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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 025/2022 
 
This Vacancy is open to Employees of the City of Johannesburg and External Applicants 
 
 CLOSING DATE THURSDAY, 5 MAY 2022 
 
 EXCITING CAREER OPPORTUNITY OFFERED BY 
 
THE CITY OF JOBURG IN AN EXECUTIVE POSITION 
CHIEF OPERATIONS OFFICER 
 
FIXED-TERM PERFORMANCE-BASED CONTRACT 
(Up to a maximum of five (5) years) 
• Interested applicants are invited to apply for the positions listed in the circular. 
• Complete online job application form and attach all relevant documents (Certified Qualification/s, ID, and CV). 
• 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 membership number and expiry date 
• If you are an internal applicant, your employee number will be required. 
• The City of Johannesburg reserves the right not to make an appointment. 
• Appointments will be made in accordance with the COJ Employment Equity policy and People with disabilities are encouraged to apply. 
• The City of Johannesburg is an equal opportunity employer. 
 
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. 
 
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. 
 
 
 
 
 
DEPARTMENT: Office of the City Manager 
BRANCH: Office of the Chief Operations Officer 
DESIGNATION: Chief Operations Officer 
REMUNERATION: R2 055 005.00 per annum (All-inclusive to company) 
LOCATION: Metropolitan Centre, 158 Civic Boulevard, Braamfontein 
 
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: 
• Matric Certificate plus a B Degree Public Administration, Business Administration, Management Sciences or equivalent qualification as recognised by SAQA at (NQF Level 7) 
• 8 to 10 years’ working experience in the field Public Administration, Business Administration, Management Sciences or related disciplines, of which 5 years should be at a Senior Management level; 
• 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 operation; 
• 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 assessing 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; and 
• Demonstrate a highly ethical behaviour in the handling of the office. 
 
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 ISSUES: 
• 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 
 
The applicant must have: 
LEADING COMPTENCIES: 
• 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 
 
Enquiries: Nothando Nyembe 
Tel No: (011) 407 7961 
TO APPLY FOR THIS EXCITING OPPORTUNITY, PLEASE USE THE FOLLOWING LINK BELOW. 
ONLY ONLINE APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED: 
https://share.hsforms.com/1Eg81Ccb5SQGL6z9wmsCO3A469tl
 
APPLY: https://www.joburg.org.za/work_/Pages/Work%20in%20Joburg/Vacancies/Vacancies.aspx  
APPLY ONLINE VIA WEBSITE: www.joburg.org.za
 
CLOSING DATE: THURSDAY, 5 MAY 2022


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DEPARTMENT: Office of the City Manager 
BRANCH: Office of the Chief Operations Officer 
DESIGNATION: Chief Operations Officer 
REMUNERATION: R2 055 005.00 per annum (All-inclusive to company) 
LOCATION: Metropolitan Centre, 158 Civic Boulevard, Braamfontein 
 
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: 
• Matric Certificate plus a B Degree Public Administration, Business Administration, Management Sciences or equivalent qualification as recognised by SAQA at (NQF Level 7) 
• 8 to 10 years’ working experience in the field Public Administration, Business Administration, Management Sciences or related disciplines, of which 5 years should be at a Senior Management level; 
• 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 operation; 
• 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 assessing 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; and 
• Demonstrate a highly ethical behaviour in the handling of the office. 
 
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 ISSUES: 
• 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 
 
The applicant must have: 
LEADING COMPTENCIES: 
• 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 
 
Enquiries: Nothando Nyembe 
Tel No: (011) 407 7961 
TO APPLY FOR THIS EXCITING OPPORTUNITY, PLEASE USE THE FOLLOWING LINK BELOW. 
ONLY ONLINE APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED: 
https://share.hsforms.com/1Eg81Ccb5SQGL6z9wmsCO3A469tl
APPLY: https://www.joburg.org.za/work_/Pages/Work%20in%20Joburg/Vacancies/Vacancies.aspx
APPLY ONLINE VIA WEBSITE: www.joburg.org.za
 
CLOSING DATE: THURSDAY, 5 MAY 2022