CITY OF JOHANNESBURG VACANCIES

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ADDENDUM TO VACANCY CIRCULAR 051/2024
 
PERMANENT POSITION – (SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT) 
MANAGER: URBAN AGRICULTURE
 
The City of Johannesburg (CoJ), published the below position in the above circular as follows: 
 
PUBLISHED DATE: MONDAY, 10 JUNE 2024 
                                    
CLOSING DATE: MONDAY, 24 JUNE 2024 
 
PLEASE NOTE THAT THE ABOVE POSITION IS OPEN TO EMPLOYEES OF THE CITY OF JOHANNEBURG AND EXTERNAL CANDIDATES
 
 
MANAGER: URBAN AGRICULTURE
 
DEPARTMENT: Social Development 
BRANCH: Food Resilience 
DESIGNATION: Manager: Urban Agriculture 
REMUNERATION: R44 693,36 pm (basic salary, excluding benefits) 
LOCATION: Region C
 
Minimum Requirements: 
• Grade 12 plus an appropriate completed Degree in Agriculture/Development Studies/Social Sciences or equivalent from an accredited institution at NQF level 7; 
• 5 – 7 years relevant working experience in agricultural development or food security environment; 
• Knowledge and understanding of diverse agriculture value proposition and delivery strategy; 
• Project management experience; 
• Valid driver’s license. 
 
Primary Function:
Perform tasks associated with regional coordination and implementation of the urban agriculture and food security programmes such as food gardens, food bank, food empowerment zones, Agri-resource centres, Agri-business development services and skills development. Oversee the management and supervision of regional programme coordinators to ensure implementation of the established projects and programs. Submit quarterly regional performance reports and coordinate urban agriculture and food security stakeholders as well as identification and attraction of potential partners to assist the region in expanding the footprint of poverty alleviation projects.
 
Key Performance Areas: 
• Provide administrative and human resource management functions; 
• Manage established projects in line with food resilience policy and business plan; 
• Implement Urban Agriculture and Food Security Programs in line with SDBIP and IDP within a Region; 
• Business Planning, performance management and policy development; 
• Project Management and approval; 
• Monitoring and evaluation; 
• Internal and External stakeholder management; 
• Adherence to legislation, quality control, development of programme designs and Standard Operating Procedures for the Sub-Unit; 
• Forge partnerships, create opportunities, and leverage support both internally and externally. 
 
Leading Competencies: 
• Leadership and networking skills; 
• Planning and organizing skills; 
• Good communication skills; 
• Advanced computer literacy; 
• Ability to work under pressure and manage conflicts; 
• Ability to interpret agricultural technical aspects. 
 
Core Competencies: 
• Intensive knowledge of agricultural production systems, Agri business development services and facilitation of various capacity building programs; 
• Knowledge and understanding of diverse range of agricultural business practices. 
 
 
“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/1YZSUzr6JS4OqJuqUpGfjHgew554
APPLY ONLINE VIA: www.joburg.org.za

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VACANCY CIRCULAR 052/2024 
 
This Vacancy is open to Employees of the City of Johannesburg and External Applicants 
 
CLOSING DATE: TUESDAY, 18 JUNE 2024 
 
EXCITING CAREER OPPORTUNITY OFFERED BY THE CITY OF JOBURG: 
 
FIXED-TERM PERFORMANCE-BASED CONTRACTS 
(Linked to Political Term of Office) 
Chief Specialist: Communication & Stakeholder Management 
 
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 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. 
 
 
CHIEF SPECIALIST: COMMUNICATIONS AND STAKEHOLDER MANAGEMENT 
Department: Private Office of the Executive Mayor (POEM) 
Branch: Various MMC Offices 
Designation: Chief Specialist: Communications and Stakeholder Management 
Remuneration: R886 816,85 pa (all-inclusive cost to company) 
Location: Metropolitan Centre, 158 Civic Boulevard, Braamfontein 
 
Minimum Requirements: 
• Grade 12; 
• Degree in Customer Relations/Marketing/Public Relations/Communications/Journalism or related field (NQF level 7); 
• 5 - 7 years’ relevant, related experience at senior practitioner level; 
• Have a valid driver’s license. 
 
Primary Function:
Lead and manage communications and stakeholder engagement and liaison, including the provision of high quality and responsive information for all stakeholders. Develop approaches to engagements, collaboration and innovation that create improved value for the City/Region and its stakeholders. 
 
Key Performance Areas: 
• Render an efficient and effective stakeholder engagement management and liaison service in the designated region; 
• Perform specific tasks/activities associated with the provision of internal communications services; 
• Perform specific tasks/activities associated with the provision of external communications services; 
• Provide marketing support; 
• Perform specific tasks activities associated with the provision of effective and efficient stakeholder management and liaison; 
• Conduct planning and development activities; 
• Optimise process for efficiency; 
• Management of assets entrusted into specialist area; 
• Conduct governance and risk activities; 
• Monitor and report on work/projects achieve. 
 
Leading Competencies: 
• Communicate effectively; 
• Ability to function under stress; 
• Collaborative/Teamwork & Accountability; 
• Advice and guidance; 
• Information gathering; 
• Change management; 
• Problem-solving; 
• Resource management and networking skills; 
• Time management; 
• High level of confidentiality and Organisational skills. 
 
Core Competencies: 
• Teamwork; 
• High level confidentiality; 
• Value and Integrity; 
• Attention to detail and quality focused; 
• Knowledge of local government policies, protocol and procedures; 
• Batho Pele Principles. 
 
“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/1k-SK3bANQAGEFw09GOX42Aew554  
APPLY ONLINE VIA: www.joburg.org.za
ENQUIRIES ONLY: 
Contact Person: Mashudu Rasalanavho 
Tel No: 011 407 7644 
CLOSING DATE: TUESDAY, 18 JUNE 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.