CITY OF JOHANNESBURG - • GROUP CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER (GCFO) • EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR: HEALTH • GROUP HEAD: COMMUNICATION AND MARKETING

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GROUP CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER (GCFO) 
FIXED-TERM PERFORMANCE-BASED POSITION 
(Up to a maximum of five years) 
 
Note the following in terms of the below mentioned position: 
• Appointment in this position will be subject to the signing of an employment contract and performance agreement, as well as disclosure of financial interests. 
• The applicant needs to comply with the MFMA unit standards as prescribed by Regulation 493 of 15 June 2007 as published in Government Gazette 29967 of 15 June 2007. 
• The applicant shall undergo a competency assessment in terms of Annexure A (competency framework for Senior Managers) Notice 21 published in Government Gazette of 17 January 2014. 
• Applicant shall undergo security vetting. The Relevant MFMA Unit Standards for the above position are preferred, however a grace period of eighteen (18) months will be provided to obtain the Unit Standards as per Publication in the Government Gazette No 40593, Government Notice 91 of 03 February 2017 by The Minister of Finance. 
 
Department: Office of the City Manager 
Branch: Office of the City Manager 
Designation: Group Chief Financial Officer (GCFO) 
Job level: R 2, 055, 005.00 per annum (cost to company, all-inclusive) 
 
Appointment requirements: 
• Matric Certificate plus a Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or equivalent qualification as recognised by SAQA at (NQF Level 7); 
• At least 10 years of working experience of which 5 years are on a senior management level in a relevant discipline or field; 
• Professional certification as a Chartered Accountant with the South African Institute of Chartered Accountants is a must; 
• Has no criminal record (excluding previous conviction relating to political activities in the previous dispensation) and such a person shall undergo security vetting; 
• Have proven successful management experience in administration. 
 
Primary Function: 
To ensure overall optimization of the Group Financial Services management value chain, through effective strategic planning, directing, and alignment of functional management frameworks and operational delivery of the City Departments and Municipal Entities. To develop and implement the financial sustainability strategy and policies and guidelines of the City, to provide sound, complete and accurate financial management in accordance with relevant prescripts, to finance the strategic plans and objectives of the City and to achieve sustainable financial health, accelerated capital investment and service delivery for the City. 
 
Key Performance Areas: 
• Deliver strategic leadership and management; 
• Deliver strategic operational management, subject to legislated context responsibilities, national standards, and the directives of the City Manager (CM), and exercise control over the specific key performance areas with the aim to maintain an impartial, accountable, transparent, and efficient Group Financial Services within the City of Johannesburg; 
• Deliver strategic financial management; 
• Deliver governance, ethics, and values; 
• Deliver strategic performance reporting; 
• Deliver strategic risk management; 
• Deliver project management; 
• Ensure legislation and policy implementation; 
• Ensure effective stakeholder relations; 
• Deliver audit and assurance management; 
• Deliver Strategic Supply Chain Management holistically; 
• Manage the Recruitment, Selection & Placement process for sourcing suitably qualified staff for the Department; 
• Organise both human and non-human resources for effective implementation and deployment of the Department’s organizational structure and resources; 
• Ensure effective control of the Department’s Human Resources; 
• Manage specific administrative and reporting requirements associated with the Department and individual performance. 
 
Leading Competencies: 
• Computer literacy (Microsoft Word and Excel); 
• Demonstrated skills in quantitative data analysis, data management (maintaining a database, quality control measures), and in the presentation of results for the identification of best practices and to inform decision-making; 
• Proficiency in using databases and statistical software is required as well as strong skills in Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and mobile technologies to report data; 
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English and must be able to communicate and coordinate effectively with other stakeholders; 
• Coordination Skills; 
• Time Management Skills; 
• People Management Skills. 
 
Core Competencies: 
• Knowledge of the local, provincial, and national political and legislative frameworks related to town planning and/or urban/spatial planning; 
• Sound knowledge of the relevant legislation that governs employment practices; 
• In-depth understanding of Government strategic thinking and policies and how they can practically be applied; 
• Considerable knowledge of modern policies and practices of public personnel administration; 
• Thorough knowledge of employee classification, compensation and benefits, recruitment, selection, and training; 
• Principles of human resource administration; 
• Policies, procedures, ordinances, and resolutions governing City personnel activities, conditions of employment, and employee benefits; 
• Knowledge of and analysis of the impact of labour market conditions and socio-economic issues; 
• Understand and interpret policies and procedures and explain them to others; 
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, city officials, labour unions, and the public; 
• Principles and practices of municipal budget preparation and administration; 
• Principles and practices of project management; 
• Ability to plan activities, goals, and objectives of staff members and the department and monitor compliance to same as dictated by Group Policy. 
 
“City of Johannesburg is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, and all 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/1DjDRMol0RsioBLD6j-L7TQew554  
APPLY ONLINE VIA: www.joburg.org.za  
ENQUIRIES ONLY: 
Contact Person: Sonwabiso Selana 
Tel No: 011 407 7961 
 
CLOSING DATE: THURSDAY, 03 NOVEMBER 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 DIRECTOR: HEALTH 
FIXED-TERM PERFORMANCE-BASED POSITION 
(Up to a maximum of five years) 
 
Note the following in terms of the below-mentioned position: 
• Appointment in this position will be subject to the signing of an employment contract and performance agreement, as well as disclosure of financial interests. 
• The applicant needs to comply with the MFMA unit standards as prescribed by Regulation 493 of 15 June 2007 as published in Government Gazette 29967 of 15 June 2007. 
• The applicant shall undergo a competency assessment in terms of Annexure A (competency framework for Senior Managers) Notice 21 published in Government Gazette of 17 January 2014. 
• Applicant shall undergo security vetting. The Relevant MFMA Unit Standards for the above position are preferred, however, a grace period of eighteen (18) months will be provided to obtain the Unit Standards as per Publication in the Government Gazette No 40593, Government Notice 91 of 03 February 2017 by The Minister of Finance. 
 
Department: Office of the City Manager 
Branch: Health & Social Development 
Designation: Executive Director: Health 
Job level: R 2, 055, 005.00 per annum (cost to company, all-inclusive) 
 
Appointment requirements: 
• Grade 12 plus a professional degree in Medicine (MBChB, MBBCh, or equivalent) or relevant professional qualification in a healthcare field, including public health and environmental health management (NQF level 8); 
• Current registration in one of the practitioner categories of the Health Professional Council of South Africa (HPCSA); 
• 10 + Years’ relevant experience as a manager in health service delivery that includes 7 years of experience at a senior management level. 
 
Primary Function: 
Provide sound strategic leadership, effective management, monitoring, and control of the department’s human and non-human resources critical in the provision of both personal primary health and environmental health services (Municipal Health Services) and ensuring that the residents of the City are provided the opportunity for long and healthy life. 
 
Key Performance Areas: 
• Drive the Department’s strategic planning process in contribution to the City’s Strategy; 
• Organise both human and non-human resources for effective implementation and deployment of the Department’s organizational structure and resources; 
• Manage the Recruitment, Selection & Placement process for sourcing suitably qualified staff for the Department; 
• Provide sound leadership for the achievement of the Department’s objectives; 
• Ensure provision of both personal primary health and environmental health services; 
• Implement good governance and effective risk management systems; 
• Ensure effective control of the Department’s Human Resources; 
• Ensure effective control of Financial Resources, assets management, and control of the Department; 
• Manage specific administrative and reporting requirements associated with the Department and individual performance. 
 
Leading Competencies: 
• Knowledge of the Municipal business planning processes feeding into the development of Strategic plans, Service Delivery Implementation Plans (SDBIP), and departmental implementation plans; 
• In-depth knowledge, critical thinking, understanding of the management and control of all the Priority Health Programmes and Environmental Health policies and legal frameworks; 
• Computer literacy 
• Highly proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint);
• Excellent oral and written communication skills with excellent successful presentation capabilities, most preferably in English; 
• Clinical risk management experience; 
• Exceptional interpersonal skills; 
• Organizational skills - ensuring the keeping of investigations thorough, on schedule, and according to the established procedure to maintain safety and satisfy regulatory requirements; 
• Outstanding leadership and managerial skills; 
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; 
• Good communication and coordination skills; 
• Knowledge of Project Management, and Time management skills; 
• Requires the ability to perform upper-level data analysis, including the ability to hypothesize, theorise and assimilate, to modify or adapt existing policies/methods to meet unusual conditions within the context of existing theories and management principles; 
• Ability to utilise a variety of reference, descriptive, and advisory data, and information such as professional literature, fiscal reports, advisories, contracts, policy manuals, statutes, procedures, and guidelines; 
• Requires the ability to apply communication and group dynamic strategies for interacting with persons from diverse backgrounds and levels; 
• Proficiency in teaching methods and techniques for presenting material and engaging a wide variety of audiences in learning experiences including but not limited to group process and facilitation; and formal education using a wide range of audio-visual equipment; 
• Proficiency in basic methods of epidemiology, disease prevention, environmental health, health promotion, Behavioral change, group process, community/organisational development and methods of instruction, public information and mass media methods, data analysis and research methods; marketing principles, public information and mass media and methods of instruction; 
• Proficiency in the identification of population health status and determinants of health and in the use of methods and instruments for collecting valid qualitative and quantitative data; 
• Proficiency in quality improvement principles and application of the public health standards; 
• Proficiency in team building, group facilitation, leadership, and development of supervisory trust and capacity across the Department and among community partners; 
• Proficiency in policy development, feasibility analysis, incorporating policies into program plans and structures, and policy evaluation and impact analysis; 
• Proficiency in assuring that cultural, social, and Behavioral factors play a significant role in the accessibility, availability, and delivery of public health services. 
 
Core Competencies: 
• The candidate is required to have knowledge in the following domains: 
➢ Communicable diseases 
➢ Environmental health 
➢ Non-communicable diseases 
➢ Health measurement and informatics 
➢ Social sciences 
➢ Occupational health 
➢ MFMA & SCM Regulations 
➢ Organisational development and management of health care 
 
“City of Johannesburg is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, and all 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/1A-AiIhgFRuS0ORw5aLaNHQew554
APPLY ONLINE VIA: www.joburg.org.za
ENQUIRIES ONLY: 
Contact Person: Sonwabiso Selana 
Tel No: 011 407 7961 
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CLOSING DATE: THURSDAY, 03 NOVEMBER 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.


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GROUP HEAD: COMMUNICATION AND MARKETING 
FIXED-TERM PERFORMANCE-BASED POSITION 
(Up to a maximum of five years) 
 
Note the following in terms of the below mentioned position: 
• Appointment in this position will be subject to the signing of an employment contract and performance agreement, as well as disclosure of financial interests. 
• The applicant needs to comply with the MFMA unit standards as prescribed by Regulation 493 of 15 June 2007 as published in Government Gazette 29967 of 15 June 2007. 
• The applicant shall undergo a competency assessment in terms of Annexure A (competency framework for Senior Managers) Notice 21 published in Government Gazette of 17 January 2014. 
• Applicant shall undergo security vetting. The Relevant MFMA Unit Standards for the above position are preferred, however a grace period of eighteen (18) months will be provided to obtain the Unit Standards as per Publication in the Government Gazette No 40593, Government Notice 91 of 03 February 2017 by The Minister of Finance. 
 
Department: Office of the City Manager 
Branch: Group Communication and Marketing 
Designation: Group Head: Communication and Marketing 
Job level: R 2, 055, 005.00 per annum (cost to company, all-inclusive) 
 
Appointment requirements: 
• A Bachelor’s Degree in Communications, Marketing or Public Relations or relevant equivalent (like Business/Administration) (NQF 7); 
• Ten (10) years of management experience in a government marketing and/or communication or large corporate marketing and/or communication environment of which at least 5 years should have been at senior management level. 
 
Primary Function: 
The primary role of the position is to promote the vision and mission of the City of Johannesburg by creating communications and marketing strategies and plans, overseeing communication, marketing, and events team operations; and raising awareness of organisational initiatives and the mayoral priorities. 
 
Key Performance Areas: 
• Originate, develop, guide, implement and drive a Central Communication and Marketing Strategy in response to the overall strategy and communications, marketing, and events activities, and programmes of the organization; 
• Ensure effective financial management and control and corporate governance throughout the area of accountability; 
• Create, enhance, and promote a positive image of the organization; 
• Take overall responsibility for reports generated within the department; 
• Initiate and guide the management of communication and marketing-related qualitative and quantitative research (surveys and polling) to ensure sustainability and growth; 
• Represent the City of Johannesburg and promote or build sound relationships and stakeholder confidence between the municipality and all internal and external stakeholders; 
• Set the context, and performance standards, and give oversight on business processes, quality, policy, and/or guideline management. 
 
Leading Competencies: 
• Computer literacy (MS Office applications); 
• Proficiency in at least 2 of the official languages (read, write, and speak); 
• Solid management, human relations, interpersonal and communication skills; 
• Interpersonal relationships to manage internal and external stakeholders; 
• Solid presentation, facilitation, and public speaking skills; 
• Proactive leadership capability and high level of responsibility/accountability; 
• Sound judgment and decision-making; 
• Highly creative, innovative, critical (analytical and tactical) thinker; 
• Project management; 
• Strategic financial planning and management; 
• Performance management; 
• Networking, persuasion, and conflict resolution skills; 
• Change-capable leadership skills. 
 
Core Competencies: 
• Media / Public Relations and Communications, Marketing, Digital Communications, and Events Management; 
• Public Finances and Administration: Knowledge of government policies specifically related to strategic and financial planning, organising, directing, and coordinating local government operations; Knowledge of risk management principles and the principles and practices of municipal budget preparation and administration; 
• Management of Personnel: Knowledge of leadership techniques, principles, and practices/procedures used to delegate, manage/supervise, train, monitor, and evaluate the work of staff; 
• Customer Service: General knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer services and meeting quality standards for services through the regular evaluation of customer satisfaction (e.g., surveys and polling); 
• Technology: General knowledge of current trends and practices related to the use of technology in communications, marketing and events-related activities; 
• Project Management: Basic knowledge of project management techniques and tools; 
• Change Management: A strong foundational understanding of the principles and concepts around Change Management and change; 
 
“City of Johannesburg is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, and all 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/1mtJoI5k5RW6UgAZjEq0DKQew554
APPLY ONLINE VIA: www.joburg.org.za
ENQUIRIES ONLY: 
Contact Person: Sonwabiso Selana 
Tel No: 011 407 7961 
 
CLOSING DATE: THURSDAY, 03 NOVEMBER 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.