CITY OF JOHANNESBURG VACANCIES

​VACANCY CIRCULAR 128/2025 
 
This Vacancy is open to External Applicants AND Employees of the City of Johannesburg 
 
Closing Date: Wednesday, 29 October 2025 
 
WE HAVE AN EXCITING CAREER OPPORTUNITY FOR: 
PERMANENT POSITION: 

• MANAGER: FINANCE 

 
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. 

 
 
 
MANAGER: FINANCE 
DEPARTMENT: Group Finance 
BRANCH: Property (Finance, Compliance & Data) 
DESIGNATION: Manager: Finance (Finance, Assets, Procurement) 
REMUNERATION: R49 780.13 pm (basic salary, excluding benefits) 
LOCATION: 66 Jorissen Place, Braamfontein 
 
Minimum Requirements: 

• Grade 12 plus a Degree in Accounting/B Tech at NQF level 7; 
• Any Finance-related degree; 
• 5 - 7 years’ experience in financial accounting and/or finance; 
• Experience should include the following areas: 
• 2 years in a management/supervisory capacity (where applicable), with 4 – 6 years’ overall experience; 
• 2 – 3 years’ experience in compilation, analysis and interpretation of financial management reports; 
• 2 – 3 years’ experience in budgeting, supply chain management, and income and expenditure management. 

 
Primary Function:
Lead and manage the financial management function for the three directorates in the Property Branch in terms of the Municipal Finance Management Act (MFMA) 56 of 2003 and other relevant local government legislation by leading and managing the processes of the finance section of the Property Branch. 
 
Key Performance Areas: 

• Manage and coordinate Financial Management Reporting for all three directorates in the Property Branch on a monthly basis; 
• Manage the Medium Term Budget and the Adjustment Budget processes, carry out oversight of the budget and sign off on budget availability in line with approved budgets; 
• Manage the Property Branch’s compliance with the City’s Supply Chain Management policies and procedures; 
• Manage the Property Branch’s compliance with the City’s Asset Management policies and procedures; 
• Manage, monitor, and report on the customer journal adjustment process; 
• Manage Compliance and Audit requirements in the Financial Management Section; 
• Represent the Property Branch in various Finance forums and structures where financial management issues are discussed; 
• Manage and empower staff and staff constraints in the Finance function; 
• Develop an operational plan for the Finance function of the Property Branch; 
• Manage governance and risk management for the Finance function of the Property Branch.

 
Leading Competencies: 

• Excellent report writing, excellent verbal and written communication skills to all levels and personalities; 
• Excellent planning, organising and time management skills; 
• Excellent Computer literacy, including MS Office Applications, SAP or any other Accounting packages; 
• Working under pressure and the ability to prioritise. 

 
Core Competencies: 

• Work independently, and where necessary, take key decisions in complex situations, as well as stand by decision/s taken; 
• Maintain strict confidentiality and withhold confidential information; 
• Ability to multitask and deliver according to deadlines 
• Excellent ability to effectively manage staff and resources; 
• Building and maintaining effective working relationships; 
• Ability to use sound judgment and make decisions pertaining to day-to-day responsibilities; 
• 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 the 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 link below: 
https://share-eu1.hsforms.com/1j0B1LKeHQya5j--BWGvccgew554
APPLY ONLINE VIA THIS LINK: www.joburg.org.za
ENQUIRIES ONLY: 
Contact Person: Pearl Fambe 
Tel No: 011 021 3269 
CLOSING DATE: WEDNESDAY, 29 OCTOBER 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.

​STUDENT INTERNSHIP CIRCULAR 029/2025 
 
Internship opportunity for all qualifying Students in the Johannesburg Community 
 
CLOSING DATE: WEDNESDAY, 29 OCTOBER 2025 
 
STUDENT INTERNSHIP POSITION: 
GROUP FINANCE 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), Group Finance Department has the following Internship opportunity available for a period NOT exceeding eighteen 18 months.
Department: Group Finance 
Branch: Management Support 
Designation: Internship: Registry & Archiving 
Remuneration:  (Enrolled as a student) : R3 500,00 pm (Basic salary, no benefits) 
Location: Thuso House, 61 Jorissen Street, Braamfontein 
 
Minimum Requirements: 
• Matric/Grade 12 (NQF level 4); Studying towards a diploma / certificate; 
• Previous training and/or experience in a related field will be an added advantage; 
• Computer literacy (MS Office Applications); 
• Understanding the public sector industry would be an advantage; 
• Only City of Johannesburg residents will be considered. 
 
Primary Function:
Provide an administrative support service associated with the provisions of effective document management and information systems, flow and management of correspondence, retrieval and the filing of files and disposal of obsolete files in line with the relevant guidelines, standards and legislation. 
 
Key Learning Areas: 

• Ensure the effective administrative support is provided to the department for an effective document and information system; 
• Classify, register, scan and save all records and document into the electronic system; 
• Filing, retrieval and disposal of obsolete documents/records and files; 
• Assist with office administration; 
• General office administration; 
• Document management and archiving; 
• Registry of all records and documents 

 
Leading Competencies: 

• Computer literacy (MS Word and Excel); 
• Good interpersonal and communication skills; 
• Excellent time management skills and the ability to prioritise work; 
• Attention to detail and accuracy; 
• Ability to work independently and to enjoy working as a member of a team. 

 
Core Competencies: 

• Knowledge of the City regulations as well as the National Archiving Act (NAA). 

 
 
Please take note that only online applications will be considered. Please apply by using the following link below: 
https://share-eu1.hsforms.com/1Vy5e8aGCTaOoCG1x06Prowew554
APPLY ONLINE VIA WEBSITE: www.joburg.org.za
ENQUIRIES ONLY: 
Contact Person: Faniswa Lokwe 
Tel No: (011) 075 1562 
CLOSING DATE: WEDNESDAY, 29 OCTOBER 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.