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CITY OF JOHANNESBURG

Group Corporate & Shared Services: Group Human Capital Management
6th Floor, B Block Metropolitan Centre, 158 Civic Boulevard, Braamfontein
PO Box 1049 Johannesburg, South Africa, 2000
Tel +27(0) 11 407 6111 - Fax +27(0) 11 339 1878
www.joburg.org.za

ADDENDUM TO CIRCULAR 052/2020
 
The City of Johannesburg (CoJ), Housing Department advertised the following in addition to the circular published on 04 November 2020
 
1. Department: Housing
Branch: Public Housing Programme
Designation: Deputy Director: National Programme Liaison & Policy 
Salary: R50 238.79 pm (basic salary excluding benefits) 
 
 
Appointment Requirements: 
 Degree in Social Sciences/Public Relations/Political Science/Public Administration or Management Sciences/related at NQF level 7; 
 7 - 9 years’ experience in Housing environment of which 4 years’ experience at lower management level; 
 Experience of managing teams of people that have delivered high quality outputs on time and according to set budgets; 
 Extensive and proven experience in field of research; 
 Experience using statistical analysis software; 
 Experience of teamwork and team leadership in a scientific and development context; 
 Experience in managing and planning work from both scientific and financial/human resource perspective; 
 Strategy development, policy, analytical, interpretation of legislation required; 
 Strong command of both advanced qualitative and quantitative research methods and its application; and 
 Strong theoretical experience and exposure, experience in the field of Housing essential. 
 
 
Primary Function: Lead, direct and facilitate the intergovernmental relations with key stakeholders, including provincial, national government as well as Cities. 
 
Key Performance Areas: Provide strategic support, leadership and management for the Sub-Unit and the achievement of integrated sustainable Human Settlements and other Housing priorities. Lead, direct and facilitate the development of human settlements and built settlement environment relationships with all spheres of government. Provide a seamless administration of the unit that is supportive to maximum attainment of the Department goals. Lead with IGR and liaison in key programmes and projects in support of business goals of the Department and the City. Develop qualitative, quantitative resolution tracking methods, implementation of intergovernmental agreements, intergovernmental and liaison strategy for the Department. Plan and develop Department strategies and research plans. Build and maintain strong relations with internal and external business units, entities, key stakeholders and peers to ensure the correct focus and support around Housing. Maximise the productivity by optimizing the effectiveness of its employees in order to enable achievement of objectives of the Intergovernmental and Liaison Sub-Directorate. Manage all aspect of the finance in control of the Intergovernmental and Liaison Sub-Directorate, including but not limited to revenue, expenditure, assets and liabilities, in accordance with the legislative framework as well as with the City’s policies and procedures. Provide quality reports on the functions and performance of the Intergovernmental and Liaison Sub-Directorate which are factual, accurate and complete, timely and contributes to and support the overall reporting requirements. Comply with all relevant legislative framework including the City’s Code of Ethics, manage and mitigate risks effectively. 
 
Leading Competencies: Ability to function under stress; Collaborative/Teamwork & Accountability; Advice and guidance; Information gathering; Change management; Problem solving; Resource management and networking skills. Time management; High level of confidentiality and Organisational skills. 
 
Core Competencies: Teamwork; High level confidentiality; Value and Integrity; Attention to detail and focused; Knowledge of local government policies, protocol and procedures; Batho Pele Principles and goal oriented.

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This is an employment equity targeted position and preference will be given to African and White Males and African and White Females, including people with disabilities. 
 
Contact Person: Sibongile Mthembu 
Tel No: (011) 018 6661 
Workplace: 222 Smit Street, Braamfontein 
E-Mail: Housingrecruitment@joburg.org.za
 
The inconvenience caused is regretted. 
 
CLOSING DATE: 17 NOVEMBER 2020