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CITY OF JOHANNESBURG METROPOLITAN MUNICIPALITY
 
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VACANCY CIRCULAR 085/2023 
This Vacancy is open to Employees of the City of Johannesburg and External Candidates 
 
CLOSING DATE: THURSDAY, 16 NOVEMBER 2023 
 
WE HAVE AN EXCITING CAREER OPPORTUNITY FOR: 
FIXED-TERM PERFORMANCE BASED CONTRACT 
(Linked to Political Term of Office) 
Senior Professional Officer: 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. 
  • Applicants are advised to use Google Chrome when applying for CoJ positions.
 
DISCLAIMER
  • The City of Johannesburg is currently recruiting and will not demand payment in any form for any job placement. All vacancies are advertised in newspapers and on the CoJ website. 
  • 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 acknowledgment 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. 
  • Any misrepresentation or failure to disclose material information on the application form or CV will automatically disqualify your application. 
 
 
SENIOR PROFESSIONAL OFFICER: STRATEGIC ADVISORY SERVICES 
Department: Private Office of the Executive Mayor (POEM) 
Branch: Various MMC Offices 
Designation: Senior Professional Officer: Strategic Advisory Services 
Remuneration: R1 080 819,85 pa (all-inclusive cost to company) 
Location: Metropolitan Centre, 158 Civic Boulevard, Braamfontein 
 
Minimum Requirements: 
  • Grade 12; 
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science, Public Administration, Economics, Law or related field (NQF level 7); 
  • 7 - 9 years’ experience in the discipline, of which 4 years’ experience at a Professional Office level; and 
  • Must have a valid Code 8 driver’s license. 
 
Primary Function:
Provide Research and Strategic Advisory Services to enable the Directorate to render effective advisory services to the Office of the Executive Mayor and the Mayoral Committee for the achievement of the political mandate. 
 
Key Performance Areas: 
  • Contribute to the development of the Directorate’s functional strategic planning. 
  • Execute project planning process in contribution to the Directorate’s business planning process. 
  • Execute process optimization and efficiency procedures. 
  • Provide sound strategic advisory services. 
  • Render research services. 
  • Ensure effective control of project financial resources. 
  • Ensure effective management and control of allocated assets. 
  • Implement good governance and effective risk management systems. 
  • Manage specific administrative and reporting requirements associated with the research findings and project deliverables. 
 
Leading Competencies: 
  • Computer Literacy (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint). 
  • Good listening and communication skills. 
  • Good facilitation and influencing skills. 
  • Coordinating skills. 
  • Customer Care Skills. 
  • Problem-solving Skills. 
  • Critical thinking Skills. 
  • Excellent written and verbal communications skills. 
  • Research and analytical skills. 
  • Team management. 
  • Mathematics skills. 
 
Core Competencies: 
  • Knowledge of the Local Government environment. 
  • Knowledge of the City’s strategy (IDP), prescribed Methodologies, and Legislative, Policy, and Regulatory Frameworks. 
  • In-depth knowledge of function principles, techniques, and tools and how they can be practically applied. 
  • Knowledge of Corporate Governance. 
  • Knowledge of principles and practices of municipal organization, administration, and personnel management. 
 
“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/1LRWVa_oRSVGtDrCh7Aktugew554  
APPLY ONLINE VIA THIS LINK: www.joburg.org.za
ENQUIRIES ONLY: 
Contact Person: Wisani Mabunda 
Tel No: 011 407 7644 
CLOSING DATE: THURSDAY, 16 NOVEMBER 2023 
 
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, 
  • Employment record verification, 
  • Criminal check, 
  • Identity validation. 
 
 
 
 
 

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VACANCY CIRCULAR 084/2023 
 
This Vacancy is open to Employees of the City of Johannesburg and External Candidates 
 
CLOSING DATE: THURSDAY, 23 NOVEMBER 2023 
 
WE HAVE AN EXCITING CAREER OPPORTUNITY FOR: 
PERMANENT POSITION 
SUB-UNIT HEAD: WOMEN AND ELDERLY 
 
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. 
  • Applicants are advised to use Google Chrome when applying for CoJ positions. 
 
DISCLAIMER
  • The City of Johannesburg is currently recruiting and will not demand payment in any form for any job placement. All vacancies are advertised in newspapers and on the CoJ website. 
  • 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 acknowledgment 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. 
  • Any misrepresentation or failure to disclose material information on the application form or CV will automatically disqualify your application. 
 
 
SUB-UNIT HEAD: WOMEN AND ELDERLY 
Department: Social Development 
Branch: Targeted Beneficiaries Unit 
Designation: Sub-Unit Head: Women and Elderly 
Remuneration: R57 490.39 pm (basic salary excluding benefits) 
Location: 118 Jorissen Street, Braamfontein 
 
Minimum Requirements: 
  • B Degree in Social Sciences/ Development Studies or equivalent qualification (NQF level 7); 
  • 7 - 9 years’ relevant experience of which 4 years must be on a management level; 
  • Experience in other disciplines but related to Women and /or Elderly, Important in terms of benchmarking, relationships possibilities, liaison, systems contexts; 
  • Understanding of Social development processes and programs, management, council processes to do Council reports and procurement. 
  • Stakeholder relations management; 
  • Must have a valid driver’s license. 
 
Primary Function:
Direct, manage key performance and result indicators associated with the provision of Women Empowerment and Elderly service in the Targeted Beneficiaries Unit through the development, coordination and implementation of business planning processes, performance management, monitoring and evaluation mechanism with regard to the implementation of Women Empowerment Policy and social support for Senior citizens. 
 
Key Performance Areas: 
  • To plan, direct and facilitate and manage the development and implementation of women and elderly projects and programmes to ensure that key responsibilities are identified, objectives aligned, and appropriate procedures developed and implemented for effective and efficient implementation and monitoring; 
  • Evaluate and manage outcomes associated with the utilization, productivity and performance of staff within the Women and Elderly Sub-Unit; 
  • Monitoring, Evaluation and stakeholder management. 
  • Budget, Risk and Assets Management; 
  • To forge partnerships opportunities for women and elderly and attract resources both internally and externally. 
 
Leading Competencies: 
  • Computer Literacy (Microsoft Word, power-point and Excel); 
  • Good Communication skills; 
  • Networking Skills 
  • Inter-personal and management skills; 
  • Report writing skills at senior Management level; 
  • Financial Planning; 
  • Human Resources Management skills. 
 
Core Competencies: 
  • Leadership;
  • People Management; 
  • Project Management; 
  • Financial Management; and 
  • Change Management. 
 
“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.” 
Applicants who applied previously are advised to re-apply. 
 
Please take note that only online applications will be considered. Please apply by using the following link below: 
https://share-eu1.hsforms.com/1cRSGDLb9SKKlC3ZA1jE3Ngew554
APPLY ONLINE VIA: www.joburg.org.za
ENQUIRIES ONLY: 
Contact Person: Refilwe Mokgako 
Tel No: 011 407 7472 
CLOSING DATE: THURSDAY, 23 NOVEMBER 2023 
 
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, 
  • Employment record verification, 
  • Criminal check, and 
  • Identity validation.