CITY OF JOHANNESBURG - DIRECTOR: PRO-ACTIVE SERVICES (PUBLIC SAFETY)

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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. 
 
DISCLAIMER
• 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 acknowledgement 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.

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DIRECTOR: PRO-ACTIVE SERVICES 
DEPARTMENT: Public Safety 
BRANCH: Pro-Active Services 
DESIGNATION: Director: Pro-Active Services 
REMUNERATION: R67 622,85 pm (basic salary excluding benefits) 
LOCATION: Martindale
 
Minimum Requirements: 
• Degree in Fire Technology or B Tech in Fire Technology at NQF level 7; 
• 10 years’ experience in Proactive Services/Fire Safety Management environment, of which 5 years at senior management level in fire safety; 
• Must have a valid driver license; 
• No criminal record. 
 
Primary Function: 
To take overall charge of the proactive services that will be provided to the citizens of the City of Johannesburg, including, but not limited to Code Application. Code Enforcement, Events, PIER Administration in order to maximise the effects of proactive fire and life safety interventions throughout the City. 
 
Key Performance Areas: 
• Ensure Proactive service rendering according to the approved service level agreement with council; 
• Implement plans developed to ensure that service delivery is understood and implemented in line with the service level agreement; 
• Implement plans developed to ensure service delivery is understood and implemented in line with the service level agreement; 
• Establish good communication with well-directed messages to the target audience (community, political, senior/executive management, SAPS, etc.); 
• Execute strategic management of and continued improvement of staff with the Unit; 
• Strategically manage the budget and assets for the Unit; 
• Launch a comprehensive proactive engagement with the people of the City of Johannesburg through education, legislation and contingency planning accessible to all; 
• Proactive Good Governance and Risk within the Unit. 
 
Leading Competencies: 
• Report writing, analysis of reports; 
• Submission of statistics; 
• Conducting research in terms of best practice; 
• Strategic Direction and Leadership; 
• People, Stakeholder and Conflict Management; 
• Change Leadership; 
• Financial Management; 
• Good communication (verbal and written) skills; 
• Coordinating skills. 
 
Core Competencies: 
• Knowledge of City policies; 
• Ability to apply relevant directive skills; 
• Knowledge of MFMA, Municipal Systems Act, SCM policy of the City of Johannesburg, CoJ PMS policy; 
• Knowledge of EMS and Fire Safety legislation and regulations, EMS By-Law Management, Labour legislation, Council policies and procedures, Budgeting; 
• Computer Literacy (Microsoft Word and Excel); 
• Planning and organizing. 
 
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. 
 
Please take note that only online applications will be considered. Please apply by using the following link below: 
https://share-eu1.hsforms.com/19GKuBH5USxKRgzlXhgGGGAew554  
APPLY ONLINE VIA THIS LINK: www.joburg.org.za  
ENQUIRIES ONLY: 
Contact Person: David Moleele 
Tel No: 011 222 8085 
 
CLOSING DATE: TUESDAY, 04 OCTOBER 2022 
 
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 and 
• Employment record verification, 
• Criminal check, and 
• Identity validation.