CITY OF JOHANNESBURG - VACANCY CIRCULAR 031/2022

 
EXCITING CAREER OPPORTUNITY OFFERED BY THE CITY OF JOBURG IN AN EXECUTIVE POSITION: 
 
GROUP HEAD: GROUP GOVERNANCE 
FIXED-TERM PERFORMANCE BASED CONTRACT 
(Up to a maximum of five (5) years) 
 
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS 
• Complete the online job application form and attach all relevant and updated documents (Certified Qualification/s/Certificates, ID, and CV). 
• Applicants should take note that they can be required to provide proof of original documents during the selection process. 
• 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 a membership number and expiry date. 
• If you are an internal applicant, your employee number will be required. 
 
DISCLAIMER
• The City of Johannesburg applies the principles of employment equity as per the National legislation and policy guidelines and will consider designated groups in line with these requirements. We are an equal opportunity employer. 
• 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. 
• However, registering your CV and/or receipt and acknowledgement of any kind shall not be an indication that your application will be successful and/or lead to employment. 
• The City of Johannesburg shall not be liable for any damage, loss or liability of whatsoever nature arising from your use of the job opportunity section of this website. 
• The City of Johannesburg reserves the right not to make an appointment.

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​GROUP HEAD: GROUP GOVERNANCE 
FIXED-TERM PERFORMANCE BASED POSITION 
(Linked to Political Term of Office) 
Note the following in terms 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: Group Governance 
DESIGNATION: Group Head: Group Governance 
REMUNERATION: R2 055 005,00 pa (all-inclusive cost to company) 
LOCATION: Metropolitan Centre, 158 Civic Boulevard, Braamfontein 
 
Minimum Requirements: 
• Grade 12 or equivalent qualification plus Tertiary qualification, NQF Level 7 in BCom Law or LLB; 
• Post graduate degree or equivalent qualification in Legal, Financial and/or Business Fields; 
• At least 10 years’ “business” experience, of which at least 7 years should have been in a senior leadership role, and/or including 3 years as Head of Corporate Secretariat/Legal/ Strategy and Policy Formulation/Finance Function, in a large organisation/group company; 
• An in-depth understanding of the Public Sector and Governance related legislation, regulation and guidelines are required. In addition, previous experience at local government level is essential. 
 
Primary Function: To provide strategic leadership of an integrated Group Governance function by conceptualising, developing and implementing the policies, frameworks, models, standards and interface to ensure that: 
• The Executive is able to plan, decide and ensure the implementation of the agenda of the COJ; 
• There is an integrated approach to governance and to ensure that there are efficient structures and systems for effective coordination, oversight, monitoring and evaluation of government business by the Executive; 
• Standardised Group governance policy and procedures, standards, guidelines and frameworks are provided; 
• There is sufficient support and management of the business of the Executive and its committees; 
• Corporate secretarial support is provided to the Mayoral Committee, Mayoral Sub-committees, EMT Committee and sub-committees; Group Committees (Group Audit Committee, Group Risk Committee, Group Performance Audit Committee, EAC Committee, CAC Committee) and Cluster Committees; 
• The tracking and reporting on Committee and Council resolutions are accurate, up to date and relevant; 
• Municipal Entity oversight is coordinated at a high level to enable and capacitate the MMC’s to exercise their oversight role; 
• Support to the MMC’s on the oversight and management of Service Delivery Agreements (SDA’s) with ME’s, is provided; 
• Support to ME Boards and Board members are provided 
 
In order to ensure sound governance principles and practices and high-quality reporting are upheld throughout the CoJ. 
 
Key Performance Areas: 
• Conceptualise and develop an integrated and standardised Governance Framework for the City; 
• Develop and coordinate strategies, plans, standards, systems and processes to improve support to the Mayoral committee to promote efficiency in doing business (e.g. provide services to communities), whilst ensuring the adoption of sound Governance practices; 
• Plan, monitor and control the department’s annual operating budget so that spending is in line with Council requirements; 
 
• Ensure the optimization of value obtained from investments in Risk Management, Compliance, BP Improvement projects; 
• Implement best practise examples for functional effectiveness and efficiencies;
• Ensure the strategic leadership and provision of an effective Committee Support Service; 
• Ensure a proactive and effective Shareholder Service to the Group; 
• Ensure the strategic leadership and provision of an effective Group Governance and Reporting Function; 
• Create an environment and build capabilities within and around Group Governance Services to realise City of Johannesburg strategies; 
• Promote a high-performance culture within the Group Governance Department; 
• Lead and direct staff within the Group Governance Department so that they are able to achieve the objectives set for them; 
• Effectively manage the performance of the Department and its staff through the positive implementation of performance management and development processes. 
 
Leading Competencies: 
• 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; 
• Customer Focus and Service; 
• Developing Talent; 
• Business Acumen; 
• National and International best practise knowledge; 
• Building Alliances; 
• 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. 
 
Please take note that only online applications will be considered. Please apply by using the following link below: 
https://share.hsforms.com/1KwBBxpXJTiuem5UGhIZv7w469tl  
APPLY ONLINE VIA: www.joburg.org.za
ENQUIRIES ONLY: 
Contact Person: Nothando Nyembe 
Tel No: 011 407 7961 
 
CLOSING DATE: THURSDAY, 02 JUNE 2022 
 
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.