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CITY OF JOHANNESBURG METROPOLITAN MUNICIPALITY
 
VACANCIES 029/2019
 
PERMANENT POSITIONS
 
FIXED TERM PERFORMANCE BASED CONTRACT POSITIONS (LINKED TO MAYORAL TERM OF OFFICE)
 
 
Department: Private Office of the Executive Mayor (POEM)
Branch: Office of the City Manager
Media Officer
Annual total remuneration package:  R547 316.99 all-inclusive cost to company
 
Appointment Requirements: • B Degree in Communications or related field/NQF level 7; • Relevant experience will be considered; • Valid code 8 Drivers license; • and 3 - 5 years' media relations related experience. 
 
Primary Function: Identify media related issues which might affect the COJ in a negative way and respond to all media queries to ensure that a positive image of the Executive Mayor is portrayed at all times. 
 
Key Performance Areas: Oversee and coordinate media relations and issues management establish a system for anticipating and managing issues that may have a negative impact or pose a threat to the executive Mayor's reputation; Provide advice on systematic identification and action required regarding policy matters; 
Provide input into the compilation of the Communications media Strategy through the researching on all communications related topics to have consensus; Develop and maintain strong, positive and effective working relationships with the media by arranging networking sessions; Build good relations with Senior Management and the spokespersons of the City; Conduct crisis communication management through the drafting of a crisis management plan; Compile reports on a monthly basis to inform the Director: Mayoral Communications on all relevant issues; Facilitate all processes involved in the management of queries/media issues. 
 
Leading Competencies: Ability to work with Senior Management of the City, Municipal Entities and other stakeholders; Ability to work with National and International media; Projects Management and Batho Pele.
 
Core Competencies:  People Management; Manage Resources and attention to detail; Understanding of local government environment and policies.
 
Contact Person: Tsholofelo Tlhotlhomisang 
E-Mail: TsholofeloT@joburg.org.za  
Tel No: (011) 407 6311 
Workplace: 158 Civic Boulevard, Metropolitan Centre, Braamfontein
 
 
 
 
 
Department: Private Office of the Executive Mayor (POEM)
Branch: Office of the City Manager
Manager: Policy and Planning
Annual total remuneration package: R712 282.02 all-inclusive cost to company
 
Appointment Requirements: • Bachelor’s degree/NQF level 7 in Political Science, Public Policy, Economics, Law or related field is required; and 3 years' experience in Legislature, Parliamentary, Legal, Public Sector or related environment • Knowledge of local, provincial and national political and legislative framework and dynamics and public policy. 
 
Primary Function: Responsible for providing research and analysis on a range of policies and strategic matters, including integrated planning processes, as they relate to the cluster, relevant structure and impacting upon the City of Johannesburg. This includes providing strategic support on a range of levels in order to support the functions of the Unit with a view to advice and inform the Executive Mayor and the Mayoral Committee in order to enable them to successfully achieve their political mandate as well as the monitoring and evaluation of parties concerned. 
 
Key Performance Areas: Support the Advisor: Policy & Planning to provide policy and strategic support and advice to the Executive Mayor and Mayoral Committee; Assist the Executive Mayor and Mayoral Committee to implement strategic projects; Support the Advisor. Policy & Planning to provide direction and oversight on behalf of the Executive Mayor and Mayoral Committee over integrated planning processes; Engage with potential stakeholders to facilitate collaboration with the City of Johannesburg; Handle routine research administration and enquiries. 
 
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. Attention to detail. Ability to work with senior management of the City, Municipal Entities and other stakeholders. 
 
Core Competencies: Teamwork; High level confidentiality; Value and Integrity; Attention to detail and quality focused; Knowledge of local government policies, protocol and procedures; Bath& Pele Principles. Integrity and Tenacity, Persistence and Persuasive, Good Judgement and Assertiveness. Discretion when dealing with confidential information.
 
Contact Person: Tsholofelo Tlhotlhomisang 
E-Mail: TsholofeloT@joburg.org.za
Tel No: (011) 407 6311 
Workplace: 158 Civic Boulevard, Metropolitan Centre, Braamfontein
 



Department: Private Office of the Executive Mayor (POEM)
Branch: Office of the City Manager
Specialist Performance Monitoring & Evaluation
Annual total remuneration package: R712 282.02 all-inclusive cost to company.
 
Appointment Requirements:• Bachelor's degree in Public Policy, Public Administration, Law and Finance or associated discipline/NQF level 7; • 3 years’ experience in the political, legal, financial or performance management sectors; . It is necessary that the candidate has experience of M&E or organizational performance; • Experience in designing and/or implementing data collection and data management systems; Knowledge of the policy framework of government and the regulation and legislation that drive it; • Sound knowledge of adaptive management learning principles and practices; • Discretion when dealing with confidential information, good judgement and assertiveness, integrity and tenacity; . Must have a valid driver's license; and must be willing to work extended hours and be on standby.
 
Primary Function: Monitor, evaluate and report on the implementation of the City of Johannesburg's strategic plans (IDP) including SDBIP programmes/projects to ensure the achievement of CoJ mission and vision. Develop policies, standards and guidelines to ensure effective institutional performance monitoring and evaluation and reporting city wide, 
 
Key Performance Areas: Develop tighter uniformity and synergy between strategy and M&E reporting and support informed decision-making by the executive; Develop monitoring and evaluation tools; Provision of content for reporting; Provide consolidated feedback to director i.t.o. cluster monitoring and evaluation, systems and information; Oversee the auditing of performance information; Ensure development of legislative compliance reports. 
 
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.
 
Contact Person: Tsholofelo Tlhotlhomisang 
E-Mail: TsholofeloT@joburg.org.za
Tel No: (011) 407 6311 
Workplace: 158 Civic Boulevard, Metropolitan Centre, Braamfontein
 
 
 
These are employment equity targeted positions and preference will be given to EE targeted groups including people with disabilities.
 
Appointment will be made in accordance with the CoJ's EE Policy.
 
Application letter, together with a comprehensive CV must be forwarded to the contacts details mentioned above.
 
CLOSING DATE: 06 August 2019
 
The City of Johannesburg is an equal opportunity employer and reserves the right not to make an appointment If you have not heard from us within 6 weeks of the closing date, please consider your application as unsuccessful.