CITY OF JOHANNESBURG - VACANCY CIRCULAR: 014/2021

Primary Function: Develop, implement and review CiRM Strategy for the Region. Promote active citizenry through public participation and community outreach programmes. Coordinate marketing, communications and public relations activities at regional level, and promote Public Private Partnerships on Neighbourhood Urban Management. 
 
Key Performance Areas: Identify and define the short, medium and long-term objectives and priorities of the department encapsulating CiRM, marketing, advertising communications, media, public relations and tourism. Directs and control outcomes associated with utilization, productivity and performance of personnel within the Section. Manage applications and sequences associated with recording authorization an execution of expenditure transactions. Manage and provide information on all section key performance areas/indicators and maintain records of discussions, instructions correspondence. Ensure that an efficient and effective Citizen Relationship Management and communication service is rendered through Group communications. Facilitate, coordinate and manage marketing strategies aimed at promoting the Region and CRUM in conjunction with the Deputy Director and Group Communications. Ensure that the Region is marketed by Group Communication and Tourism as tourist friendly destination and as a destination of choice. Implement and manage public education and community outreach programme aimed at promoting the Region and CRUM through active citizenry. 
 
Leading Competencies: Ability to manage, direct and lead teams. Be able to work under stressful conditions and to meet deadlines. Ability to network. 
 
Core Competencies: Knowledge of Batho Pele and Corporate Governance principle. Good oral and written communication skills. Community organizing/development 
 
This is an employment equity targeted position and preference will be given to African and White Males and African Females including people with disabilities 
 
Contact Person: Mashali Mokete 
Tel No: (011) 857 1085 
Workplace: Corobrik Building, Region G 
 
All applications will be through the website using this link: 
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This Vacancy is open to External Applicants AND Employees of the City of Johannesburg 
 
2. Department: Economic Development 
Branch: Policy & Planning 
Designation: Assistant Director: Economics 
Salary Range: R43 684.21 pm (basic salary excluding benefits) 
 
Appointment Requirements: 
 Degree in Economics or Econometrics, Honours degree or above (NQF level 7); 
 6 - 8 years’ experience in an economic research environment; 
 Good understanding of research methodology, competency in quantitative and qualitative economic analysis; 
 Ability to identify and present key findings and deliver concise, well written reports and presentation material to tight deadlines; 
 Familiarity with sources of socio-economic and economic data; 
 Understanding of key government economic priorities and policies; 
 Familiarity with specialised economic analysis and modelling software (e.g. Eviews) would be an advantage; 
 Computer literacy, coordinating, business management skills; and 
 Strong liaison and report writing skills. 
 
Primary Function: Provide specialist expertise and capacity in the Directorate Economic Policy and Planning for assessment and reporting on the socio-economic and economic performance and outlook for the City of economic development. 
 
Key Performance Areas: Analyse socio-economic and economic data and produce reports on the characteristics, structure, status and performance of the City economy to make insights available for City planning and decision making. Build and maintain strong relations with internal and external business units, entities and key stakeholders. Produce and monitor reports on the state, dynamics and performance of the City economy and the national and international context. Comply with City staff management and line manager requirements as articulated in the City performance management system in order to achieve sub-unit outputs. 
 
Leading Competencies: Strategic Management, People Management, Stakeholder Management and Decision Making and Project Management. 
 
Core Competencies: Attention to detail and high levels of accuracy and excellent planning, organising and time management skills. Good problem-solving skills and information gathering skills. Excellent verbal, written and communication skills. Ability to work independently with minimal supervision. 
This is an employment equity targeted position and preference will be given to African and White Males and African Females including people with disabilities.
 
Contact Person : Thembelihle Nogemane 
Tel No: (011) 703 5513 
Workplace : 66 Jorissen Place, Braamfontein 
 
All applications will be through the website using this link: 
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This Vacancy is open to External Applicants AND Employees of the City of Johannesburg 
 
3. Department: Economic Development 
Branch: Policy & Planning 
Designation: Assistant Director: Targeted Sector Strategy 
Salary Range: R43 684.21 pm (basic salary excluding benefits) 
 
Appointment Requirements: 
 B.Degree in Developmental Economics, Development Planning, Development Studies or a Business related qualification (NQF level 7); 
 Relevant experience in Business Management or Developmental environment; 
 Knowledge and understanding of government’s economic policies; 
 Relevant 6 - 8 years’ experience in Strategy formulation Project Management and familiarity with applicable Project Management tools; 
 General Human Resource Management and Networking experience;
 Familiarity with sources of socio-economic and economic data; 
 Understanding of key government economic priorities and policies; 
 Computer literacy, coordinating, business management skills; and 
 Strong liaison and report writing skills. 
 
 
Primary Function: Manage and facilitate the formulation of Targeted Sector Strategy to foster economic growth based on the City’s economic strategic direction and agenda. 
 
Key Performance Areas: Analyse socio-economic and economic data and produce reports on the characteristics, structure, status and performance of the City economy to make insights available for City planning, decision making and for stakeholder engagement. The reporting framework and process of the Department are to be used. Build and maintain strong relations with internal and external business units, entities and key stakeholders. Produce and monitor reports on the state, dynamics and performance of the City economy and the national and international context. Comply with City staff management and line manager requirements as articulated in the City performance management system in order to achieve sub-unit outputs.
 
Leading Competencies: Strategic Management, People Management, Stakeholder Management and Decision Making and Project Management. 
 
Core Competencies: Attention to detail and high levels of accuracy and excellent planning, organising and time management skills. Good problem-solving skills and information gathering skills. Excellent verbal, written and communication skills. Ability to work independently with minimal supervision. 
 
This is an employment equity targeted position and preference will be given to African and White Males and African Females including people with disabilities.
 
Contact Person : Rirhandzu Maluleke 
Tel No: (011) 703 5262 
Workplace : 66 Jorissen Place, Braamfontein 
 
All applications will be through the website using this link: 
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This Vacancy is open to External Applicants AND Employees of the City of Johannesburg 
 
4. Department: Economic Development 
Branch: Policy & Planning 
Designation: Deputy Director: Modelling & Economics 
Salary Range: R50 238.79 pm (basic salary excluding benefits) 
 
Appointment Requirements: 
 Degree with either Economics and Statistics or Econometrics (NQF level 7); 
 7 - 9 years’ experience in data analysis, interpretation and reporting on economic statistics and macroeconomic trends; 
 Good knowledge of data analysis and modelling and/or econometric techniques with an understanding of sub-national spatial socio-economic and economic data;
 Knowledge of government economic priorities and policies; 
 Good knowledge of research techniques; 
 Significant experience in preparation of data-driven economic reports and publications; 
 Knowledge of data survey and data collection techniques; 
 Experience in use of Microsoft Excel in data analysis and presentation and some knowledge of industry standard software for statistical anaylsis, database development, spatial mapping or economic modelling, such as: STATA, Eviews, GIS, ArcView, GAMS or other CGE modelling software; 
 Ability to work accurately under pressure and to tight deadlines; 
 Self-management skills and at least 3 years’ middle managerial experience in research, economic analysis and modelling or related field; and 
 Computer literacy skills. 
 
Primary Function: Lead database development and data acquisition, economic and data modelling and statistical analysis and reporting on the socio-economic and economic context and performance of the economy of the City of Johannesburg. 
 
Key Performance Areas: Develop an execution strategy and plan for the sub-unit using the strategy planning framework and process of the Department in order to provide input into the Strategic Planning of the Department. Lead high quality and relevant economic development research, by providing forward-looking economic policy advice and acting as an advisor to the Chief Economist of the Department of Economic Development (DED) on economic issues. Lead and design, development and maintenance of a database of socio-economic, economic data and City service delivery performance information relevant to economic development and related strategic planning in the City. Provide quality reporting and monitoring on the functions and performance of the Staff & Government Sub-Directorate which are factual, accurate and complete, timely; and are in line with the City’s requirements. Maximise the productivity of staff by optimizing the effectiveness of its employees in order to enable achievement of objectives of the Directorate and manage the human resources thereof. Maximise the productivity of Logistics by optimizing the effectiveness of its employees in order to enable achievement of objectives of the Sub-Directorate. Build and maintain strong relations with internal and external business units, City entities, key stakeholders (Private Sector) and peers to ensure all appropriate economic development issues are incorporated within the City’s plans and strategies. Comply with all relevant legislative framework including the City’s Code of Ethics, manage and mitigate risk effectively. 
 
Leading Competencies: Strategic Management, People Management, Stakeholder Management and Decision Making and Project Management. Communication (verbal and written). Problem solving abilities; report writing; presentation and strategic orientation. Organizational awareness alignment. Coordinating skills. 
 
Core Competencies: Attention to detail and logical thinking; Proactive; Flexibility; Integrity; Batho Pele Principles; Professionalism; Work under Pressure; Work Independently and Confidentiality; High levels of accuracy and excellent planning, organising and time management skills. Good problem-solving skills and information gathering skills. 
 
This is an employment equity targeted position and preference will be given to African and White Males and African Females including people with disabilities.
 
Contact Person : Thembelihle Nogemane 
Tel No: (011) 703 5513 
Workplace : 66 Jorissen Place, Braamfontein 
 
All applications will be through the website using this link: 
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Primary Function: Manage the budget process and financial planning, revenue management, expenditure management, assets and liability management and procurement process in terms of Municipal Finance Management Act, Treasury Regulation and other related Finance policies. 
 
Key Performance Areas: Provide input into the strategic financial planning and budgeting of the Housing Department. Manage and facilitate the Sub-Directorate’s Procurement process. Assist in drafting terms of reference for various projects. Build and maintain strong relations with internal and external business units, entities, key stakeholders and peers to ensure the correct focus and support around Housing. Maximise the productivity by optimizing the effectiveness of its employees to enable achievement of objectives of the Unit. Maximise the productivity of the Unit by optimizing the effectiveness of its employees to enable achievement of objectives and manage the human resources thereof. Manage all aspects of the finance in the control of the Intergovernmental Relations and Liaison Unit, including but not limited to revenue, expenditure, assets and liabilities, in accordance with the legislative framework as well as with the City’s policies and procedures. Provide quality reports on the functions and performance of the Intergovernmental Relations and Liaison Unit which are factual, accurate and complete, timely; and contributes to and support the overall reporting requirements. Comply with all relevant legislative framework including the City’s Code of Ethics, manage and mitigate risk effectively. 
 
Leading Competencies: Good coordinator; Ability to work under pressure and produce accurate reports within limited timeframes. High degree of interpersonal skills to interact with all levels of staff and external stakeholders. 
 
Core Competencies: Computer Literacy (Microsoft Word and Excel); good communication (verbal and written) and coordinating skills required. 
 
This is an employment equity targeted position and preference will be given to African and White Males and African Females including people with disabilities. 
 
Contact Person: Tiyani Maringa 
Tel No: (011) 018 6661 
Workplace: 222 Smit Street, Braamfontein 
 
All applications will be through the website using this link: 
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This Vacancy is open to External Applicants AND Employees of the City of Johannesburg 
 
6. Department: Housing 
Branch: Finance 
Designation: Manager: Purchasing 
Salary: R39 055.92 pm (basic salary excluding benefits) 
 
Appointment Requirements: 
 Degree in Accounting or Supply Chain Management or Logistics or Business Administration/NQF level 7; 
 5 – 7 years’ experience in the Supply Chain Management environment of which 3 years in a middle management/supervisory level; 
 Knowledge of local government and procurement processes, the City’s IDP, prescribed methodologies, legislative, policy and regulatory frameworks; and 
 In-depth knowledge of function principles, techniques and tools and how they can be applied. 
 
Primary Function: Manage the budget process and financial planning, revenue management, expenditure management, assets and liability management and procurement process in terms of Municipal Finance Management Act, Treasury Regulation and other related Finance policies. 
 
Key Performance Areas: Provide input into the strategic financial planning and budgeting of the Housing Department. Manage and facilitate the Sub-Directorate’s Procurement process. Collaborate on the design and development of strategic procurement strategies for Housing department-specific works, goods and services. Build and maintain strong relations with internal and external business units, entities, key stakeholders and peers to ensure the correct focus and support around Housing. Maximise the productivity by optimizing the effectiveness of its employees to enable achievement of objectives of the Unit. Maximise the productivity of the Unit by optimizing the effectiveness of its employees to enable achievement of objectives and manage the human resources thereof. Manage all aspects of the finance in the control of the Intergovernmental Relations and Liaison Unit, including but not limited to revenue, expenditure, assets and liabilities, in accordance with the legislative framework as well as with the City’s policies and procedures. Provide quality reports on the functions and performance of the Intergovernmental Relations and Liaison Unit which are factual, accurate and complete, timely; and contributes to and support the overall reporting requirements. Comply with all relevant legislative framework including the City’s Code of Ethics, manage and mitigate risk effectively. 
 
Leading Competencies: Good coordinator; Ability to work under pressure and produce accurate reports within limited timeframes. High degree of interpersonal skills to interact with all levels of staff and external stakeholders. 
 
Core Competencies: Computer Literacy (Microsoft Word and Excel); good communication (verbal and written) and coordinating skills required. 
 
This is an employment equity targeted position and preference will be given to African and White Males and African Females including people with disabilities.
 
Contact Person: Tebogo More 
Tel No: (011) 018 6661 
Workplace: 222 Smit Street, Braamfontein 
 
All applications will be through the website using this link: 
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This Vacancy is open to External Applicants AND Employees of the City of Johannesburg 
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7. Department: Housing 
Branch: Finance 
Designation: Manager: SCM Processes 
Salary: R39 055.92 pm (basic salary excluding benefits) 
 
Appointment Requirements: 
 Degree in Accounting or Supply Chain Management or Logistics or Business Administration/NQF level 7; 
 5 – 7 years’ experience in the Supply Chain Management environment of which 3 years in a middle management/supervisory level; 
 Knowledge of local government and procurement processes, the City’s IDP, prescribed methodologies, legislative, policy and regulatory frameworks; and 
 In-depth knowledge of function principles, techniques and tools and how they can be applied. 
 
Primary Function: Manage the budget process and financial planning, revenue management, expenditure management, assets and liability management and procurement process in terms of Municipal Finance Management Act, Treasury Regulation and other related Finance policies. 
 
Key Performance Areas: Provide input into the strategic financial planning and budgeting of the Housing Department. Manage and facilitate the Sub-Directorate’s Procurement process. Assist in drafting terms of reference for various projects. Build and maintain strong relations with internal and external business units, entities, key stakeholders and peers to ensure the correct focus and support around Housing. Maximise the productivity by optimizing the effectiveness of its employees to enable achievement of objectives of the Unit. Maximise the productivity of the Unit by optimizing the effectiveness of its employees to enable achievement of objectives and manage the human resources thereof. Manage all aspects of the finance in the control of the Intergovernmental Relations and Liaison Unit, including but not limited to revenue, expenditure, assets and liabilities, in accordance with the legislative framework as well as with the City’s policies and procedures. Provide quality reports on the functions and performance of the Intergovernmental Relations and Liaison Unit which are factual, accurate and complete, timely; and contributes to and support the overall reporting requirements. Comply with all relevant legislative framework including the City’s Code of Ethics, manage and mitigate risk effectively. 
 
Leading Competencies: Good coordinator; Ability to work under pressure and produce accurate reports within limited timeframes. High degree of interpersonal skills to interact with all levels of staff and external stakeholders. 
 
Core Competencies: Computer Literacy (Microsoft Word and Excel); good communication (verbal and written) and coordinating skills required. 
 
This is an employment equity targeted position and preference will be given to African and White Males and African Females including people with disabilities.
 
Contact Person: Tebogo More 
Tel No: (011) 018 6661 
Workplace: 222 Smit Street, Braamfontein 
 
All applications will be through the website using this link: 
https://share.hsforms.com/1KHFUDFM0TM6EkruCUtx5Yg469tl  
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This Vacancy is open to External Applicants AND Employees of the City of Johannesburg 
 
8. Department: Public Safety - JMPD 
Branch: Internal Affairs 
Designation: Executive Secretary 
Salary Range: R22 215.52 pm (basic salary excluding benefits) 
 
Appointment Requirements: 
 Grade 12 or equivalent. (NQF level 4); 
 National Diploma in Secretarial and Office Administration or related field (NQF level 6); 
 1 – 3 years’ experience in an executive support role 
 Computer literacy; Good communication (written and verbal); procurement and financial skills required. 
 
Primary Function Coordinate activities and requirements associated with the management of the Director’s Office through the application of providing technical, administrative and secretarial support and expertise, including the execution of professional secretarial duties and sequences, associated with the communication, planning, prioritization of critical, confidential and important appointments, functions to the Director. 
 
Key Performance Areas: Execute specific instructions and applicable laid down procedures with respect to scheduling coordinating and planning the executive dairy and specific events. Provide administrative support and secretarial activities associated with the provision to the Director. Maintain an efficient record keeping and retrieval systems. Performs tasks associated the provision of Receptionist/Telephony service. 
 
Leading Competencies: Collaborative/Teamwork & Accountability. 
 
Core Competencies: Customer and Service Delivery Management (Batho Pele) Ethics; Integrity and Professionalism; Impact and Influence; Confidentiality and ability to function under pressure. 
 
This is an employment equity targeted position and preference will be given to Indian and White Males and White Females including people with disabilities. 
 
Contact Person: Zandile Mgabhi 
Tel No: (011) 490 1706 
Workplace: Wemmer Complex 
 
All applications will be through the website using this link: 
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CLOSING DATE: 31 MARCH 2021 
 
VACANCY CIRCULAR: 014/2021