JOHANNESBURG ROADS AGENCY (JRA) VACANCIES

 
THE JOHANNESBURG ROADS AGENCY IS THE ENTITY OF THE CITY OF JOHANNESBURG.
 
Interested applicants should forward their CV’s accompanied by the covering letter stating the reference number as well as attaching certified copies of qualifications and ID (certification should not be older than 6 months). The recruitment email addresses that applicants should send their applications are available on the advert. 
 
Enquiries should be directed to Ms. Shirley Mbiza 011 491 5762, 
 
NB: APPLICANTS WHO FAIL TO SUBMIT THE NECESSARY DOCUMENTS AND WHO DO NOT MEET MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS WILL BE DISQUALIFIED. 
 
“JRA, its employees or representatives never ask for a fee from job seekers. Any such requests are fraudulent. Please report any suspicious activities in this regard to the JRA anti-fraud line on 0800 002 587” 
 
Closing Date: 18 August 2023 @ 16:30
 
JRA IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY COMPANY AND COMMITTED TO EE PRINCIPLES: Please note that should you not be contacted thirty days after the closing date, consider your application unsuccessful. The Johannesburg Roads Agency reserves the right not to appoint. By submitting your application for a position, you acknowledge that the information is required for the purpose of processing and adjudicating your job application against requirements of the position and you consent to the processing and archiving of the said information.

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CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER - 5 YEAR FIXED -TERM CONTRACT (REF: 09/2023/59) 
SALARY: HIGHLY COMPETITIVE REMUNERATION PACKAGE 
 
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES 
• To formulate strategies for the JRA that are aligned to best practice and the CoJ objectives.
• To oversee the implementation of the organisational business plan and budget, so that the strategy is operationalized every year.
• To embed sound governance practices in terms of structures, systems, processes, procedures and controls within the JRA that ensure delivery on strategic and operational objectives.
• Ensure adherence to an organisational structure that supports strategy implementation.
• Institutionalise business processes and systems that manage business operations.
• Ensure the accuracy and upkeep of policies and procedures.
• Ensure that the organisation maintains good internal controls.
• Provide Board members with critical information that will facilitate management decisions.
• Draft, consolidate and interpret management reports so that internal and external stakeholders are informed of performance progress and relevant issues facing the JRA.
• To coordinate the organisation’s approach in terms of assurance activities (management, internal and external assurance providers) to provide assurance that the existing controls and mitigating factors exert the intended modifying effect.
 
REQUIREMENTS AND SELECTION CRITERIA
• Bachelor (Honours) degree in Engineering/ Business or NQF equivalent.
• 10 years senior management experience of which 5 years are at executive management level.
• Experience in some or most of the following - civil engineering consulting, Government, infrastructure development, civil engineering contracting and research in infrastructure development.
The position will be based at the JRA’s Head Office in Johannesburg.
This is an employment equity targeted position and preference will be given to females including people with disabilities, however, everyone is welcomed to apply.
 
Applications: Email: recruitment200@jra.org.za
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
 
NB: Please note that should you not be contacted within thirty working days after the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful. Johannesburg Roads Agency reserves the right not to appoint. 
 
Closing Date: 18 August 2023 @ 16:30
 
 
 
 
 
 
HEAD: FINANCE - CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER (REF: 09/2023/60) 
SALARY: HIGHLY COMPETITIVE REMUNERATION PACKAGE 
 
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES 
• Drive the development of the JRA business strategy and the Service Delivery Budget Implementation Plan (SDBIP) as part of the Executive Management Team (EMT) to ensure alignment with the City of Johannesburg’s Growth and Development Strategy (GDS) and strategic priorities.
• Provide input to the JRA business plan and budget from the department’s perspective.
• To ensure that unit operational plans are aligned to organisational strategy by Facilitating approval of operational plans, Facilitating the approval of the departmental budgets, Reviewing performance on a quarterly basis.
• Ensure that the company maintains good internal controls.
• Report consistently to the CEO, executive management and the Board.
• Identify, update and manage the strategic and operational risks of the department via the Operational Risk Register.
• Develop and implement mitigating measures for the department.
• Contribute to the coordination of assurance activities to ensure the effectiveness of controls.
• Ensure that assessments of the quality of the assurance are conducted through interaction with the assurance recipients.
• Identify gaps in the assurance provided and review recommendations to close the gaps for the department.
 
REQUIREMENTS AND SELECTION CRITERIA
• Bachelor’s degree in finance or relevant NQF level 7 equivalent.
• 12 years’ experience in Finance, inclusive of 7 years at senior management and middle management, of which 3 years must be at senior management level.
• A Municipal Executive Financial Management certificate in terms of Government Notice R493, published in the Government Gazette No. 29967, dated 15 June 2007 on the minimum competency levels. A person who does not meet the minimum competency levels in the unit standards will be given an opportunity to obtain such qualification within 18 months from date of appointment.
• Valid driver’s license.
• No criminal record.
• The need to undergo security vetting.
• The need to undergo a competency assessment test.
• Disclosure of financial interest.
 
The position will be based at the JRA’s Head Office in Johannesburg.
 
This is an employment equity targeted position and preference will be given to females including people with disabilities, however, everyone is welcomed to apply.
 
Applications: Email: recruitment201@jra.org.za
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
 
NB: Please note that should you not be contacted within thirty working days after the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful. Johannesburg Roads Agency reserves the right not to appoint. 
 
Closing Date: 18 August 2023 @ 16:30