CITY OF JOHANNESBURG VACANCIES 001/2019

 
Primary function:To assist the Curator:Exhibitions to develop, manage and organise temporary and permanent exhibitions, as well as travelling exhibitions.

Key performance areas:The majority of tasks are to be carried out using individual knowledge and judgement; however the incumbent is required to conform to precedents, manuals and standard practices. Work creatively within budget constraints and minimum staff. Assist supervisor with general tasks as deemed reasonable and within scope of duties of the post. Abide by standard museum Code of Ethics. Occasional overtime, e.g. preparations for exhibition openings.
 
Leading competencies:Teamwork & Accountability. 
 
Core competencies:Customer and Service Delivery Management (Batho Pele) and Ethics, Integrity and Professionalism.
 
Contact Person: Thato Sepuru. 
Tel No: (011) 407 6553. 
Email: VACANCIESCOMDEV@joburg.org.za. 
Workplace: Johannesburg Art Gallery, cnr Klein and King George Street, Joubert Park.
 
 
 
 
 
Department: Development Planning
Branch: Building Development Management
Assistant Director: National Building Regulations
Salary Range: R38 605.24 pm (basic salary excluding benefits)
 
Appointment requirements: • A three (3) year tertiary/NQF level 7 qualification in one of the following disciplines: Architecture; Civil Engineering; Structural Engineering; Building Management; Building Science; Building Surveying • Advanced knowledge of the National Building Regulations & Building Standards Act 103 of 1977 • Extensive experience in the building industry [minimum of six (6) years’ building construction experience] • Four (4) years’ experience in the building industry at senior management level • Not less than six (6) years’ appropriate experience with a healthy balance between technical experience and managerial experience • Preferable experience within Building Control Department of a large local authority • Experience in National Building Regulations and Town Planning Schemes • Sound decision making skills; must be deadline and turnover driven • Ability to manage building inspectorate functions within Regional Offices; and • No Criminal Record (excluding previous conviction(s) relating to political activities in the previous dispensation) and candidates will undergo Security Vetting and/or Competency Assessments.
 
Primary function:Manage the allocated Regions to ensure proper management of the built environment in terms of safety, structural stability and the health of buildings through the strategic and tactical implementation of the National Building Regulations and Building Standards Act, No. 103 of 1977 (as amended); the National Building Regulations as stipulated in the SABS 0400 Code of Practice; Council By-Laws; the Town Planning Schemes and any other applicable legislation.
 
Key performance areas: The incumbent must exercise the authority to take technical decisions in terms of building inspection and law enforcement issues as well as to take administrative decisions subject to Council Policy and National Building Regulations. The incumbent must take decisions with regards to staff issues in terms of Council Policy and Regulations. The incumbent is tasked to manage the inspection of building works in progress in the Region/s to ensure that the building work complies with the relevant legislations by • Overseeing the law enforcement function • Overseeing the issuing of Occupancy Certificates • Permit deviations or grant exemptions of any National Building Regulations • Providing an opinion as to whether a building should be repaired or demolished to comply with the legislative criteria; and • Providing an opinion as to whether construction must continue in line with legislative criteria.
 
Leading competencies: Strategic Management; People Management; Stakeholder Management; Conflict Management and Risk and Asset Management.
 
Core competencies: Management of building inspectorate functions with regional offices. Attention to detail and high levels of accuracy and excellent planning, organising and time management skills. Good negotiation and conflict management skills. Good problem solving skills and information gathering skills. Excellent verbal, written and communication skills. Ability to operate in a highly-intensive customer service and public interface environment with continued pressure to deliver high quality work standards. Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
 

 
 
Assistant Director: Outdoor
Advertising (BDM)
Salary Range: R38 605.24 pm (basic salary excluding benefits)
 
Appointment requirements:  • Bachelor degree or equivalent NQF level 7 qualification in the built environment (Town Planning/Town and Regional Planning/Architecture/Civil Engineering/Quantity Surveying) • Advanced knowledge of the National Building Regulations & Building Standards Act 103 of 1977 • Seven (7) years’ relevant experience of which five (5) years at supervisory level • Knowledge and understanding of Outdoor Advertising, By-Law and other applicable legislation and Council By-Laws and Policies • Knowledge of departmental Policies and Procedures • Knowledge of HR Policies and Procedures • Computer literacy; Interpersonal; Communication, Facilitation, and Supervisory skills required; and • No Criminal Record (excluding previous conviction(s) relating to political activities in the previous dispensation) and candidates will undergo Security Vetting and/or Competency Assessments.
 
Primary function: Manage the application submitted at pre-scrutiny and full assessment levels in order to process applications expeditiously so as to enhance customer service in compliance with the Council service commitments; the outdoor Advertising By Law and the National Building Regulations and Building Standards Act, No 103 of 1977 (as amended) and other applicable legislation of the municipality.
 
Key performance areas: The incumbent is expected to act and operate within the laid down policies and procedures of the City of Johannesburg, as well as legislative requirements. The incumbent must under the delegation of the Head of the Unit, fulfil the following functions in terms of the Outdoor
 
Advertising By-Laws: • Consider all applications submitted (refuse, approve, pend, lapse and withdraw applications where necessary) • To require additional documentation to accompany the application for approval • Determine what requirements of the by-law must be complied with by the owner; and • To make necessary endorsements on the specifications, plans and other documents concerned. The incumbent will use his/her authority to use discretion in approving applications and take technical decisions in terms of the Outdoor Advertising By-Law
 
Leading competencies: Strategic Management; People Management; Stakeholder Management; and Conflict Management.
 
Core competencies: Attention to detail, high levels of accuracy, excellent planning, organising and time management skills. Good negotiation and conflict management skills. Good problem solving skills and information gathering skills. Excellent verbal, written and communication skills. Ability to operate in a highly-intensive customer service and public interface environment with continued pressure to deliver high quality work standards. Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
 
Contact Person: Sofiah Rahiman. 
Tel No:  (011) 407 6588. 
Email:  SofiahR@joburg.org.za. 
Workplace: Metropolitan Centre, 158 Civic Boulevard, Braamfontein.
 
 
 
 
 
Branch: Alexandra Renewal Projects
Programme Director
Salary Range: R55 042.66 pm (basic salary excluding benefits)
 
Appointment requirements: • Bachelor degree or equivalent NQF level 7 qualification in the built environment (Town Planning/Town and Regional Planning/Architecture/Civil Engineering/Quantity Surveying) • Advanced knowledge of the Spatial Development Framework (SDF), Regional Spatial Development Frameworks (RSDFs) and Strategic Area Frameworks (SAFs) • Ten (10) years’ relevant experience, of which five (5) years at a managerial level in Public or Private sector; working and collaborating programmes within different spheres of government • Knowledge of Local Government functions and operations • Knowledge of Legislation affecting Local Government • Knowledge of HR Policies and Procedures • Knowledge of Project and Programme Management • Knowledge of National Priorities related to Resilience, adaption to climate change, ecological restoration and sustainable development • Computer literacy; Interpersonal; Communication, Facilitation and Supervisory skills; and • No Criminal Record (excluding previous conviction(s) relating to political activities in the previous dispensation) and candidates will undergo Security Vetting and/or Competency Assessments.
 
Primary function: Development Planning is the metropolitan planning “engine” of the City and also plays a leading role in bringing together internal and external stakeholders to facilitate the programmatic implementation of interventions and projects contained in the Spatial Development Framework (SDF), Regional Development Frameworks (RSDFs) and Spatial Area Frameworks (SAFs). The Unit is also responsible for managing the City’s capital investment programme. This entails a number of engagements with the Core Departments and Municipal Entities (MEs) to guide, coordinate and direct the City’s capital investment on an annual basis. The Unit will be responsible for directing and coordinating multiple capital projects of the Development Planning Department in order to ensure that they are benefiting each other and aligning with overall departmental goals. As an expert on the overall scope of initiative, a Programme Director understands how different capital projects work together and ensures that all staff are working to their full capacity to ensure success.
 
Key performance areas: The post is required to apply laid down procedures with respect to human resources information processing sequences and/or co-ordination of specific interventions/requirements and seek approval prior to any adjustment/amendment or circularization of records, memorandums, notices, system information and reports. Develop, recommend and gain approval for strategies, policy, plans, programmes and budget for the department within the constraints of the City’s political, legal, HR and financial frameworks as well as provincial and national policies as they pertain to these services. Operate within the policy framework of the City. The position takes decisions in terms of the Delegations of Authority which are binding on the City.
 
Leading competencies: Strategic Direction and Leadership; People Management; Financial Management; Stakeholder Management; Conflict Management; Programmes and Projects Management.
 
Core competencies: Attention to detail and high levels of accuracy and excellent planning, organising and time management skills. Good negotiation and conflict management skills. Good problem solving skills and information gathering skills. Excellent verbal, written and communication skills. Ability to operate in a highly-intensive customer service and public interface environment with continued pressure to deliver high quality work standards. Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
 
Contact Person: Siphiwe Khumalo. 
Tel No: (011) 407 7085. 
Fax No: 086 629 5186.
Email: SiphiweK@joburg.org.za. 
Workplace: Metropolitan Centre, 158 Civic Boulevard, Braamfontein.
 
 

 
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Department: Legislature
Branch: Office of the Secretary to Council
Director: Management Support Services
Salary: R55 042.66 pm (basic salary excluding benefits)
 
Appointment requirements: • Degree in Business/Public Management/NQF level 7 is required • Five (5) years’ senior management experience in the legislative sector/local/Provincial or National Government • Knowledge of South African local government and governance system • All relevant legislation, ordinances, by-laws, regulations and orders • Knowledge of Batho Pele philosophy, principles and intent (culture of citizenship) • Performance and Risk Management Principles • Project Management Principles • Basic Financial management for non-financial managers • Computer literacy, research and time management skills • Good health and psycho-social capacity • Ability to make sound judgement, work independently, under pressure and lead and manage a team • Maintain high level of confidentiality, non-judgemental attitude and professionalism • Not allowed to demonstrate/display political party affiliations and preferences; and • Exceptional commitment in meeting targets and deadlines due to the limitations of the Political Office Term.
 
Primary function: To provide strategic leadership on all aspects of Administrative Governance to ensure the efficient and effective implementation/performance of the Office of the Secretary to Council’s core business by delivering service through the following key performance areas: • Administration functions • Performance and people management • Strategic business planning • Financial management and control; and • Operational functions.
 
Key performance areas: The incumbent will control the administrative requirements associated with the Office of the Secretary to Council; Direct and control the outcomes associated with productivity and performance of the human capital within the office; Lead the conceptualisation of annual business planning processes of the Legislature administration; Direct and manage the implementation of financial controls or procedures and provide information to support financial planning sequences and manage the operations in the Office.
 
Leading competencies: Collaborative Working/Team work; Cooperative Governance; Strategic Direction and Leadership; Strategic Planning and Management and Thinking.
 
Core competencies: Customer and Service Delivery Management (Batho Pele); Ethics, Integrity and Professionalism; Impact and Influence; Monitoring and Evaluation and Political Astuteness.
 
Contact Person: Violet Sidaki. 
Tel No: (011) 407 6814. 
E-Mail: VioletSi@joburg.org.za
Workplace: 158 Civic Boulevard, Metro Centre, Braamfontein.
 
 
These are employment equity targeted positions and preference will be given to EE targeted groups including people with disabilities.
 
Closing date: 05 February 2019.
 
The City of Johannesburg is an equal opportunity employer and reserves the right not to make an appointment. Appointments will be made in accordance with the CoJ’s EE Policy. Application letter together with comprehensive CV must be forwarded to the contact details as mentioned above.
 
If you have not heard from us within 6 weeks of the closing date, please consider your application as unsuccessful.