CITY OF JOHANNESBURG - VACANCY CIRCULAR: 044/2020

 
Primary Function: To ensure implementation and provide administrative support to the unit Head: Strategic Management Services (SMS), to effectively and efficiently deliver on its mandate as well as interacting with a broad range of internal and external stakeholders to coordinate and manage administrative process and other supporting activities 
 
Key Performance Areas: Identify and define long term objectives associated with the provisions of administrative support. Manage specific Human Resource administrative sequences and attend to the general application and interventions associated with the functionality. Provide an effective administrative support service to department through implementation of communication and administrative processes and systems. Manage and control outcome associated with utilization, productivity and performance of personnel within GRAS. Establish and manage strategic internal and external relationships, inclusive of customers, service providers and relevant legislative agencies and structures. 
 
Leading Competencies: People Management and empowerment; Project and Programme Management; Organizational Awareness; Knowledge Management; Planning and organizing; Monitoring and reporting; written and oral Communication; ethics and professionalism; Problem Solving; Influencing; Use of Technology; Data Processing and Analysis, Attention to detail. Strategic capability and leadership; impact and influence; team direction; coaching and mentoring 
 
Core Competencies: Full range of administrative knowledge in the management of a function. Manage administrative and clerical staff. Knowledge of Archive Act. 
 
This is an employment equity targeted position and preference will be given to African Females including people with disabilities.
 
Contact Person: Sirelda De Klerk 
Tel No: (011) 407 6800 
Workplace: Sappi Building, 48 Ameshoff Street, Braamfontein 
E-Mail: Sireldad@joburg.org.za
 
 
 
 
This Vacancy is open to External Applicants AND Employees of the City of Johannesburg 
 
2. Department: Office of the City Manager 
Branch: Group Risk and Assurance Service (GRAS) 
Designation: Deputy Director: Finance 
Salary Range: R50 238.79 pm (basic salary excluding benefits) 
 
Appointment Requirements: 
• B Com degree / NQF level 7 with financial accounting as a major subject. 
• Seven (7) – nine (9) years with at least five (5) years in managerial positions as well as considerable management experience at a senior level in the financial / administrative field. 
• National Treasury MFMA Municipal minimum competencies training where applicable. 
• Experience in supervising multiple, diverse service functions simultaneously with strong supervisory and team leadership skills. 
• Previous experience in National / Provincial / Local Government Policy legislation and protocols. 
 
Primary Function: Provide overall financial support to the department and the units by ensuring the implementation of sound policies, procedures, guidelines and systems as well as ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and that finance systems are maintained at a high level of quality. To develop, monitor and review processes and functions that allow the business unit to operate effectively and efficiently at a strategic level. 
 
Key Performance Areas: Identify and define long term objectives and priorities of the section encapsulating procurements, asset, insurance expenditure, income and remuneration control functionalities. Direct the implementation of specific procedures, systems and controls associated with functional areas embodied in the section structure. Lead, direct and associated with recording, authorization and execution of expenditure transactions. Manage and control specific accounting procedures associated with assets acquisitions and disposal. Manage and control specific accounting procedures associated with insurance procedures. Direct and control the KPI and outcomes of personnel within Finance section. Disseminates guidance and information on specific key performance area and procedure. 
 
Leading Competencies: Strategic leadership; financial management; financial planning. 
 
Core Competencies: Knowledge of financial management processes. Must be able to decipher strategic issues. Knowledge of local government. Applicable local government legislation (e.g. MSA, MFMA). Communication; Interpersonal Relationships and Service Delivery Orientation. 
 
This is an employment equity targeted position and preference will be given to African Females including people with disabilities. 
 
Contact Person: Sirelda De Klerk 
Tel No: (011) 407 6800 
Workplace: Sappi Building, 48 Ameshoff Street, Braamfontein 
E-Mail: Sireldad@joburg.org.za
 
 
 
 
 
This Vacancy is open to External Applicants AND Employees of the City of Johannesburg 
 
3. Department: Office of the City Manager 
Branch: Group Risk and Assurance Services (GRAS) 
Designation: Senior Specialist: Projects and Contracts Risk 
Salary Range: R39 055.92 pm (basic salary excluding benefits) 
 
Appointment Requirements: 
• B. Com Degree preferably in Risk Management / Internal Auditing / Financial Accounting (NQF7). 
• A certificate in Project Management with Contract Management will be an added advantage. 
• 5 – 7 years’ experience in enterprise risk management of which 2 years must be managing projects within a team. 
• Must have driver’s license and own vehicle. 
 
Primary Function: To plan, manage, organise, control and evaluate the activities and functional business objectives of projects, contract and risk management processes throughout the City’s Departments and Entities. 
 
Key Performance Areas: Provide maximum support to the Deputy Director in formulation and review of risk governance structures and processes. Implement effective post loss controls and risk management processes. Identify, track, monitor and report risks impacting on the attainment of City’s objectives. Assist the Deputy Director to manage staff within the risk unit. Establish and maintain stakeholder’s relations. 
 
Leading Competencies: Professional work ethic and integrity, Team player, ability to apply your mind to multiple industries, ability to deal effectively with officials at all levels, ability to prioritise effectively and to accept responsibility and ability to work independently whilst producing and delivering results. 
 
Core Competencies: Good communication and interpersonal skills, strong presentation skills, report writing skills, negotiating skills, conflict management, time management, analytical skills, numerical and accounting skills, networking skills and research and planning. 
 
This is an employment equity targeted position and preference will be given to African, Coloured and Indian Males and White Females including people with disabilities. 
 
Contact Person: Mandla Lushaba 
Tel No: (011) 049 7525 
Workplace: Sappi Building, 48 Ameshoff Street, Braamfontein 
E-Mail: MandlakheL@joburg.org.za
 
 

 
 
This Vacancy is open to External Applicants AND Employees of the City of Johannesburg 
 
4. Department: Office of the City Manager 
Branch: Group Risk and Assurance Services (GRAS) 
Designation: Senior Specialist: Group Projects and Contracts Risk 
Salary Range: R39 055.08 pm (basic salary excluding benefits) 
 
Appointment Requirements: 
• B. Com Degree preferably in Risk Management / Internal Auditing / Financial Accounting (NQF7). 
• A certificate in Project Management with Contract Management will be an added advantage. 
• 5 – 7 years’ experience in enterprise risk management of which 2 years must be managing projects within a team. 
• Knowledge of Risk management; Local government legislation (e.g. MSA, MFMA); Finance and Business Acumen; resource availability and its management and Process evaluation. 
• Must have driver’s license and own vehicle. 
 
Primary Function: To plan, manage, organise, control and evaluate the activities and functional business objectives of projects, contract and risk management processes throughout the City’s Departments and Entities. 
 
Key Performance Areas: Provide maximum support to the Director in formulation and review of risk governance structures and processes. Implement effective post loss controls and risk management processes. Identify, track, monitor and report risks impacting on the attainment of City’s objectives. Assist the Deputy Director to manage staff within the risk unit and Establish and maintain stakeholder’s relations. 
 
Leading Competencies: Professional work ethic and integrity, Team player, ability to apply your mind to multiple industries, ability to deal effectively with officials at all levels, ability to prioritise effectively and to accept responsibility and ability to work independently whilst producing and delivering results. 
 
Core Competencies: Good communication and interpersonal skills, strong presentation skills, report writing skills, negotiating skills, conflict management, time management, analytical skills, numerical and accounting skills, networking skills and research and planning. 
 
This is an employment equity targeted position and preference will be given to African Males, Colored and Indian Males and White Females including people with disabilities. 
 
Contact Person: Sirelda de Klerk 
Tel No: (011) 407 6800 
Workplace: Sappi Building, 48 Ameshoff Street, Braamfontein 
E-Mail: Sireldad@joburg.org.za
 
 
 
 
This Vacancy is open to External Applicants AND Employees of the City of Johannesburg 
 
5. Department: Office of the City Manager 
Branch: Group Risk and Assurance Services (GRAS) 
Designation: Specialist: Operational Risk 
Salary Range: R22 215.52 pm (basic salary excluding benefits) 
Appointment Requirements: 
• Diploma in Risk Management / Internal Auditing / Financial Accounting (NQF6). 
• 1- 3 years’ experience in Risk Management and Knowledge of MS Office tools. 
• Knowledge of Business risk; operational risk; physical risk and business continuity management. 
• Knowledge of local government; risk associated with job; commercial risk involves successful process application and resources utilization; reputation risk. 
• Being able to service the clients (City’s MOE’s and departments to their satisfaction. 
• Must have driver’s license and own vehicle. 
 
Primary Function: To implement and maintain integrated risk management activities, Business Continuity Management and control assessment throughout the City (Departments and Entities). 
 
Key Performance Areas: Perform activities according to Enterprise Risk Management Framework, Policies and Procedures. Implement effective risk management programme plans by performing activities that assist identify potential exposure. Compliance with City’s policies and Establish and maintain stakeholder’s relations. 
 
Leading Competencies: Professional work ethic and integrity, Team player, ability to apply your mind to multiple industries, ability to deal effectively with officials at all levels, ability to prioritise effectively and to accept responsibility and ability to work independently whilst producing and delivering results. 
 
Core Competencies: Good communication and interpersonal skills, strong presentation skills, report writing skills, negotiating skills, conflict management, time management, analytical skills, numerical and accounting skills, networking skills and research and planning, resources availability and its management. 
 
This is an employment equity targeted position and preference will be given to African, Indian, and White Males and White Females including people with disabilities. 
 
Contact Person: Mandla Lushaba 
Tel No: (011) 049 7525 
Workplace: Sappi Building, 48 Ameshoff Street, Braamfontein
E-Mail: MandlakheL@joburg.org.za  
 
 
 
 
 
This Vacancy is open to External Applicants AND Employees of the City of Johannesburg 
 
6. Department: Office of the City Manager 
Branch: Group Risk and Assurance Services (GRAS) 
Designation: Senior Specialist: Operational Risk 
Salary Range: R43 684.21 pm (basic salary excluding benefits) 
Appointment Requirements: 
• B. Com Degree in Auditing (NQF7). 
• 6 – 8 years Risk Management experience plus 1 year managing such an area. 
• Knowledge of Local government legislation (e.g. MFMA); resources availability and its management; process evaluation. 
• Knowledge of local government; risk associated with job; commercial risk involves successful process application and resources utilization; reputation risk. 
• Being able to service the clients (City’s MOE’s and departments) to their satisfaction. 
• Must have driver’s license and own vehicle. 
 
Primary Function: To manage, plan, organize and control the activities of the risk and audit projects in order to ensure the functional business objectives of risk and audit conforms to the International Standards for Professional Practice of Risk and Auditing within the department. 
 
Key Performance Areas: Implementing Enterprise Risk Management Framework, Policies and Procedures. Considering risks impacting on the attainment of City’s objectives. Conducting risk review. Lead and direct staff within the unit so that they are able to achieve the objectives set for them. Defining/ adjusting the role boundaries, workflow processes and job design against laid down service delivery requirements. 
 
Leading Competencies: Risk management, research and planning, process evaluation 
 
Core Competencies: Strong presentation skills, report writing skills, negotiating skills, conflict management, time management, analytical skills and networking skills. 
 
This is an employment equity targeted position and preference will be given to African, Colored and Indian Males and White Females including people with disabilities. 
 
Contact Person: Sirelda de Klerk 
Tel No: (011) 407 6800 
Workplace: Sappi Building, 48 Ameshoff Street, Braamfontein 
E-Mail: Sireldad@joburg.org.za
 
 
 
 
This Vacancy is open to External Applicants AND Employees of the City of Johannesburg 
 
7. Department: Office of the City Manager 
Branch: Group Risk and Assurance Services (GRAS) 
Designation: Specialist: Projects and Contracts Risk 
Salary Range: R22 215.52 pm (basic salary excluding benefits) 
 
Appointment Requirements: 
• National Diploma (minimum NQF6) preferably in Risk Management, Auditing and Financial Accounting 
• 1 - 3 years’ experience in Risk Management and Knowledge of MS Office tools. 
• Knowledge of Projects Risk, Contract Risk, Strategic Risk, Operational Risk, Physical and Business Continuity Management. 
• Knowledge of Local Government regulations (e.g. MFMA etc.), National Treasury Regulations and Risk Management Best Practices / Guidelines (COSO, ISO etc.). 
• Must have driver’s license and own vehicle. 
 
Primary Function: To implement and maintain integrated project, contracts and risk management activities, Business Continuity Management throughout the City (Departments and Entities) 
 
Key Performance Areas: Perform activities according to Enterprise Risk Management Framework, Policies and Procedures. Implement effective projects, contracts and risk management programme plans by performing activities that assist identify potential exposure. Compliance with City’s policies and Establish and maintain stakeholder’s relations. 
 
Leading Competencies: Professional work ethic and integrity, Team player, ability to apply your mind to multiple industries, ability to deal effectively with officials at all levels, ability to prioritize effectively and to accept responsibility and ability to work independently whilst producing and delivering results. 
 
Core Competencies: Good communication and interpersonal skills, strong presentation skills, report writing skills, negotiating skills, conflict management, time management, analytical skills, numerical and accounting skills, networking skills and research and planning, resources availability and its management. 
 
This is an employment equity targeted position and preference will be given to African, Indian, White Males and White Females, including people with disabilities. 
 
Contact Person: Mandla Lushaba 
Tel No: (011) 049 7525 
Workplace: Sappi Building, 48 Ameshoff Street, Braamfontein 
E-Mail: MandlakheL@joburg.org.za

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This Vacancy is open to External Applicants AND Employees of the City of Johannesburg 
 
8. Department: Office of the City Manager 
Branch: Group Risk and Assurance Services (GRAS) 
Designation: Specialist: Group Projects and Contracts Risk 
Salary Range: R22 215.52 pm (basic salary excluding benefits) 
 
Appointment Requirements: 
• National Diploma in Risk Management / Auditing / Financial Accounting (NQF level 6). 
• 1 - 3 years’ experience in Risk Management and Knowledge of MS Office tools. 
• Knowledge of Projects Risk, Contract Risk, Strategic Risk, Operational Risk, Physical and Business Continuity Management. 
• Knowledge of Local Government regulations (e.g. MFMA etc.), National Treasury Regulations and Risk Management Best Practices / Guidelines (COSO, ISO etc.). 
• Must have driver’s license and own vehicle. 
 
Primary Function: To implement and maintain integrated project, contracts and risk management activities, Business Continuity Management throughout the City (Departments and Entities) 
 
Key Performance Areas: Perform activities according to Enterprise Risk Management Framework, Policies and Procedures. Implement effective projects, contracts and risk management programme plans by performing activities that assist identify potential exposure. Compliance with City’s policies and Establish and maintain stakeholder’s relations. 
 
Leading Competencies: Professional work ethic and integrity, Team player, ability to apply your mind to multiple industries, ability to deal effectively with officials at all levels, ability to prioritise effectively and to accept responsibility and ability to work independently whilst producing and delivering results. 
 
Core Competencies: Good communication and interpersonal skills, strong presentation skills, report writing skills, negotiating skills, conflict management, time management, analytical skills, numerical and accounting skills, networking skills and research and planning, resources availability and its management.
 
This is an employment equity targeted position and preference will be given to African, Indian, White Males and White Females, including people with disabilities. 
 
Contact Person: Mandla Lushaba 
Tel No: (011) 049 7525 
Workplace: 48 Ameshof Street, Braamfontein 
E-Mail: MandlakheL@joburg.org.za
 
 
 
 
This Vacancy is open to External Applicants AND Employees of the City of Johannesburg 
 
9. Department: Legislature
Branch: Legal and Procedural Services 
Designation: Legal and Procedural Services Advisor x 2 
Salary Range: R43 684.21 pm (basic salary excluding benefits) 
 
Appointment Requirements: 
• LLB (NQF level 8); 
• Six (6) years’ working experience in a Legal environment (preferably from Local Government), specializing in Constitutional, Administrative & Procedural Law, including experience in Contract / Commercial Law; 
• Parliamentary/Legislative work background will be an added advantage as well as Admission as Attorney / Advocate; 
• Good knowledge and interpretation of Policy and Legislation; Good Governance; Knowledge of Supply Chain Management and Performance Management; 
• Excellent Computer skills (MS Office; Presentation skills), communication, coordination and analytical skills; 
• Programme and Project Management; 
• Moral competence, innovative behaviour; 
• Knowledge and Information Management; and 
• Good team player. 
 
Primary Function: Lead and manage the key performance area and result indicators for the legal Services Unit within the legislative arm of Council by ensuring provision of comprehensive and efficient Legal and procedural Advisory services to Council, the Speaker, 18 Section 79 Committees of Council and the Administration of the Legislative arm and to ensure the development and implementation of effective systems, processes and procedures for provision of Professional Legal and Procedural support services. 
 
Key Performance Areas: Oversee and control outcome associated with utilization, productivity performance of personnel within Legal unit. Identify, define and align the unit’s objectives against the departmental strategic objectives and financial resources. Oversee the provision, development and management of comprehensive legal and procedural support to Council, Speaker, Chief whip, Chair of chairs, Council Committees, Secretary to Council and all directorates within Legislature. Ensure compliance by the legislative arm to legal requirements imposed by National and Provincial legislation (Acts). Ensure the management of Contracts concluded between the Legislative arm and external parties included Municipal Entities. Manage litigation by ad against the Legislative arm of Council. Oversee the provision, development and management of comprehensive legal and administrative support services to the office of the Integrity Commissioner and Councillors. 
 
Leading Competencies: MFMA Financial management; Labour relations; Change Management; Governance and leadership. 
 
Core Competencies: Integrity, Confidentiality; Flexible and adaptable; Diversity and Change management; Ability to work under pressure including irregular hours; Good spoken and written command of the English language; Reliable and Accuracy; People management; Analytical ability; Attention to detail and logical thinking. 
 
This is an employment equity targeted position and preference will be given to African Males and Females including people with disabilities. 
 
Contact Person: Selby Gibbs 
Tel No: (011) 407 7129 
Workplace: Metropolitan Centre, 158 Civic Boulevard, Braamfontein
E-Mail: hrm@joburg.org.za
 
 
 
 
This Vacancy is open to External Applicants AND Employees of the City of Johannesburg 
10. Department: Group Information Communication Technology & Information Management 
Branch: Group Information Communication Technology & Information Management 
Designation: Director: SAP Application Support 
Salary Range: R62 284.19 – R77 850.07 – R97 313.95 pm (basic salary excluding benefits) 
 
Appointment Requirements: 
• Degree in computer systems design or computer science (NQF level 7|). 
• 10 years direct experience in software development and /or programming design and systems management. 
• Proven experience in overseeing the direction, development and implementation of software solutions. 
• Direct, hand-on experience with automated software and system management tools.
• Strong knowledge of system and software quality assurance best practices and methodologies; 
• Extensive experience with core software application, including SAP and Non-Sap Application; 
• Technically fluent in programming languages, including ABAP; 
• Open Source Technology; C++; 
• Good project management and /or substantial exposure to project-based wok structure, project lifecycle models, etc. 
• Knowledge of database design and file management techniques; 
• Working knowledge of network and PC operating systems s including Sun Solaris; AIX; Windows. 
• Knowledge of network hardware protocols and standards including TCP /IP, IPX/SPX, X25, AX25. 
• Excellent understanding of the organization goals and objectives. 
• Knowledge of applicable data privacy practices and laws. 
• Technical of knowledge of ICT and IM solution is essential; 
• Strong knowledge of system and software quality assurance best practices and methodologies, 
• Excellent written and oral communication skills; 
• Strong customer service orientation. 
• Excellent listening and interpersonal skills; 
• Ability to conduct research into application development issues and product. 
• Able to prioritize and execute task in a high-pressure environment. 
 
Primary Function: Direct, plan organize and control all activities related to the design, development and implementation of organizational information systems and software applications. Also responsible for ensuring the maintenance, support and upgrading of existing systems and applications. 
 
Key Performance Areas: Undertake long term planning of a strategic nature. To exercise the full range of management demanded in the unit. Establish after analysis form administration and technology systems. To ensure that unit provides superior service across its suite of functions in a highly competitive environment. Compile and control a large capital and operate budget that permits service delivery across the functions of the unit. 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. 
 
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
 
CLOSING DATE: 07 OCTOBER 2020
 
VACANCY CIRCULAR: 044/2020