JOHANNESBURG ROADS AGENCY (JRA) VACANCIES

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INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL POSITION
 
VACANCY CIRCULAR NO. 14/2024 
NOTE: THIS IS AN INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL CIRCULAR
 
THE JOHANNESBURG ROADS AGENCY IS THE ENTITY OF THE CITY OF JOHANNESBURG.
 
Applications requirements:
• Complete the online job application form and attach all relevant and updated documents (Six (6) months 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.
• Applicants are advised to use Google Chrome when applying for JRA positions.
 
“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”
 
“All suitably qualified candidates are encouraged to apply and will be considered. The Johannesburg Roads Agency applies the principles of employment equity as per National legislation and policy guidelines and will consider designated groups in line with these requirements. Preference will be given to previously disadvantaged groups including those with disabilities. Appointments will be made in accordance with the approved Employment Equity Plan to promote its equitable representation in terms of race, gender, and disability.” Please note that should you not be contacted within thirty days after the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful. Johannesburg Roads Agency reserves the right not to appoint.

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OPERATIONS MANAGER: STRATEGIC SUPPORT TO THE OFFICE OF THE CEO (REF: 14/2024/42) 
SALARY: R1, 900, 458 – R2, 812, 624 PER ANNUM TCTC (ALL-INCLUSIVE PACKAGE) 
 
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
• To successfully and effectively support the office of the CEO in the management of the operational delivery on the JRA strategy to ensure an efficient business and optimal service delivery to the citizens of Johannesburg.
• Assessing and implementing improved processes and new technologies and collaborating with management regarding the implementation of these improvements.
• Implement the JRA strategies by spearheading operational business and implementation plans to steer the company’s future in the intended direction.
• Working together with key stakeholders to compile an integrated budget for the JRA.
• Be a driving force for managing improvement initiatives across teams/projects/departments to deliver business benefits through staff development.
• Ensure that all business processes comply with the organisation’s governance and risk frameworks and relevant legislative framework to contribute towards the achievement of the clean audit goal of the JRA.
• Implement and continuously review a communication strategy to ensure an environment that is transparent and conducive for optimum performance through the free flow of communication.
• Contribute to the development of the JRA business strategy and Service Delivery Budget Implementation Plan (SDBIP) to ensure alignment with the City of Johannesburg’s Growth and Development Strategy (GDS) and strategic priorities.
• Provide inputs to the business plans and budgets from the organisation’s perspective.
• Enforce legislative compliance from a business perspective.
 
REQUIREMENTS AND SELECTION CRITERIA
• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, or relevant NQF level 7 equivalent.
• 10 years’ relevant experience in business management, inclusive of 5 years at middle and senior management level, of which 1 must be at senior management level.
 
The position will be based at the JRA’s Head Office in Johannesburg.
 
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Please take note that only online applications will be considered.
 
Please apply by using the following link below:
https://share-eu1.hsforms.com/1ddswXNk0Se-NUcpIHUkiKwew554
APPLY ONLINE VIA THIS LINK: www.jra.org.za
 
“All suitably qualified candidates are encouraged to apply and will be considered. The Johannesburg Roads Agency applies the principles of employment equity as per National legislation and policy guidelines and will consider designated groups in line with these requirements. Preference will be given to previously disadvantaged groups including those with disabilities. Appointments will be made in accordance with the approved Employment Equity Plan to promote its equitable representation in terms of race, gender, and disability.” Please note that should you not be contacted within thirty days after the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful. Johannesburg Roads Agency reserves the right not to appoint. 
 
Closing Date: 15 November 2024