CITY OF JOHANNESBURG - VACANCY CIRCULAR: 055/2022: ENVIRONMENT & INFRASTRUCTURE SERVICES DEPARTMENT

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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ACCOUNTANT
Department: Environment & Infrastructure Services Department (EISD) 
Branch: Finance 
Designation: Accountant 
Remuneration: R24 119.71 pm (basic salary, excluding benefits) 
Location: Traduna House, 118 Jorissen Street, Braamfontein 
 
Minimum Requirements: 
• Diploma in Accounting/Finance Management; 
• 1 – 3 years’ relevant experience. 
 
Primary Function:
Support the Head: Budget and Accounting, Supply Chain Management (SCM) and Assets in improving the financial management system, processes and applications within EISD, through monitoring and reporting on the departmental budget, cash management, financial reporting, financial accounting, SCM, assets and administration; as well as executing accounting procedures and standards to obtain a Clean Audit Report for EISD. 
 
Key Performance Areas: 
• Coordinate and control sequences associated with the verification and provision of information related to Expenditure transactions through Financial execution and budgeting and Transactional procedures and applications; 
• Assist the EISD to control their key performance and results indicators so that the Asset Management Policy, SCM Policy, Budget & Accounting Policies are fully complied with, ensuring that all assets, SCM, budget and accounting processes and reports are accurately, efficiently and effectively undertaken and completed in order to conform, to the requirements of the above mentioned policies and including but not limited to the Municipal Finance Management Act and other City’s financial strategies and policies. This unit controls the assets, the budget and accounting and SCM sections within the City. 
 
Leading Competencies: 
• Knowledge of Accounting principles; 
• Knowledge of Local Government Finance Management. 
 
Core Competencies: 
• Business ethics and values; 
• High attention to detail; 
• Time management; 
• Interpersonal skills. 
 
 
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-eu1.hsforms.com/1jra19m-uQZqyyUdNQuhffgew554  
APPLY ONLINE VIA: www.joburg.org.za  
ENQUIRIES ONLY: 
Contact Person: Revonal Mckenzie 
Tel No: (011) 082 7999 / (011) 084 9810 
 
CLOSING DATE: TUESDAY, 20 SEPTEMBER 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. In terms of the Talent Acquisition Policy of the City of Johannesburg, you hereby consent to the following risk checks should your application be shortlisted: 
• Credit Record, 
• CV validation and 
• Employment record verification, 
• Criminal check, and 
• Identity validation.