CITY OF JOHANNESBURG VACANCIES

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VACANCY CIRCULAR 044/2024 
 
This Vacancy is open to Employees of the City of Johannesburg and External Applicants 
 
CLOSING DATE: FRIDAY, 24 MAY 2024
 
EXCITING CAREER OPPORTUNITIES OFFERED BY THE CITY OF JOBURG: 
 
FIXED-TERM PERFORMANCE-BASED CONTRACTS 
(Linked to Political Term of Office) 
• CHIEF SPECIALIST: COMMUNICATION & STAKEHOLDER MANAGEMENT 
• COUNCIL LIAISON SPECIALIST 
 
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.
 
 

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CHIEF SPECIALIST: COMMUNICATIONS AND STAKEHOLDER MANAGEMENT 
Department: Private Office of the Executive Mayor (POEM) 
Branch: Various MMC Offices 
Designation: Chief Specialist: Communications and Stakeholder 
Management
Remuneration: R886 816,85 pa (all-inclusive cost to company) 
Location: Metropolitan Centre, 158 Civic Boulevard, Braamfontein 
 
Minimum Requirements: 
• Grade 12; 
• Degree in Customer Relations/Marketing/Public Relations/Communications/Journalism or related field (NQF level 7); 
• 5 - 7 years’ relevant, related experience at senior practitioner level; 
• Have a valid driver’s license. 
 
Primary Function:
Lead and manage communications and stakeholder engagement and liaison, including the provision of high quality and responsive information for all stakeholders. Develop approaches to engagements, collaboration and innovation that create improved value for the City/Region and its stakeholders. 
 
Key Performance Areas: 
• Render an efficient and effective stakeholder engagement management and liaison service in the designated region; 
• Perform specific tasks/activities associated with the provision of internal communications services; 
• Perform specific tasks/activities associated with the provision of external communications services; 
• Provide marketing support; 
• Perform specific tasks activities associated with the provision of effective and efficient stakeholder management and liaison; 
• Conduct planning and development activities; 
• Optimise process for efficiency; 
• Management of assets entrusted into specialist area; 
• Conduct governance and risk activities; 
• Monitor and report on work/projects achieve. 
 
Leading Competencies: 
• Communicate effectively; 
• Ability to function under stress; 
• Collaborative/Teamwork & Accountability; 
• Advice and guidance; 
• Information gathering; 
• Change management; 
• Problem-solving; 
• Resource management and networking skills; 
• Time management; 
• High level of confidentiality and Organisational skills. 
 
Core Competencies: 
• Teamwork; 
• High level confidentiality; 
• Value and Integrity; 
• Attention to detail and quality focused; 
• Knowledge of local government policies, protocol and procedures; 
• Batho Pele Principles. 
 
“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/1fq6fx2cvTHG7MM7hLbXilQew554  
APPLY ONLINE VIA: www.joburg.org.za
ENQUIRIES ONLY: 
Contact Person: Mashudu Rasalanavho 
Tel No: 011 407 7644 
CLOSING DATE: FRIDAY, 24 MAY 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.

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This Vacancy is open to External Applicants AND Employees of the City of Johannesburg 
 
COUNCIL LIAISON SPECIALIST 
Department: Private Office of the Executive Mayor (POEM) 
Branch: Various MMC Offices 
Designation: Council Liaison Specialist 
Remuneration: R649 297,73 pa (all-inclusive cost to company) 
Location: Metropolitan Centre, 158 Civic Boulevard, Braamfontein 
 
Minimum Requirements: 
• Grade 12; 
• National Diploma in Political Science/Public Administration, related field or equivalent (NQF level 6); 
• 3 – 4 years relevant experience of which 2 years is in a professional capacity;
• Working experience/knowledge of Legislature/Council operations; 
• Must have a valid driver’s license. 
 
Primary Function:
Provide direction, develop and serve as a link and/or facilitate the movement of information between the legislature, the Department and the MMC. Proactively manage the relations between the MMC, department and the legislature. 
 
Key Performance Areas: 
• Serve as a link and/or facilitate the movement of information between the legislature, the Department and the MMC’s office; 
• Monitor events in the legislature and meetings of Section 79 committees, study groups relevant to the MMC; 
• Assist the MMC with constituency work; 
• Remain abreast with the procedure, policies, and processes applicable to the MMCs portfolio. 
 
Leading Competencies: 
• Business acumen; 
• Stakeholder relations; 
• Work independently; 
• People Management; 
• Political sciences. 
 
Core Competencies: 
• Excellent oral and written communication skills with an innate attention to detail; 
• Coordinating skills; 
• Excellent interpersonal and team working skills; 
• Networking and negotiation; 
• Emotional intelligence; 
• Conflict management; 
• Project management; 
• Planning; 
• Organizing and execution. 
 
“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/1IEr86j0BSPG-rLLlg1bnMwew554
APPLY ONLINE VIA: www.joburg.org.za
ENQUIRIES ONLY: 
Contact Person: Mashudu Rasalanavho 
Tel No: 011 407 7644 
CLOSING DATE: FRIDAY, 24 MAY 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.