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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 140/2025 
 
This Vacancy is open to Employees of the City of Johannesburg and External Candidates 
 
Closing Date: Thursday, 20 November 2025 
 
WE HAVE AN EXCITING CAREER OPPORTUNITY FOR: 
PERMANENT POSITION: 
  • DEPUTY DIRECTOR: PRIORITY PROJECTS 
 
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. 
 
 
DEPUTY DIRECTOR: PRIORITY PROJECTS 
DEPARTMENT: Group Communication and Marketing 
BRANCH: Marketing 
DESIGNATION: Deputy Director: Priority Projects 
REMUNERATION: R64 033.65 pm (basic salary, excluding benefits) 
LOCATION: Metro Centre, 158 Civic Boulevard, Braamfontein 
 
Minimum Requirements: 
  • Grade 12/NQF level 4; 
  • Degree in Marketing, Business Management, Stakeholder Relations Management, or equivalent/related qualification (NQF level 7); 
  • 7 – 9 years’ experience in the related field, of which at least 4 years must be in a line management position or similar experience in leading/coordinating a team. 
 
Primary Function:
Support the Marketing function in the execution of the marketing plan/strategy both online and on other platforms, working on short-, medium- and long-term marketing objectives and building the City’s brand image and equity. 
 
Key Performance Areas: 
  • Originate/produce, deliver, guide, and implement highly targeted, well-planned, integrated corporate marketing services in response to the overall strategy and communications, marketing and events activities and programmes of the department and the organisation; 
  • Lead market research efforts to uncover the viability of current and existing products/services; 
  • Create commercially viable, strategic partnerships and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders of the organisation; 
  • Brand reputation management and maintaining the City’s corporate identity and brand culture; 
  • Provide leadership and guide, direct and control outcomes associated with the utilisation, productivity and performance of personnel within the sub-directorate; 
  • Execute sound financial, risk, compliance and supply chain management and control and contribute information to support financial planning processes within the sub-directorate; 
  • Identify and define the immediate, short, and long-term objectives/plans associated with the provision of corporate marketing services to the directorate. 
 
Leading Competencies: 
  • Computer literacy (MS Office Packages, including Word, Excel, Internet and Outlook); 
  • Strong written and oral communication skills in English, and must be able to communicate and coordinate effectively with other stakeholders; 
  • Solid networking, negotiation and PR skills; 
  • Professional judgement and discretion; 
  • Understanding of traditional and emerging marketing channels; 
  • People management, including teamwork and collaboration; 
  • Decision-making and conflict resolution skills; 
  • Budget management skills and proficiency; 
  • Research and data analysis as the foundation for marketing strategies – analytical skills; 
  • Integrated Marketing Communication; 
  • Attention to detail and high levels of accuracy, and excellent planning, organising, coordinating, and time management skills. 
 
Core Competencies: 
  • Good knowledge and experience of working with government legislation, policies, procedures, processes, practices, systems, and frameworks related to marketing, communications, public relations, media, stakeholder relationship management, brand management and liaising with advertising and public relations agencies; 
  • Sound knowledge and understanding of the implementation of project management, planning and organising; 
  • Basic principles and practices of administration and personnel management (HR), and of supervision, training, and performance evaluation; 
  • Basic principles and practices of budget preparation and administration; 
  • Know how to gather and analyse information (research capabilities); 
  • Basic risk management principles; 
  • Change management; 
  • 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/19iHnfAqbSYSj3wRkizZCPwew554
APPLY ONLINE VIA THIS LINK: www.joburg.org.za
ENQUIRIES ONLY: 
Contact Person: Sirelda de Klerk 
Tel No: 011 407 7723 
CLOSING DATE: THURSDAY, 20 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, and 
  • Identity validation. 











​STUDENT INTERNSHIP CIRCULAR 033/2025 
 
Internship opportunity for all qualifying Students in the Johannesburg Community 
 
 Closing Date: Thursday, 27 November 2025 
 
STUDENT INTERNSHIP POSITION:  GROUP FINANCE 
 
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 qualifies for this internship and have never participated in an internship programme before. 
  • 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. 
  • Appointments will be made in accordance with the COJ Employment Equity policy and People with disabilities are encouraged to apply. 
  • The City of Johannesburg is an equal opportunity employer. 
  • Any misrepresentation or failure to disclose material information on the application form or CV will automatically disqualify your application. 
 
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: Communication & Stakeholder Management 
Designation: Internship: Marketing and Events Graphic Design 
Remuneration:
(Qualification completed with min 360 credits): R10 109,86 pm (Basic Salary, no benefits) 
Enrolled as a student) : R3 500,00 pm (Basic salary, no benefits 
Location: 61 Jorrisen Street, Thuso House 
 
Minimum Requirements: 
  • Grade 12/Matric plus National Diploma (NQF level 6) in Graphic Design or Computer Graphics or a related field such as Visual Arts / Marketing and Web Design. 
  • The candidate will be expected to have knowledge and understanding of graphic design and or visual design and it compatible software by using tools including design software such as Adobe illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop, After Effects, Premier Pro and Toon Boom etc. to create computer concepts by designing and presenting rough drafts of art, for example size, colour, typography, image, style, layout and related aesthetic concept. 
  • Only City of Joburg residents will be considered. 
 
Primary Function:
To create and incorporate graphics into the city’s brand, digital products and social media. As part of the strategic communications team, this post plays a key role in supporting the Communications and Stakeholder Management unit by ensuring a creation of the original graphic design, comprehensive layout concepts, and overseeing the coordination of production materials. This includes overseeing all design projects. From conception to delivery, designing original pieces, including illustration and infographic, reviewing all design work to ensure high quality. Provide graphic design solutions across a variety of publication and promotional material with a particular focus on focus print on print and digital designs for interactive and multimedia formats or to produce and oversee digital and print creative solutions to address the communication and marketing needs of the department. Liaise with all stakeholders within Group Finance department i.e Management Support, Revenue Shared Services Centre Group Treasury, Group Accounting, Core Accounting, Supply Chain Management, Group Property unit, Group Chief Financial Officer to assist in the achievement of each unit’s goals. 
 
Key Learning Areas: 
  • Revising and /or devising new and creative design growth strategies. 
  • Manage the Group Finance channels (touch point) – emails websites and raising awareness of the City priorities, programmes and projects; 
  • Review and monitor the effectiveness of the City’s Group Finance, Municipal Entities graphic design activities and assessing them against goals (e.g. ROI and KPIs);
  • Research of emerging technologies and trends and providing thought leadership and perspective for adoption where appropriate; 
  • Design or create Visual communication material through the use of the technology including computer software programmes. 
 
Leading Competencies: 
  • Good content writing skills; 
  • Computer literacy; 
  • Excellent communication (both written and verbal) skills; 
  • Good planning and Organising skills; 
  • Strong Analytics and data driven thinking; 
  • Graphic design, web design; 
  • Good problem solving skills; 
  • Emotional intelligence skills; 
  • Attention to detail; 
  • Conceptualizing and executing brief / presentations. 
 
Core Competencies: 
  • Collaborative/Teamwork, Values and Integrity, Attention to detail, and quality-focused; 
  • Customer and Service Delivery Management (Batho Pele) Ethics, Professionalism. 
 
ENQUIRIES ONLY: 
Contact Person: Thabiso Nkosi 
Tel No: (011) 021 5802 
Please take note that only online applications will be considered. Please apply by using the following link below: 
https://share-eu1.hsforms.com/1GDjMi7udQrG6CzvOVpemlQew554
APPLY ONLINE VIA WEBSITE: www.joburg.org.za
CLOSING DATE: THURSDAY, 27 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.