CITY OF JOHANNESBURG VACANCIES

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VACANCY CIRCULAR FTC_062/2024 
 
This Vacancy is open to Employees of the City of Johannesburg and External Applicants 
 
CLOSING DATE: WEDNESDAY, 10 JULY 2024
 
EXCITING CAREER OPPORTUNITIES OFFERED BY THE CITY OF JOBURG: 
 
FIXED-TERM PERFORMANCE-BASED CONTRACTS 
(Linked to Political Term of Office) 
• PERSONAL ASSISTANT 
• COUNCIL LIAISON SPECIALIST 
• CHIEF SPECIALIST: COMMUNICATION & STAKEHOLDER MANAGEMENT 
• DEPUTY DIRECTOR: COMMUNICATIONS & STAKEHOLDER MANAGEMENT 
 
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 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. 
 
 
 

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PERSONAL ASSISTANT 
Department: Private Office of the Executive Mayor (POEM) 
Branch: Various MMC Offices 
Designation: Personal Assistant 
Remuneration: R461 525,52 pa (all-inclusive cost to company) 
Location: Metropolitan Centre, 158 Civic Boulevard, Braamfontein 
 
Minimum Requirements: 
• Matric/Grade 12; 
• Secretarial and/or Administration Diploma or similar and/or relevant qualification at NQF level 6; 
• 3 years’ experience operating at a Senior Secretarial level within a government environment; 
• Experience in administration and document management; 
• Computer Literacy in MS Office and Internet; 
• High degree of interpersonal skills to interact with all levels of staff, the public, and Councillors. 
 
Primary Function: 
Provide an effective document management system by dealing with high-level correspondence that requires a direct response from the MMC, in conjunction with the Office Manager, ensuring that correspondence is dealt with timeously. Channel correspondence not requiring the MMC’s response to the Office Manager. 
 
Key Performance Areas: 
• Provide assistance to the Member of the 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 are followed through and completed within required standards and deadlines; 
• 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 office assistance; 
• Manage internal liaison services from both the administration, political, and stakeholder areas; 
• Provide assistance with ad-hoc functions/events. 
 
Leading Competencies: 
• Computer literacy (All MS Office Applications); 
• High level of interpersonal skills to interact with all levels of strategic/public and councillors; 
• 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 in a range of roles applicable to the position. 
 
“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/1FRYIj5FGROu7rcnirHK7Owew554
APPLY ONLINE VIA: www.joburg.org.za
ENQUIRIES ONLY: 
Contact Person: Wisani Mabunda 
Tel No: 011 407 6835 
CLOSING DATE: WEDNESDAY, 10 JULY 2024 
 
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. 
 
 
 
 
 
This Vacancy is open to External Applicants AND Employees of the City of Johannesburg
 
COUNCIL LIAISON SPECIALIST 
Department: Private Office of the Executive Mayor (POEM) 
Branch: Various MMC Offices 
Designation: Council Liaison Specialist 
Remuneration: R649 297,73 pa (all-inclusive cost to company) 
Location: Metropolitan Centre, 158 Civic Boulevard, Braamfontein 
 
Minimum Requirements: 
• Grade 12; 
• National Diploma in Political Science/Public Administration, related field or equivalent (NQF level 6); 
• 3 – 4 years relevant experience of which 2 years is in a professional capacity;
• Working experience/knowledge of Legislature/Council operations; 
• Must have a valid driver’s license. 
 
Primary Function:
Provide direction, develop, and serve as a link and/or facilitate the movement of information between the legislature, the Department, and the MMC. Proactively manage the relations between the MMC, the department, and the legislature. 
 
Key Performance Areas: 
• Execute project planning process to inform the business unit business planning process; 
• Execute process optimization and efficiency; 
• Execute specific activities to ensure effective council liaison management; 
• Execute activities associated with management and control of the assets and resources;
• Execute specific activities to ensure effective governance and risk management;
• Ensure effective monitoring and reporting of the Directorate; 
• Perform general administrative and reporting. 
 
Leading Competencies: 
• Good oral and written communication skills with an innate attention to detail; 
• Coordinating skills; 
• Excellent interpersonal and team working skills; 
• Networking and negotiation; 
• Emotional intelligence and conflict management; 
• Project management; 
• Planning, organizing and execution. 
 
Core Competencies: 
• Knowledge of the local government environment; 
• Knowledge of the City’s strategy (IDP), prescribed methodologies, legislative, policy and regulatory frameworks; 
• In-depth understanding of council strategy and policies in relation to local government and how they can be practically applied on a day-to-day basis; 
• Knowledge of principles and practices of municipal organization and administration; 
 
“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/1-xKjElgoTN61tIUyW7LzcQew554
APPLY ONLINE VIA: www.joburg.org.za
ENQUIRIES ONLY: 
Contact Person: Wisani Mabunda 
Tel No: 011 407 6835 
CLOSING DATE: WEDNESDAY, 10 JULY 2024 
 
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.

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CHIEF SPECIALIST: COMMUNICATIONS AND STAKEHOLDER MANAGEMENT 
Department: Private Office of the Executive Mayor (POEM) 
Branch: Various MMC Offices 
Designation: Chief Specialist: Communications and Stakeholder 
Management
Remuneration: R886 816,85 pa (all-inclusive cost to company) 
Location: Metropolitan Centre, 158 Civic Boulevard, Braamfontein
 
Minimum Requirements: 
• Grade 12; 
• Degree in Customer Relations/Marketing/Public Relations/Communications/Journalism or related field (NQF level 7); 
• 5 - 7 years’ relevant, related experience at senior practitioner level; 
• Have a valid driver’s license. 
 
Primary Function:
Lead and manage communications and stakeholder engagement and liaison, including the provision of high quality and responsive information for all stakeholders. Develop approaches to engagements, collaboration and innovation that create improved value for the City/Region and its stakeholders. 
 
Key Performance Areas: 
• Render an efficient and effective stakeholder engagement management and liaison service in the designated region; 
• Perform specific tasks/activities associated with the provision of internal communications services; 
• Perform specific tasks/activities associated with the provision of external communications services; 
• Provide marketing support; 
• Perform specific tasks and activities associated with the provision of effective and efficient stakeholder management and liaison; 
• Conduct planning and development activities; 
• Optimise process for efficiency; 
• Management of assets entrusted into specialist area; 
• Conduct governance and risk activities; 
• Monitor and report on work/projects achieved. 
 
Leading Competencies: 
• Communicate effectively; 
• 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, protocols and procedures; 
• Batho Pele Principles. 
 
“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/1ZADuiaINT6KecRnGL23L1Aew554
APPLY ONLINE VIA: www.joburg.org.za
ENQUIRIES ONLY: 
Contact Person: Wisani Mabunda 
Tel No: 011 407 6835 
CLOSING DATE: WEDNESDAY, 10 JULY 2024 
 
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. 
 
 
 
 
 
DEPUTY DIRECTOR: COMMUNICATIONS AND STAKEHOLDER MANAGEMENT 
Department: Private Office of the Executive Mayor (POEM) 
Branch: Various MMC Offices 
Designation: Deputy Director: Communications and Stakeholder 
Management
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 Communication and/or Public Relations Management and/or related field (NQF Level 7); 
• 7 - 9 years’ relevant experience; 
• Experience in Public Administration will be an added advantage; and 
• Must have a valid driver’s license. 
 
Primary Function:
Provide direction, and develop a communication, stakeholder, and community engagement strategy for the Office of the MMC. To proactively manage and implement strategies, systems and procedures that will enable the Office of the MMC to effectively communicate its programmes and approaches to engage the broad and diverse communities of the City of Johannesburg, to ensure successful political and administrative mandates. 
 
Key Performance Areas: 
• Planning and Development; 
• Strategic Communication and Stakeholder Management; 
• Human Resource Management; 
• Financial Management and Control; 
• Asset and Resource (Materials and Tools) Management; 
• Governance and Risk; 
• Monitoring and Reporting. 
 
Leading Competencies: 
• Ability to work under pressure. 
• Creativity. 
• Able to network and interact on all levels with a multitude of organizational stakeholders. 
• Strategic thinker. 
 
Core Competencies: 
• Excellent oral and written communication skills with an innate attention to detail. 
• Coordinating skills. 
• Excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills. 
• Networking and negotiation. 
• Emotional intelligence. 
• Conflict management. 
• Project management. 
• Planning, organizing and execution. 
 
“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/1ECuZgE21QiGQDgpl_yfK9wew554
APPLY ONLINE VIA: www.joburg.org.za
ENQUIRIES ONLY: 
Contact Person: Wisani Mabunda 
Tel No: 011 407 6835 
CLOSING DATE: WEDNESDAY, 10 JULY 2024 
 
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.