CITY OF JOHANNESBURG - VACANCY CIRCULAR: 010/2022

 
 
 
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 
Branch: Office of the Chief of Staff 
Designation: Director: Mayoral Communications 
Annual total remuneration package: R 1 136 343.31 (all-inclusive cost to company) 
 
Appointment Requirements: 
• Matric Certificate/Grade 12 
• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Administration, Political Science, Journalism, or related fields of study on NQF Level 7. 
• 10 years' experience preferred in Legislature, Parliamentary, Legal, Media or related environment, of which 5 years must be at middle management level or above. 
• Knowledge on the local government environment. 
 
Primary Function: To direct, lead and manage Mayoral communications and media issues, as well as an advisor to the Mayor, City departments, their directors, and other staff members on communications to ensure effective and consistent delivery of messages between and within all the strategic business units of the Municipality. 
 
Key Performance Areas: Contribute to the development of the directorate’s strategic planning process. Lead the Directorate’s Service Delivery and Budget Implementation Planning (SDBIP) process. Lead and facilitate the Directorate Performance Management planning process. Lead and manage the development of the Directorate’s 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 Directorate. Provide sound leadership for the achievement of the Directorate’s objectives. Direct the delivery of the Private office of Executive Mayors Operations functions. Ensure effective control of the Directorate’s Human Resource. Ensure effective Financial Resource control. Ensure effective Directorate Assets Management and Control. Implement good governance and effective risk management systems. Ensure that there is sound political governance specifically within the Legislature and generally within the city. Ensure that the Mayor maintains a positive profile and relationships with the media, the public and internal and external stakeholder. 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: Thabang Raseobi 
Tel No: (011) 407-6003 
Workplace: 158 Civic Boulevard, Metro Centre, Braamfontein 
CANDIDATES WHO APPLIED FOR THIS POSITION BEFORE, NEED NOT RE-APPLY 
All applications will be through the website using this link: 
010/2022_POEM_FTC_Director: Mayoral Communications 
https://share.hsforms.com/1NNq_px-bQW2ima0fW6gZtg469tl  
Or visit www.joburg.org.za and click on Vacancies. 
 
 
 

 
 
 
This Vacancy is open to External Applicants AND Employees of the City of Johannesburg 
 
2. Department: Private Office of the Executive Mayor 
Branch: Office of the Chief of Staff 
Designation: Director: Planning Performance and Reporting 
Annual total remuneration package: R 1 136 343.31 (all-inclusive cost to company) 
 
Appointment Requirements: 
• Matric Certificate/Grade 12 
• Three (3) year degree in Accounting, Business Management/Administration or relevant degree. 
• Post graduate degree will be an added advantage 
• Valid driver’s license 
• 10 years relevant experience of which 5 years must have been at Senior Management level - specific experience in Local or Provincial government and its legislation will be an added advantage. 
Evaluate existing management process in terms of strategic plans and develop strategic plans and options that cover and support the vision of the POEM. Develop high level plans of action that will ensure that political and administrative plans are initiated, evaluated, and adjusted to achieve the strategy outcomes over the planning period within the city. 
 
Key Performance Areas: Monitoring and Evaluation of the Private Office of the Executive Mayor SDBIP and performance. Leading strategic management functions. Ensure provision of administrative functions of the department (POEM). Execute the strategic management and continued improvement of the Staff performance within the department. Advise and assist on the policies and standards for POEM. 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. Ensure effective Stakeholder Relations and Communications management. Responsible for the provision of Asset and Resource (Materials and Tools) Management. Responsible for the Human Resource Management function of the Directorate to enable achievement of objectives. 
 
Leading Competencies: Knowledge of policy analysis, Quality Management and Public Safety issues in general. 
 
Core Competencies: Excellent organisational skills with evidence of hitting deadlines, corralling, and coordinating others, prioritising and continuously improving; Excellent written and oral communication skills; Proven problem solving, relationship building and networking skills; Ability to present complex information in an easily understandable format; Strong team management and team working skills 
 
Primary Function: Designs, directs, leads and manages the strategic and operational business planning processes, performance and reporting for the Private Office of the Executive Mayor (POEM) to provide advisory services to the department (POEM), in conjunction with the Chief of Staff, supporting the Executive and Senior Management Team and departmental staff to build robust, measurable work plans through which delivery can be managed and achieved, with regard to key performance and result indicators related to the co-ordination and implementation of compliance management, regulation and oversight of service level agreements, memorandums of understanding, where necessary lease agreements. Effectively manage team dynamics when working across units; Seek constructive outcomes in discussion, challenge assumptions but remain willing to compromise when it is beneficial to progress. 
 
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 
CANDIDATES WHO APPLIED FOR THIS POSITION BEFORE, NEED NOT RE-APPLY 
All applications will be through the website using this link: 
010/2022_POEM_FTC_Director: Planning Performance and Reporting https://share.hsforms.com/1AAp_NJYPSGy1E369_4PpjA469tl  
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 
Branch: Office of the Chief of Staff 
Designation: Media Liaison Specialist 
Annual total remuneration package: R500 251. 26 (all-inclusive cost to company) 
 
Appointment Requirements: 
• Matric Certificate/Grade 12 plus National Diploma in Media Studies or Communication and Marketing or Journalism, Public Relations Management or similar (NQF Level 6) 
• 3 - 4 years’ experience in a similar working environment or position 
 
Primary Function: To provide direction, develop and manage media relations between the Office of MMC and the Media. To proactively manage the relations between the MMC, department and the legislature. To maintain an open and professionally image with the media and customers of the City of Johannesburg. 
 
Key Performance Areas: Manage Communications and Public Relations. Planning and Development. Process Optimization and Efficiency. Stakeholder Relations and Communication. Assets and resource (Material and Tools) Management. Monitoring and Reporting. Governance and Risk. 
 
Leading Competencies: Previous or relevant basic knowledge of Media and Public Relation in large organisations will be essential. 
 
Core Competencies: Excellent people and negotiations skills; Good planning and analytical skills; Good communication and people skills; Ability to motivate and lead by example. Ability to work under pressure; Excellent understanding of social media and content writing 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 
CANDIDATES WHO APPLIED FOR THIS POSITION BEFORE, NEED NOT RE-APPLY 
All applications will be through the website using this link: 
010/2022_POEM_FTC_Media Liaison Specialist 
https://share.hsforms.com/1pAJikYlKSmqmI2giHzj6zw469tl  
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 
 
4. Department: Private Office of the Executive Mayor 
Branch: Office of the Chief of Staff 
Designation: Researcher: Media Monitoring and Communications 
Annual total remuneration package: R681 662.09 all-inclusive cost to company 
 
Appointment Requirements: 
• Degree in Journalism / Communications or Social Science at NQF level 7; 
• 5 - 7 years’ relevant experience of which 2 years’ in a profession capacity. 
• Knowledge of local, provincial and national political and legislative framework and dynamics and public policy. 
• Computer literacy (Microsoft Word and Excel); Good communication, coordinating and excellent report writing. 
• Must have a valid driver’s license. 
 
Primary Function: Promote and provide strategic communication support to the Deputy Director: Mayoral Communication within the Private Office of the Executive By defining and interfacing with appropriate targets audiences through available communication channels to support identified strategic objectives as set by the Executive Mayor and Mayoral Committee. 
 
Key Performance Areas: Execute project planning process to inform the business unit. Execute processes optimization and efficiency. Execute specific activities to ensure effective Media and Communication management. Ensure targeted, well-planned, coordinated and integrated communications plans. Engage with customer and respond to their queries, while providing a service that will differentiate the brand in the space through media management. Ensure reliability of information flow to all relevant stakeholders and coordination of line Communications functions. Enhancing the effectiveness of Public Relations. Execute activities associated with management and control of the assets and resources. Execute specific activities to ensue effective governance and risk management. Ensure effective monitoring and reporting of the directorate. Perform general administrative and reporting. Build and maintain strong relations with internal and external business units, entities, key stakeholders and peers to ensure the correct focus and support around Mayoral communications. 
 
Leading Competencies: Ability to function under stress; Time management; High level of confidentiality and Organisational skills. 
 
Core Competencies: Teamwork; High level confidentiality; Value and Integrity; Attention to detail and quality focused. 
 
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: 
010/2022_POEM_FTC_Researcher: Media Monitoring and Communications https://share.hsforms.com/1xsyIoFjUT1qAUMHFnywKKQ469tl  
Or visit www.joburg.org.za and click on Vacancies
 
CLOSING DATE: 17 FEBRUARY 2022 
 
VACANCY CIRCULAR: 010/2022