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CITY OF JOHANNESBURG - FIXED-TERM PERFORMANCE BASED CONTRACTS
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
VACANCY CIRCULAR 076/2022
This Vacancy is open to Employees of the City of Johannesburg and External Applicants
CLOSING DATE: THURSDAY, 08 DECEMBER 2022
WE HAVE EXCITING CAREER OPPORTUNITIES FOR:
FIXED-TERM PERFORMANCE BASED CONTRACTS
(Up to a maximum of five [5] years, linked to Political Term of Office)
• Assistant Director: Legal Advisory Services
• Assistant Director: Management Services
• Chief Specialist: Communications and Stakeholder Liaison
• Chief Specialist: Community Communications & Stakeholder Liaison
• Deputy Director: Communications and Stakeholder Management
• Executive Assistant to the Executive Mayor
• Senior Professional Officer: Research and Strategic Advisory Services
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.
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.
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: LEGAL ADVISORY SERVICES
(FIXED-TERM PERFORMANCE BASED POSITION)
Department: Private Office of the Executive Mayor (POEM)
Branch: Office of the Chief of Staff
Designation: Assistant Director: Legal Advisory Services
Remuneration: R881 458.65 per annum (all-inclusive cost to company)
Location: Metropolitan Centre, 158 Civic Boulevard, Braamfontein
Minimum Requirements:
• Bachelor’s Degree in Law and Admitted Attorney of High Court/ NQF level 7,
• Six (6) – eight (8) years’ experience in Legislature, Parliamentary, Legal Public Sector or related environment.
• Experience and knowledge of relevant branches of the Law, such as Constitutional Law (including Parliamentary Law), Administrative Law, Labour Law, law of Contract, Public International Law.
• Knowledge of South Africa’s Electoral System, Parliamentary and House procedures as well as the political climate and environment.
• Knowledge on the local, provincial and national political and legislative framework and dynamics
• Knowledge of the local and provisional legislative and financial framework (MFMA, PFMA) and dynamics;
• Knowledge of City of Johannesburg’s policies and procedures;
• Knowledge of public policy, governance and administration
• Knowledge of the City’s Governance framework
• Knowledge of committee procedures.
• Knowledge of Civil Court procedures.
• Demonstrated skills in quantitative data analysis, data management (maintaining a data base, quality Control measures) and presentation of result for the identification of best practices and to inform decision-making.
• Proficiency in using database and statistical software is required as well as strong skills in excel, Word, Power Point and mobile technologies to report data.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.
Primary Function:
Direct, lead and render strategic and specialist legal support to the Chief of Staff, Advisor Legal, Director: Operations (Office of the Chief of Staff), representing the Office of the Executive Mayor at meetings, providing guidance on legal processes and consulting on legal matters arising.
Key Performance Areas:
• Render legal assistance support and services to the department.
• Oversee the development and monitoring of assets, processes, rules, tools and systems used by corporate legal departments to adopt.
• Implement and monitor an integrated approach to organizational problems.
• Develop tighter uniformity and synergy between legal process and management.
• Lead stakeholder engagement and management.
• Manage all aspects of the finance in the control of the Legal Advisory Services including but not limited to, revenue, expenditure, assets and liabilities, in accordance with the legislative framework as well as the City’s policies and procedures.
• Manage and coach staff in the Legal Advisory Unit to ensure that all staff meets the departments objectives in line with broader organizational requirements.
• Manage and monitor assets and resources of the Directorate.
• Control, consolidate, analyze and submit various reliable reports.
• Practice good governance and management.
Leading Competencies:
• Leadership;
• People Management;
• Financial Management;
• Change Leadership;
• Batho Pele Principles;
• Attention to detail.
Core Competencies:
• Computer literacy (Microsoft Word and Excel);
• Sound oral and communication (verbal and written);
• Presentation;
• Interpersonal and legal drafting skills
“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-eu1.hsforms.com/1rIbwrlQ1TI2c4_wZs5prHwew554
APPLY ONLINE VIA THIS LINK: www.joburg.org.za
ENQUIRIES ONLY:
Contact Person: Wisani Mabunda
Tel No: 011 407 6835
CLOSING DATE: THURSDAY, 08 DECEMBER 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.
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: MANAGEMENT SERVICES
(FIXED-TERM PERFORMANCE BASED POSITION)
Department: Private Office of the Executive Mayor (POEM)
Branch: Office of the Chief of Staff
Designation: Assistant Director: Management Support Services
Remuneration: R881 458.65 per annum (all-inclusive cost to company)
Location: Metropolitan Centre, 158 Civic Boulevard, Braamfontein
Minimum Requirements:
• Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration or equivalent NQF level 7;
• Six (6) – eight (8) years in the administrative field, of which 4 years must be in management level;
• Knowledge of the local and provisional legislative and financial framework (MFMA, PFMA) and dynamics;
• Knowledge of City of Johannesburg’s policies and procedures;
• Knowledge of Batho Pele philosophy, principals and intent (Culture of Citizenship);
• Ability to engage with contractors and suppliers
• Ability to function and manage a Unit without supervision
• Ability to provide support for Human Resources and Financial Co-ordination
• Must have a valid driver’s license.
Primary Function:
Provide leadership in strengthening, and implementing effective management support services, functions, and systems for the department in order for it to fulfil its vision and mission. Oversee a full range of administrative, clerical and management support functions including, but not limited to financial and office management functions within the department.
Key Performance Areas:
• Provide effective administration support to the Chief of Staff and the Private Office of the Executive Mayor;
• Oversee a program of policy and strategy development, as well as research, aligned to the strategic governance objectives of the Executive Mayor and Mayoral Committee;
• Implement procedural requirements associated with personnel development initiatives;
• Manage the implementation of procedure and systems associated with controlling document flow and, quality systems / statutory and audit requirements regulating recordkeeping.
• Management of Occupational Health and Safety hazard identification and Risk assessment for the Unit;
• Coordinates specific procedures associated with the management of facilities;
• Personnel management;
• Co-ordinate and monitor the financial implications for POEM;
• Effective Risk Management and Compliance;
• Effective and efficient support service to MMCs offices.
• Engagement with external stakeholders
Leading Competencies:
• Leadership;
• People Management;
• Financial Management;
• Change Leadership;
• Batho Pele Principles;
• Attention to detail.
Core Competencies:
• Computer Literacy (Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook and SAP);
• Sound office administration procedures;
• Good communication Skills (Verbal and written)
• Coordinating skills;
• Planning and organizing skills;
• Good writing skills;
• Time management skills;
• Ability to work without supervision
“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-eu1.hsforms.com/13VUm441DR1e3Suc09V5gbgew554
APPLY ONLINE VIA THIS LINK: www.joburg.org.za
ENQUIRIES ONLY:
Contact Person: Wisani Mabunda
Tel No: 011 407 6835
CLOSING DATE: THURSDAY, 08 DECEMBER 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.
CHIEF SPECIALIST: COMMUNICATIONS & STAKEHOLDER LIAISON
FIXED-TERM PERFORMANCE BASED POSITION
Department: Private Office of the Executive Mayor (POEM)
Branch: MMC Transport
Designation: Chief Specialist: Communications and Stakeholder Liaison
Remuneration: R805 279.57 per annum (total cost to company, all-inclusive)
Location: Metropolitan Centre, 158 Civic Boulevard, Braamfontein
Minimum Requirements:
• Matric certificate/Grade 12;
• Degree in Customer Relations/Marketing/Public Relations/Communication or Journalism or similar and/or relevant qualification at NQF level 7;
• The determination of suitably qualified candidates will be made in terms of internal policies of the Municipal Council which are applicable to political office;
• 5 - 7 years’ relevant related experience at senior practitioner level.
Primary Function: Lead and manage communications and stakeholder engagement and liaison, including the provision of high quality and responsive information for all stakeholders. Develop approaches to engagements, collaboration and innovation that create improved value for the City/Region and its stakeholders.
Key Performance Areas:
• Render an efficient and effective stakeholder engagement management and liaison service in the designated region
• Perform specific tasks/activities associated with the provision of internal communications services
• Perform specific tasks/activities associated with the provision of external communications services
• Provide marketing support
• Perform specific tasks activities associated with the provision of effective and efficient stakeholder management and liaison
• Conduct planning and development activities
• Optimise process for efficiency
• Management of assets entrusted into specialist area
• Conduct governance and risk activities
• Monitor and report on work/projects achieve
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 quality focused
• Knowledge of local government policies, protocol and procedures
• Batho Pele Principles
“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-eu1.hsforms.com/1hRIoglXOQDSMsoIXrqCYfAew554
APPLY ONLINE VIA THIS LINK: www.joburg.org.za
ENQUIRIES ONLY:
Contact Person: Wisani Mabunda
Tel No: 011 407 6835
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
CHIEF SPECIALIST: COMMUNITY COMMUNICATIONS & STAKEHOLDER LIAISON
(FIXED-TERM PERFORMANCE BASED CONTRACT)
DEPUTY DIRECTOR: COMMUNICATIONS AND STAKEHOLDER MANAGEMENT
(UP TO A MAXIMUM OF 5 YEARS FIXED-TERM PERFORMANCE BASED CONTRACT)
Department: Office of the Executive Mayor
Branch: Office of the Chief of Staff
Designation: Chief Specialist: Community Communications & Stakeholder
Management
Remuneration: R805 279.57 per annum (total cost to company, all-inclusive)
Location: Metropolitan Centre, 158 Civic Boulevard, Braamfontein
Minimum requirements:
• Matric certificate/Grade 12;
• Degree in Customer Relations/Marketing/Public Relations/Communication or Journalism or similar and/or relevant qualification at NQF level 7;
• Suitably qualified candidate as defined by section 20(3) of the Employment Equity Act will be considered;
• 5 - 7 years’ relevant related experience at senior practitioner level.
Primary Function:
Lead and manage communications and stakeholder engagement and liaison, including the provision of high quality and responsive information for all stakeholders. Develop approaches to engagements, collaboration and innovation that create improved value for the City/Region and its stakeholders.
Key Performance Areas:
• Render an efficient and effective stakeholder engagement management and liaison service in the designated region;
• Perform specific tasks/activities associated with the provision of internal communications services;
• Perform specific tasks/activities associated with the provision of external communications services;
• Provide marketing support;
• Perform specific tasks activities associated with the provision of effective and efficient stakeholder management and liaison;
• Conduct planning and development activities;
• Optimise process for efficiency;
• Management of assets entrusted into specialist area;
• Conduct governance and risk activities;
• Monitor and report on work/projects achieve.
Leading Competencies:
• Ability to act with integrity;
• Communicate effectively;
• Ability to function under stress;
• Collaborative/Teamwork & Accountability;
• Commit to customer satisfaction;
• Demonstrate a sound understanding of technology relevant to the work unit, and identify and select the most appropriate technology for assigned tasks;
• Highly developed leadership and strategic skills;
• 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 quality focused;
• Knowledge of local government policies, protocol and procedures;
• Batho Pele Principles.
“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-eu1.hsforms.com/11B5N6u6HR2i5MMJxDesPrgew554
APPLY ONLINE VIA THIS LINK: www.joburg.org.za
ENQUIRIES ONLY:
Contact Person: Wisani Mabunda
Tel No: (011) 407 6835
CLOSING DATE: THURSDAY, 08 DECEMBER 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
DEPUTY DIRECTOR: COMMUNICATIONS AND STAKEHOLDER MANAGEMENT
(FIXED-TERM PERFORMANCE BASED CONTRACT)
Department: Office of the Executive Mayor
Branch: Office of the Chief of Staff
Designation: Deputy Director: Community, Communications and Stakeholder Management
Remuneration: R989 343.21 per annum (total cost to company, all-inclusive)
Location: Metropolitan Centre, 158 Civic Boulevard, Braamfontein
Minimum requirements:
• Grade 12 plus a Tertiary qualification in the Communication and/or Public Relations Management or related fields, at NQF level 7;
• Suitably qualified candidate as defined by section 20(3) of the Employment Equity Act will be considered;
• 7 - 9 years’ experience in the discipline, of which 3 - 5 years’ experience in middle management
• Experience in Public Administration will be an added advantage;
• A valid driver’s license.
Primary Function:
Provide direction, and develop a communication, stakeholder, and community engagement strategy for the Office of the MMC. To proactively manage and implement strategies, systems and procedures that will enable the Office of the MMC to effectively communicate its programmes and approaches to engage the broad and diverse communities of the City of Johannesburg, in order to ensure successful political and administrative mandates.
Key Performance Areas:
• Planning and Developing;
• Strategic Communication and Stakeholder Management;
• Human Resource Management;
• Financial Management and Control, Asset and Resource (Materials and Tools) Management;
• Governance and Risk and Monitoring and Evaluation.
Leading Competencies:
• Ability to work under pressure;
• Creativity and the ability to network and interact on all levels of a multitude of organizational stakeholders;
• Strategic thinker.
Core Competencies:
• Excellent oral and written communication skills with an innate attention to detail;
• Coordinating skills;
• Excellent interpersonal and team working skills;
• Networking and negotiation, emotional intelligence, conflict management, project management, planning, organizing and execution.
“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-eu1.hsforms.com/10g6D4DONTg2eLq3wVznc4wew554
APPLY ONLINE VIA THIS LINK: www.joburg.org.za
ENQUIRIES ONLY:
Contact Person: Wisani Mabunda
Tel No: (011) 407 6835
CLOSING DATE: THURSDAY, 08 DECEMBER 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
EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT TO THE EXECUTIVE MAYOR
FIXED-TERM PERFORMANCE BASED POSITION
Department: Office of the Executive Mayor (POEM)
Branch: Office of the Chief of Staff
Designation: Executive Assistant to the Executive Mayor
Remuneration: R881 458.65 per annum (total cost to company, all-inclusive)
Location: Metropolitan Centre, 158 Civic Boulevard, Braamfontein
Minimum Requirements:
• Grade 12/NQF level 4 plus Degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, Business Management or equivalent (NQF level 7).
• Suitably qualified candidate as defined by section 20(3) of the Employment Equity Act will be considered;
• 6 – 8 years’ relevant secretarial/administrative/management experience in a similar environment;
• Proficiency with project scheduling software, Microsoft Word, excel, project and PowerPoint
• Ability to work under pressure;
• Delivery of outputs within required timeframes and quality;
• Ability to communicate effectively on high level; and
• Code 8 Driver’s license.
Primary Function:
To provide administrative and management support at both strategic and operational levels with the primary purpose of ensuring that the execution of operational, strategic and project plans and decisions are implemented with agreed or specified timelines. To ensure that provision of analytical, administrative, logistical, and human resources support and transversal business solutions to enable the Office of the Executive Mayor and applicable stakeholders to effectively and efficiently deliver on their mandate. To act as the Executive Mayor’s First point of contact, relieves the Executive Mayor of operational details, provides high–level administrative support to the Office of Executive Mayor that requires knowledge of the City policies, procedures and operations and an understanding of the Office of the Executive Mayor’s role within the City. Exercise initiative and independent judgement in managing the Executive Mayor’s schedule, including, arranging meetings, handling information and the office’s daily activities. The Executive Assistant to the Executive Mayor has recurring contact with Members of the Executives, senior administrators, public and private officials. This position is often privy to confidentiality information.
Key Performance Areas:
• Execute specific and anticipated instructions and applies own developed laid down procedures with respect to Executive Mayor coordinating the Mayor’s diary and/or working schedules, meetings, presentations and events.
• Performs specific tasks and activates associated with the provision of administration and Executive Mayor coordinated secretarial support.
• Maintain the Executive Mayor’s correspondence and information and records keeping system and access records of discussions, instructions, and correspondence.
• Manage and coach staff in the Office of the Executive Mayor to ensure that all staff meet the department’s objectives in line with broader organizational objectives and requirements.
• Manage and monitor assets and resources of the Office of the Executive Mayor.
• Control, consolidate, analyse and submit various reliable reports.
• Practice good governance and management of risk.
Leading Competencies:
• Ability to function under stress;
• Time management;
• High level of confidentiality and Organisational skills.
Core Competencies:
Teamwork; High level confidentiality;
Value and Integrity;
Attention to detail and quality focused.
“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-eu1.hsforms.com/1ZsdrH5YJREGbC_63k_JOxwew554
APPLY ONLINE VIA THIS LINK: www.joburg.org.za
ENQUIRIES ONLY:
Contact Person: Wisani Mabunda
Tel No: (011) 407 6835
CLOSING DATE: THURSDAY, 08 DECEMBER 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
SENIOR PROFESSIONAL OFFICER: RESEARCH AND STRATEGIC ADVISORY SERVICES
(FIXED-TERM PERFORMANCE BASED POSITION)
(Linked to Political Term of Office)
Department: Private Office of the Executive Mayor (POEM)
Branch: MMC Development Planning
Designation: Senior Professional Officer: Research and Strategic Advisory Services
Remuneration: R989 343.21 per annum (total cost to company, all-inclusive)
Location: Metropolitan Centre, 158 Civic Boulevard, Braamfontein
Minimum Requirements:
• Grade 12/NQF level 4
• A Bachelor’s Degree (NQF Level 7) in Development Studies, Social Sciences, or related field.
• Suitably qualified candidate as defined by section 20(3) of the Employment Equity Act will be considered
• At least 7- 9 years’ experience.
• Experience in Financial Reporting/Analysis.
• Sound understanding of government policy: MFMA and other related policies; and
• General knowledge of local government mandate and an interest in internal processes.
Primary Function:
To establish and coordinate youth empowerment and stakeholder relations services in the COJ.
Key Performance Areas:
• Facilitate the development of the Sub-Directorate strategy.
• Lead the development of the Sub-Directorate’s business planning process.
• Lead and facilitate the Sub-Directorate’s performance management planning process.
• Organize both human and non-human resources for effective implementation of the Sub-Directorate’s organizational structure.
• Provide sound leadership to the Sub-directorate.
• Ensure effective control of the Sub-Directorate’s Human Resource.
• Ensure effective control of Financial Resources of the Sub-Directorate.
• Drive effective youth empowerment services.
• Ensure effective youth stakeholder relations.
• Manage specific administrative and reporting requirements associated with the sub-directorate and individual performance.
Leading Competencies:
• Understanding of relevant applicable laws, procedures, and processes.
• Knowledge of City’s strategy (IDP), prescribed Methodologies, Legislative, Policy and Regulatory Frameworks.
• In-depth knowledge of function principles, techniques, and tools and how they can be practically applied.
• Knowledge on Corporate Governance.
• Knowledge of principles and practices of municipal organization, administration, and personnel management.
Core Competencies:
• Computer Literacy (Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point);
• Good communication and presentation skills.
• Good listening and communication skills.
• Proven written skills.
• Computer Literacy (Microsoft Word and Excel).
• Good facilitation and communications skills.
• Coordinating skills. Customer Care Skills.
• Problem solving Skills. Critical thinking Skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills.
• Good management skills.
“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-eu1.hsforms.com/1aW0TBYRfSf-HeVN1noapogew554
APPLY ONLINE VIA THIS LINK: www.joburg.org.za
ENQUIRIES ONLY:
Contact Person: Wisani Mabunda
Tel No: (011) 407 6835
CLOSING DATE: THURSDAY, 08 DECEMBER 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