CITY OF JOHANNESBURG - VACANCY CIRCULAR: 046/2022: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT

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• 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. 
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MANAGER: COLLECTION DEVELOPMENT 
DEPARTMENT: Community Development 
BRANCH: Library and Information Services 
DESIGNATION: Manager: Collection Development 
REMUNERATION: R42 403,58 pm (basic salary, excluding benefits) 
LOCATION: 22 Solomon Street, Vrededorp 
 
Minimum Requirements: 
• Grade 12 plus a Four-year tertiary library qualification, BBibl or equivalent at NQF level 7 (480 Credits); 
• 5 - 10 years’ professional library experience. 
 
Primary Function:
Coordinate and manage collection development city-wide within the context of facility development. Evaluate relevant data and knowledge so as to be able to develop and coordinate facility planning and recommend policies in support of LIS Children, Youth and Adult Services. Monitor, evaluate and communicate the effect of policies, procedures, library standards and facility standards for Children, Youth and Adult Services. Manage the selection and procurement of operational capital items, repairs, and maintenance expenditure for LIS, as well as identified capital projects. 
 
Key Performance Areas: 
• Manage and control the implementation of city-wide collection development; 
• Ensure and manage LIS input into major operational projects and capital projects; 
• Support the operational services and development of facilities in terms of book collections through policies, regional support and new service development; 
• Coordinate and communicate LIS maintenance needs and issues; 
• Manage the human resources of the department; 
• Manage and control the financial functions of the Children, Youth and Adult Services section. 
 
Leading Competencies: 
• Communication and report writing skills; 
• Computer and technical skills; 
• Problem solving and Conflict Management skills; 
• Computer literacy including MS Office Applications; 
• Accountability; 
• High level of confidentiality and organisational skills; 
• Time Management, working independently, under pressure and ability to prioritise. 
 
Core Competencies: 
• Knowledge of Council policies and procedures; 
• Knowledge of Children’s, Youth and Adult Services would be an added advantage Collaborative/Teamwork, Values and Integrity, Attention to detail and quality focused; 
• Customer and Service Delivery Management (Batho Pele) Ethics, Professionalism; 
• Impact and Influence according to City’s protocols, Legislation, and standards.
 
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/1x2zgJiOAR4-FosAsevxZ6A469tl
APPLY ONLINE VIA: www.joburg.org.za
ENQUIRIES ONLY: 
Contact Person: Nonjabulo Sibiya 
Tel No: 011 407 7035/6553 
 
CLOSING DATE: TUESDAY, 23 AUGUST 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.

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UNIT HEAD: BUSINESS MANAGEMENT SUPPORT 
DEPARTMENT: Community Development 
BRANCH: Business Management Support
DESIGNATION: Unit Head: Business Management Support 
REMUNERATION: R67 622,85 pm (basic salary, excluding benefits) 
LOCATION: Metropolitan Centre, 158 Civic Boulevard, Braamfontein 
 
Minimum Requirements: 
• Grade 12 plus a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Public Administration or Business Management (NQF level 7); 
• A post Graduate qualification in Public Administration or related field is preferred; 
• At least 10 years of experience at senior administration management level in a large enterprise; 
• Proven track record of providing a strategic support service to an executive at a similar level; 
• Experience in supervising multiple, diverse service functions simultaneously with a string supervisory and team leadership skills; 
• Ability to work with various levels of personnel in a fast-paced environment; 
• Experience compiling and managing budgets; 
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; 
• Previous experience in National/Provincial/Local Government Policy, Legislation and protocols; 
• Business administration, public administration or a closely related field and fiscal management experience involving payroll, purchasing, and budgeting and supervisory experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience. 
 
Primary Function:
Ensure the provision of strategic, analytical, and administrative support and transversal business solutions to enable the Executive Director: Community Development and the reporting Units to deliver on their mandate effectively and efficiently. 
 
Duties will include; 
• Management and administration of the office of the Executive Director; provide executive support, administrative and secretarial services by developing, implementing and monitoring the relevant strategies, policies, procedures, systems and Standard Operating Procedures; 
• Manage information flow and correspondence through the Executive Director and Unit Head offices; administration management for the department; departmental planning and budget management; 
• Financial administration and reporting, procurement and expenditure management; 
• Performance management coordination in support of the Executive Director. 
• Develop support networks and contacts that will enhance the functioning of the Executive Director’s office and the department, to assist the department in delivering on their objectives. 
 
Key Performance Areas: 
• Administration management; 
• Departmental Human Resources administration and management; 
• Departmental planning and budget coordination; 
• Departmental supplier coordination and management; 
• Integrated diary management and logistics; 
• Departmental performance management and reporting; 
• People management. 
 
Leading Competencies: 
• Strategic Perspective; 
• Leadership, People and Resource Management; 
• Emotional intelligence; 
• Monitoring and Reporting; 
• Customer Focus and Performance Management skills; 
• Financial Management; 
• Change Management and Goal Orientation; 
• Attention to detail; 
• Excellent administrative, planning and organising, problem solving and interpersonal skills; 
• Confidentiality and Integrity; 
• Risk Management and adherence to policies and regulations; 
• Exceptional written and oral communication skills; 
• Coordinating and analytical skills; 
• Time management. 
 
Core Competencies: 
• Knowledge of Government legislation, policies and procedures applicable to South Africa; 
• Proven ability to effectively manage the office of an executive in a complex and demanding environment and guidance to administrative support staff; 
• Demonstrated ability to strategically manage and administrative support service within a multidisciplinary environment, including demonstrated ability to provide professional supervision and development; 
• High level ability in the use of email, electronic diaries, tele- and videoconferencing, City systems and MS Office applications; 
• Demonstrated expertise in complaint handling processes and of ethical and professional practice standard, with the ability to operate effectively in a high volume, sensitive and complex work environment; 
• Excellent interpersonal, liaison and communication skills, including the capacity and ability to negotiate or communicate on behalf of the Executive Director with senior internal and external stakeholders; 
• Excellent written communication skills, including ability to prepare documents and briefing notes for the Executive Director and Unit Heads on complex and sensitive issues; 
• Knowledge of financial principles and practices; 
• Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as filing and record management systems and other office procedures and terminology; 
• Capable of gathering and analysing information; 
• Sound knowledge of risk management; 
• Ability to supervise subordinate employees to include establishing and applying standards for performance in a fair and impartial manner, distinguishing between effective and ineffective procedures and job performance, providing appropriate discipline interpreting and implementing instructions by management; 
• Ability to maintain and ensure the confidentiality of employee personnel files and content. 
 
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/1zy9CRIeZRfeHWF1L5ZCn0A469tl
APPLY ONLINE VIA: www.joburg.org.za
ENQUIRIES ONLY: 
Contact Person: Karabo Khumalo 
Tel No: 011 407 6553 
 
CLOSING DATE: WEDNESDAY, 23 AUGUST 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.