CITY OF JOHANNESBURG VACANCIES

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VACANCY CIRCULAR 022/2023 
 
This Vacancy is open to Employees of the City of Johannesburg and External Applicants 
 
 CLOSING DATE: FRIDAY, 28 APRIL 2023 
 
WE HAVE AN EXCITING CAREER OPPORTUNITY FOR: 
PERMANENT POSITION 
 
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR: HEALTH 
 
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. 
 
 
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR: HEALTH 
Department: Office of the City Manager 
Branch: Health & Social Development 
Designation: Executive Director: Health 
Remuneration: R 2 085 830 pa (all-inclusive, cost to company) 
Location: Metropolitan Centre, 158 Civic Boulevard, Braamfontein 
 
Appointment requirements: 
• Matric/Grade 12; 
• A professional Degree in Medicine (MBChB, MBBCh, or equivalent) or relevant qualification in a healthcare field, including public health and environmental health management (NQF level 8); 
• Current registration in one of the practitioner categories of the Health Professional Council of South Africa (HPCSA); 
• 5 – 8 years’ relevant working experience or more in a senior/executive management level in health services; 
• 10 years’ relevant working experience at a senior/executive management level in health service will be an added advantage; 
• Must be able to work extended hours and be on standby; and 
• Must not have a criminal record (excluding previous conviction relating to political activities in the previous dispensation) and such a person shall undergo security vetting. 
 
Primary Function: 
To provide sound strategic primary health and environmental health services (Municipal Health Services) in the City of Johannesburg and ensure that the residents of the City are provided the opportunity for a long and healthy life.
 
Key Performance Areas: 
• Drive the Department’s strategic planning process in contribution to the City’s Strategy; 
• Ensure provision of both personal primary health and environmental health services; 
• Provide sound leadership for the achievement of the Department’s objectives; 
• Implement good governance and effective risk management systems; 
• Ensure effective control of the financial and human resources of the Department. 
 
Leading competencies: 
• In-depth knowledge, critical thinking, understanding of the management and control of all the Primary Health Programmes and Environmental Health policies and legal frameworks; 
• Proficiency in basic methods of epidemiology, disease prevention, environmental health, health promotion, behavioural change, group process, community/organisational development and methods of instruction, public information and mass media methods, data analysis and research methods; marketing principles, public information and mass media and methods of instruction; 
• Proficiency in the identification of population health status and determinants of health and in the use of methods and instruments for collecting valid qualitative and quantitative data; 
• Proficiency in quality improvement principles and application of the public health standards; 
• Proficiency in policy development, feasibility analysis, incorporating policies into program plans and structures, and policy evaluation and impact analysis; 
• Proficiency in assuring that cultural, social, and Behavioral factors play a significant role in the accessibility, availability, and delivery of public health services; 
• Knowledge of the Municipal business planning processes feeding into the development of Strategic plans, Service Delivery Implementation Plans (SDBIP), and departmental implementation plans; 
• Excellent oral and written communication skills; 
• Clinical risk management experience; 
• Organizational skills; 
• Outstanding leadership and managerial skills; 
• Requires the ability to perform upper-level data analysis, including the ability to hypothesize, theorise and assimilate, to modify or adapt existing policies/methods to meet unusual conditions within the context of existing theories and management principles; 
• Ability to utilise a variety of reference, descriptive, and advisory data, and information such as professional literature, fiscal reports, advisories, contracts, policy manuals, statutes, procedures, and guidelines; 
• Requires the ability to apply communication and group dynamic strategies for interacting with persons from diverse backgrounds and levels; 
• Proficiency in teaching methods and techniques for presenting material and engaging a wide variety of audiences in learning experiences including but not limited to group process and facilitation; and formal education using a wide range of audio-visual equipment; 
• Proficiency in team building, group facilitation, leadership, and development of supervisory trust and capacity across the Department and among community partners. 
 
Core Competencies: 
The candidate is required to have knowledge in the following domains: 
• Communicable diseases; 
• Environmental health; 
• Non-communicable diseases; 
• Health measurement and informatics; 
• Social sciences; 
• Occupational health; 
• MFMA & SCM Regulations; 
• Organisational development and management of health care. 
 
“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.” 
This is a re-advertisement, candidates who previously applied are encouraged to apply. 
 
Please take note that only online applications will be considered. Please apply by using the following link below: 
https://share-eu1.hsforms.com/1OsMO1PcuRCiOdpcRvLBhMAew554  
APPLY ONLINE VIA THIS LINK: www.joburg.org.za
ENQUIRIES ONLY: 
Contact Person: Pelisa Sindelo 
Tel No: 011 407 6560 
 
CLOSING DATE: FRIDAY, 28 APRIL 2023 
 
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. 
 
 
 
 

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VACANCY CIRCULAR 021/2023 
 
This Vacancy is open to Employees of the City of Johannesburg and External Applicants 
 
CLOSING DATE: FRIDAY, 28 APRIL 2023 
 
WE HAVE AN EXCITING CAREER OPPORTUNITY FOR: 
PERMANENT POSITION 
 
DIRECTOR: ORGANISATIONAL DEVELOPMENT 
 
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. 
 
 
DIRECTOR: ORGANISATIONAL DEVELOPMENT 
DEPARTMENT: Group Corporate and Shared Services 
BRANCH: Group Human Capital Management: Organisational Development 
DESIGNATION: Director: Organisational Development 
REMUNERATION: R67 622.85 pm (basic salary, excluding benefits) 
LOCATION: 158 Civic Boulevard, Metro Centre, Braamfontein 
 
Minimum Requirements: 
• Matric Certificate, plus a Bachelor’s Degree in Organisational Development/Business Administration/Human Resources/Human Behaviour/Human Psychology, or a related field at NQF level 7; 
• Organisation & Work Study Certificate/Management Services Certificate or Diploma will be an added advantage; 
• 10 years’ overall experience in Organisational Development/Human Resources or related field, of which 5 – 7 years must be in leadership/management experience in Organisational Development with a strong appreciation of the interplay between OD and Human Resource Management; 
• Minimum of Code 8 Driver’s License. 
 
Primary Function:
Responsible for the implementation of OD, IDP programmes, and ongoing interventions that foster a total systems approach to ensure alignment of business processes, systems, structures, people, and organisational culture within the City’s vision, mission, and strategic priorities. Ensuring strict adherence to organisational development legislative and policy framework throughout the City. 
 
Key Performance Areas: 
• Ensure optimal utilization of the City’s resources (Human, Systems/Machinery/Building, Material and Budget) and the delivery of City’s services in a more effective, efficient innovative manner. 
• Ensure the delivery of the Job and Organisational Design programmes in line with City’s strategy (IDP), prescribed Methodologies, Legislative, Policy and Regulatory Frameworks. 
• Oversee the development and implementation of City’s Workforce Planning Strategic Framework that ensures alignment of the City’s Strategic Priorities, talent, skills, technology and organisational culture with the Future Worlds of work. 
• Oversee City-wide strategic and tactical organisational change and transformational initiatives through effective change management structures and sound change management strategy, project methodology, mentorship and coaching initiatives that promotes an organisational culture that supports the City’s vision and mission. 
• Contribute to the development of the Department and the Branch’s strategic planning process; 
• Ensure effective and efficient Directorate functions, processes, procedures, systems and policies; 
• Direct the delivery of the Organisational Development functions; 
• Ensure effective management of specific administrative and reporting requirements associated with the Directorate and individual performance. 
 
Leading Competencies: 
• Demonstrated experience in organizational development and organizational design, particularly those areas that relate to the needs of a rapidly growing and changing organization working within highly dynamic and competitive employment markets; 
• Proven ability to manage the people and process challenges associated with a rapidly growing multi-site organization, including developing a competitive edge in hiring, developing and retaining top talent 
• Demonstrated ability to lead an organization through major changes and maintain momentum with the ability to inspire continuous focus on key business drivers and the organisation’s mission and values 
• Possess excellent interpersonal, written and oral communication skills, and understand the implications various actions will have on the strategic, financial and organizational demands of a rapidly evolving organization 
• Possess excellent interpersonal, written and oral communication skills, and understand the implications their actions and the HR function will have on the strategic, financial and organizational demands of a rapidly evolving organization 
• Computer literacy on basic Microsoft and OrgDesign programs (MS Visio, MS PowerPoint, MS Word, MS Excel). 
 
Core Competencies: 
• Knowledge on the local government environment; 
• Knowledge of City’s strategy (IDP), prescribed Methodologies, Legislative, Policy and Regulatory Frameworks; 
• In-depth knowledge of function principles, techniques & tools and how they can be practically applied; 
• Knowledge on Corporate Governance; 
• Knowledge of principles and practices of municipal organization, administration and personnel management. 
 
“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/1XHGtnmsWSuez-CjhjsLZ-wew554
APPLY ONLINE VIA THIS LINK: www.joburg.org.za
ENQUIRIES ONLY: 
Contact Person: Tshifhiwa Ndou 
Tel No: 011 407 7139 
 
CLOSING DATE: FRIDAY, 28 APRIL 2023 
 
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.