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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: 007/2022 
 
1. Interested applicants are invited to apply for the positions listed in the circular. 
2. Complete online job application form and attach all relevant documents. 
3. The City of Johannesburg reserves the right not to make an appointment. 
4. Applications, which have not been responded to within 6 weeks of closing date, should be regarded as unsuccessful. 
5. Appointments will be made in accordance with the COJ Employment Equity policy and People with disabilities are encouraged to apply. 
6. The City of Johannesburg is an equal opportunity employer. 
7. Finalization of the appointments to be within 4 months from the closing date of circular. 
 
CLOSING DATE: TUESDAY, 01 FEBRUARY 2022
 
FIXED-TERM CONTRACT POSITIONS 
(Linked to Term of Political Principal) 
 
 

This Vacancy is open to External Applicants AND Employees of the City of Johannesburg 
 
1. Department: Private Office of the Executive Mayor (POEM) 
Branch: Office of the Chief of Staff 
Designation: Advisor: Special Projects Advisory Services 
Annual total remuneration package: R 1 136 343.31 (all-inclusive cost to company) 
 
Appointment Requirements: 
• Matric Certificate/ Grade 12 
• Bachelor’s degree in Political Science/Public Administration/Project Management or related field on NQF level 7 
• Suitably qualified candidate as defined by section 20(3) of the Employment Equity Act will be considered. 
• 10 years' experience preferred in Legislature, Parliamentary, Legal, project management or related environment, of which 5 years must be at middle management level or above. 
• Knowledge on the local government environment. 
 
Primary Function: To provide direction and advise on multiple strategic projects and develop a strategy and plan for the office of the Executive Mayor that proactively drives approaches to achieve its strategic objectives and developmental needs in order to successfully achieve the political mandate. 
 
Key Performance Areas: Contribute to the development of the function’s strategic planning process. Lead the function’s Service Delivery and Budget Implementation Planning (SDBIP) process. Ensure sound Financial Planning and Budgeting processes. Lead and facilitate the function’s Performance Management planning process. Ensure effective and efficient functions, processes, procedures, systems and policies. Direct and advise on special projects. Ensure effective Financial Resource control. Implement good governance and effective risk management systems. Ensure effective management of specific administrative and reporting requirements associated with the Directorate and individual performance. 
 
Leading Competencies: Knowledge of City’s strategy (IDP), prescribed Methodologies, Legislative, Policy and Regulatory Frameworks. In-depth knowledge of the project, Knowledge on Corporate Governance techniques & tools and how they can be practically applied. Knowledge of principles and practices of municipal organization, administration, and personnel management. 
 
Core Competencies: Computer Literacy (Microsoft Word and Excel); Good facilitation and influencing skills; Good listening and communications skills; Coordinating skills; Customer Care Skills; Problem solving skills; Critical thinking Skills; Excellent written and verbal skills; Good management skills. 
 
This is an employment equity targeted position and preference will be given to the EE underrepresented groups 
 
Contact Person: George Mphase 
Tel No: (011) 407-7644 
Workplace: 158 Civic Boulevard, Metro Centre, Braamfontein 
All applications will be through the website using this link: 
https://share.hsforms.com/1xAkKvVFER3SY02uENiiurg469tl  
Or visit www.joburg.org.za and click on Vacancies 
 
 



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This Vacancy is open to External Applicants AND Employees of the City of Johannesburg 
 
2. Department: Private Office of the Executive Mayor (POEM) 
Branch: Various MMC’s Offices 
Designation: Deputy Director: Communications and Stakeholder Management 
Annual total remuneration package: R947 343.87 (all-inclusive cost to company) 
 
Appointment Requirements: 
• Degree in Communication (NQF Level 7) or Public Relations Management or similar and/or relevant experience in Communication and Stakeholder Management. 
• Suitably qualified candidates as defined by Section 20(3) of the EE Act will be considered. 
• 8 years’ relevant experience. 
• Experience in Public Administration will be an added advantage. 
• A valid driver’s license. 
 
Primary Function: To provide direction, and develop a communication, stakeholder, and community engagement strategy for the Office of the MMC. To proactively manage and implement strategies, systems and procedures that will enable the Office of the MMC to effectively communicate its programmes and approaches to engage the broad and diverse communities of the City of Johannesburg, to ensure successful political and administrative mandates. 
 
Key Performance Areas: Planning and Developing, Strategic Communication and Stakeholder Management, Human Resource Management, Financial Management and Control, Asset and Resource (Materials and Tools) Management, Governance and Risk and Monitoring and Evaluation. 
 
Leading Competencies: Ability to work under pressure; Creativity; able to network and interact on all levels of a multitude of organizational stakeholders. Strategic thinker. 
 
Core Competencies: Excellent oral and written communication skills with an innate attention to detail; coordinating skills; excellent interpersonal and team working skills; networking and negotiation, emotional intelligence, conflict management, project management, planning, organizing and execution. 
 
This is an employment equity targeted position and preference will be given to the EE underrepresented groups 
 
Contact Person: Thabang Raseobi 
Tel No: (011) 407-6003 
Workplace: 158 Civic Boulevard, Metro Centre, Braamfontein 
All applications will be through the website using this link: 
https://share.hsforms.com/1arMqvnsNTo-8hpfR_rwNaw469tl  
Or visit www.joburg.org.za and click on Vacancies 
 
 
 
 
 
 
This Vacancy is open to External Applicants AND Employees of the City of Johannesburg 
 
3. Department: Private Office of the Executive Mayor (POEM) 
Branch: Various MMC’s Offices 
Designation: Senior Professional Officer: Research and Strategic Advisory Services 
Annual total remuneration package: R947 343.87 (all-inclusive cost to company) 
 
Appointment Requirements: 
• Grade 12/NQF level 4 
• A Bachelor’s Degree (NQF Level 7) in Development Studies, Social Sciences, or related field. 
• Suitably qualified candidate as defined by section 20(3) of the Employment Equity Act will be considered 
• 7-8 years’ experience in the discipline of which of which 4 years is a Professional Officer level. 
• Experience in Financial Reporting/Analysis. 
• Sound understanding of government policy: MFMA and other related policies; and 
• General knowledge of local government mandate and an interest in internal processes.
 
Primary Function: To provide, Research and Strategic Advisory Services to enable the Directorate to render effective advisory services to the Office of the Executive Mayor and the Mayoral Committee for the achievement of the political mandate. 
 
Key Performance Areas: Facilitate the development of the Sub-Directorate strategy. Lead the development of the Sub-Directorate’s business planning process. Lead and facilitate the Sub-Directorate’s performance management planning process. Organize both human and non-human resources for effective implementation of the Sub-Directorate’s organizational structure. Provide sound leadership to the Sub-directorate. Ensure effective control of the Sub-Directorate’s Human Resource. Ensure effective control of Financial Resources of the Sub-Directorate. Drive effective youth empowerment services. Ensure effective youth stakeholder relations. Manage specific administrative and reporting requirements associated with the sub-directorate and individual performance. 
 
Leading Competencies: Understanding of relevant applicable laws, procedures and processes. Knowledge of City’s strategy (IDP), prescribed Methodologies, Legislative, Policy and Regulatory Frameworks. In-depth knowledge of function principles, techniques and tools and how they can be practically applied. Knowledge on Corporate Governance. Knowledge of principles and practices of municipal organization, administration and personnel management. 
 
Core Competencies: Computer Literacy (Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point) Good communication and presentation skills. Good listening and communication skills. Proven written skills. Computer Literacy (Microsoft Word and Excel). Good facilitation and communications skills. Coordinating skills. Customer Care Skills. Problem solving Skills. Critical thinking Skills. Excellent written and verbal communications skills. Good management skills. 
 
This is an employment equity targeted position and preference will be given to the EE underrepresented groups 
 
Contact Person: Thabang Raseobi 
Tel No: (011) 407-6003 
Workplace: 158 Civic Boulevard, Metro Centre, Braamfontein 
All applications will be through the website using this link: 
https://share.hsforms.com/1cvgIDmnqTWCDomDn0pkejg469tl  
Or visit www.joburg.org.za and click on Vacancies.
 
CLOSING DATE: 02 FEBRUARY 2022 
 
VACANCY CIRCULAR: 007/2022