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CITY OF JOHANNESBURG

Group Corporate & Shared Services: Group Human Capital Management
6th Floor, B Block Metropolitan Centre, 158 Civic Boulevard, Braamfontein
PO Box 1049 Johannesburg, South Africa, 2000
Tel +27(0) 11 407 6111 - Fax +27(0) 11 339 1878
www.joburg.org.za 
 
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VACANCY CIRCULAR 025/2023 
 
 Closing Date: Tuesday, 02 May 2023
 
WE HAVE AN EXCITING CAREER OPPORTUNITY FOR: 
PERMANENT POSITION 
Section Head: Professional Development and Oversight of Engineers 
 
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS 
• Complete the online job application form and attach all relevant and updated documents (Certified Qualification/s/Certificates, ID, and CV). 
• Applicants are advised to use Google Chrome when applying for CoJ positions. 
• 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. 
 
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 acknowledgement 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. 
 
 
 
 
SECTION HEAD: PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND OVERSIGHT OF ENGINEERS 
DEPARTMENT: Office of the City Manager 
BRANCH: Office of the Chief Operating Officer 
DESIGNATION: Section Head: Professional Development and Oversight of Engineers 
REMUNERATION: R67 622,85 pm (basic salary, excluding benefits) 
LOCATION: 48 Ameshoff Street, Braamfontein 
 
Minimum Requirements: 
• Matric Certificate/Grade 12; 
• Bachelor’s Degree, B-Tech/BEng Tech in Civil, Electrical, Mechanical Engineering or equivalent at NQF level 7; 
• Registration as a Professional Engineer (Pr Eng.), Professional Engineering Technologist (Pr Eng Tech) with the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA);
• Minimum of 10 years’ experience in engineering preferably with exposure to public sector service delivery projects of which 5 years is at a middle/senior management level; 
• At least Code 8 driver’s license. 
 
Primary Function:
To direct and lead the responsibility for the custodianship of the professional development of engineers in the City of Johannesburg and building the capability of engineers to better lead the improvement of infrastructure service delivery in order to meet the current and future needs of the City within a climate that emphasises learning and professionalism, institutional effectiveness, excellence and creativity. 
 
Key Performance Areas: 
• Contribute to the professional development of engineers in the City of Johannesburg Municipality; 
• Contribute towards the management of engineering talent in the City of Johannesburg Municipality; 
• Support the development of Engineering Capacity building and retention in the City of Johannesburg Municipality; 
• Ensure Statistical Analysis; 
• Ensure Planning and Development Analysis; 
• Identify and mitigate risk factors and management compliance within the unit; 
• Manage and monitor assets and resources of the Directorate; 
• Control, consolidate, analyse and submit various reliable reports; 
• Practice good governance and management of risk. 
 
Leading Competencies: 
• Computer literacy including MS Office Applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); 
• Accountability; 
• Report writing; 
• High level of confidentiality and organisational skills; 
• Time Management, working independently, under pressure and ability to prioritise. 
 
Core Competencies: 
• Strong engineering skills; 
• Strong Risk Management analytical skills; 
• Sound knowledge and ability to develop accurate, well-written and clear reports and documentation; 
• Principles and practices of municipal revenue budget preparation and administration; 
• Sound knowledge of policies, methodologies, and ratio analysis; 
• Principles and practices of risk management; 
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; 
• Principles and practices of administration and personnel management; 
• Knowledge of corporate governance; 
• Principles of supervision, training, and performance evaluation; 
• Transformation and change management ability; 
• Business Acumen; 
• Ability to analyse and solve problems; 
• Ability to use math and mathematical reasoning; 
• Ability to perform highly detailed work on multiple, concurrent tasks; 
• 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/1Z5N6nbweQmCNA2JgfgEqEQew554
APPLY ONLINE VIA THIS LINK: www.joburg.org.za
ENQUIRIES ONLY: 
Contact Person: Pelisa Sindelo 
Tel No: 011 407 6560 
 
CLOSING DATE: TUESDAY, 02 MAY 2023 
 
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. 
 
 
 
 
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This Vacancy is open to Employees of the City of Johannesburg and External Applicants 
 
Closing Date: Thursday, 11 May 2023
 
WE HAVE EXCITING CAREER OPPORTUNITIES FOR: 
PERMANENT POSITIONS: 
• Deputy Director: Core Asset Monitoring and Accounting 
• Deputy Director: Management Reporting 
• Director: Core Financial Accounting 
 
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 acknowledgement 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. 
 
 
 
DEPUTY DIRECTOR: CORE ASSET MONITORING AND ACCOUNTING 
DEPARTMENT: Group Finance 
BRANCH: Core Accounting 
DESIGNATION: Deputy Director: Core Asset Monitoring and Accounting 
REMUNERATION: R54 544,98 pm (basic salary, excluding benefits) 
LOCATION: 66 Jorissen Place, Braamfontein 
 
Minimum Requirements: 
• Grade 12 plus BCom (HNRS) or BTech or 3 year Finance Degree (NQF level 7) and completed SAICA articles; 
• 7 – 9 years’ overall experience, of which 1 – 4 years’ experience at middle management; 
• At least 5 years GRAP/GAMAP experience, knowledge of GRAP will be an added advantage; 
• 5 years’ experience post articles in financial and asset management post articles; 
• Must have a valid driver’s license (Code 08); 
 
Primary Function: 
Manage the key performance and result indicators associated with the Asset Monitoring and Accounting subsection of the Core Financial Accounting through the implementation of laid down control procedures dictating fixed assets accounting, control and recording requirements. Ensure the existence of and monitor asset management controls with respect to CoJ’s assets. 
 
Key Performance Areas: 
• Direct the implementation of the Assets Management Control procedures; 
• Direct and manage the maintenance of the Computerised Asset Register in accordance to laid down procedure; 
• Additions and disposal of assets are performed a per presented control procedures; 
• Ensure that the Asset Management policy is updated and implemented in accordance with the new accounting standards; 
• Finalise the asset management functions as required in the year-end guidelines;
• Identify and define the short to medium-term needs for the smooth functioning of the section; 
• Control the key performance areas and critical outputs of human resources within the section; 
• Manage stakeholder relations and communication; 
• Ensure accountability and performance management to deliver the required level of service through monitoring and reporting; 
• Asset and Resource (materials and tools) management; 
• Perform allocated general operations. 
 
Leading Competencies: 
• Good Management and Interpersonal skills; 
• Communication; 
• Report Writing and Presentation skills; 
• Ability to motivate staff and provide leadership; 
• Problem Solving; 
• 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: 
• Knowledge of GRAP and application thereof; 
• In-depth understanding of the application of the Municipal Finance Management Act; 
• Understanding of the national Treasury regulations; 
• An understanding of the legislative framework that governs Local Government. 
• Knowledge of the local government environment; 
• Knowledge of City strategy (IDP), prescribed methodologies, Legislative, Policy and Regulatory Frameworks; 
• Knowledge of Corporate Governance; 
• Knowledge of principles and practices of municipal organization, administration and personnel management; 
• Stakeholder Relations, Performance Management. Governance and Risk; and Monitoring and Reporting; 
• 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/1kjerSolZTruVPUHmKmv1hwew554
APPLY ONLINE VIA THIS LINK: www.joburg.org.za
ENQUIRIES ONLY: 
Contact Person: Bonokwakhe Ngcobo 
Tel No: 011 020 9968 
CLOSING DATE: THURSDAY, 11 MAY 2023 
 
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. 
 
 
 
 
 
DEPUTY DIRECTOR: MANAGEMENT REPORTING 
DEPARTMENT: Group Finance 
BRANCH: Core Accounting 
DESIGNATION: Deputy Director: Management Reporting 
REMUNERATION: R54 544,98 pm (basic salary, excluding benefits) 
LOCATION: 66 Jorissen Place, Braamfontein 
 
Minimum Requirements: 
• Grade 12 plus a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/CTA or related field at NQF level 7 with SAICA Board 1 and/or Board 2; 
• 7 – 8 years’ experience in the discipline of which 5 years’ experience at middle management level; 
• Must have a valid driver’s license (Code 08). 
 
Primary Function: 
To ensure effective and efficient management reporting in the City in line with relevant standards. 
 
Key Performance Areas: 
• Contribute to the development of the directorate’s functional strategic planning; 
• Lead the development of the sub-directorate’s operational planning process; 
• Lead and facilitate the sub-directorate performance management planning process; 
• Lead and manage the development of the sub-directorate’s individual learning plan (ILP’s) process; 
• Organize both human and non-human resources for effective implementation of the sub-directorate organisational structure; 
• Lead the Recruitment, Selection and placement process for sourcing of suitably qualified staff for the sub-directorate; 
• Provide sound leadership for the achievement of the sub-directorate’s objectives; 
• Lead and direct Management Reporting’s functions; 
• Ensure effective control of the sub-directorate Human Resources; 
• Ensure effective control of the financial resources of the sub-directorate; 
• Ensure effective assets and resource management and control of the sub-directorate;
• Implement good governance and effective risk management systems; 
• Manage specific administrative and reporting requirements associated with the sub-directorate and individual performance. 
 
Leading Competencies: 
• Computer Literacy (Microsoft Word and Excel); 
• Good Facilitation, Influencing, Management and Interpersonal skills; 
• Critical thinking; 
• Computer literacy including MS Office Applications; 
• High level of confidentiality and organisational skills; 
• Time Management, working independently, under pressure and ability to prioritise. 
 
Core Competencies: 
• Knowledge of the local government environment; 
• Knowledge of City strategy (IDP), prescribed methodologies, Legislative, Policy and Regulatory Frameworks; 
• In-depth knowledge of function principle, techniques & tools and how they can be practically applied; 
• Knowledge of Corporate Governance; 
• Knowledge of principles and practices of municipal organization, administration and personnel management. 
• Stakeholder Relations, Performance Management. Governance and Risk; Asset and Resources, Financial Management and Monitoring and Reporting. 
• 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/1WfnHvtGMQve_vymtZ7PEmwew554
APPLY ONLINE VIA THIS LINK: www.joburg.org.za
ENQUIRIES ONLY: 
Contact Person: Bonokwakhe Ngcobo 
Tel No: 011 020 9968 
CLOSING DATE: THURSDAY, 11 MAY 2023 
 
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. 
 
 
 
 
 
DIRECTOR: CORE FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING 
DEPARTMENT: Group Finance 
BRANCH: Core Accounting 
DESIGNATION: Director: Core Financial Accounting 
REMUNERATION: R67 622,85 pm (basic salary, excluding benefits) 
LOCATION: 66 Jorissen Place, Braamfontein 
 
Minimum Requirements: 
• Grade 12 plus a Degree and post-graduate qualification in Financial Accounting or associated discipline at NQF level 7; 
• Certification as a Chartered Accountant from the South African institute of Chartered Accountants (SAICA); 
• 10 years’ overall experience in Financial Accounting or Financial Management in either the public or private sector, of which 5 years at middle management; 
• Thorough understanding of IT innovation in related industry/filed and their potential application to the Unit function; 
• Must have a valid driver’s license (Code 08). 
 
Primary Function: 
Management and continuous improvement of the City’s Core Accounting unit and its related activities, including accounting, asset register maintenance, reporting, payments, payroll and internal controls. Perform a wide range of complex professional accounting functions, preparation and maintenance of financial records and reports; perform complex and difficult accounting, and related duties assigned. 
 
Key Performance Areas: 
• Preparation of Financial Statements, in line with GRAP and the MFMA; 
• Management of Internal and External Auditors; 
• Payments, VAT and Banking administration; 
• Core financial accounting and reporting; 
• Oversight of income statements and CAPEX for Core Vote; 
• Monitoring and accounting of Grants and Equitable Share (conditions of Grants);
• Risk management; 
• Administration Management; 
• Business management of the Unit; 
• People management; 
• Asset monitoring, asset register maintenance and asset accounting. 
 
Leading Competencies: 
• Computer literacy including MS Office Applications; 
• Good Communication skills (clearly, concisely both orally and written); 
• Financial Management and Reporting skills; 
• Principles and practices of administration and personnel management; 
• Facilitation, Influencing, Management and Interpersonal skills; 
• Critical thinking; 
• High level of confidentiality and organisational skills; 
• Time Management, working independently, under pressure and ability to prioritise. 
 
Core Competencies: 
• Knowledge of the local government environment, the MSA, MFMA and Municipal Fiscal Powers and Functions Act, Companies’ Act, VAT Act, GAAP, income Tax Act and PFMA; 
• Sound knowledge of recent legislation, particularly relating to finance and accounts; 
• Sound knowledge and ability to develop accurate, well written and clear reports and documentation; 
• Sound knowledge of Accounting policies, audit principles and practices; 
• Principles and practices of risk management; 
• Asset and Resources, Financial Management and Monitoring and Reporting; 
• Knowledge of corporate governance, transformation and change management; 
• Business Acumen; 
• Ability to read and interpret complex data, information and documents; 
• Analyse and solve problems; 
• Math and mathematical reasoning; 
• Perform highly detailed work on multiple, concurrent tasks; 
• Analytical thinking and good insight; 
• 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/1om6Ch3sVTl6-NUSw_wUUBgew554
APPLY ONLINE VIA THIS LINK: www.joburg.org.za
ENQUIRIES ONLY: 
Contact Person: Bonokwakhe Ngcobo 
Tel No: 011 020 9968 
CLOSING DATE: THURSDAY, 04 MAY 2023 
 
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.