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CITY OF JOHANNESBURG - VACANCY CIRCULAR: 066/2021
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: 066/2021
• Interested applicants are invited to apply for the positions listed in the circular.
• Complete online job application form and attach all relevant documents.
• The City of Johannesburg reserves the right not to make an appointment.
• Applications, which have not been responded to within 6 weeks of closing date, should be regarded as unsuccessful.
• Appointments will be made in accordance with the COJ Employment Equity policy and People with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
• The City of Johannesburg is an equal opportunity employer.
• Finalization of the appointments to be within 4 months from the closing date of circular.
CLOSING DATE: WEDNESDAY, 15 SEPTEMBER 2021
FIXED TERM CONTRACT POSITIONS
(Linked to Term of Office)
This Vacancy is open to External Applicants AND Employees of the City of Johannesburg
1. Department: Private Office of the Executive Mayor
Branch: Office of the MMC’s
Designation: Director: Executive Support
Annual Total Rem Package: R1 103 301.83 pa (all-inclusive cost to company)
Appointment Requirements:
• Bachelor’s degree/NQF level 7 in Business Administration, Public Administration, Business Management or
• Suitably qualified candidates as defined by Section 20(3) of the EE Act will be considered;
• 10 years’ management experience of which at least 3 years are at middle management level in a large enterprise or government institution;
• 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 strong supervisory and team leadership skills;
This Vacancy is open to External Applicants AND Employees of the City of Johannesburg
1. Department: Private Office of the Executive Mayor
Branch: Office of the MMC’s
Designation: Director: Executive Support
Annual Total Rem Package: R1 103 301.83 pa (all-inclusive cost to company)
Appointment Requirements:
• Bachelor’s degree/NQF level 7 in Business Administration, Public Administration, Business Management or
• Suitably qualified candidates as defined by Section 20(3) of the EE Act will be considered;
• 10 years’ management experience of which at least 3 years are at middle management level in a large enterprise or government institution;
• 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 strong supervisory and team leadership skills;
• Ability to work with various levels of personnel in a fast-paced environment;
• Experience in compiling and managing budgets;
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills;
• Previous experience in National/Provincial/Local government policy, legislation and protocols; and
• Business administration, public administration or a closely related field and fiscal management experience involving payroll, purchasing, budgeting and supervisory experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Primary Function: Direct and manage the effective functioning of the support function to the Member of the Mayoral Committee (MMC) and providing a high level of strategic advice and counsel to the MMC by coordinating the implementation of Executive Policy; developing and managing the implementation of communications strategy. Managing key personnel in order to ensure the advancement of the MMC’s political programmes and strategy.
Key Performance Areas: Manage and provide strategic (political) policy support and advice to the MMC. Enable and manage the implementation of the Executive Mayor’s Communication Strategy i.e. the MMC’s functions. Direct and control the outcomes associated with utilization, productivity and performance of personnel within the MMC support function. Plan, monitor and control function’s annual operating and capital budget so that spending is in line with the Municipal requirements and/or MFMA. Manage, direct and drive processes and policy that supports the effective and efficient operation of key functional areas in the support function of the MMC. Manage and lead work of staff in the Office of the MMC in their execution of the government blueprint, as determined by the MMC. Direct and manage the execution of projects and assignments as determined by the MMC.
Leading Competencies: Strategic Direction and Leadership; People Management; Financial Management; Change Leadership; Projects Management; Performance and Risk Management; Batho Pele; Attention to detail.
Core Competencies: Flexible and adaptable; Diversity and Change management; Ability to work under pressure; Good spoken and written command of the English language; Reliable and Accurate; Analytical ability; Attention to detail and logical thinking; Value and Integrity; Customer and Service Delivery Management (Batho Pele) Ethics, Corporate Governance principles; Professionalism; Impact and Influence; Moral competence; Planning and organizing; Analysis and innovation; Knowledge and information management; Sound judgment; Results and quality focused.
This is an employment equity targeted position and preference will be given to the EE target groups including people with disabilities.
Contact Person: Leyandre Ndlovu
Tel No: 011 407 6800
Workplace: Metropolitan Centre, 158 Civic Boulevard, Braamfontein
All applications will be through the website using this link:
https://share.hsforms.com/1TDwV2XlcRAOdp6QN2hrH9g469tl
Or visit www.joburg.org.za and click on Vacancies
This Vacancy is open to External Applicants AND Employees of the City of Johannesburg
2. Department: Private Office of the Executive Mayor (POEM)
Branch: Office of the MMC’s
Designation: Senior Professional Officer: Research and Strategic Advisory
Salary Range: R920 693.58 pa (all-inclusive cost to company)
Appointment Requirements:
• Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science, Public Administration /Economics/ Law or related field is required (NQF level 7).
• Suitably qualified candidates as defined by Section 20(3) of the EE Act will be considered;
• 7 - 8 years’ experience in the discipline, of which 4 years’ experience in a Professional Officer.
• Knowledge of City’s Strategy IDP, prescribed Methodologies legislative, Policy and Regulatory Frameworks
• In depth knowledge of functions principle, techniques & tools and how they can be practically applied.
• Knowledge on Corporate Governance.
• Knowledge principle and practices of municipal organization, administration and personnel management.
Primary Function: Provide Research and Strategic Advisory Services to enable the directorate render effective advisory services to the Office of the Executive Mayor and the Mayoral Committees for the of the political mandate.
Key Performance Areas: Contribute to the development of the directorates functional strategic planning. Execute project planning process in contributions to the directorates business planning process. Execute process optimization and efficacy procedures. Provide sound strategic advisory services. Render research services. Ensure effective control of projects financial resources. Ensure effective Management and control of allocated assets. Implement good governance and effective risk management systems. Manage specific administrative and reporting requirements associated with research finding and projects deliverable.
Leading Competencies: Ability to function under stress; Collaborative/Teamwork & Accountability; Advice and guidance; Information gathering; Change management; Problem solving; Resource management and networking skills. Time management; High level of confidentiality and Organizational skills.
Core Competencies: Computer literacy; good facilitation and influencing; good listening and communication; coordination; Customer Care; Problem Solving; Critical thinking; Research; analytical thinking; Mathematics
This is an employment equity targeted position and preference will be given to the EE target groups including people with disabilities.
Contact Person: Tsholofelo Tlhotlhomisang
Tel No: (011) 407 6311
Workplace: 158 Civic Boulevard, Metro Centre, Braamfontein
All applications will be through the website using this link:
https://share.hsforms.com/1l355e12zSsO8vy0YaeTRQQ469tl
Or visit www.joburg.org.za and click on Vacancies
• Experience in compiling and managing budgets;
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills;
• Previous experience in National/Provincial/Local government policy, legislation and protocols; and
• Business administration, public administration or a closely related field and fiscal management experience involving payroll, purchasing, budgeting and supervisory experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Primary Function: Direct and manage the effective functioning of the support function to the Member of the Mayoral Committee (MMC) and providing a high level of strategic advice and counsel to the MMC by coordinating the implementation of Executive Policy; developing and managing the implementation of communications strategy. Managing key personnel in order to ensure the advancement of the MMC’s political programmes and strategy.
Key Performance Areas: Manage and provide strategic (political) policy support and advice to the MMC. Enable and manage the implementation of the Executive Mayor’s Communication Strategy i.e. the MMC’s functions. Direct and control the outcomes associated with utilization, productivity and performance of personnel within the MMC support function. Plan, monitor and control function’s annual operating and capital budget so that spending is in line with the Municipal requirements and/or MFMA. Manage, direct and drive processes and policy that supports the effective and efficient operation of key functional areas in the support function of the MMC. Manage and lead work of staff in the Office of the MMC in their execution of the government blueprint, as determined by the MMC. Direct and manage the execution of projects and assignments as determined by the MMC.
Leading Competencies: Strategic Direction and Leadership; People Management; Financial Management; Change Leadership; Projects Management; Performance and Risk Management; Batho Pele; Attention to detail.
Core Competencies: Flexible and adaptable; Diversity and Change management; Ability to work under pressure; Good spoken and written command of the English language; Reliable and Accurate; Analytical ability; Attention to detail and logical thinking; Value and Integrity; Customer and Service Delivery Management (Batho Pele) Ethics, Corporate Governance principles; Professionalism; Impact and Influence; Moral competence; Planning and organizing; Analysis and innovation; Knowledge and information management; Sound judgment; Results and quality focused.
This is an employment equity targeted position and preference will be given to the EE target groups including people with disabilities.
Contact Person: Leyandre Ndlovu
Tel No: 011 407 6800
Workplace: Metropolitan Centre, 158 Civic Boulevard, Braamfontein
All applications will be through the website using this link:
https://share.hsforms.com/1TDwV2XlcRAOdp6QN2hrH9g469tl
Or visit www.joburg.org.za and click on Vacancies
This Vacancy is open to External Applicants AND Employees of the City of Johannesburg
2. Department: Private Office of the Executive Mayor (POEM)
Branch: Office of the MMC’s
Designation: Senior Professional Officer: Research and Strategic Advisory
Salary Range: R920 693.58 pa (all-inclusive cost to company)
Appointment Requirements:
• Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science, Public Administration /Economics/ Law or related field is required (NQF level 7).
• Suitably qualified candidates as defined by Section 20(3) of the EE Act will be considered;
• 7 - 8 years’ experience in the discipline, of which 4 years’ experience in a Professional Officer.
• Knowledge of City’s Strategy IDP, prescribed Methodologies legislative, Policy and Regulatory Frameworks
• In depth knowledge of functions principle, techniques & tools and how they can be practically applied.
• Knowledge on Corporate Governance.
• Knowledge principle and practices of municipal organization, administration and personnel management.
Primary Function: Provide Research and Strategic Advisory Services to enable the directorate render effective advisory services to the Office of the Executive Mayor and the Mayoral Committees for the of the political mandate.
Key Performance Areas: Contribute to the development of the directorates functional strategic planning. Execute project planning process in contributions to the directorates business planning process. Execute process optimization and efficacy procedures. Provide sound strategic advisory services. Render research services. Ensure effective control of projects financial resources. Ensure effective Management and control of allocated assets. Implement good governance and effective risk management systems. Manage specific administrative and reporting requirements associated with research finding and projects deliverable.
Leading Competencies: Ability to function under stress; Collaborative/Teamwork & Accountability; Advice and guidance; Information gathering; Change management; Problem solving; Resource management and networking skills. Time management; High level of confidentiality and Organizational skills.
Core Competencies: Computer literacy; good facilitation and influencing; good listening and communication; coordination; Customer Care; Problem Solving; Critical thinking; Research; analytical thinking; Mathematics
This is an employment equity targeted position and preference will be given to the EE target groups including people with disabilities.
Contact Person: Tsholofelo Tlhotlhomisang
Tel No: (011) 407 6311
Workplace: 158 Civic Boulevard, Metro Centre, Braamfontein
All applications will be through the website using this link:
https://share.hsforms.com/1l355e12zSsO8vy0YaeTRQQ469tl
Or visit www.joburg.org.za and click on Vacancies
This Vacancy is open to External Applicants AND Employees of the City of Johannesburg
3. Department: Private Office of the Executive Mayor
Branch: Private Office of the Executive Mayor
Designation: Deputy Director: Communications and Stakeholder Management
Annual total remuneration package: R920 699.58 all-inclusive cost to company
Appointment Requirements:
• Tertiary qualification in the Communication and/or Public Relations Management or similar and/or relevant experience in Communication and Stakeholder Management.
• Suitably qualified candidates as defined by Section 20(3) of the EE Act will be considered;
• 7 - 8 years’ relevant experience;
• Experience in Public Administration will be an added advantage.
• A valid driver’s license.
Primary Function: To provide direction, and develop a communication, stakeholder and community engagement strategy for the Office of the MMC. To proactively manage and implement strategies, systems and procedures that will enable the Office of the MMC to effectively communicate its programmes and approaches to engage the broad and diverse communities of the City of Johannesburg, in order to ensure successful political and administrative mandates.
Key Performance Areas: Planning and Developing, Strategic Communication and Stakeholder Management, Human Resource Management, Financial Management and Control, Asset and Resource (Materials and Tools) Management, Governance and Risk and Monitoring and Evaluation.
Leading Competencies: Ability to work under pressure; Creativity; able to network and interact on all levels of a multitude of organizational stakeholders. Strategic thinker.
Core Competencies: Excellent oral and written communication skills with an innate attention to detail; coordinating skills; excellent interpersonal and team working skills; networking and negotiation, emotional intelligence, conflict management, project management, planning, organizing and execution.
This is an employment equity targeted position and preference will be given to the EE target groups including people with disabilities.
Contact Person: Tsholofelo Tlhotlhomisang
Tel No: (011) 407 6311
Workplace: Metropolitan Centre, 158 Civic Boulevard, Braamfontein
All applications will be through the website using this link:
https://share.hsforms.com/16wQM-IB0SrmBYPP_lbTg1A469tl
Or visit www.joburg.org.za and click on Vacancies