CITY OF JOHANNESBURG - VACANCY CIRCULAR: 025/2020

 
Primary Function: To execute secretarial and administrative services to the Director. Diary management. Office management. Travel arrangements. Manage mails and correspondence. Manage office finances. Managing customer contacts. Act as receptionist and or meeting and greeting clients. Liaising with various stakeholders and clients.
 
Key Performance Area: Typing (or formatting) of draft memoranda, decisions assigned by the Director. Coordinate general secretarial and administrative duties on behalf of the Director. Manage the Director's correspondence and diary. Plan and arrange visits, meetings, functions and conferences/commitments. Prioritise workload. Digital recording of events taking place within the unit. Act as liaison point between the different Units. Manage all resources in the Office of the Director. Provide feedback on activities of the Unit. Compile data (update) and prepare reports and documents for the Director. Comply with all Departmental prescripts, policies, procedures and guidelines.
 
Leading Competencies: Customer service, verbal and written communication, relationship building time management, assertiveness, interpersonal, negotiation, flexibility, attention to detail, confidentiality, planning and organising, reliability, stress tolerance, teamwork & accountability.
 
Core Competencies: Advanced computer literacy (all Microsoft programmes), active listening and records management.
 
This is an employment equity targeted position and preference will be given to African, Indian, Coloured and White Males and Indian, White Females including people with disabilities.
 
Contact Person: Puleng Kgabane 
Tel No: (011) 407 6562
Workplace: 48 Ameshoff Street, East Wing, Braamfontein
E-Mail: KgabaneP@joburg.org.za

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This Vacancy is open to External Applicants AND Employees of the City of Johannesburg
 
2. Department: Housing
Branch: Office of the Executive Director
Designation: Manager: Sales and Transfers
Salary: R36 758.5 pm (basic salary excluding benefits)
 
Appointment Requirements:
• B Degree in Built environment (NQF level 7);
Advance MS Office Suite;
• Project Management;
• Qualification and experience in terms of minimum competencies prescribed by National Treasury.
• 5 — 7 years' experience in property management;
• 3 years' experience in SAP system or equivalent system;
God communication, analytical and problem solving, report writing and presentation skills required; and
• Valid driver's licence.
 
Primary Function: Manage the Sales and Transfer process of Council Owned Rental Stock to the qualifying beneficiaries in compliance with the prescripts of the South African Law and in compliance with Housing related policies.
 
Key Performance Areas: Short and medium term planning of sales and transfer activities. Sales and Transfer Project implementation. Sales and Transfer Core repetitive tasks. Stakeholder management. Management of staff. Reporting.
 
Leading Competencies: Operational and technical decision-making; People Management; Financial Management; Stakeholder Management; Programmes and Projects Management; God leadership and change management; Teamwork and Accountability; Proven facilitation, liaison and influencing skills.
 
Core Competencies: Attention to detail and high levels of accuracy and excellent planning, organizing and time management skills; God negotiation and conflict management skills. God problem solving skills and information gathering skills; Excellent verbal, written and communication skills; Ability to operate with continued pressure to deliver high quality work standards; Ability to work independently; God Ethics; Confidentiality; Multi-tasking; Strong figures; Work under pressure;
Lateral thinker; Use own discretion.
 
This is an employment equity targeted position and preference will be given to Indian Male, White Male, African Female, Coloured Female, Indian Female & White Female, including people with disabilities.
 
Contact Person: Thomas Luhanga 
Tel No: (01) 407 630
Workplace: 22 Smit Street, Braamfontein
E-Mail: ThomasL@joburg.org.za
 
 
 
 
 
 
This Vacancy is open to External Applicants AND Employees of the City of Johannesburg
 
3. Department: Housing
Branch: Business Management Support
Designation: Deputy Director: Business Management
Salary Range: R47 283.61 pm (basic salary excluding benefits)
 
Appointment Requirements:
• Bachelor's degree in Business Management or relevant degree (NQF level 7); and
7 - 9 years' experience in the Local Government at senior Management level.
 
Primary Function: Lead and manage the Business Management Unit so as to oversee the activities of the Housing Department al its units to ensure that the department is aligned and complies with City's Strategic agenda, policies, strategies and the Departmental Annual Business Plan.
 
Key Performance Areas: Lead, direct and manage the Business Management Unit through regular monitoring of staff duties and tasks in order to be able to engage and respond to the business needs of the Housing Department; Manage the development of the Housing Department's Annual Business Plan; Ensure that the Department's Organisation structure is designed to deliver the strategic agenda of National, Provincial and the City; lead and direct staff within the Department so that they are able to achieve the objectives set for them; Defining/adjusting role boundaries, workflow processes and job design against laid down service delivery requirements; Coordinate and manage the attendance of strategic meetings by the senior management; Develop, implement Information Management System by developing project management, project tracking, M&E and data management.
 
Leading Competencies: Ability to function under stress; Collaborative/Teamwork & Accountability; Advice and guidance; Information gathering; Change management; Problem solving; Resource management and networking skills. Time management; High level of confidentiality and Organisational skills.
 
Core Competencies: Teamwork; High level confidentiality; Value and Integrity; Attention to detail and quality focused; Knowledge of local government policies, protocol and procedures; Batho Pele Principles.
 
This is an employment equity targeted position and preference will be given to Indian Male, 
African Female, Coloured Female, Indian Female & White Female including people with disabilities.
 
Contact Person: Tshifhiwa Ndou 
Tel No: (01) 407 630
Workplace: 22 Smit Street, Braamfontein
E-Mail: Housinqrecruitment@joburg.org.za  
 
 
 
 
 
 
This Vacancy is open to External Applicants AND Employees of the City of Johannesburg
 
4. Department: Housing
Branch: Business Management Support
Designation: Deputy Director: Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E)
Salary Range: R47 283.61 pm (basic salary excluding benefits)
 
Appointment Requirements:
• Degree in Business Management, Public Governance, M&E or any other relevant business science degree (NQF Level 7);
• Post graduate will be an added advantage;
• 7 - 9 years' relevant experience at managerial level;
• Understanding of Municipal legislation that govern Performance Management and M&E;
• Performance Management and Trend Analyses;
• Business management processes, systems and approaches;
• Knowledge of the policy framework of government and the regulation and legislation that drive it; and
• Must have a valid driver's licence.
 
Primary Function: Manage and institutionalise the organizational monitoring and evaluation including performance management system within the Housing Department. Develop and utilize an effective monitoring, evaluation and performance managements tools for monitoring and reporting purposes. Develop a process of ensuring the proper creation and maintenance of performance information/data to be used for effective monitoring and reporting purposes. Information data will be used to conduct an analysis and make high quality decisions.
 
Key Performance Areas: Lead, direct and manage the Monitoring & Evaluation Unit through regular monitoring of staff duties and tasks, measure performance and provide a mechanism to enhance performance; Manage the implementation of the City's M&E framework within the Department, demonstrating leadership in driving implementation and being accountable and transparent in M&E system set-up and findings to ensure alignment with the City's framework and other legislative requirements; Develop and manage an information and data system which will enable the department to find the right information easily comprehensively; Set manage performance indicators and targets as part of the annual performance planning for the Department; Develop and manage annual M&E plan for each project or sub-programme; Lead and manage implementation of appropriate independent evaluations; Lead and manage and address internal and external audit findings through prompt action/changes at the appropriate level and taking action in those areas; Manage the development of M&E quarterly and annual performance reports; Lead and manage the effective implementation of organisational performance management system and framework; Manage compilation and submission reports on the activities of the M&E Unit.
 
Leading Competencies: Ability to work with Executive and Senior Management of the City, its Municipal Entities and other stakeholders officials and manage relationships with internal and external stakeholders; Projects Management, Performance Risk Management; Ability to function under stress; Collaborative/Teamwork & Accountability; Information gathering; Change management; Problem solving; Resource management and networking skills; Time management; Organisational skills.
 
Core Competencies: Teamwork; High level confidentiality; Value and Integrity; Attention to detail and quality
focused; Knowledge of local government policies, protocol and procedures; Batho Pele Principles.
 
This is an employment equity targeted position and preference will be given to Indian Male, African Female, Coloured Female, Indian Female & White Female including people with disabilities.
 
Contact Person: Elizabeth Mofome 
Tel No: (01) 407 630
Workplace: 22 Smit Street, Braamfontein
E-Mail: Housinqrecruitment@joburg.org.za

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This Vacancy is open to External Applicants AND Employees of the City of Johannesburg
 
5. Department: Housing
Branch: Public Housing Stock Management
Designation: Deputy Director: Stock Management X 4
Salary Range: R47 283.61 pm (basic salary excluding benefits)
 
Appointment Requirements:
• A degree in the Property Management/Arts/Commerce/Business Administration/Public Administration/Development Studies (NQF level 7);
• 7 — 8 years' experience in the Social Housing Sector or Municipal Rental Housing Sector or Private Rental Sector of which 5 years should be at Senior Management level.
 
Primary Function: In conjunction with Director Housing Stock Management, Manage a portfolio type of public rental stock. Develop and implement an Annual Repairs and Maintenance Plan, according to allocated budgets and qualification requirements.
 
Key Performance Areas: Manage the implementation of policies, procedures and systems. Operations management. Customer and Stakeholder management. Maintenance of buildings. Risk management. Budgeting and reporting. Management of tenders and contracts, Tracking of management queries. Staff management.
 
Leading Competencies: Confidentiality of staff personal information to be maintained at all times. Work under pressure. Work independently. Batho Pele Principles. HR and COJ values.
 
Core Competencies: Professionalism. Ability to make sound judgement / decision pertaining to day to day responsibilities.
 
This is an employment equity targeted position and preference will be given to Indian Male, African Female, Coloured Female, Indian Female & White Female including people with disabilities.
 
Contact Person: Thomas Luhanga 
Tel No: (011) 407 6630
Workplace: 222 Smit Street, Braamfontein
E-Mail: Housinqrecruitment@joburg.org.za  
 
 
 
 
 
 
This Vacancy is open to External Applicants AND Employees of the City of Johannesburg
 
6. Department: Housing
Branch: Public Housing Stock Management
Designation: Director: Public Housing Stock Management
Salary Range: R58 620.46 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 Pete Principles; Professionalism; Work under Pressure; Work Independently and Confidentiality.
 
This is an employment equity targeted position and preference will be given to Indian Males and African, Coloured, Indian & White Females including people with disabilities.
 
Contact Person: Thomas Luhanga 
Tel No: (011) 407 6630
Workplace: 222 Smit Street, Braamfontein
E-Mail: Housinqrecruitment@joburg.org.za  
 
 
 
 
 
This Vacancy is ONLY open to Employees of the City of Johannesburg
 
7. Department: Legislature
Branch: Legislative & Oversight
Designation: Director: Legislative & Oversight
Salary Range: R58 620.46 pm (basic salary excluding benefits)
 
Appointment Requirements:
• Honours Degree in Public Administration/Political Science/Business Administration (NQF Level 8);
• 10 years' experience in the Legislative Sector, Local, Provincial or National Government with at least 5 years' experience at senior management level;
• Knowledge of the South African Local Government system, South African Government and Governance System;
• Knowledge of Council or Parliamentary committee oversight;
• Computer literacy (MS Office); and
• Good communication, monitoring and evaluation and analytical skills.
 
Primary function: Provide integrated support services to Council and its Committees through secretarial, logistical management, procedural, research service, Hansard and language services. Oversee and scrutinize the City's Core Administration Department and Municipal Entities plans, process by-laws, policy making and review through Section 79 Committees and facilitate Community participation. This professional service and quality of operations are cross-functional and collaborative especially with Legal and Procedural Services, Councillor’s Affairs and Support Services and Community Dialogue and Ward Governance Business Units.
 
Key Performance Areas: Provide support to the Speaker with regard to effective functioning of Council and its Section 79 Committees. Identify, establish, develop, manage and maintain relations with relevant Institutions and networks. Direct and manage the implementation of financial controls or procedures and provide information to support financial planning sequences. Identify and define immediate, short and long term objectives and plans associated with the provision of a comprehensive and effective administrative and secretariat support. Direct and control outcomes associated with productivity and performance management of human capital within the Department. Manage departmental operations and Legislature By-Law Processes.
 
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 White Males and African, Coloured and Indian Females including people with disabilities.
 
Contact Person: Selby Gibbs 
Tel No: (011) 407 7029
Workplace: 158 Civic Boulevard, Braamfontein
E-Mail: hrm@joburg.org.za

 
 
 
 
This Vacancy is open to External Applicants AND Employees of the City of Johannesburg
 
8. Department: Social Development
Branch: Social Benefits
Designation: Social Worker
Salary: R20 908.74 pm (basic salary excluding benefits)
 
Appointment Requirements:
• Grade 12 plus a 4 year BA Degree in Social Work;
• 3 years' experience in integrated Social Work Practice;
• Must be registered with SACSSP (South African Council for Social Services Professions);
• Computer literacy is an essential skill required;
• Must have a valid driver's license;
• Knowledge in Social Work field, development trends, legislation that guides all areas of work and supply chain processes; and
• Stakeholder relations management.
 
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.
 
Key Performance Areas: Social research and planning: collecting demographic data, trends, patterns, assessing community needs and identifying assets within a given community to advocate and inform program planning. Intake services: 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: addressing the common needs of the clients through support groups, therapeutic and educational groups. Community work: providing advocacy, empowerment and developmental services to build community resilience. Integration
and coordination of services: 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, Children’s' Act, Older Persons Act, CoJ policies or frameworks. Policy implementation: 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: which forms part of continued professional development aimed at guiding students and social auxiliary workers in acceptable professional standards, ethics and conduct. Social work administration.
 
Leading Competencies: Accountability. Must be able to work under pressure, Ability to deal with complex tasks; strong interpersonal skills.
 
Core Competencies: Computer literacy, decision making, good communication, project management and analytical thinking. Teamwork; Attention to detail and quality; Batho Pele Principles. Adaptation and change management skills.
 
This is an employment equity targeted position and preference will be given to Indian & White Males and Females including people with disabilities.
 
Contact Person: Nokulunga Vezi/Harmony Khosa
Tel No: (011) 407 6686/6235
Workplace: 158 Civic Boulevard, Braamfontein
E-Mail: NokulunqaV@joburg.org.za  /Harmonyk@joburg.org.za 
 
CLOSING DATE: 07 JULY 2020
 
VACANCY CIRCULAR: 025/2020