CITY OF JOHANNESBURG VACANCIES

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VACANCY CIRCULAR 010/2024 
 
This Vacancy is open to Employees of the City of Johannesburg and External Candidates 
 
CLOSING DATE: THURSDAY, 01 FEBRUARY 2024 
 
WE HAVE AN EXCITING CAREER OPPORTUNITY FOR: 
PERMANENT POSITION: 
Strategic Programme and Project Manager: Management Support 
 
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 acknowledgment 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. 
 
 
 
STRATEGIC PROGRAMME AND PROJECT MANAGER: MANAGEMENT SUPPORT 
Department: Office of the City Manager 
Branch: Office of the Chief Operations Officer 
Designation: Strategic Programme and Project Manager: Management Support 
Remuneration: R57 490,39 pm (basic salary, excluding benefits) 
Location: Sappi Building, 48 Ameshoff Street, Braamfontein 
 
Minimum Requirements: 
• Matric/Grade 12; 
• Degree in Public Administration / Business Administration or related at (NQF Level 7);
• 7 - 9 years’ experience in public sector / local government or related field of which 4 years’ experience is at middle management level; and 
• Minimum of code 8 Driver’s license. 
 
Primary Function: 
The incumbent is responsible for strategic support to the Office of the City Manager, Office of the COO and SPMO in the form of business planning as well as leading, directing and implementing the strategic Programme Management Support.
 
Key Performance Areas: 
• To improve the quality of programme implementation planning and reporting in the Office of the City Manager; 
• To provide monitoring and evaluation functions through strategic and tactical reporting at an OCM level; 
• To prepare and implement Business and Operational Plans linked to critical functional areas within Office of the City Manager; 
• To implement a system for Good Governance in order to comply with all legislation, City requirements and codes of good practice in relation to strategic initiatives within OCM; 
• To ensure sufficient risk management conducted in the SPMO operations so that liability is minimised and/or eliminated. To identify, assess and manage risk while striving to attain objectives; 
• Ensure that the management of COJ budget is in compliance with the Municipal Finance Management Act (MFMA) and Treasury regulations; 
• To lead stakeholder management to provide feedback and account for business unit operations in terms of accomplishments and future plans. 
 
Leading Competencies: 
• Report writing; 
• Data analytics; 
• Budgeting and Financial management; 
• Applied Strategic Thinking; 
• Innovation; 
• Communication Skills; 
• Customer Service Skills; 
• Organisational Skills; 
• Computer Literacy (Microsoft Word, Excel & PowerPoint); 
• Team Leadership; 
• Ability to working against performance scorecards; 
• Ability to compile performance reports on a quality basis. 
 
Core Competencies: 
• Knowledge of Local Government Processes; 
• Knowledge of reporting support to enable decision- making ate City level; 
• Knowledge of business planning, budgeting and associated processes within local government and /or public sector; 
• Knowledge of Data Analytics; 
• Knowledge of Local Government Processes and reporting requirement 
 
“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/1oZd28oqnSYCRiIuS1qnp3Aew554
APPLY ONLINE VIA THIS LINK: www.joburg.org.za
ENQUIRIES ONLY: 
Contact Person: Nothando Vilakazi 
Tel No: 011 407 6003 
CLOSING DATE: THURSDAY, 01 FEBRUARY 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, 
• Identity validation.

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INVITATION FOR APPLICATIONS AS NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS, INDEPENDENT AUDIT COMMITTEE MEMBERS AND GROUP ADVISORY COMMITTEES’ MEMBERS FOR THE STATE-OWNED COMPANIES (MUNICIPAL ENTITIES) FOR THE CITY OF JOHANNESBURG METROPOLITAN MUNICIPALITY. 
 
The City of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality was established as a local authority in terms of Provincial Government Notice No: 6766 of 2000 (Gauteng). The City has, in terms of section 76 of the Local Government: Municipal Systems Act No. 32 of 2000, been providing municipal services through both internal and external mechanisms. The external mechanisms referred to herein are Municipal Entities that provide services through their respective service delivery agreements with the City of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality. 
 
The City of Johannesburg is inviting applications for the positions of: 
• Non-Executive Director and Independent Audit Committee member to the Boards of Directors for its thirteen (13) Municipal entities (MEs); and 
• Members of the Group Advisory Committees of the City of Johannesburg (Group Audit Committee, Group Performance Audit Committee, Group Risk Governance Committee, Group Smart City Committee and Group Economic Recovery Committee). 
 
All applications received shall be subjected to, inter alia, background and reference checks on prospective candidates. 
 
Skills Required: Interested persons must have the relevant qualifications and experience related to the various sectors and disciplines required by the relevant CoJ Municipal Entities and the Group. Persons with the following skills are encouraged to apply: 
Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Governance & Telecommunications, Scientists, Smart City/4IR, Legal, Finance, Audit, Accounting, Engineering, Performance Management, Change Management, Human Resources, Economics, Agribusiness, Real Estate, Property, Building Technologies, Tourism, Environmental Management, Transport Logistics, Urban Development, Spatial Planning, Community Participation, Risk Management, and Compliance. 
 
In terms of Section 93F (1) and (2) of the Municipal Systems Act, the following persons shall not be eligible for consideration as a Director of a Municipal Entity: 
a) A person holding office as a Councillor of any Municipality. 
b) A person who is a member of the National Assembly or a Provincial Legislature. 
c) A person who is a permanent delegate to the National Council of Provinces. 
d) A person who is an official of the parent Municipality of that Municipal Entity. 
e) A person who was convicted of any offense and sentenced to imprisonment without the option of a fine, and a period of five years since completion of the sentence has not lapsed. 
f) A person who has been declared by a court to be of unsound mind; or 
g) A person who is an un-rehabilitated insolvent. 
 
Applicants are required to submit an application letter, a detailed CV, and a certified copy of ID, on or before the 11th of February 2024. 
 
Enquires should be directed to Andrea Bouwer at AndreaB@joburg.org.za / 082 852 8990 
 
Kindly note that you only need to submit one application which will be considered for all boards/advisory committees 
 
All applications will be through the website using this link: 
https://share-eu1.hsforms.com/1xMyR1brnTwa1W732RkDPKgew554
 
Or visit www.joburg.org.za and click on Vacancies.