JOHANNESBURG ROADS AGENCY (JRA) - VACANCY CIRCULAR NO. 10/2019

 
 
1. MANAGER: FINANCE – READVERTISMENT (REF: 10/2019/82
R827 120 – R1 210 256 ANNUM TCTC (ALL-INCLUSIVE PACKAGE)
 
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
• Interpret statistical and accounting information to appraise operating results in terms of costs, budgets, operations, policies, trends and increasing profit possibilities.
• Support the Ops Manager in preparation of forecasts, budgets, business and financial plans as well as other analyses as required.
• Develop appropriate cash forecasting and monitoring on behalf of the CFO.
• Perform ongoing analyses and assessments of the strategic plan against actual achievements.
• Provide recommendations on corrective actions to improve company’s financial performance where required.
• Interpret and analyse financial data regarding company performance as required.
• Assist in management of balance sheet and cash flow to effectively serve the company’s financial needs. Manage transaction services to maximise cash flow.
• Develop and manage accounting information to support business operations.
• Manage the general accounting functions and the preparation of reports, statistics, variance analyses and commentary reflecting income, profits, cash flows, costs and other business performance Indicators.
• Monitor foreign exchange activities for the group’s operations.
• Review purchase order maintenance and interfaces.
• Assist in the identification of business areas of performance improvement and assessments of same.
• Compile reports and review as required.
• Meet defined and agreed upon reporting deadlines.
• Support the external audit function to ensure compliance with accounting standards, law and internal controls.
• Understand the implication of changes in statutory financial requirements to the company’s business, communicate this to the Ops Manager and recommend necessary amendments to company policies to comply with change.
• Ensure that appropriate budgetary, business and financial practices are followed throughout the organisation.
• Support the evaluation of capital projects, protection of capital and safeguarding of assets by mitigation of risks including commercial, financial and regulatory.
 
REQUIREMENTS AND SELECTION CRITERIA
• Relevant Bachelor’s Degree in Financial Management, or NQF equivalent.
• 8 years’ experience in financial management, inclusive of 5 years in a managerial position.
 
Applications: Email: recruitment3@jra.org.za
 
NB: 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. This position is for JRA employees and external candidates
 
 
 
 
 
 
2. MANAGER: CAPITAL - READVERTISMENT (REF: 10/2019/83)
R827 120 – R1 210 256 ANNUM TCTC (ALL-INCLUSIVE PACKAGE)
 
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
• Review standard voucher documents for capital expenditure invoices.
• Review receipting of goods for the user departments and ensure proper allocation.
• Review expenditure allocation to project vote numbers.
• Manager and monitor budgets in order to analyse spending patterns and report on findings.
• Address and resolve any findings/escalations raised by accountants.
• Review and monitor invoicing for claiming re-imbursements from the City.
• Review the analysis of claims submitted and paid monthly and their reconciliation.
• Review the management fees account to ensure that the correct management fees are charged on claims.
• Review management fees reconciliations done monthly.
• Review and monitor retention per project.
• Ensure that all retention releases were correctly retained.
• Manage and monitor finished projects that are capitalised.
• Conduct meetings with relevant stakeholders.
• Liaise with departments regarding project spend.
• Manage and resolve supplier queries.
• Ensure SCM policies are adhered to and complied with.
• Ensure queries from stakeholders regarding budget and expense allocation are addressed.
• Ensure approval of requisitions and proper allocations of the expense.
• Ensure suppliers have been paid.
• Pass journals as a corrective measure.
• Advise on the compilation of the adjustment budget.
• Advise Income and Expenditure on outstanding claims.
• Provide necessary support to the financial audit (internal and external) exercises carried out in the organisation.
 
REQUIREMENTS AND SELECTION CRITERIA
• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance or NQF equivalent.
• 8 years’ experience in a Finance environment, inclusive of 5 years in management.
• Public sector experience.
 
Applications: Email: recruitment4@jra.org.za
 
NB: 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. This position is for JRA employees and external candidates
 
 
 
 
 
 
5. ACCOUNTANTS: CREDITORS X 3 (REF: 10/2019/86)
R 571 422.18 - R 826 710.03 PER ANNUM TCTC (ALL- INCLUSIVE PACKAGE)
 
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
• Manage the accounts payable process from receipt of invoices, payments reconciliation stage to final payment stage.
• Enforce 30 days payment compliance by daily monitoring of the Accounts Payable (AP) report to curb late payments and action those items ageing on the report.
• Address and resolve supplier queries, reconciling items, corrections and adjustments needed, mis-posting etc.
• Perform Quality Assurance on payments and address identified gaps.
• Ensure that all processes, procedures and compliance standards are adhered to.
• Have working knowledge of compliance with MFMA, Treasury Regulations, SARS and JRA policies and procedures.
• Report monthly on unauthorised, irregular, fruitless and wasteful expenditure and keep proper records for audit purposes. Administer statutory payments such as VAT.
• Completion of General Ledger reconciliations, month-end management reports, inter and intra company confirmations, month end data integrity checks and balances.
• Creation of a 30 days risk register.
• Close interaction with Internal and External Audit teams to resolve audit findings and improve processes to minimize future findings.
• Supervision and training of staff and interns.
• Advise on enhancing controls, input on the Standards Operating Procedures and continuous improvement of Best Finance Practice Standards.
• Manage supplier queries/escalations.
• Perform any ad-hoc tasks arising from various stakeholders such as City, CFOs office and other departments subject to priorities and urgency.
 
REQUIREMENTS AND SELECTION CRITERIA
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance or relevant NQF level 7.
• 5 years’ experience in Accounting.
 
Applications: Email: recruitment7@jra.org.za
 
NB: 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. This position is for JRA employees and external candidates
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
6. ACCOUNTANT: TREASURY (REF: 10/2019/87)
R 571 422.18 - R 826 710.03 PER ANNUM TCTC (ALL- INCLUSIVE PACKAGE)
 
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
• Liaise with other finance departments with regards to payments and receipts in the bank.
• Liaise with Expenditure and Income as well as Assets departments for effective processing of bank transactions.
• Guide user department’s managers and admin officers on the use of the accounting system.
• Ensure that Internal Audit queries are handled effectively and efficiently.
• Manages bank relationships including banking activities reporting.
• Responsible for daily cash flow management and cash flow plan.
• Process all bank transactions before the cut-off date.
• Send cash forecasts to COJ treasury by 10am on a daily basis.
• Compile the bank reconciliations and ensure they are authorised and filed.
• Assist Manager Treasury with the compilation of monthly, quarterly and annual cash forecasts with alignment to the Budget.
• Monitor and analyses treasury data and produce budgets, forecasts and financial statements to provide management with high quality steering information on treasury.
• Monitor and report on corporate treasury results, treasury risk exposure and compliance to provide management information, initiate corrective actions, and maintain compliance at all times.
• Performs account reconciliations of balance sheet accounts affecting the treasury system such as cash, cash equivalents, investments, debt, and sales.
• Assist Manager Treasury with compilation of actual cash flows and adjustments thereof.
• Assist in submission of variance reports to COJ group treasury.
 
REQUIREMENTS AND SELECTION CRITERIA
• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance related field or NQF  equivalent.
• Municipal finance management program will be an advantage.
• 5 years’ experience in the discipline.
• 3 years bank reconciliations experience is essential.
 
Applications: Email: recruitment8@jra.org.za
 
NB: 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. This position is for JRA employees and external candidates
 
 

 
 
7. PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER/ TECHNOLOGIST: TRAFFIC SIGNAL DESIGN (REF: 10/2019/88)
R 686 338.72 - R 999 084.83 PER ANNUM TCTC (ALL- INCLUSIVE PACKAGE)
 
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
• Design new and revised traffic signal layout plans in accordance with the SARTSM Volume 3 requirements.
• Commission completed traffic signal installations/alterations in accordance with the SARTSM Volume 3 requirements.
• Ensure that traffic volume surveys are carried out in accordance with the requirements of the SARTSM.
• Ensure that alternative solutions are analysed and implemented correctly with regard to traffic signal analysis.
• Prepare and submit evaluations to the manager so that he is informed of the issues relevant to service delivery.
• Ensure that effective communication so that sound working relationships exist within the Arterial Network Analysis Team. Hold regular meetings with all internal stakeholders.
• Ensure that analysis and design comply with legislation.
• Review external designs and ensure effectiveness and compliance to legislation and regulations.
• Review performance on a quarterly basis.
• Guide the implementation of the approved operational plan. Communicate budgetary parameters in line with the operational plan for the unit.
• Provide management with operational information that can inform improvement of frameworks, business processes, policies, procedures and systems that manage business operations.
• Identify and manage the operational risks of the sub-unit and make inputs to the operational Risk Register.
• Facilitate effective community liaison on projects by managing stakeholder participation with Regional Managers, Ward Councillors, etc.
 
 
REQUIREMENTS AND SELECTION CRITERIA
• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or any NQF equivalent.
• Registered as a professional engineer/technologist in terms of the Regulations of the Road Traffic Act, or in the process of registering.
• 5 years of experience in traffic signal design.
 
Applications: Email: recruitment9@jra.org.za
 
NB: 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. This position is for JRA employees and external candidates
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
8. ASSISTANT MANAGER: PLANNING: REGION E X2 POSTS (REF: 10/2019/89)
R 571 422.18 - R 826 710.03 PER ANNUM TCTC (ALL- INCLUSIVE PACKAGE)
 
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
• Interpret statistical and accounting information to appraise operating results in terms of costs, budgets, operations, policies, trends and increasing profit possibilities.
• Assist the Depot Manager with the compilation and monitoring of the depot’s OPEX costs and activity budgets.
• Compile and continuously review level 1 maintenance programmes in line with the depot’s activity budget.
• Ensure the productivity and quality of services rendered: Ensure that all maintenance activities are authorised, prioritised, scheduled and implemented relative to agreed service level requirements.
• Ensure effective people management for area of responsibility: Implement strategies to improve staff work ethics and ensure better relationships between management and workers.
• Evaluate and advise on the adequacy of resources within the business unit and ensure that needs are accounted for on budget for each financial year to enhance efficiency.
• Maintain health and safety standards, policies and procedures and ensure compliance: Ensure compliance in all operations to health and safety legislation, policies and procedures.
• Implement and monitor performance against the operational plan.
• Track milestone achievement against the sub-unit’s operational activities.
• Monitor compliance. Provide management with operational information that can inform improvement of frameworks, business processes, policies, procedures and systems that manage business operations.
• Report consistently to the Manager on performance against the operational activities.
• Identify and manage the operational risks of the sub-unit and make inputs to the operational Risk Register.
• Contribute to the coordination of assurance activities to ensure the effectiveness of controls, for the sub-unit.
• Oversee talent management for the sub-unit in terms of recruitment, retention and individual skills development.
• Report on compliance with the Municipal Finance Management Act (MFMA) and highlight instances of non-compliance.
• Contribute to the stakeholder identification process from a sub-unit perspective
 
REQUIREMENTS AND SELECTION CRITERIA
• Bachelor’s Degree/B Tech in Civil Engineering, or NQF equivalent.
• Minimum of 5 years in roads and stormwater maintenance, inclusive of 3 years’ supervisory experience.
 
Applications: Email: recruitment10@jra.org.za
 
NB: 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. This position is for JRA employees and external candidates
 
 
 
 
 
 
9. ASSISTANT MANAGER: PUBLIC RELATIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS (REF: 10/2019/90)
R 571 422 - R 826 710 PER ANNUM TCTC (ALL- INCLUSIVE PACKAGE)
 
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
• Implement the PR / Communication plan to share company information with both internal and external audiences via a combination of methods such as an internal / external company website, electronic and print newsletters, radio, television, brochures, posters, flyers, etc.
• Create the communications content and execute communication programs in line with established policies.
• Assist with the conceptualization, design and layout of various publications and literature produced by the unit.
• Respond to unplanned /arbitrary/ad hoc communication requests/demands using various forms of media.
• Plan, design and implement publicity campaigns, as per the established public relations / communications plan, on behalf of the units of the JRA for the promotion of service delivery interventions.
• Sign off on the completion of the campaign and submit a Close Out report to the Marketing and Communications Manager.
• Monitor media relations and handle queries raised by the media.
• Respond to both scheduled and unscheduled radio/TV interviews.
• Research appropriate responses to raised queries, with the help of depots if necessary. Respond to both scheduled and unscheduled radio/TV interviews.
• Research appropriate responses to raised queries, with the help of depots if necessary.
 
 
REQUIREMENTS AND SELECTION CRITERIA
• Bachelor’s Degree in Journalism/Communications/Public Relations or NQF equivalent.
• Driver’s license. 5 years’ experience in Public Relations and Communication, inclusive of 3 years in a supervisory position.
 
Applications: Email: recruitment11@jra.org.za
 
NB: 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. This position is for JRA employees and external candidates
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
10. TECHNICIAN: TRAFFIC SIGNAL DESIGN (ELECTRICAL) (REF: 10/2019/92)
R 269 289 – R 403 934 BASIC SALARY PER ANNUM
 
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES 
• Analyse existing and proposed new intersection designs and revisions traffic flow through analysis of traffic counts, information from GIS, such as aerial views, SARTSM requirements and regulations and physical topographic surveillance.
• Attend to ad hoc service requests/complaints from various stakeholders on traffic flow issues.
• Report on areas of traffic concern obtained during inspection stage to other relevant departments e.g. tech faults, potholes etc.
• Log calls on Hansen Assess demand requirements for new signalling infrastructure through: Physical inspection. Collection of data.
• Redo/changes to road markings (existing and new).
• Required traffic signals in accordance (existing and new) to SARTSM regulations.
• Recommend on timing.
• Complete all relevant documentation.
• Collate and submit full Traffic Signal Design information to relevant manager in accordance with internal reporting format.
• After approval update share drive with all design documentation as well as the electronic database with relevant activity status e.g. versioning, changes on work schedule and design etc.
 
REQUIREMENTS AND SELECTION CRITERIA
• National Diploma or NQF equivalent.
• 3 years’ experience in traffic engineering
 
Applications: Email: recruitment12@jra.org.za
 
NB: 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. This position is for JRA employees and external candidates
 

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11. SHE OFFICER (REF: 10/2019/93)
R 269 289 – R 403 934 BASIC SALARY PER ANNUM
 
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES 
• Verify depot and contractor safety files according to the standard checklist.
• Perform on site audits on problem areas identified during the file verification process as well as items on the standard audit checklist.
• Verify that the correct SHE procedures are being followed.
• Inspect and assess plant, equipment, vehicle conditions, the wearing of safety gear and equipment (PPP clothing/C Clothing) etc.
• Examine the overall safety compliance of the site etc.
• Liaise with employees and contractors in order to discuss potential SHE risks or areas of concern.
• Report all adverse findings to the Depot Manager or Project Manager; and set timeframes for corrective action.
• Report findings to Manager SHE as well as the feedback received from Depot Managers and Project Managers.
• Follow up within timeframes on corrective action execution.
• Escalate the resolution on items not corrected within the timeframes.
• Identify and provide recommendations (ad hoc) on SHE training needs as observed during audits, site visits etc.
• Conduct induction on SHEQ to employees and contractors.
• Conduct regular workshops on SHEQ awareness as well as changes to legislation/regulations.
 
REQUIREMENTS AND SELECTION CRITERIA
• National Diploma in Safety Management.
• Safety Management Training Course (SAMTRAC).
• Computer certificate.
• Registration with the South African Council for Project and Construction Management Professions (SACPCMP) will be an advantage.
• 3 years’ experience in a SHEQ construction environment.
 
Applications: Email: recruitment13@jra.org.za
 
NB: 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. This position is for JRA employees and external candidates
 
 
 
 
 
 
12. ADMIN OFFICER: LEGAL (REF: 10/2019/95)
R 219 815 – R 329 722 BASIC SALARY PER ANNUM
 
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES 
• Manage and monitor the Unit Managers’ diary.
• Organise meetings on behalf of Manager:
• Legal with internal and external stakeholders.
• Taking meeting minutes as and when required and distribute them.
• Type reports, memos and correspondence.
• Arranging travel arrangements for external business functions or meetings.
• Attend to incoming queries from internally and externally and escalate to the appropriate staff member.
• File all documents for safe keeping.
• Archiving and safe keeping of documents manually and electronically (e.g. contracts, invoices, Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s) and guarantees etc.
• Updating and tracking departments contracts register, guarantees register, and requests for legal assistance on excel daily.
• Prepare RFQ form when services are required and submit for signature from Manager: Legal and HOD.
• Confirm availability of budget before submitting RFQ to SCM.
• Facilitate approval of invoices for services rendered by Manager: Legal or any relevant unit to whom legal services were rendered.
• Provide functional /technical support to the business unit.
• Support Manager: Legal and assistant Managers in consolidating relevant reports related to sound governance practices i.e. policies, procedures and controls.
• Attend to document requests from internal and external auditors (e.g. Auditor General and Internal Audit).
 
REQUIREMENTS AND SELECTION CRITERIA
• National Diploma with relevant general knowledge of administration. 
• 3 years’ experience in related field.
 
Applications: Email: recruitment14@jra.org.za
 
NB: 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. This position is for JRA employees and external candidates
 
 
 
 
 
 
13. PROJECT ADMINISTRATOR (REF: 10/2019/96)
R 219 815 – R 329 722 BASIC SALARY PER ANNUM
 
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES 
• Request quotes and process requisitions for associated projects.
• Process invoices for all work done and purchases made.
• Work closely with Supply Chain Management to select suitable suppliers.
• Liaise with suppliers to ensure all goods are delivered on time and necessary documents are submitted for payment.
• Provide administrative services, supporting the manager and senior technicians as necessary.
• Monitor project implementation schedule and communicate with effected parties (QA’s, marketing, etc.).
• Monitor the logistics (material) administration of the unit ensuring that the material issued matches with material used and returned balances and that all documentation is processed timeously.
• Assist manager with performance and financial reporting for submission.
• Notify regarding timing for resolution of specific work orders.
• Apply for electricity power supply connections at City Power and ESKOM offices upon request.
• Collect all required documents per traffic signal intersection for reconciliation and verification.
• Deal with financial queries from contractors.
• Communicate requirements to utilities, contractors, etc.
• Communicate and inform (verbally and in writing) internal and external stakeholders of relevant issues.
 
REQUIREMENTS AND SELECTION CRITERIA
• Diploma in administration with relevant general knowledge of administration or NQF equivalent.
• Driver’s License.
• Must be computer literate.
• 3 years’ experience in related field.
 
Applications: Email: recruitment15@jra.org.za  
 
NB: 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. This position is for JRA employees and external candidates
 
 
 
 
 
 
14. TECHNICAL OFFICER: RSD (REF: 10/2019/97)
R 269 289 – R 403 934 BASIC SALARY PER ANNUM
 
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES 
• Daily maintenance, areas / work conflicts etc., and consult with others on these areas where required and ensure appropriate action taken to mitigate the impact of problems.
• Prioritise and escalate requests.
• Ensure cost efficiency in planning of tasks.
• Deliver against the Level 1 maintenance programme.
• Create quotations for jobbing.
• Conduct on-site visits to obtain relevant information e.g. measurements, required etc.
• Plan work schedules for direct staff reports and assist in the planning of all related activities of their reports.
• This is limited to the duty of regional officers.
• Ensure appropriate record keeping and administration in accordance with the regulations are followed on staff work.
• This is limited to the duty of regional officers.
• Draw and review reports, escalating issues and action follow ups to relevant management.
• Generate the weekly EMT update report.
• Generate the VIP report.
• Generate the BRT report (where BRT routes are applicable).
• Investigate concerns raised on the Inspections report.
• Generate various data analysis reports using Crystal.
• Generate Claim reports.
• Archive meeting minutes.
• Escalate areas of concern.
• Conduct follow ups to resolve areas of concern, where required.
 
REQUIREMENTS AND SELECTION CRITERIA
• National Diploma in Construction or NQF equivalent.
• 3 years’ experience in the road and storm-water environment.
 
Applications: Email: recruitment16@jra.org.za
 
NB: 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. This position is for JRA employees and external candidates
 
 
 
 
 
 
15. TECHNICAL OFFICER – WAYLEAVE: REGIONAL OPERATIONS X7 POSITIONS (REF: 10/2019/98)
R 269 289 – R 403 934 BASIC SALARY PER ANNUM
 
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES 
• Obtain new and unresolved service requests from various sources e.g.
• Hansen, public complaints via call centre, councillors, inspectors etc.
• Investigate and identify problem areas or work conflicts etc. and consult with others on these areas where required and ensure appropriate action taken to mitigate the impact of problems.
• Prioritise and escalate requests.
• Ensure cost efficiency in planning of tasks.
• Schedule maintenance work on the Hansen system on an on-going basis.
• Deliver against the level 1 maintenance programme.
• Create work orders.
• Update the work schedule with actual dates of completion.
• Record on Hansen relevant details that service requests have been completed.
• Create quotations for jobbing.
• Ensure safety measures are in place (e.g. barricades).
• Allocate appropriate numbers and skills sets of staff in accordance to the requirements of the particular tasks at hand.
• Oversee the adherence to plans, work quality and execution of all work by staff.
• Conduct on-side visit and physical verifications/ inspections of jobs completed on roads and storm-water maintenance requests in terms of required quality and standards.
• Draw and review reports, escalating issues and action follow ups to relevant management.
• Investigate concerns raised on the inspection report.
• Generate claim reports.
 
REQUIREMENTS AND SELECTION CRITERIA
• National Diploma in Construction or NQF equivalent.
• 3 years’ experience in the road and storm-water environment.
 
Applications: Email: recruitment17@jra.org.za
 
NB: 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. This position is for JRA employees and external candidates