JOHANNESBURG ROADS AGENCY (JRA) - VACANCY CIRCULAR NO. 02/2022

 
Interested applicants should forward their CV’s accompanied by the covering letter as well as attaching certified copies of qualifications and ID and Driver’s License only where it is required (certification should not be older than 6 months). APPLICANTS MUST ENSURE THAT THE REFERENCE NUMBER IS STATED IN THE E-MAIL SUBJECT LINE. The recruitment email addresses that applicants should send their applications to, are available on the JRA Career website. 
 
Enquiries should be directed to Ms. Shirley Mbiza 011 491 5762. No hand delivery applications. 
 
NB: APPLICANTS WHO FAIL TO SUBMIT ALL 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: 28 March 2022 @ 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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HEAD: INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT- ID LEVEL 2 (REF: 02/2022/02)
SALARY: HIGHLY COMPETITIVE REMUNERATION PACKAGE
 
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES 
 Contribute to strategy formulation, aligning to best practice and CoJ objectives, to account for the strategic objectives of the department.
 Guide the implementation of the organisational business plan and budget from a departmental perspective, so that the strategy is operationalised every year.
 Embed sound governance practices in terms of structures, systems, processes, policies, procedures and controls for the department that ensure delivery on strategic and operational objectives.
 Develop and implement a system for Good Governance in order to comply with all legislation, City requirements and codes of good practice.
 Ensure sufficient risk management conducted in all operations of the department so that liability is minimized and or eliminated.
 Provide assurance for the department that the existing controls and mitigating factors exert the intended modifying effect.
 Manage and oversee the processes of people management and development.
 Ensure the management of the department’s budget in compliance with the Municipal Finance Management Act (MFMA) and Treasury regulations.
 Ensure adequate departmental stakeholder management that provides feedback and accounts for business operations in terms of accomplishments and future plans.
 Manage the department and ensure effective and productive operations.
 
REQUIREMENTS AND SELECTION CRITERIA
 Bsc in Civil Engineering or BTech Civil Engineering or relevant NQF equivalent.
 Professional Registration (ECSA).
 12 years’ experience in design, construction and management of Municipal Roads and Storm Water Infrastructure, inclusive of 7 years senior management and middle management, of which 2 years must be at senior management level.
 A Municipal Executive Financial Management certificate will be an added advantage.
 
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
 
Applications: Email: recruitment2@jra.org.za
 
NB: Whites, Coloured, Indian, Women and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. 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: 28 March 2022 @ 16:30.


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PUBLIC RELATIONS AND STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT LEVEL 2 (REF: 02/2022/03)
SALARY: HIGHLY COMPETITIVE REMUNERATION PACKAGE
 
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES 
 Strategic oversight; Formulate, develop, implement, monitor and review business unit strategies to ensure advancement and support of JRA business objectives.
 Create and manage stakeholder relations, as well as partnerships that enhance the JRA brand.
 Marketing and Communications; Oversee the management of support services provided to the JRA in public relations and communications (both internal and external); in customer relations management; events management; branding and marketing.
Oversee management of services provided in website administration including management of the JRA’s corporate identity, and customer satisfaction surveys conducted on behalf of the JRA.
 Stakeholder Management and IGR; Facilitate and manage Stakeholder Mapping and development of Master Stakeholder Management plans.
 Facilitate and manage integrated relationships with strategic stakeholders of the JRA, incorporating activities such as political engagements, feedback, consultation and partnerships.
 Support the CEO on strategic engagements with key stakeholders such as communities, civil society, the private sector, road users, other government departments and SoEs.
 Manage Stakeholder engagement relating to COJ Programmes Oversee integration of stakeholder views and needs into planning and implementation processes of all JRA line functions.
 Customer Relations Management; Oversee management of Service Requests (including COJs Customer Charter Standards) from all sources and stakeholders.
Oversee management of all client interaction via online platforms; immediate responses to queries and comments on social media channels; VIP Service Escalation.
 
REQUIREMENTS AND SELECTION CRITERIA
 Bachelor’s degree in Public Relations/Public Administration/Management/Leadership/Business Administration or NQF equivalent.
 Twelve (12) years’ experience in a Public Relations environment, inclusive of seven (7) years at senior management and middle management level, of which two (2) years must be at senior management level.
 A Municipal Executive Financial Management certificate will be an added advantage.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
 
Applications: Email: recruitment3@jra.org.za
 
NB: Whites, Coloured, Indian, Women and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. 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: 28 March 2022 @ 16:30.