CITY OF JOHANNESBURG METROPOLITAN MUNICIPALITY - VACANCY CIRCULAR: 059/2020

 
Primary Function: Provide assistance to the Member of Mayoral Committee (MMC) through the Office Manager in all administrative activities. Assist in preparing for meetings, minute taking and the implementation of decisions taken at meetings to ensure that the responsibilities of the Office of the MMC is followed through and completed within required standards and deadlines.
 
Key Performance Areas: Provide assistance to the MMC in terms of logistics and recording of meeting outcomes. Ensure diary management of the MMC. Provide office support and administrative assistance to the MMC. Provide an effective documentation management system. Provide general office assistance. Manage internal liaison services from both the administration, political and stakeholder areas. Provide assistance with ad-hoc functions/events.
 
Leading Competencies: Teamwork, Accountability and Ability to work under pressure.
 
Core Competencies: High level of confidentiality; Attention to detail; Initiative; Professionalism; Sound judgement; Work independently and under pressure; Multi-skilled on a range of roles applicable to the position.
 
Contact Person: Ndivhuwo Mphephu
Tel No: (011) 407 6835
Workplace: 158 Civic Boulevard, Metropolitan Centre, Braamfontein
 
All applications will be through the website using this link:
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This Vacancy is open to External Applicants AND Employees of the City of Johannesburg
 
2. Department: Private Office of the Executive Mayor
Branch: Office of the MMC's
Designation: Director: Executive Support
Annual Total Rem Package: R1 103 301.83 pa (all-inclusive cost to company)
 
Appointment Requirements:
• Bachelor's degree/NQF level 7 in Business Administration, Public Administration, Business Management;
• Suitably qualified candidates as defined by Section 20(3) of the EE Act will be considered;
• At least 10 years' management experience of which at least 3 years are at middle management level in a large enterprise or government institution;
• Proven track record of providing a strategic support service to an executive at a similar level;
• Experience in supervising multiple, diverse service functions simultaneously with strong supervisory and team leadership skills;
• Ability to work with various levels of personnel in a fast-paced environment;
• Experience in compiling and managing budgets;
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills;
• Previous experience in National/Provincial/Local government policy, legislation and protocols; and • Business administration, public administration or a closely related field and fiscal management experience involving payroll, purchasing, budgeting and supervisory experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
 
Primary Function: Direct and manage the effective functioning of the support function to the Member of the Mayoral Committee (MMC) and providing a high level of strategic advice and counsel to the MMC by coordinating the implementation of Executive Policy; developing and managing the implementation of communications strategy. Managing key personnel in order to ensure the advancement of the MMC's political programmes and strategy.
 
Key Performance Areas: Manage and provide strategic (political) policy support and advice to the MMC. Enable and manage the implementation of the Executive Mayor's Communication Strategy i.e. the MMC's functions. Direct and control the outcomes associated with utilization, productivity and performance of personnel within the MMC support function. Plan, monitor and control function's annual operating and capital budget so that spending is in line with the Municipal requirements and/or MFMA. Manage, direct and drive processes and policy that supports the effective and efficient operation of key functional areas in the support function of the MMC. Manage and lead work of staff in the Office of the MMC in their execution of the government blueprint, as determined by the MMC. Direct and manage the execution of projects and assignments as determined by the MMC.
 
Leading Competencies: Strategic Direction and Leadership; People Management; Financial Management; Change Leadership; Projects Management; Performance and Risk Management; Batho Pele; Attention to detail.
 
Core Competencies: Flexible and adaptable; Diversity and Change management; Ability to work under pressure; Good spoken and written command of the English language; Reliable and Accurate; Analytical ability; Attention to detail and logical thinking; Value and Integrity; Customer and Service Delivery Management (Batho Pele) Ethics, Corporate Governance principles; Professionalism; Impact and Influence; Moral competence; Planning and organizing; Analysis and innovation; Knowledge and information management; Sound judgment; Results and quality focused.
 
Contact Person: Leyandre Ndlovu
Tel No: 011 407 6800
Workplace: Metropolitan Centre, 158 Civic Boulevard, Braamfontein
 
All applications will be through the website using this link:
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This Vacancy is open to External Applicants AND Employees of the City of Johannesburg
 
3. Department: Private Office of the Executive Mayor (POEM)
Branch: Leader of Executive Business
Designation: Specialist: Monitoring & Evaluation
Salary Range: R575 885.08 pa (all-inclusive cost to company)
 
Appointment Requirements:
• Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Business Management or related qualification (NQF level 7).
• Suitably qualified candidate as defined by section 20(3) of the Employment Equity Act will be considered;
• 5 years' relevant experience in monitoring and overseeing developmental projects.
• Knowledge of local government environment project and programs
• Sound Judgement and high decision-making ability
• Must have a valid driver's license
 
Primary Function: To systematically monitor programmes/ projects presented to Council and cluster committees by COJ departments for decision making on behalf of Leader of Executive Business and measure the implementation of these programmes/ Projects in terms of efficiency, effectiveness, compliance and quality for accurate project reporting.
 
Key Performance Areas: Render and efficient and effective monitoring, evaluation, reporting and flow of the work of Executive through to Council processes. Render adequate executive business support to Council and Committees. Manage stakeholder relationships. Conduct market research to ensure practices in Monitoring & Evaluation.
 
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
Tel No: (011) 407 6311
Workplace: 158 Civic Boulevard, Metro Centre, Braamfontein
 
All applications will be through the website using this link:
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This Vacancy is open to External Applicants AND Employees of the City of Johannesburg
 
4. Department: Private office of the Executive Mayor
Branch: Office of the MMC's
Designation: Media Liaison Specialist
Annual Total Rem Package: R575 885.08 pa (all-inclusive cost to company)
 
Appointment Requirements:
• Matric Certificate plus National Diploma in Media Studies or Communications and Marketing or Journalism, Public Relations Management or similar (NQF level 6);
• Suitably qualified candidates as defined by Section 20(3) of the EE Act will be considered;
• 3 — 4 years' relevant experience in journalism/public relations;
• Knowledge of media functions and concepts;
• Must have a driver's license for a normal passenger vehicle.
 
Primary Function: Provide a media liaison service to the Member of Mayoral Committee (MMC) to effectively communicate programmes and approaches to engage the broad and diverse communities of the City of Johannesburg. Create presence and visibility of the MMC's portfolio through various digital and social media platforms.
 
Key Performance Areas: Develop a communications/media strategy and plan for the MMC. Arrange and conduct press conference, information sessions and interviews with the media. Develop media statements and speeches for the MMC. Compile responses to media enquiries. Build relations with the media and promote the portfolio of the MMC and department. Participate in Communications/Media Forums and in the collective planning of the communication and media issues of the Municipality. Liaise with key internal and external stakeholders in the department to ensure coordination and alignment of communication priorities and programmes.
 
Leading Competencies: Business acumen; Project Management; Work independently; People Management; Event Management.
 
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.
 
Contact Person: Xoliswa Ndumo
Tel No: 011 407 6003
Workplace: Metropolitan Centre, 158 Civic Boulevard, Braamfontein
 
All applications will be through the website using this link:
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This Vacancy is open to External Applicants AND Employees of the City of Johannesburg
 
5. Department: Private Office of the Executive Mayor (POEM)
Branch: Chief of Staff
Designation: Administrator: Operations Advisory Support
Annual Total Rem Package: R751 116.33 pa (all-inclusive cost to company)
 
Appointment Requirements:
• Degree in Public Administration, Business Administration / Business Management or equivalent qualification (NQF level 7).
• Suitably qualified candidates as defined by Section 20(3) of the EE Act will be considered;
• 5 -7 years' experience in secretarial, administration and office management environment.;
• Strong understanding of administration processes.
• Strong analytical abilities.
• Effective communication (verbal and written).
• Interest rate derivative instruments valuation methodologies.
• Computer Literacy in MS Office Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Must have a valid driver's license.
 
Primary Function: 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 timeline. To ensure provision of analytical administrative, logistical, human resource support and transversal business solution to enable the Office of the Chief of Staff and /or Advisors; and applicable stakeholders to effectively and efficiently deliver on their mandate.
 
Key Performance Areas: Execute specific and anticipated instructions. Applies own developed, laid down procedures with respect to Chief of Staff and /or Advisors Ordination; the Chief of Staff and /or Advisors dairy or working schedules, meeting presentation and events. Perform specific tasks and activities associated with the provisions of administration, Chief of Staff and /or Advisors coordinated secretarial support. Maintain the Chief of Staff and /or Advisors correspondence, information and record keeping system. Access record of discussions, instructions and correspondence. Manage and coach staff in the Office of the Chief of Staff and /or Advisors Office to ensure that all staff meet the department’s objectives in line with broader organization objectives and requirements. Manage and monitor assets and resources of the Office of the Chief of Staff and /or Advisors. Control. Consolidate, analyze and submit various reliable reports. Provide good governance and management of risk.
 
Leading Competencies: Teamwork and Accountability; Ability to work under pressure.
 
Core Competencies: High level of confidentiality; Attention to detail; Initiative; Professionalism; Sound judgement; Work independently and under pressure; Multi-skilled on a range of roles applicable to the position.
 
Contact Person: Leyandre Ndlovu
Tel No: (011) 407 6800
Workplace: 158 Civic Boulevard, Metropolitan Centre, Braamfontein
 
All applications will be through the website using this link:
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This Vacancy is open to External Applicants AND Employees of the City of Johannesburg
 
6. Department: Private Office of the Executive Mayor (POEM)
Branch: Office of the MMC's
Designation: Senior Professional Officer: Research and Strategic Advisory.
Salary Range: R920 693.58 pa (all-inclusive cost to company)
 
Appointment Requirements:
• Bachelor's Degree in Political Science, Public Administration /Economics/ Law or related field is required (NQF level 7).
• Suitably qualified candidates as defined by Section 20(3) of the EE Act will be considered;
• 7 — 9 years' experience in the discipline, of which 4 years' experience in a Professional Officer.
• Knowledge of City's Strategy IDP, prescribed Methodologies legislative, Policy and Regulatory Frameworks
• In depth knowledge of functions principle, techniques & tools and how they can be practically applied.
• Knowledge on Corporate Governance.
• Knowledge principle and practices of municipal organization, administration and personnel management.
 
Primary Function: Provide Research and Strategic Advisory Services to enable the directorate render effective advisory services to the Office of the Executive Mayor and the Mayoral Committees for the political mandate.
 
Key Performance Areas: Contribute to the development of the directorates functional strategic planning. Execute project planning process in contributions to the directorates business planning process. Execute process optimization and efficacy procedures. Provide sound strategic advisory services. Render research services. Ensure effective control of projects 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 research finding and projects deliverable.
 
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 Organizational skills.
 
Core Competencies: Computer literacy; good facilitation and influencing; good listening and communication; coordination; Customer Care; Problem Solving; Critical thinking; Research; analytical thinking; Mathematics.
 
Contact Person: Tsholofelo Tlhotlhomisang
Tel No: (011) 407 6311
Workplace: 158 Civic Boulevard, Metro Centre, Braamfontein
 
All applications will be through the website using this link:
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CLOSING DATE: 09 DECEMBER 2020
 
VACANCY CIRCULAR: 059/2020

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