CITY OF JOHANNESBURG - VACANCY CIRCULAR: 042/2020

 
Primary Function: Design, develop and implement ICT security solutions and policies and programs across the enterprise, using best practice frameworks, guidelines and standards. This includes providing objective assessments of the company’s compliance to legislation governing information security and privacy. Direct Information Security awareness programs across the City Enterprise. 
 
Key Performance Areas: Provide security solutions and related support to the CoJ Core and ME’s, in order for the Office of the Group Chief Technology Officer to achieve its strategic security objectives. Implement security solutions, which will ensure that the CoJ and ME’s environment is secured. 
 
Leading Competencies: Strategic direction and leadership; people management; program and project management; financial management; change management; change leadership and governance leadership. 
 
Core Competencies: Moral competence; planning and organizing; analysis and innovation; knowledge and information management; communication and results and quality focus. 
 
This is an employment equity targeted position and preference will be given to African, White Males and Females including people with disabilities. 
 
Contact Person: Sinead Jade Ahern 
Tel No: (011) 407 6698 
Workplace: 27 Stiemens Street, JD House, Braamfontein
E-Mail: SineadA@joburg.org.za
 
 
 
 
 
This Vacancy is open to External Applicants AND Employees of the City of Johannesburg 
 
2. Department: Group Information Communication Technology & Information Management 
Branch: Group Information Communication Technology & Information Management 
Designation: Director: Finance 
Salary Range: R62 284.19 – R77 850.07 – R97 313.95 pm (basic salary excluding benefits) 
 
Appointment Requirements: 
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business Administration, Accounting or Economics (NQF level 7); 
• 10 years’ experience within Finance and Supply Chain Management; and 
• Qualification and experience in terms of minimum competencies prescribed by National Treasury; 
• Preferred Chartered Accountant. 
 
Primary Function:
To lead, direct and control the Finance Directorate of GICT so that: 
• Its financial position is reported accurately; the finance section runs efficiently and effectively and conforms to the requirements of the municipal Finance Management Act and the City’s financial strategies and policies. 
• Its key performance areas and results indicators associated with the provision of effective administrative services to GICT Directorates are managed by aligning the administrative aspect of strategy, policies and procedures and document management to ensure the optimum utilization of resources in terms of administrative practices. 
• Establish strategic leadership, direction and control over the Finance Directorate in GICT. 
• Advise and evaluate the Finance Directorate and transfer of knowledge at Directorate level to six directors to enhance their ability to effectively manage the units under their control and be able to lead accountability in respect of core functions to the lowest level of the organization based on competency limitations. 
• Analyse financial systems in terms of overall strategic plan of the directorate and develop a plan of action that will ensure departmental strategies are supported. 
 
This Directorate manages the finances of the following sections within the City: Sport and Recreation, Library and Information Services, Arts Culture and Heritage Directorate and Strategic support units of GICT. 
 
Key Performance Areas: Lead, direct and control the: 
• Identification and defining of the short to medium term objectives and priorities of GICT; 
• Key performance indicators and outcomes of personnel within Finance: GICT; 
• Implementation of specific procedure, systems and controls associated with key functional areas embodied in GICT; 
• Applications and sequences associated with recording, authorization and execution of expenditure transactions; 
• Specific accounting procedures associated with asset acquisition and disposal; 
• Capital expenditure of GICT; and 
• Administrative support of GICT so that the strategy, policies and procedures are adhered to and to ensure optimum utilization of resources. 
 
Leading Competencies: Operational and technical decision-making; Strategic Direction and Leadership; People Management; Financial Management; Stakeholder Management; Conflict Management; Programmes and Projects Management. 
 
Core Competencies: Attention to detail and high levels of accuracy and excellent planning, organizing and time management skills; Good negotiation and conflict management skills; Good problem solving skills and information gathering skills; Excellent verbal, written and communication skills; Ability to operate in a highly-intensive environment with continued pressure to deliver high quality work standards; Ability to work independently. 
 
This is an employment equity targeted position and preference will be given to African, White Males and Females including people with disabilities. 
 
Contact Person: Sinead Jade Ahern 
Tel No: (011) 407 6698 
Workplace: 27 Stiemens Street, JD House, Braamfontein 
E-Mail: SineadA@joburg.org.za
 
 

 
 
This Vacancy is open to External Applicants AND Employees of the City of Johannesburg 
 
3. Department: Group Information Communication Technology & Information Management 
Branch: Group Information Communication Technology & Information Management 
Designation: Director: Strategic and Management Support 
Salary Range: R62 284.19 – R77 850.07 – R97 313.95 pm (basic salary excluding benefits) 
 
Appointment Requirements: 
• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration/Business Management or related field (NQF level 7); 
• 8 years’ relevant experience of which at least 5 years at management level; 
• In depth knowledge of the national Archives Act, occupational health and Safety Act, Employment Equity Act, MFMA and Municipal Systems Act; 
• May be required to travel/sleep over as well as after hour engagements including weekends; 
• May be confronted with difficult and hostile communities due to service delivery matters 
 
Primary Function: Establish, lead and give strategic direction to all Units within GICT and Service Departments as well as developing and monitoring Policies and Procedures for support services to provide effective and efficient increase in productivity. Direct and manage the team within the Oversight & Management Support Unit to perform duties as follows: 
• Strategic, business and operational planning; 
• General management; 
• Contract management and Legislative compliance; 
• ME Oversight and Monitoring; 
• Departmental performance management; 
• Risk, safety and health management; 
• Committee support; 
• Human resources mainstreaming activities e.g. Employment Equity, Youth Development, Training and Development (WSP), Change management; and 
• Logistics and Administration. 
 
Key Performance Areas: Ensure appropriate strategies, business plans, policies and procedures are developed, approved, communicated to the relevant stakeholders and implemented. Lead and direct staff, define/adjust the role boundaries, workflow processes and job design against service delivery requirements. Plan, monitor and control the Department’s annual operating and capital budget so that spending is aligned. Administration management. Develop Policies and Standard Operating Procedures and ensure compliance. Contract management and legislative compliance. Municipal Entity Oversight and Monitoring. Ensure development is in line with the City’s PMS policy and implementation thereof. Ensure development and implementation of internal control measures for Risk Mitigation for GICT in line with prescribed policy and regulatory requirements. Committee, Logistical and Administrative Support for GICT. 
 
Leading Competencies: Advanced Project Management; Strong liaison and report writing skills; Coordinated, strategic insight to see big picture; Self-management; Strategic leadership; Change management; People management; Attention to detail; Interpersonal skills to interact with people on various levels; Ability to manage and cope with pressure; Creative and logical thinking abilities. 
 
Core Competencies: Knowledge of International, National, Provincial and Local Government trends; General Human Resource Management and Networking experience; Excellent working knowledge of Public Sector strategies and developmental imperatives. High ethical standards and integrity; General Human Resource Management and Networking experience; Excellent working knowledge of Public Sector strategies and developmental imperatives; Confidentiality. 
 
This is an employment equity targeted position and preference will be given to African, White Males and Females including people with disabilities. 
 
Contact Person: Sinead Jade Ahern 
Tel No: (011) 407 6698 
Workplace: 27 Stiemens Street, JD House, Braamfontein 
E-Mail: SineadA@joburg.org.za
 
 
 
 
 
This Vacancy is open to External Applicants AND Employees of the City of Johannesburg 
 
4. Department: Group Information Communication Technology & Information Management 
Branch: Customer & Service Relationship Management 
Designation: Director: Customer & Service Relationship Management 
Salary Range: R62 284.19 – R77 850.07 – R97 313.95 pm (basic salary excluding benefits) 
 
Appointment Requirements: 
• Degree in the field of business administration, computer science, finance or information systems and more than 10 years’ of related work experience preferably in a large multifaceted service organization (NQF level 7); 
• Excellent understanding of the organisation’s goals and objectives; 
• Demonstrated knowledge of the organisation’s core business processes and operations, along with the strategic use of technology to grow a business; 
• Proven experience with business and technical requirements analyses, elicitation, modeling, verification and methodology development; 
• Proven experience in IT; 
• Demonstrated project portfolio management skills, including project planning, budgeting and controlling processes and valuing IT investments; 
• Understanding of application development and software development cycle concepts; 
• Ability to understand and communicate/present detailed and advanced business solutions; 
• Ability to communicate up and down the management chain, providing the appropriate level of detail and focus on the right information; and 
• Knowledge of local government, related policies and legislation governing the distribution function and the City’s strategic business planning and performance management processes. 
 
Primary Function: Establish a relationship between IT and the business and create the value realized from IT assets, investments and capabilities. Understand the business, assist in the prioritization of projects, ensuring that projects align with the technology that provides maximum return on investment and direct IT strategy in support of the overall business strategy. Liaison and trusted advisor between IT and the business unit, by having significant knowledge in subject matters pertaining to both IT and the business unit and a thorough understanding of the business unit to identify its needs and envisage business solutions. Will operate in an extremely complex, high pressure environment in terms of the Group notion. High levels of knowledge, decision-making and accountability are inherent components of the post. 
 
Key Performance Areas: Undertake the full range of long terms strategic planning operations, techniques for own unit and contribute to CoJ objectives in terms of IT, Budgets, forecasting change and align to GDS 2040, IDP, National Plans for high level knowledge driven IT as an essential for organizational efficiency and leveraging Human Capital through planned development to achieve overall objectives in the Group. Identify, manage and integrate diverse strategies in the CoJ and Group. Establish a range of networks and Relationships in CoJ/Group/ME’s to create high knowledge, needs driven, influential information exchange forum, by identifying the existing gatekeepers who operate within post dimensions. Manage direct reports and implement development plans for employee knowledge enrichment. 
 
Leading Competencies: Strategic direction and leadership; people management; program and project management; financial management; change management; change leadership and governance leadership. 
 
Core Competencies: Moral competence; planning and organizing; analysis and innovation; knowledge and information management; communication and results and quality focus. 
 
This is an employment equity targeted position and preference will be given to African, White Males and Females including people with disabilities. 
 
Contact Person: Sinead Jade Ahern 
Tel No: (011) 407 6698 
Workplace: 27 Stiemens Street, JD House, Braamfontein 
E-Mail: SineadA@joburg.org.za  
 
 

• 10 to 15 years’ experience of IT and business/industry work experience, with at least 5 years of leadership experience in managing multiple, large, cross-functional teams or projects and influencing senior level management and key stakeholders; 
• Sound knowledge of relevant legislation that govern employment practices, i.e. MFMA, EEA, SDA, BCEA and LRA, including Corporate Governance; 
• In-depth understanding of Government strategic thinking and policies in relation to Customer Information and Network Technology Operations and how they can practically be applied; 
• Mentoring and coaching, project management, report writing, good communication, presentation and analytical skills; and 
• Must have a valid driver’s license and own transport. 
 
Primary Function: Define a full systems development life cycle management of programs. Provide direction for technical and business resources. Define the long-range strategy planning and manage policy development to address complex business issues, provide leadership to cross-functional teams. Operate as a link between business and technology development and support. Serve as the primary point of contact from project/program inception to delivery. Participate in budgeting and capital equipment processes and quality improvement activities for the development of the organization. 
 
Key Performance Areas: Define a full system development life cycle management of programs; Provide direction for technical and business resources; Define the long-range strategy planning and manage policy development; Provide leadership to cross-functional teams; Lead the full systems life cycle process and be responsible for designing, coding, testing, implementing, maintaining and supporting application software; Prepare, monitor and control the annual departmental budget and interpret the financial requirements to suggest the most appropriate means of achieving its objectives; Manage and control budgeting, expenditure and revenue, including procurement and stores; Produce required financial reports; Manage relationships with internal and external business/customers and coordinate systems analysis and application development activities; Direct development teams in scheduling, technical direction, future planning and standard development practices and meet scheduled milestones. 
 
Leading Competencies: Strategic direction and leadership; people management; program and project management; financial management; change management; change leadership and governance leadership. 
 
Core Competencies: Moral competence; planning and organizing; analysis and innovation; knowledge and information management; communication and results and quality focus. 
 
This is an employment equity targeted position and preference will be given to African, White Males and Females including people with disabilities. 
 
Contact Person: Sonwabiso Selana 
Tel No: (011) 358 4143 
Workplace: 27 Stiemens Street, JD House, Braamfontein 
E-Mail: SonwabisoS@joburg.org.za
 
 
 
 
 
The City of Johannesburg seeks to fill the below mentioned executive level position. Appointment in this position will be subject to the signing of a performance agreement, as well as disclosure of financial interests 
 
This Vacancy is open to External Applicants AND Employees of the City of Johannesburg 
6. Department: Group Information Communication Technology & Information Management 
Branch: Group Information Communication Technology & Information Management 
Designation: Group Head: Customer & Service Relationship Management 
Salary Range: R83 692.27– R104 613.95 – R130 764.68 pm (basic salary excluding benefits) 
 
Appointment Requirements: 
• Bachelor’s or Master’ Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Systems or related field (NQF level 7); 
• 10 to 15 years’ experience of IT and business/industry work experience, with at least 5 years of leadership experience in managing multiple, large, cross-functional teams or projects and influencing senior level management and key stakeholders; 
• Advanced technical and business knowledge in software development life cycle, quality assurance, project management and other related disciplines/processes 
• Mentoring and coaching, project management, report writing, good communication, presentation and analytical skills; and 
• Must have a valid driver’s license and own transport. 
 
Primary Function: Overall responsibility for serving as the strategic interface with assigned business units for the purpose of business/IT strategy development, solution discovery, service management, risk management and relationship management. Serve as the business relationship linkage between business units and IT at executive level. Provide strategic integration of Service Management strategies, policies, standards and practices. Accountable for relationships with the ICT vendors, Municipal Entities and State-Owned Entities. Strives to be a valued and IT service provider to all business. 
 
Key Performance Areas: Provide strategic integration of service management strategies, policies, standards and practices; Facilitate the planning and execution of business changes; Develop business/IT strategy, solution discovery, service, risk and relationship management; Provide support in delivering technology products and services; Provide support to ensure business satisfaction, facilitate planning and execution of business changes using technology; Agree business performance targets within various business units and take accountability for overall achievement; Agree and manage service level agreements with internal and external vendors; Overall accountability for SLA negotiations with vendors and monitoring thereof; Share knowledge of technology risks and opportunities to build competitive advantage and improve efficiency and effectiveness; Serve as the business relationship linkage between business units and IT at executive level; Accountable for relationships with the ICT vendors, Municipal Entities and State-Owned Entities; Strives to be a valued and IT service provider to all business; Ensure establishment and maintenance of effective working relationships with Group employees, senior officials and other stakeholders; Report Customer Experience status to the business units across the organization and Executive Committees. 
 
Leading Competencies: Strategic direction and leadership; people management; program and project management; financial management; change management; change leadership and governance leadership. 
 
Core Competencies: Moral competence; planning and organizing; analysis and innovation; knowledge and information management; communication and results and quality focus. 
 
This is an employment equity targeted position and preference will be given to African, White Males and Females including people with disabilities. 
 
Contact Person: Mark Sanderson 
Tel No: (011) 407 6698 
Workplace: 27 Stiemens Street, JD House, Braamfontein 
E-Mail: marksa@joburg.org.za

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The City of Johannesburg seeks to fill the below mentioned executive level position. Appointment in this position will be subject to the signing of a performance agreement, as well as disclosure of financial interests 
 
This Vacancy is open to External Applicants AND Employees of the City of Johannesburg 
 
7. Department: Group Information Communication Technology & Information Management 
Branch: Group Information Communication Technology & Information Management 
Designation: Group Head: Enterprise Architecture Management 
Salary Range: R83 692.27– R104 613.95 – R130 764.68 pm (basic salary excluding benefits) 
 
Appointment Requirements: 
• Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Systems or related field (NQF level 7); 
• 10 to 15 years’ experience of IT and business/industry work experience, with at least 8 years of leadership experience in managing multiple, large, cross-functional teams or projects and influencing senior level management and key stakeholders; 
• Sound knowledge of relevant legislation that govern employment practices, i.e. MFMA, EEA, SDA, BCEA and LRA, including Corporate Governance; 
• Advanced technical and business knowledge in software development life cycle, quality assurance, project management and other related disciplines/processes; 
• Mentoring and coaching, project management, report writing, good communication, presentation and analytical skills; and 
• Must have a valid driver’s license and own transport. 
 
Primary Function: Providing strategic direction for the infrastructure function on an enterprise level. Assess the relative impact of IT industry trends to current and future enterprise infrastructure needs and projects. Oversee and coordinate activities of the operations center. Analyse and predict trends and develop long-range plans designed to maintain cost effectiveness and competitiveness of the enterprise’s IT infrastructure. 
 
Key Performance Areas: Lead the creation and/or evolution of the enterprise architecture function/program including coordination of an appropriately balanced pursuit of enterprise business, information, technical and solution architecture; Lead the identification and analysis of enterprise drivers; Analyse technology industry and market trends to determine potential impact; Oversee systems administration, ensuring streamlined and efficient unit operations; Lead the development of enterprise architecture governance structure based on business and IT strategies; Oversee enterprise architecture implementation and ongoing refinement activities; Direct development and execution of a communication (incl. Education) plan for enterprise architecture standards; Lead the development of infrastructure strategy, architecture, service delivery standards and procedures for enterprise; Lead the migration to new technologies, evaluate processing performance relating to machine utilization and reliability and forecast financial, physical and human resource needs; Assist in developing and compiling the annual unit budget by reviewing and preparing budget estimates; Prepare and present comprehensive performance reports to the Group Executive Director, City Manager, Council and City departments and assist with resolution of questions and issues; Perform research and analysis of collated data in preparation of reports; Ensure accuracy of reports; responsible for the overall enterprise wide effectiveness and efficiency of data center technology systems and networks and ensure high levels of customer satisfaction maintenance; oversee and coordinate network/data operations, business continuance and restoration plans that isolate problems and implement pre-planned alternative routes or systems to restore service; Ensure development of competent staff. 
 
Leading Competencies: Strategic direction and leadership; people management; program and project management; financial management; change management; change leadership and governance leadership. 
 
Core Competencies: Moral competence; planning and organizing; analysis and innovation; knowledge and information management; communication and results and quality focus. 
 
These are employment equity targeted positions and preference will be given African, White Males and Females including people with disabilities. 
 
Contact Person: Sonwabiso Selana 
Tel No: (011) 358 4143 
Workplace: 27 Stiemens Street, JD House, Braamfontein 
E-Mail: SonwabisoS@joburg.org.za
 
 

 
 
The City of Johannesburg seeks to fill the below mentioned executive level position. Appointment in this position will be subject to the signing of a performance agreement, as well as disclosure of financial interests 
 
This Vacancy is open to External Applicants AND Employees of the City of Johannesburg 
 
8. Department: Group Information Communication Technology & Information Management 
Branch: Group Information Communication Technology & Information Management 
Designation: Group Head: ICT Security Audit Risk and Governance 
Salary Range: R83 692.27– R104 613.95 – R130 764.68 pm (basic salary excluding benefits) 
 
Appointment Requirements: 
• Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Systems or related field (NQF level 7); 
• 10 to 15 years’ experience of IT and business/industry work experience, with at least 5 years of leadership experience in managing multiple, large, cross-functional teams or projects and influencing senior level management and key stakeholders; 
• Regulations such as Sarbanes-Oxley, Base I, ii and HIPAA; 
• Sound knowledge of relevant legislation that govern employment practices, i.e. MFMA, EEA, SDA, BCEA and LRA, including Corporate Governance; 
• In-depth understanding of Government strategic thinking and policies in relation to Customer Information and Network Technology Operations and how they can practically be applied; 
• Mentoring and coaching, project management, report writing, good communication, presentation and analytical skills; and 
• Must have a valid driver’s license and own transport. 
 
Primary Function: Responsible for the planning and development of an enterprise information security strategy and best practices in support of the enterprise’s information security architecture. Collaborate with key business and IT leaders to develop security and business continuance standards and action plans. Direct all security audits and tasks to ensure that the integrity, confidentiality and availability of information to end-users are not compromised. Ensure that IT complies with existing laws and regulations and that the enterprise’s IT environment is secure. Ensure that tools or technologies are implemented to reduce the risk of “denial of service” attacks against system. Act as a corporate advocate for information security and business continuance best practices. Consult with senior IT and business leaders regarding their information security risks and responsibility in minimizing them. Maintain reliable, up-to-date information from the government and across the industry regarding identification of new threats and vulnerabilities. 
 
Key Performance Areas: Consult with senior IT and business leaders regarding information security risks and minimizing them; Develop and maintain the IT risk and compliance management strategy; Lead cross-functional teams in performing reviews and tests of IT internal controls; monitor and analyse technology risk trends, recommend IT polies, procedures and practices; Work collaboratively with corporate compliance, internal auditing and corporate risk management and technical teams in the design and implementation of audit, risk assessment and regulatory compliance practice; Collaborate with key business and IT leaders to develop security and business continuance standards and action plans; educate IT and business executives on mitigation strategies and approaches; Advise IT and business executives on the status of technology risk and compliance issues; Act as a corporate advocate for information security and business continuance best practice; Provide oversight regarding audit, regulatory and risk management; Lead, direct and control the identification and defining of the short to medium term objectives and priorities of the department; Ensure IT complies with existing laws and regulations; Maintain reliable, up-to-date information from government and across the industry of new threats; Coordinate the IT component of all audits; Process detailed knowledge of industry regulatory environment and risk management practices and thorough understanding of local and international regulations. 
 
Leading Competencies: Strategic direction and leadership; people management; program and project management; financial management; change management; change leadership and governance leadership. 
 
Core Competencies: Moral competence; planning and organizing; analysis and innovation; knowledge and information management; communication and results and quality focus. 
 
This is an employment equity targeted position and preference will be given to African, White Males and Females including people with disabilities. 
 
Contact Person: Sonwabiso Selana 
Tel No: (011) 358 4143 
Workplace: 27 Stiemens Street, JD House, Braamfontein
E-Mail: SonwabisoS@joburg.org.za


CLOSING DATE: 30 SEPTEMBER 2020 
 
VACANCY CIRCULAR: 042/2020