CITY OF JOHANNESBURG - CIRCULAR: 057/2021

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Key Performance Areas: Manage and implement access to food programs. Ensure the profiling/assessment of identified households. Provide any other administrative support to Agri-resource centers and other Food Resilience offices. Compile monthly progress reports. The operation manager is expected to forge partnerships, create opportunities and leverage support both internally and externally. 
 
Leading Competencies: Knowledge of food security, social food needs and project management. 
 
Core Competencies: Community mobilization. Conflict management skills. Monitoring and Evaluation. Research Knowledge and skills. Project management skills. 
 
This is an employment equity targeted position and preference will be given to Indian Males, White Males, Indian Females, White Females and COJ Interns, including people with disabilities and COJ Interns 
 
Contact Person: Johannes Mofokeng 
Tel No: (011) 407 6736 
Workplace: 158 Civic Boulevard, Metropolitan Center, Braamfontein 
All applications will be through the website using this link: 
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This Vacancy is open to External Applicants AND Employees of the City of Johannesburg 
 
2. Department: Group Risk and Assurance Service (GRAS) 
Branch: Strategic Management Services 
Designation: Office Finance 
Salary Range: R22 215.52 pm (basic salary excluding benefits 
 
Appointment Requirements: 
• National diploma in Financial Accounting (NQF level 6); 
• 1 – 3 years in public administration or Municipal Finances. 
• Knowledge of Finance systems such as SAP system and Database 17 
• Conducts work of a financial nature according to prescribed norms and standard under the general direction of an experience accountant. Applicable local government legislation (e.g., MSA, MFMA). 
 
Primary Function: Perform the full spectrum of financial accounting duties in accordance with COJs polices and regulations. Assist the Manager: Finance, in supporting unit Heads in achieving their goals and ensure that all income and expenditure is reflected in the books of accounts in terms of the Financial Regulations and Procurement Policies.
 
Key Performance Areas: Assist and monitor the accounting functions within GRAS. Assist with coordinate application and procedural sequences associated with record keeping and updating the administration of claims, insurance coverage record keeping etc. relating to Group Risk Financing on behalf of the City and its municipal entities. Assist with managing and controls for specific accounting procedures associated with Group Risk Finance accounting and budget process. Assist Finance Manger will all aspects of capital and in operation capex management and reporting. 
 
Leading Competencies: Professional work ethics and integrity; Team Player; ability to apply your mind to multiple industries; ability to deal effectively with officials at all levels; Ability to prioritize effectively and to accept responsibility; Ability to work independently whilst producing and delivering results. 
 
Core Competencies: Computer literacy; Time management; Planning and organizing Communication (verbal and written) skills required. 
 
This is an employment equity targeted position and preference will be given to Indian Males, White Males, Indian Females, White Females and COJ Interns including people with disabilities. 
 
Contact Person: Bongani Myeni 
Tel No: (011) 407 7503 
Workplace: Sappi Building, 48 Ameshoff Street, Braamfontein 
All applications will be through the website using this link: 
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This Vacancy is open to External Applicants AND Employees of the City of Johannesburg 
 
3. Department: Group Risk and Assurance Service (GRAS) 
Branch: Strategic Management Services 
Designation: Administration Assistant 
Salary Range: R15 130.73 pm (basic salary excluding benefits) 
 
Appointment Requirements: 
• Grade 12/NQF level 4 plus National diploma in Human Resource (HR) or ant related qualification related to the HR and administrative discipline at NQF level 6 
• 1 - 2 years’ relevant experience in an administrative and Human resource field.
• Computer literacy (Microsoft Word and Excel). 
• Basic knowledge of Human |Resources (HR) and administrative concepts and functions 
 
Primary Function: Provide efficient administrative support services in relation Office administration Programmes administration and coordination of functionality within the Strategic Management Services Unit towards the attained of unit objectives. 
 
Key Performance Areas: Assist and provide administration management for strategic management services. Coordinate procedural requirements associated with personnel development initiatives. Render operation support to the SMS unit. Render leave management administrative support to SMS unit. Assist with the implementation of procedure and system associated with controlling document flow and quality system / statutory and audit requirements regulating recordkeeping. General support functions rated attendance to specific sequence associated with the notification, arrangement, and provision of support in respect of departmental meeting. 
 
Leading Competencies: Accountability; Confidentiality and Team player. 
 
Core Competencies: Batho Pele principles, good communication, coordinating and problem-solving skills required. 
 
This is an employment equity targeted position and preference will be given to African Males, Coloured Males, White Males, Indian Males, African Females, Indian Females, White Females and CoJ Interns including people with disabilities. 
 
Contact Person: Bongani Myeni 
Tel No: (011) 407 7503 
Workplace: Sappi Building, 48 Ameshoff Street, Braamfontein 
All applications will be through the website using this link: 
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This Vacancy is open to External Applicants AND Employees of the City of Johannesburg
 
4. Department: Group Risk and Assurance Service (GRAS) 
Branch: Strategic Management Services 
Designation: Deputy Director: Office Administration 
Salary Range: R50 238.79 pm (basic salary excluding benefits) 
 
Appointment Requirements: 
• Bachelor’s degree / NQF level 7 in Business Administration, Public Administration or Business Management 
• 7 – 9 years with at least five (5) years in managerial positions as well as considerable management experience at a senior level in the financial / administrative /strategic support field. 
• Experience in supervising multiple, diverse service functions simultaneously with strong supervisory and team leadership skills. 
• Previous experience in National / Provincial / Local Government Policy legislation and protocols. 
 
Primary Function: To ensure implementation and provide administrative support to the unit Head: Strategic Management Services (SMS), to effectively and efficiently deliver on its mandate as well as interacting with a broad range of internal and external stakeholders to coordinate and manage administrative process and other supporting activities 
 
Key Performance Areas: Identify and define long term objectives associated with the provisions of administrative support. Manage specific Human Resource administrative sequences and attend to the general application and interventions associated with the functionality. Provide an effective administrative support service to department through implementation of communication and administrative processes and systems. Manage and control outcome associated with utilization, productivity and performance of personnel within GRAS. Establish and manage strategic internal and external relationships, inclusive of customers, service providers and relevant legislative agencies and structures. 
 
Leading Competencies: People Management and empowerment; Project and Programme Management; Organizational Awareness; Knowledge Management; Planning and organizing; Monitoring and reporting; written and oral Communication; ethics and professionalism; Problem Solving; Influencing; Use of Technology; Data Processing and Analysis, Attention to detail. Strategic capability and leadership; impact and influence; team direction; coaching and mentoring 
 
Core Competencies: Full range of administrative knowledge in the management of a function. Manage administrative and clerical staff. Knowledge of Archive Act. 
 
This is an employment equity targeted position and preference will be given to African Males, White Males, African Females and White Females including people with disabilities. 
 
Contact Person: Bongani Myeni 
Tel No: (011) 407 7503 
Workplace: Sappi Building, 48 Ameshoff Street, Braamfontein 
All applications will be through the website using this link: 
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This Vacancy is open to External Applicants AND Employees of the City of Johannesburg 
 
5. Department: Group Risk and Assurance Service (GRAS) 
Branch: Group Risk Advisory Services 
Designation: Senior Specialist: Group Projects and Contracts Risk 
Salary Range: R39 055.08 pm (basic salary excluding benefits) 
 
Appointment Requirements: 
• B. Com Degree preferably in Risk Management / Internal Auditing / Financial Accounting (NQF7). 
• 5 – 7 years’ experience in enterprise risk management of which 2 years must be managing projects within a team. 
• Knowledge of Risk management; Local government legislation (e.g. MSA, MFMA); Finance and Business Acumen; resource availability and its management and Process evaluation. 
• Must have driver’s license and own vehicle. 
 
Primary Function: To plan, manage, organise, control and evaluate the activities and functional business objectives of projects, contract and risk management processes throughout the City’s Departments and Entities. 
 
Key Performance Areas: Provide maximum support to the Director in formulation and review of risk governance structures and processes. Implement effective post loss controls and risk management processes. Identify, track, monitor and report risks impacting on the attainment of City’s objectives. Assist the Deputy Director to manage staff within the risk unit and Establish and maintain stakeholder’s relations. 
 
Leading Competencies: Professional work ethic and integrity, Team player, ability to apply your mind to multiple industries, ability to deal effectively with officials at all levels, ability to prioritise effectively and to accept responsibility and ability to work independently whilst producing and delivering results. 
 
Core Competencies: Good communication and interpersonal skills, strong presentation skills, report writing skills, negotiating skills, conflict management, time management, analytical skills, numerical and accounting skills, networking skills and research and planning. 
 
This is an employment equity targeted position and preference will be given to African Males, White Males, African Females and White Females including people with disabilities. 
 
Contact Person: Bongani Myeni 
Tel No: (011) 407 7503 
Workplace: Sappi Building, 48 Ameshoff Street, Braamfontein 
All applications will be through the website using this link: 
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This Vacancy is open to External Applicants AND Employees of the City of Johannesburg 
 
6. Department: Group Risk and Assurance Services (GRAS) 
Branch: Group Risk Advisory Services 
Designation: Senior Specialist: Projects and Contracts Risk 
Salary Range: R39 055.08 pm (basic salary excluding benefits) 
 
Appointment Requirements: 
• B. Com Degree preferably in Risk Management / Internal Auditing / Financial Accounting (NQF7). 
• A certificate in Project Management with Contract Management will be an added advantage. 
• 5 – 7 years’ experience in enterprise risk management of which 2 years must be managing projects within a team. 
• Knowledge of Risk management; Local government legislation (e.g. MSA, MFMA); Finance and Business Acumen; resource availability and its management and Process evaluation. 
• Must have driver’s license and own vehicle. 
 
Primary Function: To plan, manage, organise, control and evaluate the activities and functional business objectives of projects, contract and risk management processes throughout the City’s Departments and Entities. 
 
Key Performance Areas: Provide maximum support to the Deputy Director in formulation and review of risk governance structures and processes. Implement effective post loss controls and risk management processes. Identify, track, monitor and report risks impacting on the attainment of City’s objectives. Assist the Deputy Director to manage staff within the risk unit and Establish and maintain stakeholder’s relations. 
 
Leading Competencies: Professional work ethic and integrity, Team player, ability to apply your mind to multiple industries, ability to deal effectively with officials at all levels, ability to prioritise effectively and to accept responsibility and ability to work independently whilst producing and delivering results. 
 
Core Competencies: Good communication and interpersonal skills, strong presentation skills, report writing skills, negotiating skills, conflict management, time management, analytical skills, numerical and accounting skills, networking skills and research and planning. 
 
This is an employment equity targeted position and preference will be given to African Males, Coloured and Indian Males and White Females including people with disabilities. 
 
Contact Person: Bongani Myeni 
Tel No: (011) 407 7503 
Workplace: Sappi Building, 48 Ameshoff Street, Braamfontein 
All applications will be through the website using this link: 
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This Vacancy is open to External Applicants AND Employees of the City of Johannesburg 
 
7. Department: Group Risk and Assurance Service (GRAS) 
Branch: Strategic Management Services 
Designation: Deputy Director: Finance 
Salary Range: R50 238.79 pm (basic salary excluding benefits) 
 
Appointment Requirements: 
• B Com degree / NQF level 7 with financial accounting as a major subject. 
• 7 - 9 years with at least five (5) years in managerial positions as well as considerable management experience at a senior level in the financial / administrative field. 
• National Treasury MFMA Municipal minimum competencies training where applicable. 
• Experience in supervising multiple, diverse service functions simultaneously with strong supervisory and team leadership skills. 
• Previous experience in National / Provincial / Local Government Policy legislation and protocols. 
 
Primary Function: Provide overall financial support to the department and the units by ensuring the implementation of sound policies, procedures, guidelines and systems as well as ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and that finance systems are maintained at a high level of quality. To develop, monitor and review processes and functions that allow the business unit to operate effectively and efficiently at a strategic level. 
 
Key Performance Areas: Identify and define long term objectives and priorities of the section encapsulating procurements, asset, insurance expenditure, income and remuneration control functionalities. Direct the implementation of specific procedures, systems and controls associated with functional areas embodied in the section structure. Lead, direct and associated with recording, authorization and execution of expenditure transactions. Manage and control specific accounting procedures associated with assets acquisitions and disposal. Manage and control specific accounting procedures associated with insurance procedures. Direct and control the KPI and outcomes of personnel within Finance section. Disseminates guidance and information on specific key performance area and procedure. 
 
Leading Competencies: Strategic leadership; financial management; financial planning. 
 
Core Competencies: Knowledge of financial management processes. Must be able to decipher strategic issues. Knowledge of local government. Applicable local government legislation (e.g. MSA, MFMA). Communication; Interpersonal Relationships and Service Delivery Orientation. 
 
This is an employment equity targeted position and preference will be given to African Males, White Males, African Females and White Females including people with disabilities. 
 
Contact Person: Bongani Myeni 
Tel No: (011) 407 7503 
Workplace: Sappi Building, 48 Ameshoff Street, Braamfontein 
All applications will be through the website using this link: 
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Primary Function: To ensure the provision of strategic planning & reporting, and performance management support to enable the Group Risk and Assurance Service department and units to deliver on their mandate and develop support networks and contacts that will enhance the functioning of the HOD’s office and the department, to assist the department in delivering in their objectives effectively and efficiently. 
 
Key Performance Areas: Contribute substantively to the Municipality’s strategic, integrated development and performance planning and reporting processes. Departmental strategic performance planning, monitoring & evaluation, and reporting coordination. Departmental individual performance management and reporting. Control and implement outcomes associated with utilization, productivity, and performance of personnel within GRAS. Establish and manage strategic internal and external relationships, inclusive of customers, service providers and relevant legislative agencies and structures. 
 
Leading Competencies: Knowledge of Government legislation, policies and procedures applicable to South Africa. Demonstrated ability to strategically manage an administrative support service within a multidisciplinary environment, including demonstrated ability to provide professional supervision, development. Demonstrated expertise in complaint handling processes and ethical and professional practice standards, with the ability to operate effectively in a high volume, sensitive and complex work environment. Excellent interpersonal, liaison and communication skills, including the capacity and ability to negotiate on behalf of the Unit Heads and ability to negotiate or communicate on behalf of the Unit Heads and HOD with senior internal and external stakeholders. Excellent written communication skills, including ability to prepare documents and briefing notes for the HOD and Unit Heads on complex and sensitive issues. Knowledge of Financial principles and practices. Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as filing and record management systems, and other office procedures and terminology. Must be capable of gathering and analyzing information. Sound knowledge of risk management. Ability to subordinate employees to include establishing and applying standards for performance in a fair and impartial manner, distinguishing between effective procedures and job performance, providing appropriate discipline interpreting and implementing instructions by management. Ability to maintain and ensure the confidentiality of employee personnel files and contents. 
 
Core Competencies: Strategic perspective. Excellent communication skills. Leadership and people management skills. Goal Orientation. Handling of confidential matters. Emotional intelligence. Change management. Attention to detail. Performance management skills. Financial management. Planning and organizing skills. Integrity. Risk Management. Adherence to policies and regulations. 
 
This is an employment equity targeted position and preference will be given to Indian Males, White Males, Indian Females and White Females including people with disabilities. 
 
Contact Person: Bongani Myeni 
Tel No: (011) 049 7503 
Workplace: SAPPI 
All applications will be through the website using this link: 
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9. Department: Citizen Relationship and Urban Management 
Branch: Citizen Relationship Management - Region A 
Designation: Officer: Community Engagement 
Salary Range: R22 215.52 pm (basic salary excluding benefits) 
 
Appointment Requirements: 
• Grade 12/NQF level 4 plus Diploma in Public Relations/Communication/Journalism (NQF level 6); 
• 1 - 3 years’ relevant experience in Communications, Public Relations, Media and Journalism; and 
• Knowledge of Urban Management concepts and principles; Governance and Municipal Planning; Presentation and Public participation; Community Organising /Development, Events Management. 
• Must have a valid driver’s license. 
 
Primary Function: Rendering an efficient and effective Community Engagement service in the Region, by establishing and maintaining relationships with all stakeholders. 
 
Key Performance Areas: Assisting with rendering an effective and efficient Community Engagement service. Perform specific tasks/activities associated with the provision of internal communication services. Perform specific tasks/activities associated with the provision of external communication services. Perform tasks associated with the provision of marketing support to all regional stakeholders. Efficiently and effectively assist the operational assets and resources of the Section cost effectively in accordance with the legislative framework of the City’s policies and procedures. Provide quality reports on the functions and performance of the Administration Section which are factual, accurate and complete, timely and contributes to and support the overall reporting requirements. 
 
Leading Competencies: Be able to work under stressful conditions and to meet deadlines. Ability to network. 
 
Core Competencies: Strong analytical and report writing skills. Problem solving through Negotiation, Consensus Building, or compromise. Microsoft Office package including presentation. 
 
This is an employment equity targeted position and preference will be given to Indian Males, White Males, Indian Females and White Female including people with disabilities. 
 
Contact Person: Marinda Smit 
Tel No: (011) 203 3349 
Workplace: Region A
 
All applications will be through the website using this link: 
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This Vacancy is ONLY open to Employees of the City of Johannesburg 
 
10. Department: Group Finance 
Branch: Customer Interface 
Designation: Assistant Director: General Call Centre 
Salary Range: R43 684.21 pm (basic salary excluding benefits) 
 
Appointment Requirements: 
• Grade 12 / NQF level 4 plus B Degree of relevant qualification (NQF Level 7); 
• 6 - 8 years’ experience in a large call centre of which 4 years must have been at management level. 
• Knowledge of the COJ policies, procedures and relevant legislation pertaining to revenue and general query management. 
• Computer literacy (MS Excel, MS Word, MS Power Point MS Access and SAP etc.). 
 
Primary Function: To manage functions related to the General Call Centre subdivision by ensuring that the standards and procedures are implemented in accordance to service level agreements and policies. That all written and telephonic customer queries are logged efficiently and timeously by managing the agents to ensure the highest level of performance. Management of staffing levels to eliminate high call volumes. 
 
Key Performance Areas: Ensuring that all operations in the General Call Centre are carried out in an efficient and cost-effective way. Develop and monitor the implementation and achievement of the key performance indicators and measures against detailed outcomes, e.g. balanced scorecards, and manage the human resource of the General Call Centre. Provide quality and factual reports on the functions and performance of the General Call Centre, which are accurate, complete, timely and contribute to and support the overall reporting requirements of the department. Develop, communicate and maintain a healthy working relationship with Internal business units, entities, key stakeholders and peers. To manage the operational assets and resources of the subdivision cost effectively efficiently and effectively in accordance with the legislative framework of the City’s policies and procedures. To comply with all the relevant legislation, manage and mitigate risk effectively. To manage financial aspects within the area of responsibility by contributing to the departmental cost effectiveness and in accordance with the legislative framework of the City’s policies and procedures. 
 
Leading Competencies: Confidentiality; Team management; Assertive and Attention to detail; Professionalism; Must be able to work independently; Ability to work under pressure to adhere to deadlines. Ability to work with Executive and Senior Management of the City, Municipal Entities and other stakeholders; Leadership; People management; Program and Project management; Financial management; Change management and leadership and Governance leadership. 
 
Core Competencies: Computer literacy (Microsoft word and Excel) and typing; Customer Services; Problem solving; Good time management; Good communication (verbal and written) good interpersonal and coordination skills required; Batho Pele Principles; Ethics, Integrity and COJ values; Confidentiality of staff personal information to be maintained at all times; Loyalty; Moral competence; Planning and organizing; Analysis and innovation; Knowledge and information management; Communication and results and quality focus. 
 
This is an employment equity targeted position and preference will be given to African Males, White Males, White Females and African Females, including people with disabilities. 
 
Contact Person: Annelise Botha 
Tel No: (011) 032 0440 
Workplace: 75 Helen Joseph Street 
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11. Department: Group Finance 
Branch: Credit Management 
Designation: Assistant Director: Key Accounts 
Salary Range: R43 684.21 pm (basic salary excluding benefits) 
 
Appointment Requirements: 
• 4 years Professional Degree / B Tech / 3-year Degree (NQF level 7). 
• 6 - 8 years in a management, managerial capacity (where applicable), with 5 to 8 years’ overall experience. 
• Basic knowledge of financial concepts. Fair understanding of HR processes 
 
Primary Function: Lead and manage the development of credit management strategy and implementation, with regards to the provision and control of the Key Account unit actions pertaining to credit management. 
 
Key Performance Areas: Plan and manage the Key Accounts function to ensure effective and efficient delivery of Sub-Directorate services of achievement of departmental objectives. Optimize resources (finance, people, material, etc.) to achieve given objectives in the most productive and cost effective way. Manage people effectiveness and performance within the team, comply with all municipal regulations, policies and procedures and compiling reports on the status and performance of Key Accounts as required. Develop, Communicate and maintain a healthy working relationship with all stakeholders. To maximize the productivity of Key Accounts by optimizing the effectiveness of its employees in order to enable achievement of objects of the Sub-Directorate. Manage all aspects of the finance, including but not limited to, expenditure in accordance to the legislative framework as well as well as the City’s policies and procedures. Safeguarding and maintaining the proper use of all assets. Comply with all relevant legislative frameworks including the City’s Code of Ethics, manage and mitigate risk effectively. Provide quality reports on the functions and performance of Key Accounts which are factual, accurate and complete; timely; and contributes to and supports the overall requirements of Credit Management. 
 
Leading Competencies: Strategic management; Project management; Values; Batho Pele principles; Stakeholder management; Ethics and Integrity; Conflict management; Business acumen; Fairness and transparency; Work independently; Team player; Customer focus and responsiveness; Excellent Communication; Creativity; Problem solving; Assertive and accurate intellectual capacity. 
 
Core Competencies: Computer Literacy (Microsoft Word, Outlook and Excel). Good management skills and interpersonal skills. Good communication skills and Report writing skills. Problem solving skills. Time management skills. Good planning and organizing skills. Project management skills and Analytical skills. 
 
This is an employment equity targeted position and preference will be given to African Males, White Males, White Females and African Females, including people with disabilities. 
 
Contact Person: Faniswa Moloi 
Tel No: (011) 358 3657 
Workplace: Thuso House, 61 Jorissen Street, Braamfontein
All applications will be through the website using this link: 
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CLOSING DATE: 31 AUGUST 2021 
 
VACANCY CIRCULAR: 057/2021