CITY OF JOHANNESBURG VACANCIES

VACANCY CIRCULAR 149/2025 
 
This Vacancy is open to Employees of the City of Johannesburg and External Candidates 
 
 Closing Date: Tuesday, 30 December 2025 
 
WE HAVE AN EXCITING CAREER OPPORTUNITY FOR: 
PERMANENT POSITION: 

• DIRECTOR: MANAGEMENT SUPPORT AND 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 acknowledgment 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. 

 
 
DIRECTOR: MANAGEMENT SUPPORT & DEVELOPMENT 
DEPARTMENT: Health 
BRANCH: Management Support & Development 
DESIGNATION: Director: Management Support & Development 
REMUNERATION: R79 386.55 pm (basic salary, excluding benefits) 
LOCATION: Health Department 
 
Minimum Requirements: 

• Grade 12 / NQF level 4; 
• Bachelors Degree in Public Management or Public Administration or Business Administration or relevant degree at NQF level 7; 
• Minimum of 10 years overall experience of which with 5 years’ experience at management level; 
• Experience in National/Provincial/Local Government policy legislation and protocols; 
• Ability to work with various levels of personnel in a fast-paced environment; 
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; 
• Public Administration or closely related health management experience involving Finance, Supply Chain Management, Performance Monitoring and Evaluation of National Health Priority Programmes, Training and Development; 
• Valid driver’s license. 

 
Primary Function:
Ensure the provision of strategic analytical, human resource, administrative and transversal business solutions to enable the Executive Director: Health and all the reporting units to deliver on their mandate effectively and efficiently. 
 
Key Performance Areas: 

• Contribute to the development of the department’s strategic planning process; 
• Lead the directorate’s services delivery and budget implementation Planning (SDBIP) process; 
• Ensure sound financial Planning and Budgeting processes for the Directorates; 
• Lead and facilitate the Directorate demand planning process; 
• Lead and facilitate the Directorate Performance management planning process; 
• Lead and manage the development of the directorates Individual learning Plans (ILP’s) process; 
• Ensure effective and efficient directorate functions, processes, procedures, systems and policies; 
• Leading the Recruitment, Selection & Placement process for sourcing of suitably qualified staff for the Directorates; 
• Ensure effective and efficient Procurement Management in line with Supply Chain Management processes, legislative, regulatory and policy framework; 
• Provide sound leadership for achievement of the Directorate’s objectives; 
• Direct the delivery of the Management Support and Development services; 
• Implement good governance and effective risk management systems; 
• Ensue effective control of the Directorates Human Resource; 
• Ensure effective Financial Resources control; 
• Ensure effective directorate Assets management and control; 
• Ensue effective management of specific administrative and reporting requirements associated with the Directorates and individual performance. 

 
Leading Competencies: 

• Excellent strategic thinking, planning and execution skills including the ability to anticipate the talent challenges and priorities; 
• Good verbal communication (including presentation and public speaking) skills; 
• Computer literacy, (Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel); 

 
Core Competencies: 

• Knowledge of the local government environment; 
• Knowledge of the City’s strategy (IDP prescribed functional Methodologies, Legislative, Policy and Regulatory Frameworks; 
• Knowledge of regulatory and legal compliance requirement, health and safety legislation and international standards to ensure compliance in Public Health programmes. 
• In-depth knowledge of function principle, techniques & tolls and how they can be practically applied; 
• Knowledge on Corporate Governance; 
• Knowledge of principle and practices of municipal Organisation administration and personnel management. 
• Knowledge and experience in working with national and provincial health structure and frameworks. 

 
“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/17TRNpazHTneiqE74NAuJRAew554
APPLY ONLINE VIA THIS LINK: www.joburg.org.za
ENQUIRIES ONLY: 
Contact Person: Tsholofelo Tlhotlhomisang 
Tel No: 011 407 6704 
CLOSING DATE: TUESDAY, 30 DECEMBER 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, 
• Identity validation.

VACANCY CIRCULAR 149/2025 
 
This Vacancy is open to Employees of the City of Johannesburg and External Candidates 
 
Closing Date: Tuesday, 30 December 2025 
 
WE HAVE EXCITING CAREER OPPORTUNITIES FOR: 
PERMANENT POSITIONS: 

• MEDICAL DOCTOR (REGION D & F) 
• ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH PRACTITIONER (REGION A, B, C, E, F & G) 

 
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 valid current membership registration for the current financial end (HPCSA which is not expired). 
• 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 acknowledgment 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. 

 
 
MEDICAL DOCTOR 
DEPARTMENT: Health 
BRANCH: District Health Systems Development 
DESIGNATION: Medical Doctor 
REMUNERATION: R64 033.65 - R87 105.15 - R110 180.16 pm (basic salary, excluding benefits) 
LOCATION: Region D & F 
 
Minimum Requirements: 

• Completed 2 years of Internship and 1 year of Community Service; 
• Degree in Health Sciences (MBChB)/NQF level 8; 
• Current and valid registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as an Independent Medical Practitioner; 
• Post Community Services. 
• 3 – 5 years’ experience working in a Primary Healthcare Setting/Community Health Centre/District Hospital. 
• Knowledge of Legislation, best practices and policies, and protocols on Health. 
• MS Office and good communication skills. 
• Must be willing to work extended hours whenever required. 
• Must be willing to work across the sub-district facilities of the City of Johannesburg. 
• Must have a valid driver’s license. 

 
Primary Function: 
Coordinate the provision and delivery of comprehensive Primary Health Care services using the DHS legal framework in line with the National Norms and Standards. Provide leadership and supervision in the facility in support of the Facility Manager. Effectively manage the training and research aimed at development and maintenance of professional/ethical standards in PHC facilities and PHC training school – particularly the medical, pharmaceutical/ethical standards in PHC facilities nursing students and operational staff. Plan and implement the clinical and professional services and the development of clinicians and promote and participate in research within the City. Lead the transformation of PHC services through proactive health promotion interventions and community-based/outreach programmes, in partnership with other community-based health interventions. 
Key Performance Areas: 

• Render comprehensive health care services to patients and the community by operational planning and reporting; 
• Conduct, coordinate and monitor health education and training for communities and personnel; 
• Participate in outreach programmes within communities; 
• Promote and facilitate research and in-house projects to establish trends in health as a whole and identify emerging health challenges; 
• Improve, maintain and sustain service delivery and healthcare outcomes in terms of the strategic objectives within health. 

 
Leading Competencies: 

• Must be able to work under pressure, work independently and make decisions; 
• Computer literacy including MS Office Applications; 
• High level of confidentiality and organisational skills; 
• Time Management, working independently, under pressure and ability to prioritise. 

 
Core Competencies: 

• Must form part of the multidisciplinary team; 
• Must be resilient and able to cope with change; 
• Work extra hours whenever required; 
• Confidentiality, Accountability, 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 following link below: 
Region D - https://share-eu1.hsforms.com/1zJpZdkmxTS2C2ecja6lqbgew554
Region F - https://share-eu1.hsforms.com/1p9ZTtGLSTNKc2l4TVSWujgew554
APPLY ONLINE VIA THIS LINK: www.joburg.org.za
ENQUIRIES ONLY: 
Contact Person: Refilwe Mokgako 
Tel No: 011 407 6704 
CLOSING DATE: TUESDAY, 30 DECEMBER 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. 

 
 
 
 
 
ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH PRACTITIONER 
Department: Health 
Branch: Environmental Health Services 
Designation: Environmental Health Practitioner 
Remuneration: R35 516,09 pm (basic salary, excluding benefits) 
Location: Region A, B, C, E, F & G 
 
Minimum Requirements: 

• Grade 12 plus National Diploma in Environmental Health (NQF level 6); 
• Registration with the Health Professional Council of South Africa as an Independent Practitioner; 
• Completion of Compulsory Community Service; Environmental Health; 
• 1 – 3 years’ experience, including Completion of Compulsory Community Service: Environmental Health; 
• Must have a valid driver’s license. 

 
Primary Function:
Ensure that Municipal Health Services, as defined in the National Health Act, are implemented by determining community profiles and needs through the coordination, investigation, inspection, monitoring, evaluation, reporting, and direct compliance enforcement procedures related to environmental health. Avail information: educate as well as advise on practices that negatively impact the environment. Implement measures to prevent and control risk in order to ensure the provision of a clean and healthy environment conducive to and supporting a better quality of life in the City of Johannesburg. 
 
Key Performance Areas: 

• Utilise specialised knowledge in ensuring that the Municipal Health Services are rendered as defined in the National Health Act; 
• Responsible for all administrative responsibilities and functions related to the position; 
• Responsible for their own assets and tools as provided by the council; 
• Communicate and liaise with stakeholders (internal and external)l 
• Enforce compliance with all Environmental Health Activities and institute law enforcement actions for any non-compliance; 
• Ensure that all financial matters are complied with in accordance with the MFMA and other legislation. 

 
Leading Competencies: 

• Strong decision-making skills; 
• Conflict management; 
• Intermediate Computer literacy, including MS Office Applications; 
• Basic project management skills; 
• Analytical and investigative skills; 
• Good interpersonal skills; 
• High level of confidentiality and organisational skills; 
• Time Management, working independently, under pressure, and the ability to prioritise. 

 
Core Competencies: 

• Knowledge of Environmental Health Legislation; 
• Policies affecting Environmental Health Services; 
• Collaborative/Teamwork, Values and Integrity, Attention to detail, and quality-focused; 
• Customer and Service Delivery Management (Batho Pele) Ethics, Professionalism. 

 
“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: 
Region A - https://share-eu1.hsforms.com/1Nm4o-F4PTCmGOFC1q6kAPQew554
Region B - https://share-eu1.hsforms.com/1H5cPeR9GT8KsxTID3nS78Qew554
Region C - https://share-eu1.hsforms.com/1AjGl3AOPSPGUFfUiYzxBzAew554
Region E - https://share-eu1.hsforms.com/1947WF1EpRQSw5uwqJcg6rwew554
Region F – https://share-eu1.hsforms.com/1NRA3sxsiSmap1aXkRJ6zJgew554
Region G – https://share-eu1.hsforms.com/1ZE1qqgkRTxy-BYKv6aRbRwew554
APPLY ONLINE VIA THIS LINK: www.joburg.org.za
ENQUIRIES ONLY: 
Contact Person: Refilwe Mokgako 
Tel No: 011 407 6704 
 
CLOSING DATE: TUESDAY, 30 DECEMBER 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, Identity validation.