CITY OF JOHANNESBURG VACANCIES

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VACANCY CIRCULAR 118/2025 
 
This Vacancy is open to Employees of the City of Johannesburg and External Candidates 
 
 Closing Date: Thursday, 02 October 2025 
 
 WE HAVE AN EXCITING CAREER OPPORTUNITY FOR: 
PERMANENT POSITION: 
Senior Specialist: Catchment Management and Water Quality 
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. 

 
 
 
SENIOR SPECIALIST: CATCHMENT MANAGEMENT AND WATER QUALITY 
DEPARTMENT: Environmental Infrastructure Services Department 
BRANCH: Water Management and Biodiversity 
DESIGNATION: Senior Specialist: Catchment Management & Water Quality 
REMUNERATION: R49 780,13 – R66 515,19 – R83 255,52 pm 
(basic salary, excluding benefits) 
LOCATION: Traduna House, 118 Jorissen Street, Braamfontein 
 
Minimum Requirements: 

• Relevant degree in one of the following: Natural Sciences, Environmental Management, Environmental Sciences and Environmental Engineering or closely related disciplines/programmes (NQF level 7); 
• 5 to 7 years’ experience in the water resource field, ecology, surface and ground water quality management, Catchment management (or similar disciplines); 
• Experience in town planning procedures, water engineering and environmental engineering would be an advantage. 

 
Primary Function:
To design, manage and implement surface and ground water monitoring programmes in order to promote best practice water quality management, the protection of water resources and improved environmental quality within the City, and to provide specialist professional input concerning water quality issues related to projects, programmes and rehabilitation initiatives for Johannesburg’s catchments. To ensure the protection of water resources through compliance and enforcement in terms of relevant legislation. 
Key Performance Areas: 

• Design, manage and implement surface and groundwater monitoring programmes within the City’s catchments; 
• Interpret and evaluate laboratory results and circulate to stakeholders; 
• Oversee water sampling, coordinate training of samplers, and provide feedback on water quality results to all those concerned with taking or delivering water sampled from rivers or impoundments within the City; 
• Implement and maintain a database of water quality results; 
• Co-ordinate the activities of the Council in respect of Catchment Management, Water Quality Management and Agencies and Forums; 
• Oversee the development and implementation of reporting of water quality trends and issues to internal and external stakeholders; 
• Initiate and implement awareness programmes related to water quality, catchment management and River Health; 
• Provide water quality input into the State of the Rivers report & State of the Environment Report; 
• Provide specialist input in respect of water quality issues relating to Environmental Impact Assessment, projects, and development proposals within the City in order to minimise negative impacts and promote the application of best practice approaches; 
• Liaise with the National and Provincial Governments in respect of legislative issues relating to water management of catchments and riparian zones; 
• Formulation of policies and strategies relating to best practice in Catchment Management, protection and rehabilitation; 
• Participate in projects and programmes for the improvement of River Health and the management of water resources within the City; 
• Investigate complaints relating to water quality or water pollution; 
• Monitor compliance with licence conditions in respect of final effluents being discharged into the catchments/rivers, as negotiated with the DWS 

 
Leading Competencies: 

• Financial Management; 
• Project Management; 
• Risk Management; 
• Policy Development; 
• Stakeholder Management; 
• Computer literacy (MS Office Packages, including Word, Excel); 
• Good written and oral communication skills in English, and must be able to communicate and coordinate effectively with other stakeholders; 
• Attention to detail and high levels of accuracy, and excellent planning, organising, coordinating, and time management skills. 

 
Core Competencies: 

• Knowledge and understanding of environmental issues and relevant legislation; 
• 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/1-mciB7ZVTqa93FtQ8fVKagew554
APPLY ONLINE VIA THIS LINK: www.joburg.org.za
ENQUIRIES ONLY: 
Contact Person: Siphiwe Khumalo 
Tel No: 011 082 7997 
CLOSING DATE: THURSDAY, 02 OCCTOBER 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 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 

​VACANCY CIRCULAR 118/2025 
 
This Vacancy is open to Employees of the City of Johannesburg and External Candidates 
 
Closing Date: Thursday, 02 October 2025 
 
 WE HAVE EXCITING CAREER OPPORTUNITIES FOR: 
PERMANENT POSITIONS: 

• DEPUTY DIRECTOR: COMPLIANCE SERVICES 
• DEPUTY DIRECTOR: TECHNICAL AND OPERATIONS SUPPORT 

 
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: COMPLIANCE SERVICES 
DEPARTMENT: Public Safety 
BRANCH: Policy and Strategy – Stakeholder Management 
DESIGNATION: Deputy Director: Compliance Services 
REMUNERATION: R64 033.65 pm (basic salary, excluding benefits) 
LOCATION: 195 Main Road, Martindale 
 
Minimum Requirements: 

• Grade 12/ Matric Certificate. 
• Degree in either Governance or Risk Management, Internal Audit, Public Management or Public Administration (NQF level 7); 
• 8 years or more experience in the related field with 3 years at middle management level; 
• Valid driver’s license. 

 
Primary Function:
To assist the Public Safety Department (the Department) in developing guidelines, processes and procedures required by law, rules, regulations, industry standards and internal policies to manage risk and demonstrate commitment to ethics, compliance, and improve efficiency and transparency. 
 
Key Performance Areas: 

• Establish uniform compliance aligned with the City’s Compliance Framework; 
• Develop uniformity and synergy between compliance processes and management; 
• Lead stakeholder engagement and management; 
• To manage all aspects of the finance in the control of the compliance services; 
• Manage and coach staff in the unit to ensure all staff meet the department’s objectives in line with broader organisational objectives and requirements; 
• To control, consolidate, analyse and submit various reliable reports; 
• Practice Good Governance and management of Risk; 
• The ability to identify and deal with ethical issues and conflicts of interest. 

 
Leading Competencies: 

• Computer Literacy (Microsoft Word and Excel); 
• Coordination skills; 
• Time management Skills; 
• People Management; 
• Demonstrated skills in quantitative data analysis, data management and the presentation of results for the identification of best practices and informed decision making; 
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English, and must be able to communicate and coordinate effectively with stakeholders. 

 
Core Competencies: 

• Knowledge of local, provincial and national political and legislative framework and dynamics; 
• Knowledge of Corporate Governance Principles (King Report VI); 
• Knowledge of Public Policy; 
• Knowledge of the City’s Council Rules and Procedures; 
• Knowledge of Batho-Pele philosophy, principle and intent (culture and citizenship). 

 
“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/12R2IO9oXTZa3AeP7vgrhLwew554
ENQUIRIES ONLY: 
Contact Person: Ramagodi Dikotla 
Tel No: 011 064 0985 
CLOSING DATE: THURSDAY, 02 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. 

 
 
 
 
 
DEPUTY DIRECTOR: TECHNICAL AND OPERATIONS SUPPORT 
DEPARTMENT: Public Safety 
BRANCH: Integrated Intelligent Operation Centre (IIOC) 
DESIGNATION: Deputy Director: Technical and Operations Support 
REMUNERATION: R64 033.65 pm (basic salary, excluding benefits) 
LOCATION: 195 Main Road, Martindale, Johannesburg 
 
Minimum Requirements: 

• Matric /Grade 12 Certificate 
• Degree in ICT Engineering, Advanced Diploma in Business Analysis or relevant ICT qualification at NQF level 7; 
• Certificate in Project Management; 
• 8 years of relevant experience, including 3 years at a management level; 
• Valid driver’s license. 

 
Primary Function: 
Lead, direct and control the integrated Intelligent Control Centre (IIOC), with the Public Safety Department, which will serve as a modern data nerve centre monitoring an extensive closed-circuit camera surveillance system spread across the inner city and suburbia, integrating all municipal data on a single platform to efficiently and effectively response times to crimes. 
 
Key Performance Areas: 

• Develop processes and procedures for the management and storage of surveillance information/data; 
• Monitor the key results of the IIOC programmes; 
• Enabling the development and sustainability of partnerships and networks for IIOC activities; 
• Manage the performance of staff; 
• Implement the technical strategy for the IIOC and plan the rollout of appropriate systems; 
• Managing the financial commitments and obligations of the IIOC in compliance with the MFMA; 
• Institute governance and risk; 
• Identify and deal with unethical issues and conflicts; 
• Assess situations and interest positions and respond appropriately. 

 
Leading Competencies: 

• Computer Literacy (Microsoft Word and Excel); 
• Good communication (verbal and written) skills; 
• Interpersonal skills; 
• Analytical skills; 
• Report writing; 
• Technical skills 

 
Core Competencies: 

• Knowledge of relevant laws relating to local government; 
• Advanced knowledge of the Telecommunications Act, Computer Evidence Act, etc.; 
• Knowledge of Business Analysis and Reporting 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 link below: 
https://share-eu1.hsforms.com/102gPBEJLQQyhrSirtU3_eQew554
APPLY ONLINE VIA THIS LINK: www.joburg.org.za
ENQUIRIES ONLY: 
Contact Person: Ramagodi Dikotla 
Tel No: 011 064 0985 
CLOSING DATE: THURSDAY, 02 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.

​VACANCY CIRCULAR 118/2025 
 
This Vacancy is open to Employees of the City of Johannesburg and External Candidates 
 
Closing Date: Thursday, 02 October 2025 
 
WE HAVE AN EXCITING CAREER OPPORTUNITY FOR: 
PERMANENT POSITION: 

• EXECUTIVE MANAGER: COMPLAINTS AND INVESTIGATIONS

 
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. 

 
 
EXECUTIVE MANAGER: COMPLAINTS AND INVESTIGATIONS 
Department: Office of the Ombudsman 
Branch: Complaints and Investigations 
Designation: Executive Manager: Complaints and Investigations 
Remuneration: R79 386,55 pm (basic salary, excluding benefits) 
Location: SAPPI Building, 48 Ameshoff Street, Braamfontein 
 
Minimum Requirements: 

• A B-Degree / NQF level 7 in Law, preferably an LLB or LLM, Postgraduate in Law; 
• 10 years of experience in Law and 5 years' experience at middle/senior management with some level of strategic influence in a large enterprise or local government or sphere of equivalent significance and weight; 
• Proven track record of keeping abreast of the changing legislative environment affecting Local Government; 
• Excellent legal research and report writing skills, knowledge of contract law, local government By-Laws, general management expertise and the ability to lead one’s professional peers; 
• In-depth knowledge of the issues affecting residents and communities broadly in relation to service delivery; 
• A proven ability to effectively manage an office of an executive In a complex and demanding environment whilst providing guidance to direct reports and administrative and support staff. 
• Demonstrated expertise in complaint management using mediation and conciliation techniques. 

 
Primary Function:
To strategically plan, direct, organise, co-ordinate and evaluate the overall functions of the Complaints and Investigations Unit in the Office of the Ombudsman. To investigate and resolve disputes efficiently, effectively, with discretion, exercise good judgment whilst applying proven methods of mediation and conciliation and recommending new policies to Council to improve service delivery and administrative agility, identify systemic risks and blockages and recommend solutions to address those risks and blockages, Generally, to help Council develop policies io address both existing and unprecedented challenges in the area of jurisdiction of the municipality. 
 
Key Performance Areas: 

• Investigate all complaints by residents relating to alleged acts of maladministration, administrative injustice, discourteous service, indignity, dishonesty, a lack of integrity and a contravention of a Constitutional Right/s by employees and officials of the City of Johannesburg. 
• To help promote awareness of Human Rights amongst residents of the City of Johannesburg and generally to investigate complaints of contraventions and violations of Human Rights by the administration and to recommend appropriate redress;
• To work closely with the City Manager and the Ombudsman to promote a culture of respect for Human Rights in the City of Johannesburg. 

 
Leading Competencies: 

• To be fully computer literate and efficient in the use of email, electronic diaries, teleconferencing, videoconferencing, City systems and Microsoft Office applications, i.e. Word, Excel) Access, PowerPoint and Microsoft Teams. 
• Demonstrated ability to strategically manage a Complaints and Investigations environment in an Ombuds environment where the principles of "Batho Pele" are the minimum standard expected in the delivery of a public mandate and service; 
• Proven excellent drafting and report writing skills; 
• Excellent liaison and communication skills; 
• To operate effectively and efficiently at all levels of Council business and structures with little to no supervision. 

 
Core Competencies: 

• In-depth knowledge of the Constitution, the national policy environment and legislation applicable to local government; 
• In-depth knowledge of the issues affecting residents and communities broadly in relation to service delivery complaints; 
• Sound knowledge of risk 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 link below: 
https://share-eu1.hsforms.com/1ZAR_lfimRZaAgVSZKDbZ6Aew554
APPLY ONLINE VIA THIS LINK: www.joburg.org.za
ENQUIRIES ONLY: 
Contact Person: Katlego Nthutang 
Tel No: 010 288 2800
CLOSING DATE: THURSDAY, 02 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.