​JOHANNESBURG ROADS AGENCY (JRA) - VACANCY CIRCULAR NO. 03/2022

 
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 address that applicants should send their applications to is: recruitment4@jra.org.za.
 
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: 26 April 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.
 

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
FIVE YEARS PERFORMANCE-BASED FIXED TERM CONTRACT (REF: 03/2022/04)
SALARY: HIGHLY COMPETITIVE REMUNERATION PACKAGE
 
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES 
 Formulate strategies for the JRA that are aligned to best practice and the CoJ objectives.
 Oversee the implementation of the organisational business plan and budget, so that the strategy is operationalized every year.
 Embed sound governance practices in terms of structures, systems, processes, procedures and controls within the JRA to ensure delivery on strategic and operational objectives.
 Manage the risk of the organisation to ensure that liability is minimised or eliminated and strategic objectives are achieved.
 Coordinate the organisational approach in terms of assurance activities to provide assurance that the existing controls and mitigating factors exert the intended modifying effect.
 Manage and oversee the processes of people management and development.
 Manage the JRA budget in compliance with the Municipal Finance Management Act (MFMA) and Treasury regulations.
 Ensure adequate stakeholder management that provides feedback and account for business operations in terms of accomplishments and future plans.
 Deliver on the Customer Service Standards and manage planned maintenance activities in terms of identified programmes for Roads, Bridge Management, Storm water Management and Mobility Management.
 
REQUIREMENTS AND SELECTION CRITERIA
 Bachelor’s degree in operational management or business or engineering or relevant NQF Level 7 equivalent.
 Post-Graduate qualification at NQF Level 8 or higher will be an added advantage.
 10 years’ senior management experience of which 5 years are at executive management level.
 Experience in civil engineering, business or related fields is highly recommended.
 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.
 The need for signing of an employment contract, a performance agreement and disclosure of financial interest.
 
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Applications: Email: recruitment4@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: 26 APRIL 2022 @ 16:30

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