CITY OF JOHANNESBURG - VACANCY CIRCULAR 055/2022: SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT

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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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UNIT HEAD (PROJECT MANAGER) SUBSTANCE ABUSE 
Department: Social Development 
Branch: Substance Abuse Unit 
Designation: Unit Head (Project Manager) Substance Abuse 
Remuneration: R67 622.85 pm (basic salary, excluding benefits) 
Location: Metro Centre, 158 Civic Boulevard, Braamfontein 
 
Minimum Requirements: 
• Degree / NQF level 7 in Humanities or Medicine. 
• Registered with recognized and relevant regulatory councils/ bodies. 
• Post Graduate Certificate / Diploma in Project Management will be an added advantage. 
• Experience in Substance Abuse Field, 
• Ten (10) years accumulative experience of which four (4) years in managerial field. 
• Understanding and application of legislation related to the substance abuse field. 
• Experience with Transformation and diverse management skills. 
• Leadership and experience in community development and public speaking. 
• Must have a valid driver’s license. 
 
Primary Function: 
Provide expertise in the field of substance abuse by leading, planning and managing key performance and impact driven indicators associated with the provision of integrated substance abuse response to local communities, stakeholders, civil society partners through the development of a multidisciplinary approach aimed at long term, sustainable programs in the city, coordination and implementation of business planning processes, performance management, monitoring and evaluation mechanisms with regard to the development and implementation of policies and strategies for the related programs. 
 
Key Performance Areas: 
• Set up a substance abuse project compliance office. 
• Formulate unit’s business plan and facilitate the implementation of deliverables in relation to unit’s key performance areas. 
• Develop and implement of COJ Integrated Substance Abuse strategy. 
• Stakeholder Management. 
• Research. 
• Performance Management Training and Development. 
• Administration. 
• Human Resource Management. 
 
Leading Competencies: 
• Leadership, 
• People Management. 
• Project Management; 
• Financial Management; 
• Change Management; and 
• Human Resource Management. 
 
Core Competencies: 
• Advance skills in computer literacy; 
• Interpersonal; 
• Report writing at Senior Management level. 
 
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/13KWr08zvRzG5bvYKUH1Y5gew554  
APPLY ONLINE USING THIS LINK VIA: www.joburg.org.za  
ENQUIRIES ONLY: 
Contact Person: Refilwe Mokgako 
Tel No: (011) 407 6686 
 
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.


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SOCIAL WORKER 
Department: Social Development 
Branch: Social Benefit Unit 
Designation: Social Worker 
Remuneration: R24 119.71 pm (basic salary, excluding benefits) 
Location: Region A, E and G 
 
Minimum Requirements: 
• Grade 12 plus a 4-year BA Degree in Social Work/NQF level 7; 
• 3 years’ experience in integrated Social Work Practice; 
• Must be registered with SACSSP (South African Council for Social Services Professions); 
• Computer literacy is an essential skill required; 
• Must have a valid vehicle driver’s license; 
• Knowledge in Social Work field, development trends, legislation that guides all areas of work and supply chain processes; and 
• Stakeholder relations management. 
 
Primary function: 
Implement an integrated and professional social work service aimed at enhancing the social work service aimed at enhancing the social functioning of individuals, families, groups and communities affected by social ills such as food insecurity, illiteracy, ill-health, low income levels and broken family structures and other poor living environments, substance abuse, lack of access to developmental support services and building resilience against modern day social challenges using the community as a base for effective program planning and design, linkages to developmental programs in pursuit of pro-poor development which provides meaningful redress. 
 
Key Performance Areas: 
• Social research and planning are aimed at collecting demographic data, trends, patterns, assessing community needs and identifying assets within a given community to advocate and inform program planning. 
• Intake services is a professional requirement aimed at collecting client information, case details and develop agreed upon planned interventions to address the presenting problem of both primary and/or tertiary clients. 
• Group work is a professional service aimed at addressing the common needs of the clients, through support groups, therapeutic and educational groups. 
• Community work services aimed at providing advocacy, empowerment, and developmental services to build community resilience. Integration and coordination of the provision of the professional social work integrated methods within a multi-disciplinary approach aimed at the holistic development of the individual, family, groups, and community. 
• Crisis intervention of unplanned emergencies that require urgent attention or intervention as outlined in legislation like Disaster Management Act, Social Assistance Act, Childcare Act, Older Persons Act, CoJ policies or frameworks. 
• Policy implementation consists of actively participating and providing professional services including knowledge and expertise for effective program implementation in line with approved CoJ policies and SOP’s. 
• Social work student supervision forms part of continued professional development aimed at guiding students and social auxiliary workers in acceptable professional standards, ethics, and conduct. 
• Social work administration of professional and confidential data management as regulated. 
 
Leading Competencies: 
• Accountability. 
• Must be able to work under pressure. 
• Teamwork; 
• High level of confidentiality; 
• Value and Integrity; 
• Attention to detail and quality focused; 
• Batho Pele Principles. 
 
Core Competencies: 
• Computer literacy, 
• Strong decision; 
• Time management; 
• Networking; 
• Communication; 
• Conflict and project management and analytical thinking skills required. 
 
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: 
Region A - https://share-eu1.hsforms.com/1C2Jx69yhQaSo5rDpjxg5swew554  
Region E - https://share-eu1.hsforms.com/105U6C3DuS5mQ5JrJ5CatPwew554  
Region G - https://share-eu1.hsforms.com/1QgaLPOhwROCzO-fEVEJArQew554  
APPLY ONLINE USING THID LINK VIA: www.joburg.org.za
  
ENQUIRIES ONLY: 
Contact Person: Kurisani Mabunda 
Tel No: (011) 407 6235 
 
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. 

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SUB - UNIT HEAD PARTNERSHIP AND IGR 
Department: Social Development 
Branch: Integrated Social Development Policy Planning and Research 
Designation: Sub- Unit Head Partnership and IGR (Deputy Director) 
Remuneration: R54 544.98 pm (basic salary excluding benefits) 
Location: 118 Jorissen Street, Braamfontein 
 
Minimum Requirements: 
• BA Degree/NQF level 7 in Social Science; 
• Master’s degree in Social Science or other relevant field will be advantageous 
• 7 - 9 years’ experience in development of Strategic Partnerships and IGR, on managerial level; 
• Knowledge and experience must be extensive in Strategic Partnership and IGR development, and standards methodologies; 
• Proven track record on Strategic Partnership and IGR development, and standards on latest projects and involvement thereof; 
• Demonstrate experience in Project Management; and 
• Must have a valid driver’s license. 
 
Primary Function:
Direct and manage the Sub-Unit with regard to the department, directing and implementation of intergovernmental relations, strategic partnerships, and networking mechanisms in the Social Development Department. 
 
Key Performance Areas: 
• To direct, plan and develop objectives to ensure the identification and engagement of strategic partners to enhance the programmes and objectives of the Department. 
• Establish, direct, lead, organize and control research activities in the field of Strategic Partnerships and Inter - Governmental Relationships (IGR) in order to determine trends and best practices within the various disciplines, locally, Nationally and Internationally and develop objectives to coordinate the development of research strategies in the Partnerships and IGR Sub-Unit. 
• Lead, identify and define the immediate, short- and long-term objects/plans associated with the provision of Strategic Partnerships and services to the Department. 
• Manages and monitors outcomes associated with the management and performance of personnel within the IGR and Strategic Partnership Sub-Unit. 
• Direct, define and develop strategies, objectives and plans to coordinate IGR. 
• Manages the implementation of financial controls/procedures and provides information to support financial planning processes in the Sub-Unit. 
• Manages the implementation of procedures and systems associated with controlling document flow and quality systems/statutory and audit requirements regulating record keeping in the Sub-Unit. 
• Strategically manage the budget and assets of the Sub-Unit. 
 
Leading Competencies: 
• Demonstrate knowledge of Social Development legislation, and environment and Council policies and procedures. Comprehensive knowledge of Partnership development and procedures, National Legislation governing Partnerships and IGR development. 
 
Core Competencies: 
• Extensive Computer Literacy levels into Word and Excel and PowerPoint. 
 
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. 
 
ENQUIRIES ONLY: 
Contact Person: Johannes Mofokeng 
Tel No: (011) 407 6736 
Please take note that only online applications will be considered. Please apply by using the following link below: 
https://share-eu1.hsforms.com/1bMPIsa8zQLyAZpORXjqNlgew554  
APPLY ONLINE VIA: www.joburg.org.za
 
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. 
 
 
 

 
 
OFFICER: SCORECARD/SDBIP 
Department: Social Development 
Branch: Management Support Unit 
Designation: Officer: Scorecard/SDBIP 
Remuneration: R24 119.71 pm (basic salary, excluding benefits) 
Location: Metropolitan Centre, 158 Civic Boulevard, Braamfontein 
Minimum Requirements: 
• Grade 12 plus a National Diploma (NQF level 6) in Business Studies/Administration Management/Public Administration; 
• 1 – 3 years’ relevant experience. 
 
Primary Function:
Provide reliable and comprehensive integrated reporting and coordinate key performance and result indicators associated with the provision of performance monitoring and reporting in the department through the coordination and implementation of the business plan processes, performance management, monitoring, and evaluation mechanism with regards to all directorates in the department. 
 
Key Performance Areas: 
• Develop and facilitate planning and performance coordination processes with the department; 
• Foster compliance of the department to related legislative functions in respect of Performance Management and compile reports required; 
• Consult and coordinate with coordinators regionally and within the Units to ensure relevant items are reflected in the agenda; 
• Maintain professionalism and work ethics in the execution of the responsibilities; 
• Responsible for ensuring adherence to deadlines in relation to the submission of reports. 
 
Leading Competencies: 
• Communication and good interpersonal relationship skills; 
• Strong analytical and report writing skills; 
• Problem-solving and attention to detail skills; 
• Numerical skills; 
• Planning and organizing skills; 
• Ability to understand broader business issues; 
• Communication and presentation skills. 
• Computer literacy (MS Office); 
• Good command of English; 
• Knowledge of City of Johannesburg policies and prescripts; 
• Knowledge of Laws and Acts governing the Municipality. 
 
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/1LufGkh0fQqOWuUCOEXQEuwew554  
APPLY ONLINE VIA: www.joburg.org.za  
ENQUIRIES ONLY: 
Contact Person: Nondumiso Ngobese 
Tel No: 011 407 6686 
 
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.