CITY OF JOHANNESBURG - VACANCY BULLETIN: STC 012/2022

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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. 
 
DISCLAIMER
• 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. 
 
 

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SPECIALIST: EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAMME 
SHORT-TERM CONTRACT 
 
The City of Johannesburg (CoJ), Group Corporate and Shared Services Department has the following short term contract opportunities for a period NOT exceeding six (6) months. 
 
1. DEPARTMENT: Group Corporate and Shared Services 
BRANCH: Group Human Capital Management 
DESIGNATION: Specialist: Employee Assistance Programme X 10 positions 
REMUNERATION: R40 422.86 pm (no benefits) 
LOCATION: Region A, B, D, E, EMS and JMPD 
 
Minimum Requirements: 
• BA Social Work Degree (NQF level 7); 
• 3 – 5 years’ experience in Social Work; 
• Registered with a professional body (SACSSP and EAPA-SA); 
• EAP experience and Certificate in EAP/Wellness will be an added advantage; 
• Skills required: Counselling, analysis, report writing, presentation, problem solving, organizing and implementing project and programmes and formulating and implementing policies and protocols. 
 
Primary Function:
Improve quality of work life and resilience of all employees by developing programmes that enhance wellbeing of the employees and the organization Provision of interventions that will maximize employees’ productivity and services delivery of the organization. 
 
Key Performance Areas: 
• Develop and manage the Citywide EAP strategy compliant with national and international norms and standards and lead the City of Johannesburg towards having the status of political leadership and a workforce that can perform their duties effectively and efficiently. 
• Manage the various EAP processes internally and externally. 
• Manage change in these business processes and train line management and staff in currently accepted best practices. 
• Assist in the compilation and administer departmental/regional budget needed to perform the EAP function in the City. Carry out the EAP functions mandate of promotion, counselling, referral, and feedback. 
• Maximize return on human capital investment through value adding interventions to improve organizational performance. 
• Create, manage, and maintain a highly skilled and professional team of student social workers and interns, ensure up skilling in terms of latest challenges within the organization. 
 
Leading Competencies: 
• Practice professionalism. 
• Confidentiality. 
 
Core competencies: 
• Analytical mind and lateral thinking. 
• Diplomatic assertive way of functioning. 
• Extensive travelling and extended working hours 
 
 
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. 
 
Successful candidates must be willing to use their personal laptops and cellphones for work purposes. 
 
APPLICANTS WHO HAVE APPLIED BEFORE, NEED NOT RE-APPLY 
ENQUIRIES ONLY: 
Contact Person: Regina Hartley 
Tel no: (011) 407 7191 
Please take note that only online applications will be considered. Please apply by using the following link below: 
https://share.hsforms.com/1WG8DDJLCTZ-OhdP62AUnzQ469tl  
APPLY ONLINE VIA: www.joburg.org.za
 
CLOSING DATE: TUESDAY, 24 MAY 2022 
 
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.