CITY OF JOHANNESBURG METRO

WE HAVE EXCITING CAREER OPPORTUNITIES FOR:

PERMANENT POSITIONS:

·       DIRECTOR: MANAGEMENT SUPPORT & DEVELOPMENT

·       DEPUTY DIRECTOR: IT SYSTEMS IN HEALTH

·       MANAGER: REGIONAL PHARMACEUTICAL SUPPORT

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 acknowledgment 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.

·       Applications, which have not been responded to within 6 weeks of closing date, should be regarded as unsuccessful.

·       Any misrepresentation or failure to disclose material information on the application form or CV will automatically disqualify your application.

DIRECTOR: MANAGEMENT SUPPORT & DEVELOPMENT

DEPARTMENT: Health 

BRANCH: Management Support & Development 

DESIGNATION: Director: Management Support & Development 

REMUNERATION: R79 386.55 pm (basic salary, excluding benefits) 

LOCATION: Central 

Minimum Requirements: 

·       Grade 12 / NQF level 4; 

·       Bachelors Degree in Public Management or Public Administration or Business Administration or relevant degree at NQF level 7; 

·       Minimum of 10 years overall experience of which with 5 years’ experience at management level; 

·       Experience in National/Provincial/Local Government policy legislation and protocols; 

·       Ability to work with various levels of personnel in a fast-paced environment; 

·       Excellent verbal and written communication skills; 

·       Public Administration or closely related health management experience involving Finance, Supply Chain Management, Performance Monitoring and Evaluation of National Health Priority Programmes, Training and Development; 

·       Valid driver’s license. 

Primary Function: 

Ensure the provision of strategic analytical, human resource, administrative and transversal business solutions to enable the Executive Director: Health and all the reporting units to deliver on their mandate effectively and efficiently. 

Key Performance Areas: 

·       Contribute to the development of the department’s strategic planning process; 

·       Lead the directorate’s services delivery and budget implementation Planning (SDBIP) process; 

·       Ensure sound financial Planning and Budgeting processes for the Directorates; 

·       Lead and facilitate the Directorate demand planning process; 

·       Lead and facilitate the Directorate Performance management planning process; 

·       Lead and manage the development of the directorates Individual learning Plans (ILP’s) process; 

·       Ensure effective and efficient directorate functions, processes, procedures, systems and policies; 

·       Leading the Recruitment, Selection & Placement process for sourcing of suitably qualified staff for the Directorates; 

·       Ensure effective and efficient Procurement Management in line with Supply Chain Management processes, legislative, regulatory and policy framework; 

·       Provide sound leadership for achievement of the Directorate’s objectives; 

·       Direct the delivery of the Management Support and Development services; 

·       Implement good governance and effective risk management systems; 

·       Ensue effective control of the Directorates Human Resource; 

·       Ensure effective Financial Resources control; 

·       Ensure effective directorate Assets management and control; 

·       Ensue effective management of specific administrative and reporting requirements associated with the Directorates and individual performance. 

Leading Competencies: 

·       Excellent strategic thinking, planning and execution skills including the ability to anticipate the talent challenges and priorities; 

·       Good verbal communication (including presentation and public speaking) skills; 

·       Computer literacy, (Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel); 

Core Competencies: 

·       Knowledge of the local government environment; 

·       Knowledge of the City’s strategy (IDP prescribed functional Methodologies, Legislative, Policy and Regulatory Frameworks; 

·       Knowledge of regulatory and legal compliance requirement, health and safety legislation and international standards to ensue compliance in Public Health programmes. 

·       In-depth knowledge of function principle, techniques & tolls and how they can be practically applied; 

·       Knowledge on Corporate Governance; 

·       Knowledge of principle and practices of municipal Organisation administration and personnel management. 

·       Knowledge and experience in working with national and provincial health structure and frameworks. 

“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.hsforms.com/1WRutaPubTs23Lof5ayJasg469tl

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

TIPS FOR CANDIDATES - https://joburg.org.za/work_/Pages/2026-Vacancies/Tips-For-Job-Applicants.aspx

ENQUIRIES ONLY: 

Contact Person: Lorraine Mphahlele 

Tel No: 011 407 7130 

CLOSING DATE: FRIDAY, 03 JULY 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 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, 

·       Employment record verification, 

·       Criminal check, 

·       Identity validation. 

DEPUTY DIRECTOR: IT SYSTEMS IN HEALTH

DEPARTMENT: Health 

BRANCH: Integrated Health Policy, Planning & Research (IPPR) 

DESIGNATION: Deputy Director: IT Systems in Health 

REMUNERATION: R87 105.15 pm (basic salary, excluding benefits) 

LOCATION: Central 

Minimum Requirements: 

·       Matric plus a B-Degree Computer Science and/or Information Systems (System Development) and/or Information Systems and/or Data Science OR equivalent at NQF level 7; 

·       Certification in Servers, databases, and networks; 

·       Certifications in Project Management Professional (PMP), Programme Management Professional (PgMP), Prince 2 Practitioner, and Prince 2 Programme Management Practitioner; 

·       Valid Driver’s license; 

·       8 years’ experience of which 4 years in a management position at a senior level (Line Management in IT Role or IT Project Management or IT Programme Management); 

·       3 years’ experience in data management; 

·       3 years’ experience in using data for decision-making; 

·       3 years’ experience in using SQL, and other databases for data management; 

·       3 years’ experience in using web technologies for business systems 

·       Extensive knowledge of at least 2 years of the following: data centre operations, database administration, telecommunications, network engineering, client/server computing, hosted systems, and hardware platforms; 

·       Expertise in networking and networking protocols with knowledge of the management of complex, networked computer operational environments; 

·       Knowledge of servers, databases, desktop/laptop PCs, peripherals, networks, and the corporate web computing environment; 

·       Knowledge of quantitative and service level management; 

·       Sound knowledge of design, implementation, and operations using on-premises and cloud corporate infrastructure/networking and IT solutions (e.g.) 365 Suite and other Microsoft products, etc.); 

·       Knowledge of Application Systems, Data Centres, and Server management concepts; 

·       Knowledge of cyber-security best practices and technologies; 

·       Basic knowledge of Primary Health Care, Public Health, and Human resources (HR) concepts and functions; 

·       Knowledge of Training processes; 

·       Knowledge of current and emerging technologies and how other institutions are employing them to drive digital business at Enterprise scale; 

·       Knowledge of Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity practices and functions; 

Primary Function: 

Develop strategic planning and management of IT systems in the health sector. This includes leading the setup and implementation of these systems, ensuring they deliver innovative eHealth technologies and comply with organizational policies, norms and standards. The role also involves managing all infrastructure related to the IT systems, coordinating IT-related training, facilitating change management, and maintaining effective relationships with staff, government spheres, service providers, and city departments. 

Key Performance Areas: 

·       Provide the direction, planning, support and leadership to ensure that the National norms, standards, guidelines, procedures and policies are accurate, workable and project-compliant within the set IDP’s and/or Strategic departmental objectives; 

·       Lead the Directorate’s Service Delivery and Budget Implementation Planning (SDBIP) process to ensure that the department’s business plan is well-informed for effective delivery of the public health programmes and services; 

·       Lead, support and control the Sub-Directorate’s financial planning and budgeting process to ensure programmes and projects are properly costed and budgeted for, for smooth implementation; 

·       Lead and facilitate the Sub-Directorate’s Performance Management Planning process to enable effective implementation, monitoring, control and reporting on the Sub-Directorate’s performance; 

·       Lead and manage the development of the Sub-Directorate’s Personal Development Plans (PDP’s) process to ensure continuous learning and development of the staff for the achievement of the Section’s goals and objectives; 

·       Ensure effective and efficient Sub-Directorate’s functions, processes, procedures, systems and policies to enable that resources are coordinated in a most effective and efficient manner to enable the achievement of the Sub-Directorate’s objectives; 

·       Lead the Recruitment, Selection and Placement process for sourcing suitably qualified staff for the Directorate to ensure that correct talent is properly recruited and optimally used to enable the achievement of the Sub-Directorate’s objectives; 

·       Provide sound leadership for the achievement of the Directorate’s objectives to ensure a work climate conducive to promoting and sustaining high staff motivational levels and productivity, whilst identifying and effectively managing staff challenges and developmental needs; 

·       Direct the delivery of the IT systems and Infrastructure development and maintenance Services to ensure that the systems used by the health department provide continuous uninterrupted service to the health providers; 

·       Ensure effective control of the Sub-Directorate’s Human Resources in order that the Section’s KPI targets are achieved; 

·       Ensure effective Sub-Directorate’s Financial Resources control to enable the City to achieve a clean audit, financial resilience and sustainability status; 

·       Ensure effective Directorate Assets Management and Control to enable the City to achieve a clean audit, financial resilience and sustainability status; 

·       Implement good governance and effective risk management systems for the establishment of sound governance practices, efficient risk management systems, and better compliance with regulations, ultimately delivering quality services to stakeholders and improving service delivery while promoting accountability and transparency; 

·       Ensure effective control of the Sub-Directorate’s Human Resources to ensure that all business stakeholders are informed about the Directorate service offering and their role in ensuring the delivery of services in a more effective and efficient manner; 

·       Ensure effective management of specific administrative and reporting requirements associated with the Directorate and individual performance in order to ensure effective administration support for the smooth operation and reporting.

Leading Competencies: 

·       Advanced Computer skills to ensure the ability to compile reports, keep database up to date; manipulate and analyse data; do presentations at meetings/training sessions/workshops, etc.; 

·       Good communications skills; 

·       Coordinating and intersectoral collaboration skills; 

·       Proficiency in Microsoft Suite (MS Word, MS Excel and MS PowerPoint 

Core Competencies: 

·       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.hsforms.com/1vy9SZhofRJKPKZ9jHeOxQQ469tl

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

TIPS FOR CANDIDATES - https://joburg.org.za/work_/Pages/2026-Vacancies/Tips-For-Job-Applicants.aspx

ENQUIRIES ONLY: 

Contact Person: Sharon Gardner 

Tel No: 011 407 7130 

CLOSING DATE: FRIDAY, 03 JULY 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 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, 

·       Employment record verification, 

·       Criminal check, 

·       Identity validation. 

MANAGER: REGIONAL PHARMACEUTICAL SUPPORT

Department: Health 

Branch: District Health Systems Development 

Designation: Manager: Regional Pharmaceutical Support 

Salary Range: R66 515,19 pm (basic salary, excluding benefits) 

Location: Central 

Minimum Requirements: 

·       Grade 12 / Matric Certificate plus B Pharm. Degree (NQF level 7; 

·       Proof of current registration with Pharmacy Council as a Pharmacist; 

·       8 years’ experience after the basic qualification and practical year has been completed; 

·       5 years or more experience in the Primary Health Care setting of which 3 years’ experience should be in a Supervisory capacity in Pharmaceutical Services; 

·       Extensive knowledge and experience in Research, Monitoring and Evaluation of Health Programmes, District Health Information Systems. Training and Development; 

·       Valid driver’s license (Code EB). 

Primary Function: 

Provide pharmaceutical services within the norms, standards and regulations of the South African Health Products Regulatory Authority (SAHPRA) and the South African Pharmacy Council (SAPC). Render pharmaceutical services within the relevant scope of pharmacy practice and in support of the National Health Insurance (NHI) implementation process. Facilitate and support education and training of Pharmacist Assistants and nursing staff as guided by the SAPC and the National Health Department; Involvement in research within the City Of Johannesburg (CoJ) in collaboration with academic and health institutions and participation in health promotion, in support of the City of Johannesburg’s Health Department outreach programmes and other health activities. 

Key Performance Areas: 

·       Direct and manage the provision of quality effective and efficient pharmaceutical services and programmes for the Health department and promote compliance to ethics, legislation and policies and procedures; 

·       Monitor and manage financial resources including financial reporting, budgeting, procurement, risk management and assets management in accordance with MFMA and PFMA and other legal frameworks; 

·       Facilities access to data that supports administrative responsibilities within the department / institution, consistent with legal, ethical, competitive and practical considerations; 

·       Coordinate, plan and provide necessary pharmaceutical and health information to the community, other professionals and stakeholders; 

·       Monitor and evaluate pharmaceutical services rendered to patients and stakeholders with regards to Batho Pele principles; 

·       Monitor and evaluate procurements, storage and distribute of pharmaceutical products at the clinics; 

·       Keep stock control up to date and makes sure inventions are accurate; 

·       Maintain health and safely standards to avoid hazardous risk to public health and environment; 

·       Have a clear understanding of the City’s policies and how the Pharmacy contributes to these and provide, develop and effectively implement pharmaceutical services at the Pharmacy and Regions; 

·       Management of staff, inclusive of all the normal staff related responsibilities including training interventions; 

·       Responsible for intersectoral collaboration, stakeholder management, participating in key committees and continuous improvement projects to address service delivery challenges. (Communication and liaison with internal and external stakeholders); 

·       Manage all the required administrative responsibilities linked to this position; 

·       Coordinates specific administrative and reporting requirements associated with the key performance and results indicators of the functionality. 

Leading Competencies: 

·       Intermediate to Advance Computer Literacy; 

·       Computer skills (Microsoft Ward and Excel) including web based DI IIS; 

·       Project Management; 

·       Financial management. 

·       Conflict Management; 

·       Problem -Solving skills; 

·       Good communication. 

Core Competencies: 

·       Team Building; 

·       Knowledge of latest legislation pertaining to pharmaceutical services; 

·       Knowledge of City processes, best practices and policies and procedures on health issues;

·       Knowledge of Research, Monitoring and Evaluation; 

·       Knowledge of Core PHC Norms and Standards, relevant National, Gauteng and CoJ protocols, policies and guidelines. 

“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.hsforms.com/1RhzWVtUQTyaTbTWmzi_bxw469tl

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

TIPS FOR CANDIDATES - https://joburg.org.za/work_/Pages/2026-Vacancies/Tips-For-Job-Applicants.aspx

ENQUIRIES ONLY: 

Contact Person: Tiyane Maringa 

Tel No: 011 407 7130 

CLOSING DATE: FRIDAY, 03 JULY 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 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, 

·       Employment record verification, 

·       Criminal check, 

·       Identity validation. 

 ERRATUM TO VACANCY CIRCULAR 037/2026 

The City of Johannesburg (CoJ), published the below positions in the above circular as follows: 

PUBLISHED DATE: MONDAY, 22 JUNE 2026 

CLOSING DATE: FRIDAY, 03 JULY 2026 

THE FOLLOWING POSITIONS WERE CIRCULARISED INTERNALLY AND SHOULD BE OPEN TO EXTERNAL CANDIDATES AS WELL

PROFESSIONAL NURSE

Department: Health 

Branch: District Health Services 

Designation: Professional Nurse 

Remuneration: R35,516.09 pm (basic salary, excluding benefits) 

Location: Region A - G 

Minimum Requirements: 

·       Matric certificate (NQF level 4); 

·       Diploma/Degree in General Nursing, Midwifery and Community Health Services (NQF level 7); 

·       Diploma in Clinical assessment, Treatment and Care and Mental Health at NQF level 7 will be an added advantage; 

·       SANC registration; 

·       3 year post basic experience in a primary health care setting; 

·       Must have a valid driver’s license. 

Primary Function: 

Applies procedural nursing sequences with regards to the diagnosis, treatment, monitoring, evaluation and control of communicable diseases and participates in community focused awareness initiatives and personal development inter interventions through the dissemination of advice and information on health issues and associated treatment applications in order to ensure that objectives related to affordable and cost-effective health care are realized. 

Key Performance Areas: 

·       Render a comprehensive and integrated Primary Health Care Services by assessing diagnosing treating and/or referring which includes all elements and principles of the National Core Package and the National Priority Programmes. 

·       Actively participate in the identification, design and delivery of health awareness campaigns at clinic and community level. 

·       Conduct specific administrative processes and procedures. 

·       Implement the activities and procedures in relation to the rendering of comprehensive health care services at Primary Health Care Facility level and in accordance with the MFMA and other relevant legal framework. 

·       Initiate, facilitate and maintain community and intersectoral collaboration at clinic/regional level. 

·       Collaborate with stakeholders (Support Partners, Non-profit Organisations and other Community Structures). 

·       Quality assurances, accurate recording and reporting. 

·       Compilation of data reports. 

Leading Competencies: 

·       Computer literacy (MS Word and Excel); 

·       Collaborative/Teamwork management & Accountability; 

·       Good Communications skills; 

·       Coordinating skills 

·       Networking skills; 

·       Problem solving through negotiation, consensus building or compromise; 

·       Counselling skills. 

Core Competencies: 

·       Basic knowledge of Interpersonal relations and customer relations; 

·       Basic knowledge in local government; 

·       Customer and Service Delivery Management (Batho Pele) Ethics, HR Values + CoJ Values, Integrity and Professionalism Impact and Influence and Confidentiality; 

·       Quality Assurance through accurate recording and reporting. 

“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: 

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APPLY ONLINE VIA: www.joburg.org.za

TIPS FOR CANDIDATES - https://joburg.org.za/work_/Pages/2026-Vacancies/Tips-For-Job-Applicants.aspx

ENQUIRIES ONLY: 

Contact Person: Murendeni Nelufule 

Tel No: 011 407 6680 

CLOSING DATE: FRIDAY, 03 JULY 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 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; 

•                Employment record verification; 

•                Criminal check. 

•                Identity validation. 

The Department wishes to apologise for the inconvenience caused