CITY OF JOHANNESBURG METRO

WE HAVE AN EXCITING CAREER OPPORTUNITY FOR:

PERMANENT POSITION

·       DIRECTOR: ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FACILITATION

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• 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.

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DIRECTOR: ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FACILITATION

DEPARTMENT: Economic Development

BRANCH: Economic Development Facilitation

DESIGNATION: Director: Economic Development Facilitation

REMUNERATION: R83 157,41 pm (basic salary, excluding benefits)

LOCATION: 66 Jorissen Place, Braamfontein

Minimum Requirements:

• Degree in International Relations and Economic Science, /Development

Studies/Economics or related field (NQF level 7);

• 10 years of middle management experience in the Public Sector;

• Experience working in the design, packaging of commercially viable proposals in the public sector;

• Experience in innovative project/programme implementation in the local government sphere;

• Experience in managing intergovernmental relations, including practical experience in designing and managing stakeholders in the public sector;

• Excellent working knowledge of public sector strategies and developmental imperatives;

• Valid Code 8 driver’s license.

• Membership of a professional body in resource mobilisation or fundraising will serve as an added advantage.

Primary Function:

To head up the Economic Development Facilitation directorate, ensuring that the directorate promotes strategic partnerships to leverage off financial and non- financial support from the private sector and all spheres of government. Oversee the implementation of Intergovernmental relations in compliance with the Economic Development policy and framework within the City, and in line with the strategies and plans approved by the Mayoral Committee and Council. Oversee the implementation, development and review of resource mobilisation proposals, in collaboration with city stakeholders. Build strong collaboration relationships with the private sector for the implementation of the relevant economic development projects/programmes. Plan, monitor and control the directorate's annual operating and capital budgets so that spending is in line with the Municipal requirements and/or Municipal Financial Act. Provide strategic leadership to the directorate and contribute towards the overall management of the organisation by participating in the organisational management structure and providing feedback to the team.

Key Performance Areas:

• Promote strategic partnerships to leverage financial and non-financial support from the private sector and all spheres of government;

• Participate in the development and review of resource mobilisation proposals, in collaboration with city stakeholders;

• Appropriate and timeous reporting to the Executive Director on other related matters;

Leading Competencies:

• People Management skills;

• Interpersonal skills to interact with people on various levels;

• Ability to manage and cope with pressure;

• Creative and logical thinking abilities;

• Coordinating skills;

• Strategic insight into the big picture;

• Self-management;

• Leadership abilities;

• Computer Literacy (Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint);

• Good Communication skills;

• Management of Financial resources;

• Strong Liaison and report writing skills;

• Advanced Project Management and familiar with applicable Project Management Tools;

• Technical Resource mobilization skills.

Core Competencies:

• Knowledge of Corporate Governance;

• Knowledge of Local Government;

• Knowledge of Public Administration Legislation;

• Knowledge of decision-making processes;

• Excellent working knowledge of public sector strategies and developmental imperatives;

• 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 the 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 link below:

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APPLY ONLINE VIA THIS LINK: www.joburg.org.za

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ENQUIRIES ONLY:

Contact Person: Thembelihle Nogemane

Tel No: 011 061 3193

CLOSING DATE: MONDAY, 31 AUGUST 2026

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 processes. 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