CITY OF JOHANNESBURG VACANCIES

Vacancy Bulletin: STC 024/2025 
 
This Vacancy is open to Employees of the City of Johannesburg and External Applicants 
 
 Closing Date: Wednesday, 12 November 2025 
 
WE HAVE AN EXCITING CAREER OPPORTUNITY FOR: 
SHORT-TERM CONTRACT POSITION 
SENIOR SECRETARY 
 
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 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. 

 
 
SENIOR SECRETARY 
SHORT-TERM CONTRACT POSITION 
(Not exceeding 12 months) 
Department: Environmental and Infrastructure Service Department 
Branch: Impact Management and Compliance Monitoring 
Designation: Senior Secretary 
Remuneration: R21 696.110 pm (all-inclusive, no benefits) 
Location: 118 Jorissen Street, Traduna House 
 
Minimum Requirements: 

• Grade 12 // NQF level 4 plus National Diploma in Secretarial / Office Administration or any tertiary qualification relation to the Administration or any Tertiary qualification to the Administration Discipline at NQF level 6; 
• Relevant Secretarial / Office Administration concepts and functions. 

 
Primary Function: 
To provide comprehensive administrative, secretarial and office management support to the Director. This includes managing correspondence maintaining effective record-keeping systems, coordinating the Director’s dairy and meetings, attending to stakeholder enquiries, and ensuring the smooth operation of the Director’s Office through efficient communication, documentation and logistical support. 
 
Key Performance Areas: 

• Coordinate and manage documentation required for the Director’s Office; 
• Manage the Directors’ dairy and programme of activities; 
• Attend to requests to the Director’s Office and provide general office support; 
• Provide administrative support to the Director’s Office. 

 
Leading Competencies: 

• Computer literacy (Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint); 
• Good communication skills; 
• Coordinating skills. 

 
Core Competencies: 

• Basic knowledge of Secretarial / Office Administration concepts and functions; 
• Batho Pele Principle Ethics; 
• Professionalism.

 
“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/1C7TUnyLXRv2AIXmnyVOxxAew554
APPLY ONLINE VIA: www.joburg.org.za
ENQUIRIES ONLY: 
Contact Person: Siphiwe Khumalo 
Tel No: 011 082 7997 
CLOSING DATE: WEDNESDAY, 12 NOVEMBER 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. 
• Identity validation.

​STUDENT INTERNSHIP CIRCULAR 029/2025 
 
Internship opportunity for all qualifying Students in the Johannesburg Community 
 
Closing Date: Wednesday, 12 November 2025 
 
STUDENT INTERNSHIP POSITION: 
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT 
 
An internship programme is an intervention by the City of Johannesburg to address the growing demand by a tertiary institution for students to undergo on-the-job exposure, as a pre-requisite to acquire an academic qualification or as a requirement after the acquisition of academic qualification to obtain experiential training. The City is committed to providing work-based training for students.

• This internship opportunity is applicable to youth in the Johannesburg communities, who qualify for this internship and have never participated in an internship programme before, except in circumstances where the internship programme was not relevant to the candidate’s course of study 
• This Vacancy is open to all qualifying STUDENTS in the Johannesburg Community for a period not exceeding 18 months 
• Interested applicants are invited to apply for the positions listed in the circular. 
• Complete the online job application form and attach all relevant documents (Certified Qualification/s, ID, and CV). 
• Applicants are advised to use Google Chrome when applying for CoJ positions. 
• The City of Johannesburg reserves the right not to make an appointment. 
• The City of Johannesburg is an equal opportunity employer. 

 
WHERE TO APPLY 
https://www.joburg.org.za/work_/Pages/Work%20in%20Joburg/Vacancies/2021%20Internships/2021- Internships.aspx
 
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. 
 
 
The City of Johannesburg (CoJ), Community Development Department has the following Internship opportunity available for a period NOT exceeding eighteen 18 months.
 
Department: Community Development 
Branch: Integrated Planning, Policy and Research 
Designation: Internship: Integrated Planning, Policy and Research 
Remuneration:
(Qualification completed with min 360 credits): R10 109,86 pm (Basic Salary, no benefits Location: Region C 
 
Minimum Requirements: 
• Matric/Grade 12 (NQF level 4) plus a Bachelor’s Degree (NQF level 7) in Public Management, Development Studies, Political Studies or related field; 
• Only City of Johannesburg residents will be considered. 
 
Primary Function:
Provide analytical, research, and coordination support to the integrated Planning, Policy and Research (IPPR) Directorate within the department of Community Development. Develop practical skills in policy strategic planning performance monitoring, and data analysis to enhance evidence- based decision- making. Contribute to the formulation and implementation of departmental policies and performance framework that support effective governance and service delivery across the department. 
 
Key Learning Areas: 

• Conduct research, reviews and analysis of policy, legislative and strategic documents; 
• Assist in business planning and verification and performance for departmental and City scorecards; 
• Support facilitation, documentation and analysis of stakeholder inputs for policy and planning processes; 
• Support collection, analysis and presentation of policy and performance data for reporting and decision-making; 
• Provide administrative, logistical and record keeping support for IPPR operation and governance compliance. 

 
Leading Competencies: 

• Competence in MS Excel and Power BI (or equivale3ent tools for data visualization); 
• Research, data analysis and report- writing skills; 
• Communication and presentation skills (oral and written); 
• Organizational, administrative and coordination skills; 
• Attention to detail and analytical reasoning; 
• Application to Batho Pele Principles and professional ethics. 

 
Core Competencies: 

• Understanding of policy development cycles, research design, and evidence-based decision making; 
• Familiarity with municipal governance framework, the Municipal Systems Act (MSA) and the Municipal Finance Management Act (MFMA); 
• Basic understanding of performance management, SDBIP, and IDP alignment; 
• Knowledge of stakeholder consultation, data analysis and presentation techniques. 

 
Please take note that only online applications will be considered. Please apply by using the following link below: 
https://share-eu1.hsforms.com/1AyCQogktQzmfKV2sEeWxywew554
APPLY ONLINE VIA WEBSITE: www.joburg.org.za
ENQUIRIES ONLY: 
Contact Person: Karabo Nhlapo 
Tel No: (011) 407 6553 
CLOSING DATE: WEDNESDAY, 12 NOVEMBER 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. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.