CITY OF JOHANNESBURG VACANCIES

VACANCY CIRCULAR 050/2024 
 
This Vacancy is open to Employees of the City of Johannesburg and External Candidates 
 
CLOSING DATE: THURSDAY, 13 JUNE 2024
 
WE HAVE AN EXCITING CAREER OPPORTUNITY FOR: 
 
PERMANENT POSITION 
DIRECTOR: MANAGEMENT SUPPORT 
 
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS 
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DIRECTOR: MANAGEMENT SUPPORT 
Department: Citizen Relationship and Urban Management (CRUM) 
Branch: Management Support 
Designation: Director: Management Support 
Remuneration: R71 274.46 pm (basic salary, excluding benefits) 
Location: Traduna, 118 Jorissen Street, Braamfontein
 
Minimum Requirements: 
• Grade 12 plus a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration / Public Administration /Business Leadership / Business Management or related degree (NQF level 7); 
• 10 years' overall working experience of which 5 years must be at middle management level in local government, public sector, similar or large enterprise; 
• Understanding of City Strategy and Departmental Strategic Planning Frameworks and Approaches-: 
➢ Administrative capacity and leadership 
➢ Stakeholder management savvy and sensitivity 
➢ Business planning processes, systems and approaches 
➢ Development of turnaround strategies 
➢ Statistical analyses 
➢ Strategy development and execution 
➢ Performance management 
• Proven track record of providing a strategic support service at an executive or similar level; 
• Experience in compiling strategies and managing budgets; 
• Previous experience in National Provincial / Local Government Policy, Legislation and protocols would be advantageous; 
• Business administration, public administration, or a closely related field and fiscal management experience involving payroll, purchasing, and budgeting and supervisory experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience; 
• Code 8 Valid driver’s license. 
 
Primary Function:
To provide a comprehensive management function to the Office of the Group Head CRUM, Regional Directors and other Heads of Units on Business Planning, Strategic Management, Performance Management, Finance, Human Capital Management and Administrative functions of the department towards ensuring that the Department achieves its departmental goals and objectives. Interact and liaise with various stakeholders, both internally and externally. 
 
Key Performance Areas: 
• Professional, Efficient and Effective of Group CRUM Office: 
➢ Administration and Management; 
➢ Group CRUM Integrated Business Planning; 
➢ Group CRUM Financial, Supply Chain, Risk, Audit and Expenditure Management; 
➢ Group CRUM Area Based Programme Management Coordination; 
➢ Management Support Business Unit Human Capital Management; 
➢ Management Support Business Unit Financial Management 
➢ Group CRUM Strategic Support Services; 
 
Leading Competencies: 
• Strategic Planning; 
• Research and Development; 
• Statistical Analysis; 
• Data interpretation and reporting; 
• Innovative & creative; 
• Attention to details; 
• Excellent communication skills; 
• Leadership and people management skills; 
• Goal orientation; 
• Handling of confidential matters; 
• Emotional intelligence; 
• Change and time management 
• Attention to detail 
• Performance management skills; 
• Financial management; 
• Planning and organizing skills; 
• Political management; 
• Integrity and total quality management; 
• Risk Management; 
• Adherence to policies and regulations; 
• Project and programme management; 
• Impact analysis; 
• Presentation Skills; 
• Intermediate or Advanced Computer literacy including MS Office Applications. 
• Financial and change management skills. 
• Performance management and risk management skills. 
• Goal oriented. 
• Report writing and project management skills. 
• Accountability. 
• High level of confidentiality and organisational skills. 
 
Core Competencies: 
• Knowledge of Government legislation, policies and procedures applicable to South Africa; 
• In depth knowledge of SDBIP and Business Planning; 
• Proven ability to effectively manage the office of an executive in a complex and demanding environment and guidance to administrative support staff. 
• Demonstrated ability to strategically manage an administrative support service within a multidisciplinary environment, including demonstrated ability to provide professional supervision, development; 
• High level ability in the use of e-mail, electronic diaries, tele-conferencing, video-conferencing, City systems and Microsoft Office applications, i.e. Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint.; 
• Demonstrated expertise in complaint handling processes and of ethical and professional practice standards, with the ability to operate effectively in a high volume, sensitive and complex work environment; 
• Excellent interpersonal, liaison and communication skills, including the capacity and ability to negotiate or communicate on behalf of the HOD with senior internal and external stakeholders; 
• Excellent written communication skills, including ability to prepare documents and briefing notes for the HOD and unit Heads on complex and sensitive issues; 
• Knowledge of financial principles and practices; 
• Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as filing and record management systems, and other office procedures and terminology 
• Must be capable of gathering and analysing information; 
• Sound knowledge of risk management; 
• Ability to supervise subordinate employees to include establishing and applying standards for performance in a fair and impartial manner, distinguishing between effective and ineffective procedures and job performance, providing appropriate discipline interpreting and implementing instructions by management; 
• Ability to maintain and ensure the confidentiality of employee personnel files and contents; 
 
“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/1Q36J6xRfTiSKBwu-i5nUzwew554
APPLY ONLINE VIA THIS LINK: www.joburg.org.za
ENQUIRIES ONLY: 
Contact Person: Annelise Botha 
Tel No: 011 357 6039 
CLOSING DATE: THURSDAY, 13 MAY 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; 
• Employment record verification; 
• Criminal check; and 
• Identity validation.