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CITY OF JOHANNESBURG - VACANCY CIRCULAR 011/2023 (VARIOUS SENIOR MANAGEMENT POSITIONS)
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 011/2023
This Vacancy is open to Employees of the City of Johannesburg and External Applicants
CLOSING DATE: FRIDAY, 17 MARCH 2023
EXCITING CAREER OPPORTUNITIES OFFERED BY THE CITY OF JOBURG:
PERMANENT POSITIONS:
• CHIEF OPERATIONS OFFICER
• GROUP CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
• EXECUTIVE HEAD: OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER
• GROUP EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR: GROUP CORPORATE & SHARED SERVICES
• EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR: HEALTH
• EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR: ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
• GROUP HEAD: COMMUNICATION AND MARKETING
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 requested to use Google Chrome when applying 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.
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 requested to use Google Chrome when applying 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.
CHIEF OPERATIONS OFFICER
DEPARTMENT: Office of the City Manager
BRANCH: Office of the Chief Operations Officer
DESIGNATION: Chief Operations Officer
REMUNERATION: R2 085 830.00 pa (all-inclusive cost to company)
LOCATION: Metropolitan Centre, 158 Civic Boulevard, Braamfontein
Minimum Requirements:
• Matric/Grade 12;
• Bachelor’s Degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, Management Sciences, or equivalent qualification as recognised by SAQA at (NQF Level 7)
• At least 10 years of relevant working experience or more in a senior/ executive management level in a relevant discipline or field;
• Knowledge of City’s strategy (IDP), prescribed Methodologies, Legislative, Policy and Regulatory Frameworks that are governing the delivery of service in the city;
• In-depth knowledge of function principles, techniques & tools and how they can be practically applied.
• Knowledge of Corporate Governance;
• Knowledge of principles and practices of municipal organization, administration, and personnel management;
• Ability to perform in a high–stress position with full responsibility for health operations;
• Ability to handle detailed, complex concepts and problems and to make rapid decisions regarding administrative issues;
• Ability to contribute to service delivery systems of a complex nature and to manage the achievement of strategies and goals;
• Ability to formulate and influence short, medium, and long-term service delivery plans to deliver on strategies and goals;
• Ability to provide supportive leadership to the accounting officer and senior management team;
• Ability to develop and maintain strategic alliances with various stakeholders;
• Ability to establish strong and appropriate supervisor relationships;
• Ability to support an effective, economic, and efficient finance function;
• Ability to forecast revenue and expenditure, and assess the impact thereof on the financial position and performance, within the area of responsibility;
• Within the area of responsibility, the ability to implement financial systems;
• The ability to understand the importance of maintaining sufficient working capital (cash flow/short-term liquidity) to meet the requirements of the area of responsibility;
• The ability to contribute to the budget preparation and implementation process;
• The ability to support and implement good governance in the area of responsibility;
• Ability to support the implementation of the financial reporting process of the municipality;
• The ability to support the implementation of the performance reporting process of the municipality;
• Ability to understand risk and guide the management of risk for the municipality within the area of responsibility.
• Ability to guide the management of change for the municipality within the area of responsibility.
• The ability to support and contribute to the formulation of policy and in the case of a municipality also By-laws.
• The ability to implement, manage and oversee the implementation of legislation and policy within the area of responsibility.
• Ability to guide, establish and maintain appropriate stakeholder relations.
• The ability to contribute to the supply chain management function.
• The ability to support the audit process, in order to obtain the optimum level of assurance from the Auditor-General;
• Demonstrate highly ethical behavior in the handling of the office;
• Must be able to work extended hours and be on standby; and
• Has no criminal record (excluding previous conviction relating to political activities in the previous dispensation) and such a person shall undergo security vetting.
Primary Function:
To strategically lead and oversee implementation of service delivery operations for the City of Johannesburg and serve as a key strategic interface between service delivery functions and administrative leadership so as to ensure that the City deliver efficient and effective municipal services to all stakeholders and is able to realize and achieve its vision of becoming a World Class African City.
Key Performance Areas:
• Drive the Departmental strategic planning process in contribution to the City’s Strategy
• Lead the Departmental Service Delivery and Budget Implementation Planning (SDBIP) process
• Ensure sound Departmental Financial Planning and Budgeting processes
• Oversee the Departmental Demand Planning process
• Lead and facilitate the Departmental Performance Management Planning process
• Oversee the development of the departmental ILP’s and Workplace Skills Plan process
• Organise both human and non-human resources for effective implementation and deployment of the Department’s organizational structure and resources
• Manage the Recruitment, Selection & Placement process for sourcing of suitably qualified staff for the Department
• Provide sound leadership for the achievement of the Department’s objectives
• Ensure provision of effective and professional Service throughout the City Core Departments and Municipal Entities
• Implement good governance and effective risk management systems
• Ensure effective control of the Department’s Human Resource
• Ensure effective control of Financial Resource of the Department
• Ensure effective implementation of Supply Chain Management control systems within the Department in line the City’s GSCM Policy
• Manage specific administrative and reporting requirements associated with the Department and individual performance
Leading Competencies:
• Strategic Direction and Leadership; People Management, Program and Project Management;
• Financial management; Change Management; Change leadership; Governance leadership.
Core Competencies:
• Moral competence; Planning and organising; Analysis and innovation; Knowledge and Information management; Communication; Results and Quality Focus.
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.
Please take note that only online applications will be considered. Please apply by using the following link below:
https://share-eu1.hsforms.com/1U3dcKW3GSFmgNTH2EUXlQgew554
APPLY ONLINE VIA: www.joburg.org.za
ENQUIRIES ONLY:
Contact Person: Sonwabiso Selana
Tel No: 011 407 7961
CLOSING DATE: FRIDAY, 17 MARCH 2023
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 and
• Employment record verification,
• Criminal check, and
• Identity validation.
CHIEF OPERATIONS OFFICER
DEPARTMENT: Office of the City Manager
BRANCH: Office of the Chief Operations Officer
DESIGNATION: Chief Operations Officer
REMUNERATION: R2 085 830.00 pa (all-inclusive cost to company)
LOCATION: Metropolitan Centre, 158 Civic Boulevard, Braamfontein
Minimum Requirements:
• Matric/Grade 12;
• Bachelor’s Degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, Management Sciences, or equivalent qualification as recognised by SAQA at (NQF Level 7)
• At least 10 years of relevant working experience or more in a senior/ executive management level in a relevant discipline or field;
• Knowledge of City’s strategy (IDP), prescribed Methodologies, Legislative, Policy and Regulatory Frameworks that are governing the delivery of service in the city;
• In-depth knowledge of function principles, techniques & tools and how they can be practically applied.
• Knowledge of Corporate Governance;
• Knowledge of principles and practices of municipal organization, administration, and personnel management;
• Ability to perform in a high–stress position with full responsibility for health operations;
• Ability to handle detailed, complex concepts and problems and to make rapid decisions regarding administrative issues;
• Ability to contribute to service delivery systems of a complex nature and to manage the achievement of strategies and goals;
• Ability to formulate and influence short, medium, and long-term service delivery plans to deliver on strategies and goals;
• Ability to provide supportive leadership to the accounting officer and senior management team;
• Ability to develop and maintain strategic alliances with various stakeholders;
• Ability to establish strong and appropriate supervisor relationships;
• Ability to support an effective, economic, and efficient finance function;
• Ability to forecast revenue and expenditure, and assess the impact thereof on the financial position and performance, within the area of responsibility;
• Within the area of responsibility, the ability to implement financial systems;
• The ability to understand the importance of maintaining sufficient working capital (cash flow/short-term liquidity) to meet the requirements of the area of responsibility;
• The ability to contribute to the budget preparation and implementation process;
• The ability to support and implement good governance in the area of responsibility;
• Ability to support the implementation of the financial reporting process of the municipality;
• The ability to support the implementation of the performance reporting process of the municipality;
• Ability to understand risk and guide the management of risk for the municipality within the area of responsibility.
• Ability to guide the management of change for the municipality within the area of responsibility.
• The ability to support and contribute to the formulation of policy and in the case of a municipality also By-laws.
• The ability to implement, manage and oversee the implementation of legislation and policy within the area of responsibility.
• Ability to guide, establish and maintain appropriate stakeholder relations.
• The ability to contribute to the supply chain management function.
• The ability to support the audit process, in order to obtain the optimum level of assurance from the Auditor-General;
• Demonstrate highly ethical behavior in the handling of the office;
• Must be able to work extended hours and be on standby; and
• Has no criminal record (excluding previous conviction relating to political activities in the previous dispensation) and such a person shall undergo security vetting.
Primary Function:
To strategically lead and oversee implementation of service delivery operations for the City of Johannesburg and serve as a key strategic interface between service delivery functions and administrative leadership so as to ensure that the City deliver efficient and effective municipal services to all stakeholders and is able to realize and achieve its vision of becoming a World Class African City.
Key Performance Areas:
• Drive the Departmental strategic planning process in contribution to the City’s Strategy
• Lead the Departmental Service Delivery and Budget Implementation Planning (SDBIP) process
• Ensure sound Departmental Financial Planning and Budgeting processes
• Oversee the Departmental Demand Planning process
• Lead and facilitate the Departmental Performance Management Planning process
• Oversee the development of the departmental ILP’s and Workplace Skills Plan process
• Organise both human and non-human resources for effective implementation and deployment of the Department’s organizational structure and resources
• Manage the Recruitment, Selection & Placement process for sourcing of suitably qualified staff for the Department
• Provide sound leadership for the achievement of the Department’s objectives
• Ensure provision of effective and professional Service throughout the City Core Departments and Municipal Entities
• Implement good governance and effective risk management systems
• Ensure effective control of the Department’s Human Resource
• Ensure effective control of Financial Resource of the Department
• Ensure effective implementation of Supply Chain Management control systems within the Department in line the City’s GSCM Policy
• Manage specific administrative and reporting requirements associated with the Department and individual performance
Leading Competencies:
• Strategic Direction and Leadership; People Management, Program and Project Management;
• Financial management; Change Management; Change leadership; Governance leadership.
Core Competencies:
• Moral competence; Planning and organising; Analysis and innovation; Knowledge and Information management; Communication; Results and Quality Focus.
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.
Please take note that only online applications will be considered. Please apply by using the following link below:
https://share-eu1.hsforms.com/1U3dcKW3GSFmgNTH2EUXlQgew554
APPLY ONLINE VIA: www.joburg.org.za
ENQUIRIES ONLY:
Contact Person: Sonwabiso Selana
Tel No: 011 407 7961
CLOSING DATE: FRIDAY, 17 MARCH 2023
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 and
• Employment record verification,
• Criminal check, and
• Identity validation.
GROUP CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
Department: Office of the City Manager
Branch: Office of the City Manager
Designation: Group Chief Financial Officer
Job level: R2 085 830.00 pa (all-inclusive cost to company)
Appointment requirements:
• Matric/Grade 12;
• Bachelor’s degree with majors in Finance and Accounting or equivalent qualification as recognised by SAQA at (NQF Level 7);
• 10 years of relevant working experience or more in a senior/ executive management level in a relevant discipline or field;
• Professional certification as a Chartered Accountant with the South African Institute of Chartered Accountants is a must;
• Have proven successful management experience in administration;
• Has no criminal record (excluding previous conviction relating to political activities in the previous dispensation) and such a person shall undergo security vetting;
• Must be able to work extended hours and be on standby; and
• Has no criminal record (excluding previous conviction relating to political activities in the previous dispensation) and such a person shall undergo security vetting.
Primary Function:
To ensure overall optimization of the Group Financial Services management value chain, through effective strategic planning, directing, and alignment of functional management frameworks and operational delivery of the City Departments and Municipal Entities. To develop and implement the financial sustainability strategy and policies and guidelines of the City, to provide sound, complete and accurate financial management in accordance with relevant prescripts, to finance the strategic plans and objectives of the City and to achieve sustainable financial health, accelerated capital investment and service delivery for the City.
Key Performance Areas:
• Deliver strategic leadership and management;
• Deliver strategic operational management, subject to legislated context responsibilities, national standards, and the directives of the City Manager (CM), and exercise control over the specific key performance areas with the aim to maintain an impartial, accountable, transparent, and efficient Group Financial Services within the City of Johannesburg;
• Deliver strategic financial management;
• Deliver governance, ethics, and values;
• Deliver strategic performance reporting;
• Deliver strategic risk management;
• Deliver project management;
• Ensure legislation and policy implementation;
• Ensure effective stakeholder relations;
• Deliver audit and assurance management;
• Deliver Strategic Supply Chain Management holistically;
• Manage the Recruitment, Selection & Placement process for sourcing suitably qualified staff for the Department;
• Organise both human and non-human resources for effective implementation and deployment of the Department’s organizational structure and resources;
• Ensure effective control of the Department’s Human Resources;
• Manage specific administrative and reporting requirements associated with the Department and individual performance.
Leading Competencies:
• Computer literacy (Microsoft Word and Excel);
• Demonstrated skills in quantitative data analysis, data management (maintaining a database, quality control measures), and in the presentation of results for the identification of best practices and to inform decision-making;
• Proficiency in using databases and statistical software is required as well as strong skills in Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and mobile technologies to report data;
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English and must be able to communicate and coordinate effectively with other stakeholders;
• Coordination Skills;
• Time Management Skills;
• People Management Skills.
Core Competencies:
• Knowledge of the local, provincial, and national political and legislative frameworks related to town planning and/or urban/spatial planning;
• Sound knowledge of the relevant legislation that governs employment practices;
• In-depth understanding of Government strategic thinking and policies and how they can practically be applied;
• Considerable knowledge of modern policies and practices of public personnel administration;
• Thorough knowledge of employee classification, compensation and benefits, recruitment, selection, and training;
• Principles of human resource administration;
• Policies, procedures, ordinances, and resolutions governing City personnel activities, conditions of employment, and employee benefits;
• Knowledge of and analysis of the impact of labour market conditions and socio-economic issues;
• Understand and interpret policies and procedures and explain them to others;
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, city officials, labour unions, and the public;
• Principles and practices of municipal budget preparation and administration;
• Principles and practices of project management;
• Ability to plan activities, goals, and objectives of staff members and the department and monitor compliance to same as dictated by Group Policy.
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.
Please take note that only online applications will be considered. Please apply by using the following link below:
https://share-eu1.hsforms.com/1iCP-9yxNTlmjh0Ao_tXRuQew554
APPLY ONLINE VIA: www.joburg.org.za
ENQUIRIES ONLY:
Contact Person: Sonwabiso Selana
Tel No: 011 407 7961
CLOSING DATE: FRIDAY, 17 MARCH 2023
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 and
• Employment record verification,
• Criminal check, and
• Identity validation.
GROUP CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
Department: Office of the City Manager
Branch: Office of the City Manager
Designation: Group Chief Financial Officer
Job level: R2 085 830.00 pa (all-inclusive cost to company)
Appointment requirements:
• Matric/Grade 12;
• Bachelor’s degree with majors in Finance and Accounting or equivalent qualification as recognised by SAQA at (NQF Level 7);
• 10 years of relevant working experience or more in a senior/ executive management level in a relevant discipline or field;
• Professional certification as a Chartered Accountant with the South African Institute of Chartered Accountants is a must;
• Have proven successful management experience in administration;
• Has no criminal record (excluding previous conviction relating to political activities in the previous dispensation) and such a person shall undergo security vetting;
• Must be able to work extended hours and be on standby; and
• Has no criminal record (excluding previous conviction relating to political activities in the previous dispensation) and such a person shall undergo security vetting.
Primary Function:
To ensure overall optimization of the Group Financial Services management value chain, through effective strategic planning, directing, and alignment of functional management frameworks and operational delivery of the City Departments and Municipal Entities. To develop and implement the financial sustainability strategy and policies and guidelines of the City, to provide sound, complete and accurate financial management in accordance with relevant prescripts, to finance the strategic plans and objectives of the City and to achieve sustainable financial health, accelerated capital investment and service delivery for the City.
Key Performance Areas:
• Deliver strategic leadership and management;
• Deliver strategic operational management, subject to legislated context responsibilities, national standards, and the directives of the City Manager (CM), and exercise control over the specific key performance areas with the aim to maintain an impartial, accountable, transparent, and efficient Group Financial Services within the City of Johannesburg;
• Deliver strategic financial management;
• Deliver governance, ethics, and values;
• Deliver strategic performance reporting;
• Deliver strategic risk management;
• Deliver project management;
• Ensure legislation and policy implementation;
• Ensure effective stakeholder relations;
• Deliver audit and assurance management;
• Deliver Strategic Supply Chain Management holistically;
• Manage the Recruitment, Selection & Placement process for sourcing suitably qualified staff for the Department;
• Organise both human and non-human resources for effective implementation and deployment of the Department’s organizational structure and resources;
• Ensure effective control of the Department’s Human Resources;
• Manage specific administrative and reporting requirements associated with the Department and individual performance.
Leading Competencies:
• Computer literacy (Microsoft Word and Excel);
• Demonstrated skills in quantitative data analysis, data management (maintaining a database, quality control measures), and in the presentation of results for the identification of best practices and to inform decision-making;
• Proficiency in using databases and statistical software is required as well as strong skills in Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and mobile technologies to report data;
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English and must be able to communicate and coordinate effectively with other stakeholders;
• Coordination Skills;
• Time Management Skills;
• People Management Skills.
Core Competencies:
• Knowledge of the local, provincial, and national political and legislative frameworks related to town planning and/or urban/spatial planning;
• Sound knowledge of the relevant legislation that governs employment practices;
• In-depth understanding of Government strategic thinking and policies and how they can practically be applied;
• Considerable knowledge of modern policies and practices of public personnel administration;
• Thorough knowledge of employee classification, compensation and benefits, recruitment, selection, and training;
• Principles of human resource administration;
• Policies, procedures, ordinances, and resolutions governing City personnel activities, conditions of employment, and employee benefits;
• Knowledge of and analysis of the impact of labour market conditions and socio-economic issues;
• Understand and interpret policies and procedures and explain them to others;
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, city officials, labour unions, and the public;
• Principles and practices of municipal budget preparation and administration;
• Principles and practices of project management;
• Ability to plan activities, goals, and objectives of staff members and the department and monitor compliance to same as dictated by Group Policy.
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.
Please take note that only online applications will be considered. Please apply by using the following link below:
https://share-eu1.hsforms.com/1iCP-9yxNTlmjh0Ao_tXRuQew554
APPLY ONLINE VIA: www.joburg.org.za
ENQUIRIES ONLY:
Contact Person: Sonwabiso Selana
Tel No: 011 407 7961
CLOSING DATE: FRIDAY, 17 MARCH 2023
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 and
• Employment record verification,
• Criminal check, and
• Identity validation.
EXECUTIVE HEAD: OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER
Department: Office of the City Manager
Branch: Office of the City Manager
Designation: Executive Head: Office of the City Manager
Job level: R2 085 830.00 pa (all-inclusive cost to company)
Appointment requirements:
• Matric/Grade 12
• A Bachelor’s Degree in Planning, Public Management, Public Administration, Business Administration, Business Management, or related field is required at NQF Level 7
• 10 years of relevant working experience or more in a senior/ executive level
• At least Code 8 driver’s license
• Must be able to work extended hours and be on standby; and
• Has no criminal record (excluding previous conviction relating to political activities in the previous dispensation) and such a person shall undergo security vetting.
Primary Function:
To strategically lead, direct and manage the Departments/Business Units in the Office of the City Manager (OCM), the Office of the Chief Operations Officer (OCOO) and the various Group Functions i.e.,
• Group Legal and Contracts,
• Group Strategy, Policy Coordination and Relations,
• Group Governance,
• Group Communications and Marketing,
• Group Risk Assurance Services,
• Citizen Relationship and Urban Management.
To deal with all matters referred to the City Manager and/or Chief Operations Officer and to conclude those matters on behalf of the City Manager and/or Chief Operations Officer.
Key Performance Areas:
• Render a professional service delivery innovation to the Department and City;
• Lead, guide and oversee the development of recommendations which inform and advise the Department on the financial and regulatory framework within which it operates in terms of best practise and good corporate governance;
• Leads the planning and development of a Good Governance and Leadership Strategy, Plan and System for the City;
• Commenting on legislation, ensuring, and monitoring compliance with legislation;
• Manage and coach staff in the Department to ensure that all staff meet the department’s objectives in line with broader organizational objectives and requirements;
• Manage and monitor assets and resource of the Department;
• To control, consolidate, analyse, and submit various reliable reports
• Practice good governance and management of risk
• Plan, organize, coordinate, and direct the Department’s compliance and risk management processes. Ensure the department comply with the city’s performance management system by coordinating the departmental scorecard and ensuring that other employees of the department are performance managed in line with the city’s performance management policy.
Leading Competencies:
• Computer literacy (Microsoft Word and Excel)
• Demonstrated skills in quantitative data analysis, data management (maintaining a data base, quality control measures) and in the presentation of results for the identification of best practices and to inform decision-making
• Proficiency in using databases and statistical software is required as well as strong skills in Excel, Word, Power Point, and mobile technologies to report data;
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English and must be able to communicate and coordinate effectively with other stakeholders
• Coordination skills.
• Time Management skills
• People Management skills
Core Competencies:
• Knowledge of the local, provincial, and national political and legislative frameworks
• Experience developing organizational strategies, processes, systems, and cultural norms that are effective, efficient, and reinforces a strong and inclusive team culture.
• Knowledge of public policy.
• Planning Legislation.
• Knowledge of City of Johannesburg Council rules and procedures
• Knowledge of Batho Pele philosophy, principals, and intent (culture of 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.
Please take note that only online applications will be considered. Please apply by using the following link below:
https://share-eu1.hsforms.com/1HCwM9VtwQJGp9bw0jZzg1Aew554
APPLY ONLINE VIA: www.joburg.org.za
ENQUIRIES ONLY:
Contact Person: Sonwabiso Selana
Tel No: 011 407 7961
CLOSING DATE: FRIDAY, 17 MARCH 2023
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 and
• Employment record verification,
• Criminal check, and
• Identity validation.
GROUP EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR: GROUP CORPORATE & SHARED SERVICES
Department: Office of the City Manager
Branch: Group Corporate & Shared Services
Designation: Group Executive Director: Group Corporate & Shared Services
Job level: R2 085 830.00 pa (all-inclusive cost to company)
Appointment requirements:
• Matric/Grade 12
• Bachelor’s Degree in majors in Corporate Strategy/Strategic Management/Public Administration/ or equivalent (NQF Level 7);
• Major in Labour Law will an added advantage;
• A postgraduate qualification will be an added advantage;
• 10 years of relevant working experience or more in a senior/ executive management level related to Corporate and Shared Services within a public or private sector organization or in local government;
• Comprehensive understanding of local government legislation, institutional governance systems, and corporate policies, and proven experience in integrating corporate service strategy, planning, and management within the Group;
• Ability to work with political representatives, Boards, and senior management of the City and its entities and work under the high level of stressful conditions;
• The compilation of effective Group Corporate Service strategy and/or plans;
• Knowledge of coordination and oversight of all specialized support functions;
• Must be able to work extended hours and be on standby; and
• Has no criminal record (excluding previous conviction relating to political activities in the previous dispensation) and such a person shall undergo security vetting.
Primary function:
To lead and direct an effective and efficient Corporate Support Service. To create a sound labor relations environment and to ensure that the City is capacitated with high-quality human and other resources. In addition, develop and implement strategies and policies for the City of Johannesburg departments and entities as a group and to operate as a Centre of Excellence.
Key Performance Areas:
• Develop and ensure uniform strategy regarding Corporate Services for the Group;
• Ensure that the City and entities have an empowered progressive workforce;
• Ensure the development of sound labour relations in the Group;
• Ensure compliance within the Group with the various laws and agreements regulating human capital and related matters such as Employment Equity, Skills Development, Collective Agreements, BCEA etc.;
• Ensure effective change management;
• Ensure a healthy and safe working environment for all employees and visitors to the City;
• Oversee the provision of an employee wellness function;
• Manage and control the finances for the Department;
• Oversee the appointment of service providers and management of major contracts such as Fleet and Cell phone services;
• Provide a Group Administration and Support service; Management and maintenance of the City’s facilities;
• Lead and direct staff within the Department;
• Manage the Department’s performance.
Leading Competencies:
• Strategic Direction and Leadership;
• People Management;
• Program and Project Management;
• Financial Management;
• Change Management;
• Change leadership;
• Governance leadership;
• Manage interfaces, relationships, and yourself as a leader.
Core Competencies:
• Moral competence;
• Planning and Organising;
• Analysis and innovation;
• Knowledge and information management;
• Communication;
• Results and quality focus.
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.
Please take note that only online applications will be considered. Please apply by using the following link below:
https://share-eu1.hsforms.com/1MlFSMj79RdukbQUhj4oNNQew554
APPLY ONLINE VIA: www.joburg.org.za
ENQUIRIES ONLY:
Contact Person: Pelisa Sindelo
Tel No: 011 407 6560
CLOSING DATE: FRIDAY, 17 MARCH 2023
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 and
• Employment record verification,
• Criminal check, and
• Identity validation.
EXECUTIVE HEAD: OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER
Department: Office of the City Manager
Branch: Office of the City Manager
Designation: Executive Head: Office of the City Manager
Job level: R2 085 830.00 pa (all-inclusive cost to company)
Appointment requirements:
• Matric/Grade 12
• A Bachelor’s Degree in Planning, Public Management, Public Administration, Business Administration, Business Management, or related field is required at NQF Level 7
• 10 years of relevant working experience or more in a senior/ executive level
• At least Code 8 driver’s license
• Must be able to work extended hours and be on standby; and
• Has no criminal record (excluding previous conviction relating to political activities in the previous dispensation) and such a person shall undergo security vetting.
Primary Function:
To strategically lead, direct and manage the Departments/Business Units in the Office of the City Manager (OCM), the Office of the Chief Operations Officer (OCOO) and the various Group Functions i.e.,
• Group Legal and Contracts,
• Group Strategy, Policy Coordination and Relations,
• Group Governance,
• Group Communications and Marketing,
• Group Risk Assurance Services,
• Citizen Relationship and Urban Management.
To deal with all matters referred to the City Manager and/or Chief Operations Officer and to conclude those matters on behalf of the City Manager and/or Chief Operations Officer.
Key Performance Areas:
• Render a professional service delivery innovation to the Department and City;
• Lead, guide and oversee the development of recommendations which inform and advise the Department on the financial and regulatory framework within which it operates in terms of best practise and good corporate governance;
• Leads the planning and development of a Good Governance and Leadership Strategy, Plan and System for the City;
• Commenting on legislation, ensuring, and monitoring compliance with legislation;
• Manage and coach staff in the Department to ensure that all staff meet the department’s objectives in line with broader organizational objectives and requirements;
• Manage and monitor assets and resource of the Department;
• To control, consolidate, analyse, and submit various reliable reports
• Practice good governance and management of risk
• Plan, organize, coordinate, and direct the Department’s compliance and risk management processes. Ensure the department comply with the city’s performance management system by coordinating the departmental scorecard and ensuring that other employees of the department are performance managed in line with the city’s performance management policy.
Leading Competencies:
• Computer literacy (Microsoft Word and Excel)
• Demonstrated skills in quantitative data analysis, data management (maintaining a data base, quality control measures) and in the presentation of results for the identification of best practices and to inform decision-making
• Proficiency in using databases and statistical software is required as well as strong skills in Excel, Word, Power Point, and mobile technologies to report data;
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English and must be able to communicate and coordinate effectively with other stakeholders
• Coordination skills.
• Time Management skills
• People Management skills
Core Competencies:
• Knowledge of the local, provincial, and national political and legislative frameworks
• Experience developing organizational strategies, processes, systems, and cultural norms that are effective, efficient, and reinforces a strong and inclusive team culture.
• Knowledge of public policy.
• Planning Legislation.
• Knowledge of City of Johannesburg Council rules and procedures
• Knowledge of Batho Pele philosophy, principals, and intent (culture of 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.
Please take note that only online applications will be considered. Please apply by using the following link below:
https://share-eu1.hsforms.com/1HCwM9VtwQJGp9bw0jZzg1Aew554
APPLY ONLINE VIA: www.joburg.org.za
ENQUIRIES ONLY:
Contact Person: Sonwabiso Selana
Tel No: 011 407 7961
CLOSING DATE: FRIDAY, 17 MARCH 2023
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 and
• Employment record verification,
• Criminal check, and
• Identity validation.
GROUP EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR: GROUP CORPORATE & SHARED SERVICES
Department: Office of the City Manager
Branch: Group Corporate & Shared Services
Designation: Group Executive Director: Group Corporate & Shared Services
Job level: R2 085 830.00 pa (all-inclusive cost to company)
Appointment requirements:
• Matric/Grade 12
• Bachelor’s Degree in majors in Corporate Strategy/Strategic Management/Public Administration/ or equivalent (NQF Level 7);
• Major in Labour Law will an added advantage;
• A postgraduate qualification will be an added advantage;
• 10 years of relevant working experience or more in a senior/ executive management level related to Corporate and Shared Services within a public or private sector organization or in local government;
• Comprehensive understanding of local government legislation, institutional governance systems, and corporate policies, and proven experience in integrating corporate service strategy, planning, and management within the Group;
• Ability to work with political representatives, Boards, and senior management of the City and its entities and work under the high level of stressful conditions;
• The compilation of effective Group Corporate Service strategy and/or plans;
• Knowledge of coordination and oversight of all specialized support functions;
• Must be able to work extended hours and be on standby; and
• Has no criminal record (excluding previous conviction relating to political activities in the previous dispensation) and such a person shall undergo security vetting.
Primary function:
To lead and direct an effective and efficient Corporate Support Service. To create a sound labor relations environment and to ensure that the City is capacitated with high-quality human and other resources. In addition, develop and implement strategies and policies for the City of Johannesburg departments and entities as a group and to operate as a Centre of Excellence.
Key Performance Areas:
• Develop and ensure uniform strategy regarding Corporate Services for the Group;
• Ensure that the City and entities have an empowered progressive workforce;
• Ensure the development of sound labour relations in the Group;
• Ensure compliance within the Group with the various laws and agreements regulating human capital and related matters such as Employment Equity, Skills Development, Collective Agreements, BCEA etc.;
• Ensure effective change management;
• Ensure a healthy and safe working environment for all employees and visitors to the City;
• Oversee the provision of an employee wellness function;
• Manage and control the finances for the Department;
• Oversee the appointment of service providers and management of major contracts such as Fleet and Cell phone services;
• Provide a Group Administration and Support service; Management and maintenance of the City’s facilities;
• Lead and direct staff within the Department;
• Manage the Department’s performance.
Leading Competencies:
• Strategic Direction and Leadership;
• People Management;
• Program and Project Management;
• Financial Management;
• Change Management;
• Change leadership;
• Governance leadership;
• Manage interfaces, relationships, and yourself as a leader.
Core Competencies:
• Moral competence;
• Planning and Organising;
• Analysis and innovation;
• Knowledge and information management;
• Communication;
• Results and quality focus.
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.
Please take note that only online applications will be considered. Please apply by using the following link below:
https://share-eu1.hsforms.com/1MlFSMj79RdukbQUhj4oNNQew554
APPLY ONLINE VIA: www.joburg.org.za
ENQUIRIES ONLY:
Contact Person: Pelisa Sindelo
Tel No: 011 407 6560
CLOSING DATE: FRIDAY, 17 MARCH 2023
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 and
• Employment record verification,
• Criminal check, and
• Identity validation.
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR: HEALTH
Department: Office of the City Manager
Branch: Health & Social Development
Designation: Executive Director: Health
Job level: R2 085 830.00 pa (all-inclusive cost to company)
Appointment requirements:
• Matric/Grade 12
• A professional Degree in Medicine (MBChB, MBBCh, or equivalent) or relevant professional qualification in a healthcare field, including public health and environmental health management (NQF level 8);
• Current registration in one of the practitioner categories of the Health Professional Council of South Africa (HPCSA);
• 10 years of relevant working experience or more in a senior/ executive management level in health service;
• Must be able to work extended hours and be on standby; and
• Has no criminal record (excluding previous conviction relating to political activities in the previous dispensation) and such a person shall undergo security vetting.
Primary Function:
To provide sound strategic leadership, effective management, monitoring, and control of the department’s human and non-human resources critical in the provision of both personal primary health and environmental health services (Municipal Health Services) and ensuring that the residents of the City are provided the opportunity for a long and healthy life.
Key Performance Areas:
• Drive the Department’s strategic planning process in contribution to the City’s Strategy.
• Organise both human and non-human resources for effective implementation and deployment of the Department’s organizational structure and resources.
• Manage the Recruitment, Selection & Placement process for sourcing of suitably qualified staff for the Department.
• Provide sound leadership for the achievement of the Department’s objectives.
• Ensure provision of both personal primary health and environmental health services.
• Implement good governance and effective risk management systems.
• Effectively manage, inspire, and encourage people, respect diversity, optimise talent and build and nurture relationships to achieve institutional objectives.
• Able to compile, plan and manage budgets, control cash flow, Institute financial risk management and administer procurement processes in accordance with recognised financial practices.
• Further, ensure that all financial transactions are managed in an ethical manner.
• Ensure effective control of the Financial Resources of the Department. Ensure effective assets management and control of the Department.
• Manage specific administrative and reporting requirements associated with the Department and individual performance.
Leading competencies:
• Knowledge of the Municipal business planning processes feeding into the development of Strategic plans, Service Delivery Implementation Plans (SDBIP), and departmental implementation plans;
• In-depth knowledge, critical thinking, understanding of the management and control of all the Priority Health Programmes and Environmental Health policies and legal frameworks;
• Computer literacy
• Highly proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint);
• Excellent oral and written communication skills with excellent successful presentation capabilities, most preferably in English;
• Clinical risk management experience;
• Exceptional interpersonal skills;
• Organizational skills - ensuring the keeping of investigations thorough, on schedule, and according to the established procedure to maintain safety and satisfy regulatory requirements;
• Outstanding leadership and managerial skills;
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills;
• Good communication and coordination skills;
• Knowledge of Project Management, and Time management skills;
• Requires the ability to perform upper-level data analysis, including the ability to hypothesize, theorise and assimilate, to modify or adapt existing policies/methods to meet unusual conditions within the context of existing theories and management principles;
• Ability to utilise a variety of reference, descriptive, and advisory data, and information such as professional literature, fiscal reports, advisories, contracts, policy manuals, statutes, procedures, and guidelines;
• Requires the ability to apply communication and group dynamic strategies for interacting with persons from diverse backgrounds and levels;
• Proficiency in teaching methods and techniques for presenting material and engaging a wide variety of audiences in learning experiences including but not limited to group process and facilitation; and formal education using a wide range of audio-visual equipment;
• Proficiency in basic methods of epidemiology, disease prevention, environmental health, health promotion, behavioural change, group process, community/organisational development and methods of instruction, public information and mass media methods, data analysis and research methods; marketing principles, public information and mass media and methods of instruction;
• Proficiency in the identification of population health status and determinants of health and in the use of methods and instruments for collecting valid qualitative and quantitative data;
• Proficiency in quality improvement principles and application of the public health standards;
• Proficiency in team building, group facilitation, leadership, and development of supervisory trust and capacity across the Department and among community partners;
• Proficiency in policy development, feasibility analysis, incorporating policies into program plans and structures, and policy evaluation and impact analysis;
• Proficiency in assuring that cultural, social, and behavioural factors play a significant role in the accessibility, availability, and delivery of public health services.
Core Competencies:
• Communicable diseases
• Environmental health
• Non-communicable diseases
• Health measurement and informatics
• Social sciences
• Occupational health
• MFMA & SCM Regulations
• Organisational development and management of health care
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.
Please take note that only online applications will be considered. Please apply by using the following link below:
https://share-eu1.hsforms.com/1VNPEJZNFTnm8nKs5-5h8vAew554
APPLY ONLINE VIA: www.joburg.org.za
ENQUIRIES ONLY:
Contact Person: Sonwabiso Selana
Tel No: 011 407 7961
CLOSING DATE: FRIDAY, 17 MARCH 2023
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 and
• Employment record verification, Criminal check, and
• Identity validation
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR: HEALTH
Department: Office of the City Manager
Branch: Health & Social Development
Designation: Executive Director: Health
Job level: R2 085 830.00 pa (all-inclusive cost to company)
Appointment requirements:
• Matric/Grade 12
• A professional Degree in Medicine (MBChB, MBBCh, or equivalent) or relevant professional qualification in a healthcare field, including public health and environmental health management (NQF level 8);
• Current registration in one of the practitioner categories of the Health Professional Council of South Africa (HPCSA);
• 10 years of relevant working experience or more in a senior/ executive management level in health service;
• Must be able to work extended hours and be on standby; and
• Has no criminal record (excluding previous conviction relating to political activities in the previous dispensation) and such a person shall undergo security vetting.
Primary Function:
To provide sound strategic leadership, effective management, monitoring, and control of the department’s human and non-human resources critical in the provision of both personal primary health and environmental health services (Municipal Health Services) and ensuring that the residents of the City are provided the opportunity for a long and healthy life.
Key Performance Areas:
• Drive the Department’s strategic planning process in contribution to the City’s Strategy.
• Organise both human and non-human resources for effective implementation and deployment of the Department’s organizational structure and resources.
• Manage the Recruitment, Selection & Placement process for sourcing of suitably qualified staff for the Department.
• Provide sound leadership for the achievement of the Department’s objectives.
• Ensure provision of both personal primary health and environmental health services.
• Implement good governance and effective risk management systems.
• Effectively manage, inspire, and encourage people, respect diversity, optimise talent and build and nurture relationships to achieve institutional objectives.
• Able to compile, plan and manage budgets, control cash flow, Institute financial risk management and administer procurement processes in accordance with recognised financial practices.
• Further, ensure that all financial transactions are managed in an ethical manner.
• Ensure effective control of the Financial Resources of the Department. Ensure effective assets management and control of the Department.
• Manage specific administrative and reporting requirements associated with the Department and individual performance.
Leading competencies:
• Knowledge of the Municipal business planning processes feeding into the development of Strategic plans, Service Delivery Implementation Plans (SDBIP), and departmental implementation plans;
• In-depth knowledge, critical thinking, understanding of the management and control of all the Priority Health Programmes and Environmental Health policies and legal frameworks;
• Computer literacy
• Highly proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint);
• Excellent oral and written communication skills with excellent successful presentation capabilities, most preferably in English;
• Clinical risk management experience;
• Exceptional interpersonal skills;
• Organizational skills - ensuring the keeping of investigations thorough, on schedule, and according to the established procedure to maintain safety and satisfy regulatory requirements;
• Outstanding leadership and managerial skills;
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills;
• Good communication and coordination skills;
• Knowledge of Project Management, and Time management skills;
• Requires the ability to perform upper-level data analysis, including the ability to hypothesize, theorise and assimilate, to modify or adapt existing policies/methods to meet unusual conditions within the context of existing theories and management principles;
• Ability to utilise a variety of reference, descriptive, and advisory data, and information such as professional literature, fiscal reports, advisories, contracts, policy manuals, statutes, procedures, and guidelines;
• Requires the ability to apply communication and group dynamic strategies for interacting with persons from diverse backgrounds and levels;
• Proficiency in teaching methods and techniques for presenting material and engaging a wide variety of audiences in learning experiences including but not limited to group process and facilitation; and formal education using a wide range of audio-visual equipment;
• Proficiency in basic methods of epidemiology, disease prevention, environmental health, health promotion, behavioural change, group process, community/organisational development and methods of instruction, public information and mass media methods, data analysis and research methods; marketing principles, public information and mass media and methods of instruction;
• Proficiency in the identification of population health status and determinants of health and in the use of methods and instruments for collecting valid qualitative and quantitative data;
• Proficiency in quality improvement principles and application of the public health standards;
• Proficiency in team building, group facilitation, leadership, and development of supervisory trust and capacity across the Department and among community partners;
• Proficiency in policy development, feasibility analysis, incorporating policies into program plans and structures, and policy evaluation and impact analysis;
• Proficiency in assuring that cultural, social, and behavioural factors play a significant role in the accessibility, availability, and delivery of public health services.
Core Competencies:
• Communicable diseases
• Environmental health
• Non-communicable diseases
• Health measurement and informatics
• Social sciences
• Occupational health
• MFMA & SCM Regulations
• Organisational development and management of health care
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.
Please take note that only online applications will be considered. Please apply by using the following link below:
https://share-eu1.hsforms.com/1VNPEJZNFTnm8nKs5-5h8vAew554
APPLY ONLINE VIA: www.joburg.org.za
ENQUIRIES ONLY:
Contact Person: Sonwabiso Selana
Tel No: 011 407 7961
CLOSING DATE: FRIDAY, 17 MARCH 2023
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 and
• Employment record verification, Criminal check, and
• Identity validation
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR: ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Department: Office of the City Manager
Branch: Economic Development
Designation: Executive Director: Economic Development
Job level: R2 085 830.00 pa (all-inclusive cost to company)
Appointment requirements:
• Matric/Grade 12;
• Bachelor’s degree in Economic, Econometrics or related fields/NQF level 7;
• 10 years of relevant working experience or more in a senior/ executive management level in a relevant discipline or field within a public sector organization, or in local government metropolitan municipality and or including experience in Development Economics and or Finance in a large private sector enterprise;
• Sector specific experience in Economic Development, which experience may include international experience in leading diverse teams in transformation of an emerging economy;
• Comprehensive understanding of local government;
• Knowledge of the City’s strategy (IDP), prescribed methodologies, legislative, policy and regulatory frameworks;
• In-depth knowledge regulatory environment and the public sector generally including the democratic, political and organizational framework;
• The incumbent should meet the standards set out in the Core Competency Requirements as per Regulations;
• Good knowledge and interpretation of Policy and Legislation;
• Good knowledge of performance management system;
• Good Governance.
• Good knowledge of the MFMA and MFMA Regulations, (Act No.56 of 2003);
• Must be able to work extended hours and be on standby; and
• Has no criminal record (excluding previous conviction relating to political activities in the previous dispensation) and such a person shall undergo security vetting.
The Primary Function:
To Implement the City’s vision and long-term economic growth strategy, to facilitate economic growth by collaborating with City Departments, Municipal Owned Entities, other spheres of government, the private sector and all other affected stakeholders whilst capitalizing on the City’s own economic levers and to ensure that “a city’s economy that plays a role as the key economic hub on the continent, and a national economic growth leader, by ensuring sustainable shared growth that benefits all.
Key Performance Areas:
• Market and promote and facilitate trade and Investment within the City through;
• Approve all Enterprise Development strategic frameworks and develop high level implementation plans
• Analyse inherent comparative advantages In a particular locality relative to strategic sectors and value-chains
• Advise the City on emerging and long-term economic trends affecting economic development, sustainable human development, and their policy and programme implications
• Lead preparation of Impact assessment, feasibility studies, due diligence, and associated management plans
• Provide strategic leadership to the department and contribute towards the overall management of the organization.
Leading Competencies:
• Strategic direction and leadership; People management, Program and project management;
• Financial management; Change management; Change leadership; Governance leadership.
Core Competencies:
• Moral competence; Planning and organising; Analysis and innovation; Knowledge and information management; Communication; Results and quality focus;
• Minimum competency requirements for Senior Managers
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.
Please take note that only online applications will be considered. Please apply by using the following link below:
https://share-eu1.hsforms.com/1BQb19F_HRiq68PdSmRQMqAew554
APPLY ONLINE VIA: www.joburg.org.za
ENQUIRIES ONLY:
Contact Person: Pelisa Sindelo
Tel No: 011 407 6560
CLOSING DATE: FRIDAY, 17 MARCH 2023
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 and
• Employment record verification,
• Criminal check, and
• Identity validation.
GROUP HEAD: COMMUNICATION AND MARKETING
Department: Office of the City Manager
Branch: Group Communication and Marketing
Designation: Group Head: Communication and Marketing
Job level: R2 085 830.00 pa (all-inclusive cost to company)
Appointment requirements:
• Matric/Grade 12;
• Bachelor’s Degree in major in Digital Marketing, Communications, Marketing and Public Relations or equivalent (NQF 7);
• 10 years of relevant working experience or more in a senior/ executive level in government marketing and/or communication or large corporate marketing and/or communication environment;
• Strong web content development and social media marketing expertise;
• Deep understanding of digital analytics and the ability to translate data into actionable insights; experience using analytics tools to communicate outcomes and ROI;
• Must be able to work extended hours and be on standby; and
• Has no criminal record (excluding previous conviction relating to political activities in the previous dispensation) and such a person shall undergo security vetting.
Primary Function:
The primary role of the position is to promote the vision and mission of the City of Johannesburg by creating communications and marketing strategies and plans, overseeing communication, marketing, and events team operations; and raising awareness of organisational initiatives and the mayoral priorities.
Key Performance Areas:
• Originate, develop, guide, implement and drive a Central Communication and Marketing Strategy in response to the overall strategy and communications, marketing, and events activities, and programmes of the organization;
• Ensure effective financial management and control and corporate governance throughout the area of accountability;
• Create, enhance, and promote a positive image of the organization;
• Take overall responsibility for reports generated within the department;
• Initiate and guide the management of communication and marketing-related qualitative and quantitative research (surveys and polling) to ensure sustainability and growth;
• Represent the City of Johannesburg and promote or build sound relationships and stakeholder confidence between the municipality and all internal and external stakeholders;
• Set the context, and performance standards, and give oversight on business processes, quality, policy, and/or guideline management.
Leading Competencies:
• Computer literacy (MS Office applications);
• Proficiency in at least 2 of the official languages (read, write, and speak);
• Solid management, human relations, interpersonal and communication skills;
• Interpersonal relationships to manage internal and external stakeholders;
• Solid presentation, facilitation, and public speaking skills;
• Proactive leadership capability and high level of responsibility/accountability;
• Sound judgment and decision-making;
• Highly creative, innovative, critical (analytical and tactical) thinker;
• Project management;
• Strategic financial planning and management;
• Performance management;
• Networking, persuasion, and conflict resolution skills;
• Change-capable leadership skills.
Core Competencies:
• Media / Public Relations and Communications, Marketing, Digital Communications, and Events Management;
• Public Finances and Administration: Knowledge of government policies specifically related to strategic and financial planning, organising, directing, and coordinating local government operations; Knowledge of risk management principles and the principles and practices of municipal budget preparation and administration;
• Management of Personnel: Knowledge of leadership techniques, principles, and practices/procedures used to delegate, manage/supervise, train, monitor, and evaluate the work of staff;
• Customer Service: General knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer services and meeting quality standards for services through the regular evaluation of customer satisfaction (e.g., surveys and polling);
• Technology: General knowledge of current trends and practices related to the use of technology in communications, marketing and events-related activities;
• Project Management: Basic knowledge of project management techniques and tools;
• Change Management: A strong foundational understanding of the principles and concepts around Change Management and change;
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.
Please take note that only online applications will be considered. Please apply by using the following link below:
https://share-eu1.hsforms.com/1RMWOxSrKT7yc98ETOJ2aAQew554
APPLY ONLINE VIA: www.joburg.org.za
ENQUIRIES ONLY:
Contact Person: Pelisa Sindelo
Tel No: 011 407 6560
CLOSING DATE: FRIDAY, 17 MARCH 2023
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 and
• Employment record verification,
• Criminal check, and
• Identity validation.