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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: 012/2022 
 
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: THURSDAY, 03 MARCH 2022

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UP TO A MAXIMUM OF FIVE (5) YEARS FIXED-TERM PERFORMANCE-BASED CONTRACT POSITION 
 
This Vacancy is open to External Applicants AND Employees of the City of Johannesburg 
 
The City of Johannesburg seeks to fill this Executive Level Position. 
 
Note the following in terms of all of the below mentioned position: 
Appointment in this position will be subject to the signing of an employment contract and performance agreement, as well as disclosure of financial interests. 
 
The applicant needs to comply with the MFMA unit standards as prescribed by Regulation 493 of 15 June 2007 as published in Government Gazette 29967 of 15 June 2007. The applicant shall undergo a competency assessment in terms of Annexure A (competency framework for Senior Managers) Notice 21 published in Government Gazette of 17 January 2014. Applicant shall undergo security vetting. The Relevant MFMA Unit Standards for the above position are preferred, however a grace period of eighteen (18) months will be provided to obtain the Unit Standards as per Publication in the Government Gazette No 40593, Government Notice 91 of 03 February 2017 by The Minister of Finance. 
 
An application form together with a comprehensive CV and Certified Qualifications must be electronically uploaded on the link provided below:
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​1. Department: Private Office of the Executive Mayor 
Branch: Office of the City Manager 
Designation: Executive Director: Development Planning 
Job level: R 2, 055, 005.00 per annum (cost to company, all-inclusive) 
 
Appointment Requirements: 
• Matric Certificate/Grade 12. 
• Bachelor’s Degree in Town Planning, Regional Planning, Architecture, Engineering, or related field is required at NQF Level 7. 
• 8 to 10 years’ working experience in the field of Town and Regional Planning, Architecture, Engineering, or related disciplines, of which five (5) years should be at a Senior Management level. 
• 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); 
• Knowledge of the local, provincial, and national political and legislative frameworks related to town planning and/or urban/spatial planning. 
 
The applicant must have: 
Leading competencies: Strategic Direction and Leadership; People Management & Performance Monitoring, 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 
 
Primary Function (KPA’s): Lead and direct the Development Planning function of the City of Johannesburg in order to achieve a spatial form and functionality of the urban environment of Johannesburg that will provide a resilient, liveable, sustainable urban environment – underpinned by infrastructure supportive of a low carbon economy and will lead to an improved quality of life and development-driven resilience for all citizens in the City of Johannesburg. 
 
This is an employment equity targeted position and preference will be given to the EE underrepresented groups 
 
Contact Person: Nothando Nyembe 
Tel No: (011) 407-7961 
Workplace: 158 Civic Boulevard, Metro Centre, Braamfontein 
All applications will be through the website using this link: 
https://share.hsforms.com/1T0TquxXGRwSP66gun4cYpA469tl
Or visit www.joburg.org.za and click on Vacancies. 
 
CLOSING DATE: 03 MARCH 2022 
 
VACANCY CIRCULAR: 012/2022