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CITY OF JOHANNESBURG - VACANCY CIRCULAR: 056/2022: OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER DEPARTMENT
CITY OF JOHANNESBURG
Group Corporate & Shared Services: Group Human Capital Management
6th Floor, B Block Metropolitan Centre, 158 Civic Boulevard, Braamfontein
PO Box 1049 Johannesburg, South Africa, 2000
Tel +27(0) 11 407 6111 - Fax +27(0) 11 339 1878
www.joburg.org.za
VACANCY CIRCULAR 056/2022
This Vacancy is open to Employees of the City of Johannesburg and External Applicants
Closing Date: Tue, 27 September 2022
WE HAVE EXCITING CAREER OPPORTUNITIES FOR:
PERMANENT POSITIONS:
• Director: Strategic Program Delivery Management
• Director: Portfolio and Project Assurance
(OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER)
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.
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.
DIRECTOR: STRATEGIC PROGRAM DELIVERY MANAGEMENT
DEPARTMENT: Office of the City Manager
BRANCH: Office of the Chief Operations Officer
DESIGNATION: Director: Strategic Program Delivery Management
REMUNERATION: R67 622.85 pm (basic salary, excluding benefits)
LOCATION: Metro Centre,158 Civic Boulevard, Braamfontein
Minimum Requirements:
• Grade 12 / NQF level 4 plus Bachelor’s degree in Built Environment (degree in Civil Engineering / Construction Management / Town Planning / Programme and Project Management (NQF level 7.
• 10 years’ experience in Local governments infrastructure management of which 5 years’ experience in Middle Management;
• 10 years’ experience in project, programme or portfolio management discipline;
• Solid understanding of technique and methodologies related to the delivery of strategic programmes and projects;
• Exceptional knowledge in programme / project preparation, public sector infrastructure and contract management as well as infrastructure delivery;
• Sound knowledge of government policies and applicable legislation including MFMA, Municipal Systems Act and SPLUMA,
• Proven experience in Programme and Project delivery preferably in Public Sector;
• Proven experience in leading the implementation of a minimum of 2 project in excess of R300 Million involving site work and multiple contracting entities;
• Experience in managing multi-year programme related to infrastructure, power and or built environment;
• Ability to interpret and understand complex service delivery.
Primary Function:
Provide the capability for SPMO to support and intervene in the delivery of specific, strategic programmes and projects, and to oversee all aspects of CAPEX- funded programme implementation and delivery, both technical and managerial in the Office of the City Manager.
Key Performance Areas:
• To improve the quality of pre-implementation planning in the City s various entities and departments. This is in order to ensure that the programmes and projects are well planned and adequate development prior to execution.
• Proved the capability for the SPMO to manage the delivery of specific strategic programmes and projects if required.
• Utilise outputs from the M&E function to target capital delivery issues and carry out intervention to accelerate and deliver the City’s capital portfolio.
• Provide the SPMO with the capabilities to undertake and perform interventions to the programmes and projects which require additional support in delivering expected outcomes.
• Provide a financial control function to the programmes and project that it is responsible for managing.
• Contribute to the formulation of strategies and policies, relating to strategic delivery and best practice in order to ensure that strategic objectives of the SPMO are achieved.
• Enforce implementation of the SPMO business plan.
• Lead and direct staff within the section so that they are able to achieve the objectives of the section.
• Promote and facilitate sound governance practices in terms of structure systems, processes, policies, procedures, and controls for the SPMO to ensure delivery on strategic and operational objectives by developing a system for good Governance in order to comply with all legislation, city requirements and codes of good practices in relation to capital projects.
• Ensure sufficient risk management conducted in the SPMO operations so that liability is minimised and /or eliminated, and to identify, assess and manage risk while striving to attain Objectives.
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.
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: Pelisa Sindelo
Tel No: (011) 407 6560
Please take note that only online applications will be considered. Please apply by using the following link below:
https://share-eu1.hsforms.com/1bRw5wAidQS-ka8GfxCGqbwew554
APPLY ONLINE VIA: www.joburg.org.za
CLOSING DATE: TUESDAY, 27 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.
DIRECTOR: STRATEGIC PROGRAM DELIVERY MANAGEMENT
DEPARTMENT: Office of the City Manager
BRANCH: Office of the Chief Operations Officer
DESIGNATION: Director: Strategic Program Delivery Management
REMUNERATION: R67 622.85 pm (basic salary, excluding benefits)
LOCATION: Metro Centre,158 Civic Boulevard, Braamfontein
Minimum Requirements:
• Grade 12 / NQF level 4 plus Bachelor’s degree in Built Environment (degree in Civil Engineering / Construction Management / Town Planning / Programme and Project Management (NQF level 7.
• 10 years’ experience in Local governments infrastructure management of which 5 years’ experience in Middle Management;
• 10 years’ experience in project, programme or portfolio management discipline;
• Solid understanding of technique and methodologies related to the delivery of strategic programmes and projects;
• Exceptional knowledge in programme / project preparation, public sector infrastructure and contract management as well as infrastructure delivery;
• Sound knowledge of government policies and applicable legislation including MFMA, Municipal Systems Act and SPLUMA,
• Proven experience in Programme and Project delivery preferably in Public Sector;
• Proven experience in leading the implementation of a minimum of 2 project in excess of R300 Million involving site work and multiple contracting entities;
• Experience in managing multi-year programme related to infrastructure, power and or built environment;
• Ability to interpret and understand complex service delivery.
Primary Function:
Provide the capability for SPMO to support and intervene in the delivery of specific, strategic programmes and projects, and to oversee all aspects of CAPEX- funded programme implementation and delivery, both technical and managerial in the Office of the City Manager.
Key Performance Areas:
• To improve the quality of pre-implementation planning in the City s various entities and departments. This is in order to ensure that the programmes and projects are well planned and adequate development prior to execution.
• Proved the capability for the SPMO to manage the delivery of specific strategic programmes and projects if required.
• Utilise outputs from the M&E function to target capital delivery issues and carry out intervention to accelerate and deliver the City’s capital portfolio.
• Provide the SPMO with the capabilities to undertake and perform interventions to the programmes and projects which require additional support in delivering expected outcomes.
• Provide a financial control function to the programmes and project that it is responsible for managing.
• Contribute to the formulation of strategies and policies, relating to strategic delivery and best practice in order to ensure that strategic objectives of the SPMO are achieved.
• Enforce implementation of the SPMO business plan.
• Lead and direct staff within the section so that they are able to achieve the objectives of the section.
• Promote and facilitate sound governance practices in terms of structure systems, processes, policies, procedures, and controls for the SPMO to ensure delivery on strategic and operational objectives by developing a system for good Governance in order to comply with all legislation, city requirements and codes of good practices in relation to capital projects.
• Ensure sufficient risk management conducted in the SPMO operations so that liability is minimised and /or eliminated, and to identify, assess and manage risk while striving to attain Objectives.
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.
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: Pelisa Sindelo
Tel No: (011) 407 6560
Please take note that only online applications will be considered. Please apply by using the following link below:
https://share-eu1.hsforms.com/1bRw5wAidQS-ka8GfxCGqbwew554
APPLY ONLINE VIA: www.joburg.org.za
CLOSING DATE: TUESDAY, 27 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.
DIRECTOR: PORTFOLIO AND PROJECT ASSURANCE
Department: Office of the City Manager
Branch: Office of the Chief Operations Officer
Designation: Director: Portfolio and Project Assurance
Remuneration: R67 622.85 pm (basic salary, excluding benefits)
Location: Metro Centre,158 Civic Boulevard, Braamfontein
Minimum Requirements:
• Grade 12 / NQF level 4 plus Bachelor’s degree in Built Environment (degree in Civil Engineering / Construction Management / Town Planning / Programme and Project Management (NQF level 7).
• 10 years’ experience in Local governments infrastructure management of which 5 years’ experience in Middle Management;
• 10 years’ experience in project, programme or portfolio management discipline;
• Knowledge of Infrastructure Asset Management; Programme Performance, Control Environment; Project / Program Assessment; Milestone and Gate Reviews; Programme and Project assurance; Programme and [projects monitoring and Evaluation.
• Proven track record in deliver of project in time and budget;
• Proven experience of Programme & Corporate Governance;
• Proven experience in the implementation and management of Programme Assurance / Gateway processes;
• Proven experience of project risk management.
Primary Function:
Lead and direct portfolio and Project assurance activities across the City in order to contribute to the realization of strategic outcomes and long-term value creation through tactical portfolio and project management assurance improvements.
Key Performance Areas:
• Contribute to the formulation of strategies and policies, relating to strategic capital project delivery and best practice in order to ensure that strategic objectives of the City are achieved.
• Implement the organisational business Plan and Budget so that the strategy is operationalised every year.
• Undertake assurance related tasks to ensure the alignment of Department and entities with City governance structures, as it related to capital planning and delivery.
• Provide oversight and assurance the City’s Portfolios, Programmes and Projects.
• Lead and direct staff within the section so that they are able to achieve the objectives of the section.
• Promote and facilitate sound governance practices in terms of structure systems, processes, policies, procedures, and controls for the SPMO to ensure delivery on strategic and operational objectives for the capital delivery value chain.
• Ensure sufficient risk management conducted in the capital delivery value chain so that liability is minimised and /or eliminated, and to identify, assess and manage risk while striving to attain Objectives.
• Ensure adequate stakeholder management that provides feedback and accounts for business unit operations in terms of accomplishments and future plans.
• Ensure that the management of SPMO budget is compliant with the Municipal Finance management Act MFMA and Treasury 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.
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: Pelisa Sindelo
Tel No: (011) 407 6560
Please take note that only online applications will be considered. Please apply by using the following link below:
https://share-eu1.hsforms.com/1xYdXqnsVTeylWIHPP8AEnAew554
APPLY ONLINE VIA: www.joburg.org.za
CLOSING DATE: TUESDAY, 27 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.