CITY OF EKURHULENI VACANCIES

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DIVISIONAL HEAD: CITY OPERATIONS & SPECIAL PROJECTS + BUILDING CONTROL: REAL50011
Closing Date 2025-08-04
Department Real Estate and Development Planning (2024)
Location City of Ekurhuleni
Remuneration R 1,461,024 to R 1,805,448 - Total cost to company
Assignment Type Fixed Term Contract
Workplace: Corporate Office, Kempton Park
 
Job Purpose
To ensure optimisation of the Auditing delivery value chain through strategic operational planning and alignment of functional frameworks and service delivery.
 
Key performance areas:

• Develop, implement, and align divisional strategies to the overall Departmental goals.
• Ensure effective integration of outdoor advertising, building control, and city planning operations.
• Drive innovation and implement developmental planning initiatives in support of SPLUMA and the Constitution.
• Oversee development and implementation of frameworks for outdoor advertising, building compliance, land use management, and special projects.
• Facilitate effective operational planning, reporting, and execution of capital projects and programmes.
• Ensure compliance with relevant legislation, including SPLUMA, MFMA, Building Regulations, and municipal bylaws.
• Monitor risk exposure, implement controls, and ensure governance and audit readiness.
• Drive policy development and adherence across all planning, building, and advertising domains.
• Compile and manage the divisional budget and ensure efficient utilization of resources.
• Implement effective revenue enhancement strategies, especially for outdoor advertising and building regulation enforcement.
• Foster stakeholder trust through transparent, efficient and responsive operations.
• Lead, inspire and manage multidisciplinary teams across functional areas.
• Drive a high-performance culture and build leadership capacity in alignment with the City's strategic direction.

 
Core Requirements:

• Relevant Degree in the Built Environment or relevant equivalent NQF Level 8 qualification
• A Master's Degree in the Built Environment will be an added advantage
• Registration with the relevant professional body (i.e SACPLAN or equivalent)
• 10 years' relevant experience within the Built Environment of which at least 5 years must have been in senior management.
• Proven experience (i.e. in Town & Regional Planning, Building Control, Outdoor Advertising)
• Project management skills
• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• A Good unverstanding of the built environment within local government

 
Enquiries: Tel: Natasja Havenga (011) 999 6356.
 
Note: The successful candidate who does not have the NQF Level 5 Finance Management qualification will be required to obtain it within 18 months, in terms of the National Treasury Requirement.
 
Appointments will be made on a 5 (five) year fixed term and will be subject to the signing of an employment contract, performance agreement and disclosure of financial interest. Candidates will be subjected to relevant competency assessment as well as security clearance / vetting processes.
 
Applications will not be considered if the necessary copies of the required qualifications, identity documents, driver’s license (if applicable) and current professional registration (if applicable), are not attached to the application / CV. Candidates may be requested to submit proof of the NQF level applicable to the qualifications they have obtained.
 
Should candidates not be informed of the outcome of the application within six weeks of the closing date, it should be regarded as having been unsuccessful. The City of Ekurhuleni subscribes to the principles of the Employment Equity Act and reserves the right to appoint, not appoint or to appoint laterally.
 
PLEASE APPLY HERE
 
 
 
 
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
CHIEF RISK OFFICER: RISK50003
Closing Date 2025-08-04
Department Risk and Legal Services Department (2024)
Location City of Ekurhuleni
Remuneration R 1 949 720 to R 2 986 279 - Total cost to company
Assignment Type Fixed Term Contract
Workplace: 5 Junction Road, Germiston
 
Job Purpose
To lead and build an Enterprise Risk Management framework and operating model to enable effective governance of significant risks and opportunities, whilst ensuring Organisational compliance throughout.
 
Key performance areas:

• Develop, plan, implement, and drive a risk management strategy in response to the overall strategy
• Develop and drive implementation of the governance, compliance integrity and ethics frameworks
• Develop and ensure implementation of risk management methodologies, techniques, templates and systems for gathering, monitoring and reporting of risk management activities
• Consolidate the CoE's risk profile and escalate critical risks appropriately
• Ensure the effective design and integration of risk management and governance frameworks, tools and systems
• Develop an enterprise risk management and governance capability that allows for efficient conceptualization, planning and delivery of overall risk, compliance and governance within the organization
• Ensure effective financial management, control and corporate governance throughout area of accountability
• Drive an aligned client service excellence culture which builds enduring rewarding relationships, proposes innovations and allows others to provide exceptional client service
• Lead and manage direct and indirect teams by providing context, setting performance standards and educating on process, quality and policy
• Ensure effective implementation of Council’s relations with regards to risk
• Drive and direct organizational governance and risk processes and compliance practices as determined by internal stakeholders, specialists, industry groups and legislative requirements
• This position requires a person who will have a legal background as entities plus Governance Compliance is in that portfolio

 
Core Requirements:

• B degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, Risk Management, ACA, Insurance or equivalent NQF Level 7 qualification
• 10 years’ management experience in a service delivery environment, of which at least 5 years should have been at senior management level
• Membership with relevant professional bodies for example, The Institute of Risk Management South Africa (IIRMSA) and Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA). (Certification with any of these bodies shall be an added advantage).
• Extensive experience in risk management, internal audit and systems development methodologies
• Sound knowledge of MFMA
• Good awareness of corporate governance
• Analytical and tactical thinker
• Excellent writing skills
• The ability to work well under pressure and meet strict deadlines
• Knowledge of local government legislation

 
Enquiries: Tel: Natasja Havenga (011) 999 6356.

Note: The successful candidate who does not have the MFMA minimum competency requirements will be required to obtain them within 18 months of appointment, in terms of the National Treasury Requirement.

Appointments will be made on a 5 (five) year fixed term and will be subject to the signing of an employment contract, performance agreement and disclosure of financial interest. Candidates will be subjected to relevant competency assessment as well as security clearance/vetting processes.

Applications will not be considered if the necessary copies of the required qualifications, identity documents, driver’s license (if applicable) and current professional registration (if applicable), are not attached to the application / CV. Candidates may be requested to submit proof of the NQF level applicable to the qualifications they have obtained.
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Should candidates not be informed of the outcome of the application within six weeks of the closing date, it should be regarded as having been unsuccessful. The City of Ekurhuleni subscribes to the principles of the Employment Equity Act and reserves the right to appoint, not appoint or to appoint laterally.
 
PLEASE APPLY HERE
 
 
 
 
 
 

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DIVISIONAL HEAD: MAINTENANCE: RSWD50013
Closing Date 2025-08-04
Department Roads and Transport Management Department (2024)
Location City of Ekurhuleni
Remuneration R 1,461,024 to R 1,805,448 - Total cost to company
Assignment Type Fixed Term Contract
Workplace Kempton Park Customer Care Area, Kempton Park
 
Job Purpose
To oversee the development and implementation of applicable operational systems, policies and by-laws supporting maintenance functions to increase and establish asset life and ensure effective service delivery.
 
Key performance areas:

• Develop, plan for and ensure integration of the overall roads and stormwater management maintenance strategy
• Strategically manage all Roads and Stormwater Maintenance functions, including the maintenance of roads, stormwater drainage, traffic signage/markings, railway sidings, wayleaves and infrastructure
• Manage the operational dimensions and resources (materials, plant and vehicle, decentralized depot operations) and monitors utilization and cost effectiveness of activities against operational plans
• Monitor the adequacy of procedures and compliance with departmental guidelines with respect to trench re-instatements resulting from excavations by the various utility service organisations, the construction of access hardening and installation of drainage and, recovery of expenditure incurred through repairing damages to road reserves resulting from building operations on adjacent private properties
• Manage the approval of drawings, designs and cost estimates for minor new works and monitor the implementation sequences thereof
• Manage interventions and/or the design and construction of Road, Stormwater Drainage and Traffic Engineering Infrastructure contemplated or affected through external sources and, providing comments on constraints/applicability with regards to ongoing maintenance
• Manage assessment and analysing of material design, introduction of new materials and equipment and its impact on the functioning and level of service delivery
• Manage complex technical issues and disseminate professional advice associated with the objectives and outcomes of the functionality
• Manage roads and stormwater maintenance functions, ensuring effective identification of need, requirements, measurements, reporting and communication
• Facilitate, establish and review roads and stormwater maintenance practices, policies and procedures within are of accountability
• Monitor, oversee and drive the effective management of the roads and stormwater asset management system
• Manage both operations (OPEX) and capital (CAPEX) expenditure budgets for the division to ensure proper control of expenditure budget for the division is compiled, monitored and controlled
• Manage human resources of the division to ensure that the human resources needs are realised by motivation and training of all subordinates within the division
• Execute effective and efficient project management of all Roads & Stormwater maintenance projects to ensure that projects are managed effectively
• Establish and maintain communication and liaison structures and activities related to the planning and operation of the division to ensure that the key performance indicators of the division are interpreted, analysed and published in reports

 
Core Requirements:

• B Degree in Civil Engineering (BEng/BTech) or relevant equivalent NQF Level 7 qualification
• Registered with ECSA as a Professional Engineer or Professional Technologist (Civil Engineering)
• 8 years’ relevant management experience of which at least 4 years’ must have been at senior management level
• Strategic capability and leadership skills
• Operation financial management competency
• Strong stakeholder relationship skills
• Programme and management skills
• Sound understanding of Roads and Storm-water infrastructure planning and management

 
Enquiries: Tel: Natasja Havenga (011) 999 6356.
 
Note: The successful candidate who does not have the NQF Level 5 Finance Management qualification will be required to obtain it within 18 months, in terms of the National Treasury Requirement.
 
Appointments will be made on a 5 (five) year fixed term and will be subject to the signing of an employment contract, performance agreement and disclosure of financial interest. Candidates will be subjected to relevant competency assessment as well as security clearance / vetting processes.
 
Applications will not be considered if the necessary copies of the required qualifications, identity documents, driver’s license (if applicable) and current professional registration (if applicable), are not attached to the application / CV. Candidates may be requested to submit proof of the NQF level applicable to the qualifications they have obtained.
 
Should candidates not be informed of the outcome of the application within six weeks of the closing date, it should be regarded as having been unsuccessful. The City of Ekurhuleni subscribes to the principles of the Employment Equity Act and reserves the right to appoint, not appoint or to appoint laterally.
 
PLEASE APPLY HERE
 
 
 
 
 
 

​DIVISIONAL HEAD: OPERATIONS & PERFORMANCE AUDIT: INTA50002
Closing Date 2025-08-04
Department Internal Audit Office (2024)
Location City of Ekurhuleni
Remuneration R 1,461,024 to R 1,805,448 - Total cost to company
Assignment Type Fixed Term Contract
Workplace Swartkoppies Depot Complex, Alberton
 
Job Purpose
To ensure optimisation of the Auditing delivery value chain through strategic operational planning and alignment of functional frameworks and service delivery.
 
Key performance areas:

• Provide strategic capability and leadership to develop, plan, implement and drive an auditing strategy in response to the Departmental strategy
• Manage operational process to ensure effective identification of need, requirements, measurements, reporting and communication
• Prepare and deliver reports as per developed set standards and requirements, legislation and regulations
• Facilitate, establish and review Auditing practices, policies and procedures
• Review operations / programmes to ascertain whether results are consistent with established objectives and whether the operations / programmes are being carried out as planned
• Monitor and drive legislative and regulatory changes and compliance with auditing policies, governance, legislation and risk mitigation strategies
• Establish and manage strategic internal and external relationships, inclusive of customers, service providers and relevant legislative agencies and structures
• Manage governance and risk management to identify and manage governance and risk exposure liability
• Monitor and enforce effective financial control. Corporate governance and financial compliance
• Develop and deliver on service level agreements in line with the Batho Pele principles
• Manage people management to provide a meaningful context, setting performance standards, clarifying roles and educating on policy and practice

 
Core Requirements:

• B degree in Auditing / Accounting or relevant equivalent NQF Level 7 qualification
• 8 years' experience in a similar environment of which at least 4 years must have been at senior management level
• Knowledge management
• A Certified Internal Auditor (CIA). Registered Government Auditor, Certified Chartered Accountant (ACCA), Chartered Accountant or MBA would be advantageous
• Strategic leadership skills
• Accountability and ethical conduct
• Expert knowledge in the New Internal Audit Standards
• Expert knowledge in the Performance Audit both Predetermined Objectives and 3E's
• Expert knowledge in the Operations of Municipalities including legislation
• Advanced internal audit skills

 
Enquiries: Tel: Natasja Havenga (011) 999 6356.
 
Note: The successful candidate who does not have the NQF Level 5 Finance Management qualification will be required to obtain it within 18 months, in terms of the National Treasury Requirement.
 
Appointments will be made on a 5 (five) year fixed term and will be subject to the signing of an employment contract, performance agreement and disclosure of financial interest. Candidates will be subjected to relevant competency assessment as well as security clearance / vetting processes.
 
Applications will not be considered if the necessary copies of the required qualifications, identity documents, driver’s license (if applicable) and current professional registration (if applicable), are not attached to the application / CV. Candidates may be requested to submit proof of the NQF level applicable to the qualifications they have obtained.
 
Should candidates not be informed of the outcome of the application within six weeks of the closing date, it should be regarded as having been unsuccessful. The City of Ekurhuleni subscribes to the principles of the Employment Equity Act and reserves the right to appoint, not appoint or to appoint laterally.
 
PLEASE APPLY HERE

​SNR EXECUTIVE MANAGER: STRATEGIC PLANNING & SUPPORT SERVICES: RSWD50021
Closing Date 2025-07-30
Department Roads and Transport Management Department (2024)
Location City of Ekurhuleni
Remuneration R 1 587,983 to R 2 094,130 - Total cost to company
Assignment Type Fixed Term Contract
 
Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, Management, Finance, Human Resources (NQF Level 7)
• MFMA in terms of National Treasury requirement will serve as an advantage
• 5 years relevant management experience in public sector administration, support services or a similar environment
• Strong conflict management, planning & organizing and customer relations management skills

 
Core Responsibilities:

• Manage, co-ordinate, lead, direct all support services functions of the department.
• Develop operational targets in support of tactical delivery plans and organisational strategic objectives
• Establish and manage an administrative function in the department to meet predetermined requirements, ensuring that organisational demands are met.
• Develop project and programme management plans that allows for efficient conceptualisation, planning and delivery of projects.
• Compile reports as per developed set standards, requirements, legislation and regulations.
• Oversee the preparation of budget and financial reports in accordance with statutory and council preparation requirements.
• Manage the division supply chain process, monitor and enforce effective financial control, corporate governance and financial compliance.
• Manage and evaluate all resources to meet established objectives, monitor results against business plans and make adjustments where necessary.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant legislation, policies and processes and resolutions to minimize risk.
• Develop and deliver on service level agreements in alignment with the Batho Pele Principles, monitor feedback and continues customer satisfaction
• Optimize people management by setting performance standards in order to enhance productivity, capacity and high staff morale

 
Enquiries: Tel: 0860 54 3000
 
The successful candidate will be required to sign a performance contract as per Council resolution.
 
Candidates may be requested to submit proof of the NQF level applicable to the qualifications they have obtained.
 
Should candidates not be informed of the outcome of the application within six weeks of the closing date, it should be regarded as having been unsuccessful. The City of Ekurhuleni subscribes to the principles of the Employment Equity Act and reserves the right to appoint, not appoint or to appoint laterally.
 
PLEASE APPLY HERE