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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 CIRCULAR 091/2025 
 
This Vacancy is open to Employees of the City of Johannesburg and External Candidates 
 
Closing Date: Wednesday, 13 August 2025 
 
WE HAVE AN EXCITING CAREER OPPORTUNITY FOR: 
PERMANENT POSITION: 
  • EXECUTIVE 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 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. 
 
 
EXECUTIVE SECRETARY 
DEPARTMENT: Group Corporate & Shared Services 
BRANCH: Group Human Capital Management 
DESIGNATION: Executive Secretary 
REMUNERATION: R28 315,59 pm (basic salary, excluding benefits) 
LOCATION: Nedbank Building, Newtown Junction, 141 Lilian Ngoyi St, Newtown 
 
Minimum Requirements: 
  • Grade 12 plus Diploma in Secretarial Management, Office Management or Office Administration and any related qualification at NQF level 6 
  • A minimum of three 3 years in a secretarial environment, with a degree of work outputs expected of the incumbent of this post, advanced communication skills are necessary, written and verbal reporting 
  • Advanced communication skills as well as written and verbal reporting 
  • Computer literacy (MS Software applications, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Email and Internet) 
 
Primary Function: 
Coordinate activities and requirements associated with the office of the Group Head through the application of administrative and secretarial procedures and the execution of sequence associated with the communication, planning prioritisation and organisation of confidential and important appointments, events and meetings. 
 
Key Performance Areas: 
  • Controls the administrative requirements associated with the Section/ Department by executing specific instructions and applied laid down procedures with respect to coordinating the Group Heads' diary and events 
  • Performs specific tasks/activities associated with the provision of administration and coordinated secretarial support 
  • Maintain correspondence/ information and record-keeping system and access records of discussions, instructions and correspondence 
  • To effectively liaise and support the Group Head in ensuring qualitative communication, service delivery in achieving the set audit and risk management objectives 
  • To effectively liaise and support the Group Head in ensuring qualitative communication, service delivery in achieving the set audit and risk management objectives 
 
Leading Competencies: 
  • Interpersonal skills and problem-solving skills; 
  • Good communication (verbal and written) skills; 
  • Good project management skills; 
  • Computer literacy, including MS Office Applications; 
  • Accountability, administration, and management skills; 
  • High level of confidentiality, planning, and organisational skills; 
  • Time Management, working independently, under pressure, and the ability to prioritise. 
 
Core Competencies: 
  • Thorough knowledge of the responsibilities of an executive secretary; 
  • Sound knowledge of secretarial skills, including business English; 
  • Sound knowledge of office management; 
  • Ability to comprehend the varied activities of a large complex department sufficiently to handle the mass of the items passing through the Group Head’s Office; 
  • Collaborative/Teamwork, Values and Integrity, Attention to detail, and quality-focused; 
  • Customer and Service Delivery Management (Batho Pele) 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 link below: 
https://share-eu1.hsforms.com/1g35pyStPQrilmAUymf5K_wew554
APPLY ONLINE VIA THIS LINK: www.joburg.org.za
ENQUIRIES ONLY: 
Contact Person: Regina Hartley 
Tel No: 065 880 8493 
CLOSING DATE: WEDNESDAY, 13 AUGUST 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.











​VACANCY BULLETIN: STC 017/2025 
 
This Vacancy is open to Employees of the City of Johannesburg and External Applicants 
 
Closing Date: Wednesday, 06 August 2025 
 
WE HAVE AN EXCITING CAREER OPPORTUNITY FOR: 
SHORT-TERM CONTRACT POSITION: 
  • SEASONAL LIFEGUARD 
 
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
  • 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. 
 
 
SEASONAL LIFEGUARD 
SHORT-TERM CONTRACT POSITION 
(Not exceeding 8 months) 
Department: Community Development 
Branch: Sports & Recreation Unit 
Designation: Seasonal Lifeguard 
Salary Range: R15 872,78 pm (all-inclusive, no benefits) 
Location: 2 Helen Joseph, Arts & Culture Building, Newtown 
 
Minimum Requirements 
  • Grade 10/12 school certificate is required. 
  • Lifeguard Award plus valid retest. (Candidates whose Lifeguard Award is still valid but the retest has expired, will be considered, provided they complete the retest within two months from the date of appointment); 
  • General, valid First Aid certificate. 
  • At least 3 – 6 months’ Lifeguard experience. 
  • Be physically fit and mentally fit; 
  • Be prepared to undergo vetting processes 
 
Primary Function: 
Ensure that a swimming pool operates efficiently and maintains high standards of safety, hygiene, cleanliness, and public relations at the pool. 
 
Key Performance Areas: 
  • Perform rescues and certain administrative duties. 
  • Render First Aid. 
  • Coordinates activities and procedures associated with the monitoring of Public services and the general condition of the facility. 
  • Supervising the cleaning of the premises, operation of the filtration plants, chemical testing of the water, ensuring the safety of the bathers and controlling the behaviour of patrons. 
  • Assist with the Superintendent's duties when same is day off. 
  • Ensure compliance with Swimming Pool By-Laws and Occupational Health and Safety Act. 
  • Assist learn to swim instructors with conducting lessons for aspirant swimmers. 
 
Leading Competencies: 
  • Knowledge of lifesaving skills 
  • Accountability;
  • Pool safety and knowledge of chemicals and their use. 
 
Core Competencies: 
  • Be able to tolerate stress; written and verbal skills; good communication and computer skills; 
  • Must be able to swim; 
  • Must be able to render First Aid; 
  • Must be able to carry or lift objects; 
  • Must be able to safely clean the pool with chemicals. 
 
“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/199Bd9-dEQeuXNv6JFplxtgew554
APPLY ONLINE VIA THIS LINK: www.joburg.org.za
ENQUIRIES ONLY: 
Contact Person: Ntokozo Mandlazi/Karabo Nhlapo 
Tel No: 011 407 6553 
CLOSING DATE: WEDNESDAY, 06 AUGUST 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 and 
  • Employment record verification, 
  • Criminal check, and 
  • Identity validation.