JOHANNESBURG DEVELOPMENT AGENCY (JDA) EXCITING EXECUTIVE POSITIONS The Johannesburg Development Agency, is an agency of the City of Johannesburg which stimulates and supports area-based economic development initiatives throughout the Johannesburg metropolitan area in support of Joburg 2040. The following positions are available for an achievement-oriented individual with initiative and a commitment to give substance to this vision. These are 5-year fixed-term performance-based contract positions. JDA offers a market related salary commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Key Responsibilities: The role will contribute to a JDA wide understanding of the space-economy in Johannesburg within the Gauteng City Region (including population trends, geography, land markets, and transport and mobility). Manage and oversee the development of project concept, pre-feasibility and cost benefit analysis of potential projects, thus ensuring thorough planning processes. Review project plans for implementation and clearly define project cycle and results chain (outputs/ outcomes/ impact/ interventions). Manage, review and update neighbourhood or precinct level plans (in the form of urban development frameworks and capital investment plans) for future development areas for the JDA. Oversee the implementation of investment promotion to attract, retain and expand local and foreign investments. Promote CoJ as a viable investment destination through infrastructure development projects. Stimulate local economies and boost job creation and entrepreneurial development in the CoJ, Share and facilitate information on investment opportunities within the CoJ. Oversee and participate in liaising and networking with strategic stakeholders to secure private investors within the CoJ. Provide strategic leadership coordination capacity, and analytical and negotiating skills to promote investment, establish and communicate shared development visions, and prepare a pipeline of implementation-ready property developments and capital works projects. Requirements: A Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Built environment. Master's degree in Development/Urban Planning/MBA will be an advantage. Registration with relevant professional body. Minimum of 10 years' experience and 5 in a senior/executive management role in various industries. An experience in urban development and capital project management through partnership with public, private and community sector. Understanding of local, provincial and national government environment Strong visionary with proven leadership qualities. A thorough understanding of the Joburg economy and development trends, at an area specific level. Extensive knowledge of legislation. Acts, Bills, Regulations and amendments thereto, trends, theories and practices underlying Development Facilitation related information. Please email a detailed CV in MS Word format to: EMDP@jda.org.za Closing date: 11 September 2020 CHIEF AUDIT EXECUTIVE: INTERNAL AUDIT Five (5) year performance-based contract Market related Salary package Purpose of the position: Reporting administratively to the CEO and functionally to the Audit and Risk Committee, the successful candidate will strategically manage, develop, maintain and implement audit measures to minimize risk while ensuring maximum compliance with applicable legislation and regulations within the Johannesburg Development Agency. Manage the completeness of working papers and audit related documentation for quality review purposes. Provides leadership and management to ensure the mission and core values of the company are put into practice. Key Responsibilities: Develop a flexible annual audit plan by using an appropriate risk-based methodology arid submit to the Audit Committee for review and approval. Implement the annual audit plan as approved by the Audit Committee. Plan audits to include key operational data and scope areas as defined by risk assessment and operational audit manual. Oversee the preparation of audit findings and the development of value-adding recommendations. Manage the preparation of quality reports that clearly highlight internal control weaknesses and risks, as well as areas of strength, identified. Ensure appropriate evaluation and monitoring of corrective actions. Communication of audit results through clear, concise and effective audit reporting. Coordinating the follow-up process of both internal and external audit reports, to ensure the audited unit reports follow-ups-on a timely basis and in-line with timelines. Manage the planning and execution of financial audits in line with regulations: audit scope and objectives verifying audit programmes. Manage the verification and assessment of risks and internal controls by reviewing areas of non-compliance; overseeing manual and automated financial processes; reviewing process weaknesses and inefficiencies and operational issues. Requirements: A Bachelor's degree in Internal Audit/Finance/Accounting or equivalent. A minimum of 10 years' experience. 3 years executive management Extensive knowledge of PFMA, MFMA, Treasury Regulations and IIA standards, internal audit methodologies, tools, systems and procedures, Risk Management Framework, King IV and King Code. Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) and/ or Professional membership with IIA. Understanding of government environment both at national, provincial and local sphere. Sound proven leadership qualities and strong vision. Please email a detailed CY in MS Word format to: CAE@jda.org.xa Closing date: 11 September 2020 Correspondence will be with short-listed candidates only. Should you not hear from us within 30 days of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful. Johannesburg Development Agency is an equal opportunity employer and position will be filled in line with its EE targets. This is a permanent position. JDA offers a market related salary commensurate with qualifications and experience. SENIOR MANAGER: STRATEGY, PERFORMANCE, RISK AND ADMINISTRATION MARKET-RELATED SALARY PACKAGE Purpose of the position: Reporting to the CEO, the successful candidate will • provide strategic direction and leadership to the management and executive management teams, by identifying strategic opportunities that will respond to the CoJ’s focus areas, evaluating the agency's performance and providing corporate governance oversight. Facilitate and assist Managers of the various business units in the • identification, analysis and resolution of strategic issues within the business unit. Key Responsibilities: The role will lead the strategic and business planning process by preparing a 5-year strategic plan for the JDA and delivering an approved business plan every year. Set the long-term strategy and objectives for the Strategy, Performance Monitoring & Evaluation business unit, taking into account economic, social and international variables. Monitor and manage the execution of the business plans and action steps set out in the business plan. Lead the development of a risk management policy and strategy that clearly describes and articulates management stance, philosophy and attitude and vision for risk management. Develop the overall organisational framework for managing risk. Oversee the development, updating and amendments of all legally compliant templates and agreements. Ensure the JDA receives legal support and advice, relevant legal knowledge S filtered through to the agency. Requirements: A Bachelor's degree in business administration and for Law or Risk/Compliance Management or equivalent Master's degree or MBA will be an advantage. Approximately 10 years’ experience in a Strategy, Performance Monitoring and Evaluation, Risk, Compliance and Legal environment of which at least 5 years should be management experience. Experience in policy development. Knowledge in Inter-governmental relations, Risk and Compliance management, Corporate Governance, Companies Act, Public Finance Management Act, MFMA, King III, FIC Act and Financial principles, Legislation, Contract law, Commercial law and Common Law, Administrative law, Principles of corporate governance. Knowledge and understanding of government environment both national, provincial and local. Proven management and leadership skills. Please email a detailed CV in MS Word format to: SMS@jda.org.za Closing date: 11 September 2020 Correspondence will be with short-listed candidates only. Should you not hear from us within 30 days of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful. Johannesburg Development Agency is an equal opportunity employer and position will be filled in line with its EE targets.
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