CITY OF JOHANNESBURG METRO

WE HAVE AN EXCITING CAREER OPPORTUNITY FOR:

PERMANENT POSITION:

·       ENGINEERING COORDINATOR

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

·       Complete the online job application form and attach all relevant and updated documents (Certified Qualification/s/Certificates, ID, and CV).

·       Applicants should take note that they may 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 in 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 CoJ positions.

DISCLAIMER

·       The City of Johannesburg is currently recruiting and will not demand payment in any form for any job placement. All vacancies are advertised in newspapers and on the CoJ website.

·       The City of Johannesburg applies the principles of employment equity as per the National legislation and policy guidelines and will consider designated groups in line with these requirements. We are an equal-opportunity employer.

·       By submitting your application for a position at the City of Johannesburg, you are consenting that the personal information submitted as part of your application may be used for the purposes of the Recruitment and Selection and related process.

·       However, registering your CV and/or receipt and acknowledgement of any kind shall not be an indication that your application will be successful and/or lead to employment.

·       The City of Johannesburg shall not be liable for any damage, loss, or liability of whatsoever nature arising from your use of the job opportunity section of this website.

·       The City of Johannesburg reserves the right not to make an appointment.

·       Any misrepresentation or failure to disclose material information on the application form or CV will automatically disqualify your application.

ENGINEERING COORDINATOR

DEPARTMENT: Development Planning 

BRANCH: Land Use Development Management 

DESIGNATION: Engineering Coordinator 

REMUNERATION: R36 708,24 pm (basic salary, excluding benefits) 

LOCATION: 100 Carr Street, Newtown Junction, Nedbank Building 

Minimum Requirements: 

·       Grade 12 (Matric) plus a National Diploma in Civil Engineering at NQF level 6 or equivalent. 

·       Three (3) to five (5) years of relevant experience in municipal engineering, development planning support, or civil engineering projects. 

·       Valid Driver’s license. 

Primary Function: 

Provide professional engineering coordination and technical support to Land Use Development Management by facilitating the evaluation of development applications, coordinating Municipal Owned Entities (MOEs) comments, and ensuring compliant, sustainable, and orderly urban development within the City of Johannesburg. 

Key Performance Areas: 

·       Make and forward inputs on work improvements 

·       Undertake the evaluation and co-ordination of engineering comments for all new Townships, Rezoning and Subdivisions and consent Use applications 

·       Support the Manager: Technical Co-ordination in the achievement of the Sub-directorate’s goals, objectives and Action Plans 

·       Utilise and maintain the electronic document management system which keeps track of all land use related comments 

·       Support the Manager: Technical Co-ordination in resolving technical differences between service providers, engineers, town planners and developers related to land use applications 

·       Provide responsive and professional feedback to internal and external stakeholders 

Leading Competencies: 

·       Computer literacy (MS Office Packages, including Word, Excel); 

·       Good written and oral communication skills in English, and must be able to communicate and coordinate effectively with other stakeholders; 

·       Attention to detail and high levels of accuracy, and excellent planning, organising, coordinating, and time management skills. 

Core Competencies: 

·       Communication - The capacity to listen attentively, grasp issues, present information in a clear manner and respond appropriately to verbal and written communication of others 

·       Organisational Awareness -The ability to understand the key drivers in the Local Government sector and the municipality to apply this understanding to meet the service delivery challenges 

·       Attention to Detail - Ability to scrutinise own work and that of others to ensure accuracy and compliance with the relevant engineering standards 

·       Collaborative/Teamwork, Values and Integrity, Attention to detail, and quality-focused; 

·       Customer and Service Delivery Management (Batho Pele) Ethics, Professionalism; 

·       Impact and Influence according to the City’s protocols, legislation, and standards. 

“All suitably qualified candidates are encouraged to apply and will be considered. The City of Johannesburg 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.” 

“Applicants who applied on circular 065/2006 are encouraged to re-apply” 

Please take note that only online applications will be considered. Please apply using the link below: 

https://share.hsforms.com/1tnl9ooq0QLK24NzDJfG46g469tl

APPLY ONLINE VIA THIS LINK: www.joburg.org.za 

TIPS FOR CANDIDATES - https://joburg.org.za/work_/Pages/2026-Vacancies/Tips-For- Job-Applicants.aspx

ENQUIRIES ONLY: 

Contact Person: Thabang Mushwana 

Email Address: ThabangMu@joburg.org.za (The contact email address provided in this advertisement is strictly for enquiries only. Applications submitted via email, including CVs, qualifications, or any other supporting documents, will not be accepted or considered. All applications must be submitted through the application link provided in the advertisement) 

CLOSING DATE: TUESDAY, 27 OCTOBER 2026

Applicants are respectfully informed that, if no notification of appointment/response is received within six (6) weeks of the closing date, they must accept that their application was unsuccessful. By submitting your application for a position at the City of Johannesburg, you are consenting that the personal information submitted as part of your application may be used for the purposes of the Recruitment and Selection and related processes. In terms of the Talent Acquisition Policy of the City of Johannesburg, you hereby consent to the following risk checks should your application be shortlisted: 

·       Credit Record, 

·       CV validation, 

·       Employment record verification, 

·       Criminal check, and 

·       Identity validation