiting and will not demand payment in any form for any job placement. All vacancies are advertised in newspapers and on the CoJ website. 
• The City of Johannesburg applies the principles of employment equity as per the National legislation and policy guidelines and will consider designated groups in line with these requirements. We are an equal-opportunity employer. 
• By submitting your application for a position at the City of Johannesburg, you are consenting that the personal information submitted as part of your application may be used for the purposes of the Recruitment and Selection and related process. 
• However, registering your CV and/or receipt and acknowledgment of any kind shall not be an indication that your application will be successful and/or lead to employment. 
• The City of Johannesburg shall not be liable for any damage, loss, or liability of whatsoever nature arising from your use of the job opportunity section of this website. 
• The City of Johannesburg reserves the right not to make an appointment. 
• Any misrepresentation or failure to disclose material information on the application form or CV will automatically disqualify your application. 
 
 
 
DEPUTY DIRECTOR: INTEGRATED DEVELOPMENT AND BUSINESS PLANNING 
DEPARTMENT: Group Strategy, Policy Coordination and Relations (GSPCR) 
BRANCH: Integrated and Community-Based Planning 
DESIGNATION: Deputy Director: Integrated Development and Business Planning 
REMUNERATION: R57 490,39 pm (basic salary, excluding benefits) 
LOCATION: 48 Ameshoff Avenue, SAPPI Building, Braamfontein 
 
Minimum Requirements: 
• Bachelors degree or relevant qualification at NQF level 7 in Development Planning, Development Studies, Town and Regional Planning or associated discipline or commensurate qualification; 
• Strategy conceptualization, development, and design; 
• Project management; 
• 7 – 9 years relevant experience in planning within a large organization in either the public or private sector; 
• Must have management experience; 
• Experience in project management is an advantage. 
 
Primary Function:
Responsible for the coordination and management of Integrated Planning processes in the City of Johannesburg, ensuring effective and efficient business planning; and linking these to the delivery requirements for the Institutional Performance Management System to ensure effective service delivery. Develop dynamic integrated strategic plans aligned with guiding policies and community needs to develop our citizens and a world-class African city. Drive and manage the processes of strategic planning in the city. Operationalise corporate strategy – integrated planning and frameworks. Briefing the Mayoral Committee, Council, and the Executive Management Team on strategic planning, business planning and relevant processes. Provide consolidated feedback to the Unit Head. Disseminate information City-wide. Coordinate strategic planning processes as they relate to community-based planning. Manage public consultation and outreach processes. Ongoing research and benchmarking to ensure best practices about strategic planning in the City. Business and people management of the Sub-unit. 
 
Key Performance Areas: 
• Drive and manage the processes of strategic planning in the City, which allows for effective and efficient business planning that would determine delivery requirements for the Institutional Performance System; 
• Operationalize corporate strategy – Integrated planning and frameworks (5-year IDPs, Annual IDP reviews, Service Delivery and Budget Implementation Plans, and business plans); 
• Equip the Executive with strategic information about medium-term planning and IDP; 
• Provide consolidated feedback to Mayoral Committee, City Manager, and the Executive ito. Integrated planning processes; 
• Business Management and People Management of the Sub-unit; 
• Coordination of the City’s strategic planning; 
• Equip the Executive with strategic information about medium-term planning and IDP; 
• Provide consolidated feedback to Mayoral Committee, City Manager, and the Executive, i.t.o. integrated planning processes; 
• Business management of the Sub-Unit; 
• Human Resource/people management; 
• Improved coordination of the development of IDP, Business Plans and SDBIP; 
• Facilitate the formulation and approval of the departmental and MEs Business Plans. 
 
Leading Competencies: 
• Analytical, problem identification and problem-solving skills; 
• Change management, creative thinking and networking skills; 
• Computer literacy (MS Office Packages, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint); 
• Excellent written and oral communication, interpersonal, negotiation, and liaison skills and the ability to work in partnership with senior officials and manage relationships with internal and external stakeholders; 
• Excellent conceptual, analytical, and problem-solving skills and the ability to interpret and apply policies and related legislation; 
• Strategic perspective, strategic thinking, risk management, and planning skills and experience together with the capacity to initiate or develop innovative solutions to often complex, multi-faceted issues and problems; 
• Strategic thinking with the capacity to initiate or develop processes and solutions to often complex, multi-faceted issues and problems; 
• Principles and Practices of project management; 
• Principles and Practices of municipal budget preparation and administration; 
• Principles of supervision, training, and performance evaluation; 
• Ability to handle the demands of various personality types; 
• Maintain a strong professional and positive demeanour; 
• Principles and Practices of project management 
• Attention to detail and high levels of accuracy and excellent planning, organising, coordinating, and time management skills. 
 
Core Competencies: 
• Knowledge of the policy framework of the local government environment and the regulation and legislation that drive it; 
• Sound knowledge of strategy formulation and strategic planning in the public sector, including principles and practices; 
• Sound knowledge of data analysis and evaluation, and the ability to translate data into accessible reports for diverse audiences; 
• Sound knowledge of research design, techniques, and relationships with relevant stakeholder networks. 
 
“All suitably qualified candidates are encouraged to apply and will be considered. The City of Johannesburg applies the principles of employment equity as per National legislation and policy guidelines and will consider designated groups in line with these requirements. Preference will be given to previously disadvantaged groups including those with disabilities. Appointments will be made in accordance with the approved Employment Equity Plan to promote its equitable representation in terms of race, gender and disability.” 
 
Please take note that only online applications will be considered. Please apply by using the following link below: 
https://share-eu1.hsforms.com/1VO_EXAGiQteA1mZJWTUE6gew554  
APPLY ONLINE VIA THIS LINK: www.joburg.org.za  
ENQUIRIES ONLY: 
Contact Person: Sirelda de Klerk 
Tel No: 011 407 7723 
CLOSING DATE: TUESDAY, 02 JULY 2024 
 
Applicants are respectfully informed that, if no notification of appointment/response is received within six (6) weeks of the closing date, they must accept that their application was unsuccessful. By submitting your application for a position at the City of Johannesburg, you are consenting that the personal information submitted as part of your application may be used for the purposes of the Recruitment and Selection and related process. In terms of the Talent Acquisition Policy of the City of Johannesburg, you hereby consent to the following risk checks should your application be shortlisted: 
• Credit Record, 
• CV validation, 
• Employment record verification, 
• Criminal check, and 
• Identity validation. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
UNIT HEAD: INTEGRATED AND COMMUNITY-BASED PLANNING 
Department: Group Strategy, Policy Coordination and Relations 
Branch: Integrated and Community-Based Planning 
Designation: Unit Head: Integrated and Community-Based Planning 
Remuneration: R71 274,48 pm (basic salary, excluding benefits) 
Location: 48 Ameshoff Street, Braamfontein 
 
Minimum Requirements: 
• Bachelors Degree in Management or Planning or Development or related Discipline or Commensurate qualification; 
• A post-graduate qualification will be an advantage; 
• Strategy conceptualization, development and design; 
• 10 years’ relevant experience in Integrated Planning or Community Based Planning. Strategic Planning within a large organization at a senior management level in either the public or private sector; 
• Successful candidate to have 5 years experience in a managerial position; 
• Experience with project management and leading major transformation initiatives within and organization; 
• Knowledge of the policy framework of government and the regulation and legislation that drive it; 
• Sound knowledge of strategy formulation and strategic planning in the public sector, including principles and practices; 
• Sound knowledge of data analysis and evaluation and, the ability to translate data into accessible reports for diverse audiences; 
• Excellent conceptual, analytical, and problem identification and resolution skills and the ability to interpret and apply policies and related legislation;
• Skills and experience, together with that capacity to initiate or develop innovative solutions to often complex, multi-faceted issues and problems; 
• Sound understanding of applying public administration principles and implementing contemporary management practices, particularly as they to Community Based Planning functions; 
• Principles and practices of administration and personnel management; 
• Principles and practices of project management; 
• Principles and practices of municipal budget preparation and administration; 
• Principles of supervision, training, and performance evaluation; 
• Maintain a strong professional and positive demeanour. 
• Must have a license to drive a motor vehicle. 
 
Primary Function:
The Unit Head: Integrated and Community Based Planning will be responsible for the coordination and management of IDP, Community Based Planning, and Intergovernmental relations processes in the City of Johannesburg, ensuring effective and efficient business planning and participatory planning to promote community action and participation; and to link these to the delivery requirements for the Institutional Performance Management System to ensure effective service delivery. 
 
Key Performance Areas: 
• Drive and manage the processes of integrated and community-based planning in the CoJ, which allows for effective and efficient business planning that would determine delivery requirements for the Institutional Performance Management System; 
• Operationalize Corporate Strategy- Integrated planning policy and Frameworks (5-year IDP, Annual IDP’s Business Plans and SDBIP); 
• Manage and oversee the development of community-based planning to ensure its integration into the city’s planning process; 
• Drive the City Intergovernmental alignment initiatives in the city's medium- and short-term planning process; 
• Coordination of the City’s strategic planning processes; 
• Manage and quality assure the development and review of the City’s medium- and short-term planning process; 
• Equip the Execute with strategic information in relation to the medium-term planning and IDP; 
• Provide consolidated feedback to City Manager/COO i.t.o cluster planning processes related to medium- and short-term planning and instruments; 
• Business Management of the Unit; 
• People Management; 
• Secretarial functions to ensure effective support is given to manage unit productivity and that attendance and leave management processes are adhered to;
• Oversee collation, review, monitoring, and evaluate and consolidate feedback to City Manager/COO with regards to cluster planning processes; 
• Manage the preparation, monitoring, and control of the annual budget of the Unit to ensure value for money and cost-effective service delivery. 
 
Leading Competencies: 
• Computer literacy (Microsoft Word, PowerPoint Presentation and Excel); 
• Excellence in Oral and Written communication; 
• Interpersonal and Coordinating skills; 
• Negotiation and liaison skills; 
• Ability to work in partnership with senior officials and manage relationships with internal and external stakeholders; 
• Project management skills; 
• Report writing skills; 
• Managerial financial skills; 
• Interpersonal and communication skills; 
• Presentation skills; 
 
Core Competencies: 
• Project Management; 
• Leadership Management; 
• Sound judgment and high decision-making ability; 
• Stakeholder Management; 
• People Management; 
• Business Management; 
• Customer and Service Delivery Management (Batho Pele) Ethics, HR Values + CoJ Values, Integrity and Professionalism Impact and Influence and Confidentiality;
• Ability to deal with various types of pressure; human relations, public; political and emotional pressures. 
 
“All suitably qualified candidates are encouraged to apply and will be considered. The City of Johannesburg applies the principles of employment equity as per National legislation and policy guidelines and will consider designated groups in line with these requirements. Preference will be given to previously disadvantaged groups including those with disabilities. Appointments will be made in accordance with the approved Employment Equity Plan to promote its equitable representation in terms of race, gender and disability.” 
 
Please take note that only online applications will be considered. Please apply by using the following link below: 
https://share-eu1.hsforms.com/1wyQBfQ6YRsSHLwbwFP0PRAew554
APPLY ONLINE VIA THIS LINK: www.joburg.org.za
ENQUIRIES ONLY: 
Contact Person: Sirelda de Klerk 
Tel No: 011 407 7723 
CLOSING DATE: TUESDAY, 02 JULY 2024 
 
Applicants are respectfully informed that, if no notification of appointment/response is received within six (6) weeks of the closing date, they must accept that their application was unsuccessful. By submitting your application for a position at the City of Johannesburg, you are consenting that the personal information submitted as part of your application may be used for the purposes of the Recruitment and Selection and related process. In terms of the Talent Acquisition Policy of the City of Johannesburg, you hereby consent to the following risk checks should your application be shortlisted: 
• Credit Record, 
• CV validation, 
• Employment record verification, 
• Criminal check, 
• Identity validation.