CITY OF JOHANNESBURG – VACANCY CIRCULAR: 001/2022

 
Primary Function: Responsible for directing, leading, managing, coordinating and comprehensive array of services and programs; to safeguard and augment the efficiency and effectiveness of the function. To facilitate the accelerating development and long-term success of Operations in the Office of Chief of Staff. 
 
Key Performance Areas: Development of the Directorates Strategic Planning. Leading the development of the directorate’s Operational Planning process. Lead, oversee and facilitate the development and monitoring of organizational and individual performance management systems in the directorate; to ensure achievement of performance targets within prescribed timelines. Lead and manage the development of the directorate Individual Learning Plans (ILPs) process. Organize other resources for the effective implementation of the directorates’ organizational structure. Direct and lead the human resources within the directorate to enable the achievements of objectives of the Operations and the Private Office of the Executive Mayor. Provide sound leadership for the achievements of the directorate objectives. Lead and direct Operational functions in the Office of the Chief of Staff. Provide quality reports and performance of the directorate which are factual, accurate and complete, timely and contributes to/and supports the overall reporting of the Private Office of the Executive Mayor. Build and maintain strong relations with internal business units, entities, key stakeholders, and peers to ensure the correct focus and support around Credit Management. Ensure effective Asset Management and control of the Directorate. Implement good governance and effective risk management systems. Manage and control all aspects of the finance in the control of the Directorate including but not limited to, revenue, expenditure, assets and liabilities in accordance with the legislative framework and the City’s Policies and procedures. Manage specific administrative and reporting requirements associated with the directorate and individual performance. 
 
Leading Competencies: Strategic Direction and Leadership; People Management; Financial Management; Change Leadership; Projects Management; Performance and Risk Management and Batho Pele; Attention to detail. 
 
Core Competencies: Computer Literacy (Microsoft Word and Excel); good facilitation and influencing; good listening and communications (verbal and written); coordinating; customer care; problems solving; critical thinking and good management. 
 
This is an employment equity targeted position and preference will be given to the EE underrepresented groups 
 
Contact Person: Pelisa Sindelo 
Tel No: (011) 407 6560 
Workplace: Metropolitan Centre, 158 Civic Boulevard, Braamfontein 
 
All applications will be through the website using this link: 
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This Vacancy is open to External Applicants AND Employees of the City of Johannesburg 
 
2. Department: Private Office of the Executive Mayor (POEM) 
Branch: Various MMC’s Offices 
Designation: Director: Executive Support 
Annual total remuneration package: R1 136 343.31 (all-inclusive cost to company) 
 
Appointment Requirements: 
• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Business Administration or unless the incumbent can demonstrate through experience the ability to do the job. 
• Suitably qualified candidate as defined by section 20(3) of the Employment Equity Act will be considered 
• 10 years managerial/leadership experience required 
• Proven track record of providing strategic support to an executive at a similar level. 
• Experience in supervising multiple, diverse service functions simultaneously with a strong supervisory and team leadership skill. 
 
Primary Function: To direct and lead the effective functioning of the support function to the Member of the Mayoral Committee (MMC) Leader of Executive Business by providing high level strategic (and political) advice and counsel to the MMC by coordinating the implementation of the executive policy, developing, and managing the implementation of communications strategy (action plans) and managing key personnel in order to ensure the advancement of the MMC’s political programmes and strategy. 
 
Key Performance Areas: To manage and provide strategic (political) policy support and advice to the MMC. To enable and manage the implementation of the Executive Mayor’s Communication Strategy i.r.o the MMC’s functions. Directs and controls the outcomes associated with utilization, productivity and performance of personnel within the MMC support function. Plan, monitor and control function’s annual operating and capital budget of that spending is in line- with the Municipal requirements and/or Municipal Financial Management Act (MFMA). Manage, direct and drive processes and policy that supports the effective and efficient operation of key functional areas in the support function of the MMC. Manage and lead the work of staff in the Office of the MMC in their execution of the government blueprint, as determined by the MMC. Direct and manage the execution of project and assignment as determined by the MMC. 
 
Leading Competencies: Ability to work with various levels of personnel in a fast-paced environment. Experience compiling and managing budget. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. 
 
Core Competencies: Knowledge of Government Legislation, policies and procedures applicable to South Africa; Demonstrate ability to strategically, manage and administrative support services within a multidisciplinary environment, including demonstrated ability to provide professional supervision, development; Excellent interpersonal, liaison and communication skills, including the capacity and ability to negotiate or communicate on behalf of the MMC with senior internal and external stakeholders; Excellent written communication skills, including ability to prepare documents and briefing noted for the MMC and on complex and sensitive issues. 
 
This is an employment equity targeted position and preference will be given to the EE underrepresented groups. 
 
Contact Person: George Mphase 
Tel No: (011) 407-7644 
Workplace: 158 Civic Boulevard, Metro Centre, Braamfontein 
 
All applications will be through the website using this link: 
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This Vacancy is open to External Applicants AND Employees of the City of Johannesburg 
 
3. Department: Private Office of the Executive Mayor (POEM) 
Branch: Various MMC’s Offices 
Designation: Deputy Director: Communications and Stakeholder Management 
Annual total remuneration package: R947 343.87 (all-inclusive cost to company) 
 
Appointment Requirements: 
• Degree in Communication (NQF Level 7) or Public Relations Management or similar and/or relevant experience in Communication and Stakeholder Management. 
• Suitably qualified candidates as defined by Section 20(3) of the EE Act will be considered. 
• 8 years’ relevant experience. 
• Experience in Public Administration will be an added advantage. 
• A valid driver’s license. 
 
Primary Function: To provide direction, and develop a communication, stakeholder, and community engagement strategy for the Office of the MMC. To proactively manage and implement strategies, systems and procedures that will enable the Office of the MMC to effectively communicate its programmes and approaches to engage the broad and diverse communities of the City of Johannesburg, to ensure successful political and administrative mandates. 
 
Key Performance Areas: Planning and Developing, Strategic Communication and Stakeholder Management, Human Resource Management, Financial Management and Control, Asset and Resource (Materials and Tools) Management, Governance and Risk and Monitoring and Evaluation. 
 
Leading Competencies: Ability to work under pressure; Creativity; able to network and interact on all levels of a multitude of organizational stakeholders. Strategic thinker. 
 
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. 
 
This is an employment equity targeted position and preference will be given to the EE underrepresented groups 
 
Contact Person: Thabang Raseobi 
Tel No: (011) 407-6003 
Workplace: 158 Civic Boulevard, Metro Centre, Braamfontein 
 
All applications will be through the website using this link: 
https://share.hsforms.com/1dy5YyBJ6TLebA9A3ik_tyw469tl  
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This Vacancy is open to External Applicants AND Employees of the City of Johannesburg 
 
4. Department: Private Office of the Executive Mayor (POEM) 
Branch: Various MMC’s Offices 
Designation: Senior Professional Officer: Research and Strategic Advisory Services 
Annual total remuneration package: R947 343.87 (all-inclusive cost to company) 
 
Appointment Requirements: 
• Grade 12/NQF level 4 
• A Bachelor’s Degree (NQF Level 7) in Development Studies, Social Sciences, or related field. 
• Suitably qualified candidate as defined by section 20(3) of the Employment Equity Act will be considered 
• At least 3-5 years’ experience. 
• Experience in Financial Reporting/Analysis. 
• Sound understanding of government policy: MFMA and other related policies; and 
• General knowledge of local government mandate and an interest in internal processes. 
 
Primary Function: To provide, Research and Strategic Advisory Services to enable the Directorate to render effective advisory services to the Office of the Executive Mayor and the Mayoral Committee for the achievement of the political mandate. 
 
Key Performance Areas: Facilitate the development of the Sub-Directorate strategy. Lead the development of the Sub-Directorate’s business planning process. Lead and facilitate the Sub-Directorate’s performance management planning process. Organize both human and non-human resources for effective implementation of the Sub-Directorate’s organizational structure. Provide sound leadership to the Sub-directorate. Ensure effective control of the Sub-Directorate’s Human Resource. Ensure effective control of Financial Resources of the Sub-Directorate. Drive effective youth empowerment services. Ensure effective youth stakeholder relations. Manage specific administrative and reporting requirements associated with the sub-directorate and individual performance. 
 
Leading Competencies: Understanding of relevant applicable laws, procedures and processes. Knowledge of City’s strategy (IDP), prescribed Methodologies, Legislative, Policy and Regulatory Frameworks. In-depth knowledge of function principles, techniques and tools and how they can be practically applied. Knowledge on Corporate Governance. Knowledge of principles and practices of municipal organization, administration and personnel management. 
 
Core Competencies: Computer Literacy (Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point) Good communication and presentation skills. Good listening and communication skills. Proven written skills. Computer Literacy (Microsoft Word and Excel). Good facilitation and communications skills. Coordinating skills. Customer Care Skills. Problem solving Skills. Critical thinking Skills. Excellent written and verbal communications skills. Good management skills. 
 
This is an employment equity targeted position and preference will be given to the EE underrepresented groups 
 
Contact Person: Thabang Raseobi 
Tel No: (011) 407-6003 
Workplace: 158 Civic Boulevard, Metro Centre, Braamfontein 
 
All applications will be through the website using this link: 
https://share.hsforms.com/1Ap4tUsYwSVq6mP1eCOgiwA469tl  
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This Vacancy is open to External Applicants AND Employees of the City of Johannesburg 
 
5. Department: Office of the Executive Mayor 
Branch: Office of the Chief of Staff 
Designation: Executive Secretary 
Annual total remuneration package: R417 426.17 (all-inclusive cost to company) 
 
Appointment Requirements: 
• Grade 12/ NQF level 4 and; 
• Certificate/Diploma (NQF level 5) in Secretarial, Office Administration or Public Relations is required. 
• Suitably qualified candidate as defined by section 20(3) of the Employment Equity Act will be considered 
• 3 – 5 years’ experience of administrative support and secretarial duties with senior level. 
• Knowledge of the application of instructions and guidelines; Departmental procedures and organizational relationships; Correct usage of English, spelling and punctuation. 
• Report writing, communication and time management skills. 
• Experience in working with people. 
• Computer Literacy in MS Office and Internet. 
• High degree of interpersonal skills to interact with all levels of staff, the public and Councilors. 
• Office administration procedures; and 
• Basic protocol and etiquette. 
 
Primary Function: Provide professional secretarial duties of Director of Facilities Enhancement unit and administrative support to the office. 
 
Key Performance Areas: Coordinate office activities for the Director’s Office. Manage correspondence within the Office. Administrative support functions, scheduling and planning the diary and events. Maintain the Director’s correspondence/information and record keeping system and accesses records of discussions, instructions and correspondence. Perform tasks/activities associated with the provision of administration and secretarial support. Perform tasks associated with the provision of reception/telephonist service and office support. 
 
Leading Competencies: Teamwork and Accountability. 
 
Core Competencies: High level of confidentiality; Attention to detail; Professionalism; Sound judgement; Work independently and under pressure; multi-skilled on a range of roles applicable to the position. 
 
This is an employment equity targeted position and preference will be given to the EE underrepresented groups 
 
Contact Person: Thabang Raseobi 
Tel No: (011) 407-6003 
Workplace: 158 Civic Boulevard, Metro Centre, Braamfontein 
 
All applications will be through the website using this link: 
https://share.hsforms.com/1YBOMXwfOTiuu31J7LI-LAw469tl   
Or visit www.joburg.org.za and click on Vacancies 
 
 
 
 
 
This Vacancy is open to External Applicants AND Employees of the City of Johannesburg 
 
6. Department: Private Office of the Executive Mayor (POEM) 
Branch: Office of the Chief of Staff 
Designation: Executive Assistant: Office of the Executive Mayor 
Annual total remuneration package: R754 282.74 (all-inclusive cost to company) 
 
Appointment Requirements: 
• Matric/Grade 12 
• Degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, Business Management or equivalent at NQF 7 qualifications. 
• Suitably qualified candidate as defined by section 20(3) of the Employment Equity Act will be considered 
• 6- 8 years’ experience in secretarial, administrative and office management. 
• At least Code 8 valid driver’s license. 
 
Primary Function: To provide administrative and management support at both strategic and operational levels with the primary purpose of ensuring that the execution of operational, strategic and project plans and decisions are implemented with agreed or specified timeline. To ensure that provision of analytical, administrative, logistical, and human resource support and transversal business solutions to enable the Office of the Executive Mayor and applicable stakeholders to effectively and efficiently deliver on their mandate. Acts as the Executive Mayor first point of contact, relieves the Executive Mayor of operational details, provides high-level administrative support to the office of the Executive Mayor that require knowledge of the city policies, procedures, and operations and an understanding of the office of the Executive Mayors role within the City. Exercises initiative and independent judgement in managing the Executive Mayors schedule including, arranging meetings, handling information and the office’s daily activities. The Executive Assistant to Executive Mayor has recurring contact with members of the Executives, senior administrators, public and private officials. This position is often privy to confidential information. 
 
Key Performance Areas: Executes specific and anticipated instructions and applies own developed laid down procedures with respect to coordinating of the Executive Mayor’s dairy and/or working schedules, meetings, presentations, and events. Performs specific tasks and actives associated with the provision of administration and Executive Mayor coordinated secretarial support. Maintain the Executive Mayor’s correspondence and information and record keeping system and access records of discussions, instructions and correspondence. Manage and coach staff in the Office of the Executive Mayor to ensure that all staff meet the department’s objectives in line with broader organizational objectives and requirements. Manage and monitor assets and resources of the Office of the Executive Mayor. To control, consolidate, analysis and submit various reliable reports. Practice good governance and management of risk. 
 
Leading Competencies: Strong understanding of administrative processes. Strong analytical abilities. Effective communication skills, both written and verbal. Interest Rate Derivative instruments valuation methodologies. 
 
Core Competencies: Report Writing, Computer Literacy on Applicable Systems; Computer Literacy-Microsoft Office Applications-Word, Excel, PowerPoint. 
 
This is an employment equity targeted position and preference will be given to the EE underrepresented groups 
 
Contact Person: Thabang Raseobi 
Tel No: (011) 407-6003 
Workplace: 158 Civic Boulevard, Metro Centre, Braamfontein 
 
All applications will be through the website using this link: 
https://share.hsforms.com/1NiPMXA0fSjWznpdBZlceNQ469tl  
Or visit www.joburg.org.za and click on Vacancies