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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 C IRCULAR 105/2025 
 
This Vacancy is open to Employees of the City of Johannesburg and External Candidates 
 
CLOSING DATE: TUESDAY, 09 SEPTEMBER 2025 
 
WE HAVE AN EXCITING CAREER OPPORTUNITY FOR: 
PERMANENT POSITION 
  • DEPUTY DIRECTOR: INNER CITY & URBAN CORE/CORRIDOR PROGRAMME 
 
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 in 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 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. 
  • Any misrepresentation or failure to disclose material information on the application form or CV will automatically disqualify your application. 
 
 
DEPUTY DIRECTOR: INNER CITY & URBAN CORE / CORRIDOR PROGRAMME 
DEPARTMENT: Human Settlements 
BRANCH: Public Housing Programme Support 
DESIGNATION: Deputy Director: Inner City & Urban Core / 
Corridor Programme 
REMUNERATION: R64 033,65 pm (basic salary, excluding benefits) 
LOCATION: 22 Smit Street, Braamfontein 
 
Minimum Requirements: 
  • Grade 12/NQF level 4; 
  • B Degree at NQF level 7 in Urban Design or equivalent Planning Degree; 
  • Registration as a professional planner/architect/urban designer; 
  • 8 years or more relevant experience, with a minimum of 3 years at supervisory/managerial level; 
  • Valid Driver’s license Code EB; 
  • Intermediate computer literacy. 
 
Primary Function:
Delivery of Human Settlements in the Cores of the City and the Corridors of Freedom. To establish relationships with key business nd economic development partners and manage multiple partners in the designated areas. Notwithstanding the leveraging of City resources for the delivery of Human Settlements. 
 
Key Performance Areas: 
  • Complete and implement the inclusive Mixed Use (IMU) strategy for the Inner City; 
  • Provide planning, project management and communication support around initiatives in the Inner City and Corridors; 
  • Responsible for Programmes, Budget Management, where appropriate and work programming to meet targets; 
  • Direct, plan and coordinate the work of four Assistant Directorates, including supervision, evaluation, training and team building; 
  • Render support for scorecard development and ILP/PDP, and coaching of staff; 
  • Participate in Regional Forums, meetings, workshops, and conferences. 
 
Leading Competencies: 
  • Computer literacy (MS Office Packages, including Word, Excel); 
  • Good written and oral communication skills in English, and must be able to communicate and coordinate effectively with other stakeholders; 
  • Attention to detail and high levels of accuracy, and excellent planning, organising, coordinating, and time management skills; 
  • Public consultation. 
 
Core Competencies: 
  • Collaborative/Teamwork, Values and Integrity, Attention to detail, and quality-focused; 
  • Customer and Service Delivery Management (Batho Pele) Ethics, Professionalism; 
  • Impact and Influence according to the City’s protocols, legislation, and standards.




“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 link below: 
https://share-eu1.hsforms.com/1xhwYH6RWTj2exdONUE45dwew554
APPLY ONLINE VIA THIS LINK: www.joburg.org.za
ENQUIRIES ONLY: 
Contact Person: Johanna Fashi 
Tel No: 011 021 8021/7975 
CLOSING DATE: TUESDAY, 09 SEPTEMBER 2025 
 
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.