CITY OF JOHANNESBURG - VACANCY CIRCULAR: 035/2022: DEVELOPMENT PLANNING

 
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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SENIOR LEGAL ADMINISTRATOR 
PERMANENT POSITION 
DEPARTMENT: Development Planning 
BRANCH: Land Use Development Management 
DESIGNATION: Senior Legal Administrator 
REMUNERATION: R28 456,44 pm (basic salary, excluding benefits) 
LOCATION: Metropolitan Centre, 158 Civic Boulevard, Braamfontein 
 
Minimum Requirements: 
• Grade 12 plus a National Diploma in Paralegal, Conveyancing, Notarial Practice, Town or Regional Planning, Planning or related /NQF level 6; 
• Valid Code 8 driver’s license; 
• 3 – 5 years’ experience in the development and/or town planning environment; 
• Clear criminal record/verification and security check; 
 
Primary Function:
Provide a comprehensive coordination support service in the Legal Administration Unit of Land Use Management by coordinating the various processes in order to ensure policies and legislation are correctly implemented in accordance with Town Planning Ordinances, Schemes and relevant legislation, so that applications for development planning within the City of Johannesburg are evaluated in terms of implementation of land use rights, are legally compliant, that the potential of any legal claims against the council are minimized and that the interests of the Council are legally protected. 
 
Key Performance Areas: 
• Provide effective direction and support of the unit in terms of Support Services issues 
• Administrative functions in order to provide a comprehensive alignment to the strategies of the department with systems, processes and functions; 
• Evaluate and assess applications for legal compliance and implementation viability; 
• Utilise professional knowledge and experience to assess and evaluate applications for legally competency and provide advice; 
• Ensure functional and secure record, document and information management in the unit; 
• Provide a professional advisory and facilitation service to stakeholders. 
 
Leading Competencies: 
• Report writing; 
• Computer literacy on SAP and Town Planning systems as well as MS Office applications. 
 
Core Competencies: 
• Knowledge on Administrative Management; 
• Knowledge of Financial Reporting. 
 
 
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/1A7g5Pb2AQlKGeI2_muRA-g469tl  
APPLY ONLINE VIA: www.joburg.org.za  
ENQUIRIES ONLY: 
Contact Person: Siphiwe Khumalo 
Tel No: 011 407 7085 
 
CLOSING DATE: WEDNESDAY, 22 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.