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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 060/2022 
 
This Vacancy is open to Employees of the City of Johannesburg and External Applicants 
 
CLOSING DATE WEDNESDAY, 19 OCTOBER 2022 
 
WE HAVE AN EXCITING CAREER OPPORTUNITY FOR: 
PERMANENT POSITION 
Senior Secretary 

 
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.





SENIOR SECRETARY 
Department: Group Finance 
Branch: Group Strategic Supply Chain Management 
Designation: Senior Secretary 
Remuneration: R18 481.12 pm (basic salary, excluding benefits) 
Location: Metropolitan Centre, 158 Civic Boulevard, Braamfontein 
 
Minimum Requirements: 
• Grade 12/NQF level 4 is required; 
• Must be in possession of a Secretarial/Office Administration Certificate/Diploma or equivalent (NQF level 5); 
• 6 – 12 months’ relevant secretarial/administrative experience; 
• Knowledge of relevant administrative duties and secretarial functions. 
 
Primary Function: 
Coordinate activities and requirements associated with the Deputy Director’s office through the application of administrative and secretarial procedures and execution of sequences associated with the communication, planning, prioritization and organization of critical, confidential and important appointments, functions and meetings.
 
Key Performance Areas: 
• Secretarial support to the Directorate. Administrative support and record keeping to the department. 
• Manage the Deputy Director’s diary and programme of activities. Reception/telephonic and office support. 
 
Leading Competencies: 
• Desk Etiquette; 
• Stakeholder Relations and Communications; 
• Asset and Resource (Materials and Tools) Management; 
• Monitoring and Reporting. 
 
Core Competencies: 
• Computer Literacy (MS Office); 
• Leadership Skills; 
• Report Writing; and 
• Presentation 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. 
 
Please take note that only online applications will be considered. Please apply by using the following link below: 
https://share-eu1.hsforms.com/1IkAWvZpBQjyxDVDbDBeNtwew554  
APPLY ONLINE VIA: www.joburg.org.za  
ENQUIRIES ONLY: 
Contact Person: Mmaphuti Dikgomo 
Tel No: (011) 021 2570 
 
CLOSING DATE: WEDNESDAY, 19 OCTOBER 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.