CITY OF JOHANNESBURG VACANCIES

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VACANCY CIRCULAR 066/2024
 
This Vacancy is open to Employees of the City of Johannesburg and External Candidates 
 
 CLOSING DATE: THURSDAY, 01 AUGUST 2024 
 
WE HAVE EXCITING CAREER OPPORTUNITIES FOR: 
PERMANENT POSITIONS 
• UNIT HEAD (PROJECT MANAGER): SUBSTANCE ABUSE 
• SOCIAL AUXILIARY WORKER 
 
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS 
• Complete the online job application form and attach all relevant and updated documents (Certified Qualification/s/Certificates, ID, and CV). 
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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. 
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UNIT HEAD: (PROJECT MANAGER): SUBSTANCE ABUSE 
Department: Social Development 
Branch: Substance Abuse 
Designation: Unit Head (Project Manager): Substance Abuse 
Remuneration: R71 274.46 pm (basic salary excluding benefits) 
Location: 118 Jorissen Street, Traduna Building, Braamfontein 
 
Minimum Requirements: 
• Grade 12 NQF level 4 plus Degree in Humanities or Medicine; 
• Registered with recognized and relevant regulatory councils/bodies; 
• Certificate in Substance Abuse will be an added advantage; 
• 10 years’ practical experience in the substance abuse field; 
• Experience with transformation and diversity management skills; 
• Leadership and experience in community development and public speaking. 
 
Primary Function: 
Direct and provide expertise in the field of substance abuse by leading, planning and managing key performance and impact driven indicators associated with the provision of an integrated substance abuse response to local communities, stakeholders, civil society partners through the development of a multidisciplinary approach aimed at long term, sustainable programs in the city, coordination and implementation of business planning processes, performance management, monitoring and evaluation mechanisms with regard to the development and implementation of policies and strategies for the related programs. Liaising with internal and external stakeholders on support and aid to ensure the program remains viable and sustainable. 
 
Key Performance Areas: 
• To lead and manage resources towards the development of a new directorate within the department of Social Development; 
• Lead, direct and control the strategy that permits administration and related functions which supports the service delivery components of the Unit; 
• Direct, plan, develop, gain approval for, compile, monitor and control the units annual and long-term budget so that expenditure is in line with the city requirements and or municipal financial management act, supply chain management; 
• Direct, lead and control staff within the unit in order to achieve the objectives set by defining /adjusting the role boundaries, workflow processes and job design / job evaluation /job rotation against laid down service delivery requirements; 
• Establish, direct, lead, organize and control subsatance abuse activities and the production of quality outcomes across a very complex, diverse, pressurized and knowledge driven environment within legislative framework; 
• Establish, direct, lead, organize and control research in the field of Substance Abuse in order to determine trends and best-practice models; 
• Lead, direct and manage stakeholders for effective development of programmes and management thereof; 
 
Leading Competencies: 
• Social and or clinical research skills; 
• Advance skills in computer literacy; 
• Interpersonal skills; 
• Human Resource Management skills. 
• Strategic Leadership; 
• Business Planning; 
• Financial Planning; 
• Project Management; 
• Performance Management; 
• Researcher. 
 
Core Competencies: 
• Understanding and application of legislation related to the substance abuse field; 
• Knowledge of legislation regulating Local Government; 
• Knowledge in strategic leadership, community development and processes. 
 
“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/1tQTswV4qS8Gx3vaLfsx1xAew554
APPLY ONLINE VIA THIS LINK: www.joburg.org.za
ENQUIRIES ONLY: 
Contact Person: Johannes Mofokeng 
Tel No: 083 702 7609 
CLOSING DATE: THURSDAY, 01 AUGUST 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. 
 
 
 
 
 
SOCIAL AUXILIARY WORKER 
Department: Social Development 
Branch: Substance Abuse 
Designation: Social Auxiliary Worker 
Remuneration: R17 613, 75 pm (basic salary, excluding benefits) 
Location: Region G
 
Minimum Requirements: 
• Grade 12 plus / NQF level 4 plus Social Worker Auxiliary Certificate, recognized by Health and Welfare SETA (HWSETA) and/or South African Council for Social Service Professions; 
• 1 - 3 years’ experience in Social Auxiliary Work. 
 
Primary Function:
Provide ancillary services and perform tasks associated with frontline services, administrative support, community education, and empowerment of individuals, families, groups, and communities. 
 
Key Performance Areas: 
• Provide frontline services which consist of collecting biographic information, scheduling appointments, and preparing related documents; 
• Administrative support services for systematic management of information; 
• Community education and empowerment; taking active participation in understanding community needs, assets, trends, and available support services for clients and continued aftercare services to clients; 
• Provide practical and logistical support in preparation for outreach and educational programs; 
• Participate in outreach services aimed at substance abuse prevention; 
• Stakeholder relationship maintenance. 
 
Leading Competencies: 
• Data collection and capturing skills; 
• Basic counseling and communication skills 
• High level of confidentiality and organisational skills; 
• Basic report writing and record-keeping skills; 
• Time Management, working independently, under pressure, and ability to prioritise. 
 
Core Competencies: 
• Basic knowledge in working with communities; 
• Knowledge of working with a multi-disciplinary team and/or stakeholders; 
• Collaborative/Teamwork, Values and Integrity, Attention to detail, and quality-focused; 
• Customer and Service Delivery Management (Batho Pele) Ethics, Professionalism; 
• Impact and Influence according to City’s protocols, legislation, and standards.
 
“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/1k4PeEkkLS36dtBjZioZFQAew554
APPLY ONLINE VIA THIS LINK: www.joburg.org.za
ENQUIRIES ONLY: 
Contact Person: Ayanda Mhlungu 
Tel No: 083 702 7609 
CLOSING DATE: THURSDAY, 01 AUGUST 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.