CITY OF JOHANNESBURG - VACANCY CIRCULAR: 024/2021

 
Primary function: Implement an integrated and professional social work service aimed at enhancing the social work service aimed at enhancing the social functioning of individuals, families, groups and communities affected by social ills such as food insecurity, illiteracy, ill-health, low income levels and broken family structures and other poor living environments, substance abuse, lack of access to developmental support services and building resilience against modern day social challenges using the community as a base for effective program planning and design, linkages to developmental programs in pursuit of pro-poor development which provides meaningful redress. 
 
Key Performance Areas: Social research and planning is aimed at collecting demographic data, trends, patterns, assessing community needs and identifying assets within a given community to advocate and inform program planning. Intake services is a professional requirement aimed at collecting client information, case details and develop agreed upon planned interventions to address the presenting problem of both primary and/or tertiary clients. Group work is a professional service aimed at addressing the common needs of the clients, through support groups, therapeutic and educational groups. Community work services aimed at providing advocacy, empowerment and developmental services to build community resilience. Integration and coordination of the provision of the professional social work integrated methods within a multi-disciplinary approach aimed at the holistic development of the individual, family, groups and community. Crisis intervention of unplanned emergencies that require urgent attention or intervention as outlined in legislation like Disaster Management Act, Social Assistance Act, Childcare Act, Older Persons Act, CoJ policies or frameworks. Policy implementation consists of actively participating and providing professional services including knowledge and expertise for effective program implementation in line with approved CoJ policies and SOP’s. Social work student supervision forms part of continued professional development aimed at guiding students and social auxiliary workers in acceptable professional standards, ethics and conduct. Social work administration of professional and confidential data management as regulated. 
 
Leading Competencies: Accountability. Must be able to work under pressure. 
 
Core Competencies: Computer literacy, strong decision, time management, networking, communication, conflict and project management and analytical thinking skills required. Teamwork; High level confidentiality; Value and Integrity; Attention to detail and quality focused; Batho Pele Principles. 
 
This is an employment equity targeted position and preference will be given to Indian Males, White Males, Indian Females and White Females including people with disabilities. 
 
Contact Person: Nokulunga Vezi 
Tel No: (011) 407 6686 
Workplace: 158 Civic Boulevard, Braamfontein 
 
All applications will be through the website using this link:  https://share.hsforms.com/1K9J7MgtPSviurOiJgzgCEA469tl  
Or visit www.joburg.org.za and click on Vacancies. 
 
 
 
 
 
This Vacancy is open to External Applicants AND Employees of the City of Johannesburg 
 
2. Department: Group Forensic & Investigation Services (GFIS) 
Branch: Operations 
Designation: Investigator 
Salary Range: R27 494.16 (basic salary excluding benefits) 
 
Appointment Requirements: 
• Grade 12 / NQF level 4 plus National diploma in Policing, Forensic Investigation or Equivalent (NQF level 6). 
• 3 – 5 years’ experience in forensic investigation within Public or Private Sector. 
• Knowledge of Government legislation, policies and procedures applicable to South Africa. 
 
Primary Function: Responsible for planning, execution and reporting on scheduled Local Government Statutes investigations. Ensure that project work conforms to the Forensic Investigations methodology and any other standards set by group Forensic and Investigation Services. Provide evidence in disciplinary criminal proceeding as well as any other legal tribunal. 
 
Key Performance Areas: To ensure that planning, conducting, executing and reporting on investigation projects and ensuring that project work conforms to the GFIS methodology and any other standards set by Group Forensic and Investigations Service. Information management and record keeping of the files. Participate in the GFIS anti-fraud and anti-corruption prevention campaigns through conducting related workshops.
 
Leading Competencies: Project management; Values, Batho Pele principles; Ethics and Integrity; Conflict management; Business acumen; Fairness, Transparency; Work independently; Team player; Customer focus and responsiveness; Communication; Creativity; Problem Solving; Assertive and accurate intellectual capacity; Confidentiality of staff personal information to be maintained at all times. 
 
Core Competencies: Investigative skills; Interview, computer literacy, report writing, and excellent communication skills required. 
 
This is an employment equity targeted position and preference will be given to Indian Males, White Males, Indian Females and White Females including people with disabilities. 
 
Contact Person: Palesa Sindelo 
Tel No: (011) 407 6560 
Workplace: 48 Ameshoff Street, East Wing, Braamfontein 
 
All applications will be through the website using this link:  https://share.hsforms.com/1qitLxzSiTpyWSpdIvYmd7g469tl 
Or visit www.joburg.org.za and click on Vacancies. 
 
 
 
 
This Vacancy is open to External Applicants AND Employees of the City of Johannesburg 
 
3. Department: Office of the City Manager 
Branch: Group Forensic & Investigation Services (Strategic Stakeholder Management) 
Designation: Secretary 
Salary Range: R15 130.73 pm (basic salary excluding benefits) 
 
Appointment Requirements: 
• Grade 12/NQF level 4 plus Secretarial Diploma in Public/Business Administration or tertiary qualification in the discipline of Office Management at NQF level 6. 
• 3 years’ experience in Office Administration/Management, of which 2 years’ experience in a forensic or audit environment will be an added advantage. 
• Knowledge of Office Administration/Management concepts and functions and knowledge and understanding of forensic and/or audit environment. 
 
Primary Function: To execute secretarial and administrative services to the Directors. Diary management, office management, travel arrangements, manage mails and correspondence, manage office payments, managing customer contacts. 
 
Key Performance Area: The post is required to apply laid down procedures with respect to diary management, office administration, travel arrangements, managing of mails and correspondence, office payments, managing customer contacts and providing administrative support in relation to the Unit and Training Committee meeting proceedings as well as rendering leave management administrative support. 
 
Leading Competencies: Verbal and written communication, attention to detail, confidentiality, planning and organising, reliability, stress tolerance, teamwork & accountability. 
 
Core Competencies: Highly computer literate, coordination and secretarial skills, report writing, minute taking, time management, active listening, customer service orientation and interpersonal skills 
 
This is an employment equity targeted position and preference will be given to African, Indian, White Males and Indian and White Females including people with disabilities. 
 
Contact Person: Pelisa Sindelo 
Tel No: (011) 407 6560 
Workplace: 48 Ameshoff Street, East Wing, Sappi Building, Braamfontein 
 
All applications will be through the website using this link:  https://share.hsforms.com/1eU8cQuiOSbqxT1DC3iDiwA469tl  
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This Vacancy is open to External Applicants AND Employees of the City of Johannesburg 
 
4. Department: Housing
Branch: Public Housing Stock Management 
Designation: Director: Public Housing Stock Management 
Salary Range: R62 284.19 pm (basic salary excluding benefits) 
 
Appointment Requirements: 
• Appropriate B Degree or equivalent NQF level 7 qualification in Public Administration/Commerce/Business Administration/Property Management; 
• 10 years’ experience within a housing/Property management environment of which 5 years at a senior management level; 
• Experience within Local Government/Social Housing is preferred. 
• Managing multiple large estate projects; 
• Ability to operate at strategic management level; 
• Understanding of MSA and Local Government Governance framework as well as National Housing Code; 
• Understanding of budgeting, planning, MTEF, MFMA, Built Environment legislation; 
• Knowledge of Property Management, Asset Management, Management of lease agreements, OHS, Eviction management and Maintenance Planning; and 
• Extensive experience of rent/tariff price setting. 
 
Primary Function: Provide strategic direction and leadership to ensure that properties managed by CoJ Housing successfully meet the expectations of customer whilst being properly maintained and operating within the framework of agreed budgets. This include the re-development and management of the implementation of housing projects within the jurisdiction of Public Housing Stock Management unit and the implementation of housing service delivery plans with emphasis on management of Council Owned Stock including the coordination of the initiation, planning, implementation and monitoring of Public Rental Housing Management as well as lease agreement management on Old Age Homes, Hostels, Flats, Duplexes, Row-House and coordination of re-location on new developments. 
 
Key Performance Areas: Develop and manage the strategies and implementation thereof for Housing projects. Manage the Rental Housing Stock. Develop the Public Housing Management Strategy. Determine the Housing Property Portfolio. Foster and manage relationships with the private sector; other Government spheres and Departments and City Departments and MEs. Facilitate and manage community participation in housing projects. Plan the Department’s activities. Monitor and review performance within the Department. Manage and control staff. Report to the Executive Director: Housing in term of agreed objectives, plans and budgets and seek direction as required. 
 
Leading Competencies: Change management; Governance and Leadership; People Management; Strategic Perspective; Financial management; Emotional Intelligence; Goal Orientation. 
 
Core Competencies: Attention to detail and logical thinking; Proactive; Flexibility; Integrity; Customer Focus; CoJ & Legislature Values; Batho Pele Principles; Professionalism; Work under Pressure; Work Independently and Confidentiality. 
 
This is an employment equity targeted position and preference will be given to African and White Males and Females including people with disabilities. 
 
Contact Person: Tshifhiwa Ndou 
Tel No: (011) 018 6661 
Workplace: 222 Smit Street, Braamfontein 
 
All applications will be through the website using this link:  https://share.hsforms.com/1K0i3NbO2RwKG94cKcRzF2A469tl  
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This Vacancy is open to External Applicants AND Employees of the City of Johannesburg 
 
5. Department: Housing
Branch: Business Management Support 
Designation: Assistant Director: Administration 
Salary Range: R43 684.21 pm (basic salary excluding benefits) 
 
Appointment Requirements: 
• Degree/Bachelor’s in Public Administration or Bachelor of Business Administration, Business Management, Information Management or Records Management equivalent to NQF level 7 or any other related qualification; 
• 6 – 8 years’ working experience in administration or specialist position of which 4 years relate to middle management experience; 
• Knowledge of the Public Finance Management Act and the Treasury Regulations; 
• Knowledge about the Public Service Sector; 
• Knowledge of Labour Law; 
• Knowledge of records management practices, information management and relevant standards as well as the statutory and regulatory framework that govern local government; 
• Computer literacy (MS Office), Microsoft Teams and other related Video conference applications; and 
• Valid driver’s licence and flexible working hours. 
 
Primary Function: Manage Administration Support Services so that the administration aspect of the Corporate Support strategy, policies and procedures for the City of Johannesburg are implemented within the Housing Department. This will ensure that there are administration processes and procedures to improve the efficiency of the department. 
 
Key Performance Areas: Manage administration functions. Provide input into the strategic plan and development in Housing and the City. 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. Efficiently and effectively manage the operational assets and resources of the Section cost effectively in accordance with the legislative framework of the City’s policies and procedures. Maximise the productivity of the Administration Section by optimising the effectiveness of its employees in order to enable achievement of objectives of the Section and manage the human resources thereof. Manage all aspects of the finance in the control of the Administration Section, including but not limited to revenue, expenditure, assets and liabilities, in accordance with the legislative framework as well as the City’s policies and procedures. Provide quality reports on the functions and performance of the Administration Section which are factual, accurate and complete and timely; and contributes to and support the overall reporting requirements. Comply with all relevant legislative framework including the City’s Code of Ethics and manage and mitigate risk effectively. 
 
Leading Competencies: Ability to organise multiple high level tasks simultaneously. Facilitate stakeholder engagements. Coordination skills. 
 
Core Competencies: Confidentiality. Ability to work under pressure. High degree of interpersonal skills to interact with all levels of staff and external stakeholders. 
 
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: Tshifhiwa Ndou 
Tel No: (011) 018 6661 
Workplace: 222 Smit Street, Braamfontein 
 
All applications will be through the website using this link: 
https://share.hsforms.com/17fNEbSGiRM68PftPD9MHcQ469tl  
Or visit www.joburg.org.za and click on Vacancies. 
 
 
 
 
 
This Vacancy is open to External Applicants AND Employees of the City of Johannesburg 
 
6. Department: Economic Development 
Branch: Integrated Regional Economic Development 
Designation: Deputy Director: Integrated Regional Economic Development 
Salary Range: R50 238.79 pm (basic salary excluding benefits) 
 
Appointment Requirements: 
• Degree in Development Economics, Business Development, Development Planning Town and Regional Planning or development Studies / discipline (NQF level 7). 
• 7 - 9 years experience in Economic Development Facilitation or development Planning environment. 
• Relevant experience in managing the implantation of large-scale projects. 
• Knowledge of economic indicators relevant to international, National, Provincial and local Governments trends. 
• Advanced Project Management and project management and familiar with applicable project tools. 
• Strong liaison, report writing and presentation skills. 
• Strong stakeholder relationship management. 
• General Human Resources management and Networking. 
• Computer literacy (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Project Office. 
 
Primary Function: Provide overall management, coordination, and implementation of Regional Economic Development Programmes throughout the City for Johannesburg – in line with the Joburg Growth and Development Strategy, Integrated Development Plan, Economic Development Sector Plan and the Maycom Regional Economic Development Plans. Develop and periodically review the Regional Economic Development Plans, Programmes and Projects for implementation. 
 
Key Performance Areas: Strategic Planning and Management. Driving and championing Regional economic development programmes. Undertake the development of Regional Economic Development plans / prorgrammes. The development of nodal economic development plans and economic precinct plans in line with the City’s priorities and policy imperatives such as the Growth and Development Strategy, The integrated Development Plan and the City’s Economic Strategy and implementation Framework. The strategic facilitation of the implementation of the COJ Priority Economic Zones Framework. The management of human and financial resources within the Regional Economic Development programmes. Building and maintaining strong relations with internal and external business units’ entities and key stakeholders to ensure the correct focus and support around staff and Governance sub directorate. Maximise the productivity of logistics by optimizing the effectiveness of its employees in order to enable achievement of objectives of the Sub directorate. Maximise the productivity of staff and government sub directorate by optimising the effectiveness of its in order to enable achievement of objectives of the sub directorate and manage the Human Resource. Manage all aspects of the finance in the control of staff and Government directorate, including but not limited to, revenue, expenditure, assets and liabilities in accordance with the legislative framework as well as the with the City’s [policies and procedures. Comply with all relevant legislative framework including City’s Code Ethics manage and mitigate risk effectively. 
 
Leading Competencies: Strategic Planning and Management. Monitoring, Planning, Budgeting and Performance Reporting. Stakeholder management, Performance management, Human Resources Management, Financial Management, Asset and Resources, Governance ad Risk 
 
Core Competencies: Coordinating, excellent written and communication skills, Negotiation and facilitation skills and the ability to learn ad adapt to new environments Self- management and people management, Strategic insight to see big picture. 
 
This is an employment equity targeted position and preference will be given to African Males, White Males, African Female and White Females including people with disabilities. 
 
Contact Person: Thembelihle Nogemane 
Tel No: (011) 703 5513 
Workplace: 66 Jorrissen Place 
 
All applications will be through the website using this link: https://share.hsforms.com/1Kfz3ou0YQtSSVsEnEbK5lQ469tl  
Or visit www.joburg.org.za and click on Vacancies.
 
CLOSING DATE: 11 MAY 2021
 
VACANCY CIRCULAR: 024/2021