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CITY POWER
VACANCY BULLETIN : 002/2026 REF 002
DESIGNATION : GENERAL MANAGER INTERNAL CONTROL ASSURANCE
GROUP : OFFICE OF THE CEO
DEPARTMENT : INTERNAL AUDIT
REPORTING TO : CHIEF AUDIT EXECUTIVE
Appointment Minimum Requirements:
· Bachelor’s Degree / Advanced Diploma (NQF 7) in Commerce with specialization Internal Auditing / Accounting/ / Risk
· 10 years’ experience in auditing/assurance discipline, of which 7 years must be at senior management level
· Municipal Finance Management Act Program (acquire after appointment)
· Leadership Development Program (acquire after appointment)
· Honours degree (NQF 8) with specialisation in Internal Auditing / Accounting / Risk Management is an advantage
Professional Qualifications Mandatory
· Certified Internal Auditors (CIA) or
· Certified Auditors of South Africa (CASA
Statutory Professional Body Registration:
· Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) or
· South African Institute of Chartered Accountants
Primary Function
To provide strategic leadership and oversight of City Power’s internal control environment and assurance methodologies, ensuring the effectiveness, consistency, and maturity of control frameworks across the organisation. The role drives control assurance, advisory services, and continuous improvement initiatives to strengthen governance, risk management, and internal control practices, in alignment with audit standards and organisational objectives
Key responsibilities:
· Lead the development, implementation, and continuous enhancement of the internal control assurance framework aligned with organisational risk priorities and governance requirements.
· Establish standardised control methodologies, tools, and assurance approaches across the organisation. Establish quality assurance standards and review mechanisms for control assurance outputs
· Ensure alignment between control assurance practices and internal audit strategy, risk management frameworks, and regulatory expectations. Drive the maturity of the internal control environment through structured frameworks and improvement initiatives.
· Provide oversight of control assurance activities across business units to ensure adequacy, effectiveness, and consistency of internal controls.
· Provide strategic advisory services to management on control design, control optimisation, and governance improvements. Guide business units on strengthening control environments, addressing control weaknesses, and embedding best practices.
· Provide technical leadership on audit standards, control frameworks, and assurance methodologies (e.g., risk-based auditing, control testing approaches).
· Monitor the Implementation of the UIFWE Investigations Reports
· Develop, implement and maintain the Entity's UIFWE management strategy, policy, framework and standard operating procedures.
· Provide strategic direction for the identification, classification, assessment, investigation, resolution and monitoring of UIFWE cases.
· Oversee the application of the relevant legislative requirements relating to the identification, investigation, assessment, recovery and resolution of UIFWE.
· Ensure that unauthorised, irregular, fruitless and wasteful expenditure is appropriately classified and recorded in accordance with applicable requirements.
· Monitor compliance with prescribed reporting obligations to the Board, Audit and Risk Committee (ARC), Municipal Public Accounts Committee (MPAC), the City of Johannesburg and other relevant oversight structures.
· Provide guidance to management on the appropriate treatment of UIFWE, including recovery, disciplinary action, criminal referral where warranted, and submission of recommendations for condonation or write-off where legally permissible.
· Establish appropriate governance structures and reporting mechanisms to oversee the UIFWE management process.
· Ensure alignment of UIFWE management processes with the Entity's strategic objectives, financial management priorities and governance requirements.
· Advise executive management and relevant governance structures on material UIFWE risks, emerging trends and systemic control weaknesses.
· Promote a culture of financial accountability, ethical conduct and consequence management. professional standards (e.g., IIA Standards) and leading practices
· Provide consolidated insights on control effectiveness, systemic weaknesses, and emerging control risks to the CAE. Develop dashboards, reports, and analytics on control maturity and assurance outcomes.
CLOSING DATE: 10 November 2026 @ 17:00
ENQUIRIES: 011 490 7343/ 7909
TO APPLY EMAIL: recruitment.internalaudit@citypower.co.za
BULLETIN: 002/2026 REF 002
NB: The City Power application form must be completed and submitted with the application to the relevant email address provided for the specific position. Failure to complete and submit the form will disqualify the applicant for consideration
Note:
· City Power is an Employment Equity Employer; therefore, preference for this position will be given to candidates whose appointment will enhance representation (especially Gender and Disability).
· If you do not hear from us within 2 months of the closing date, you may assume that your application was unsuccessful.
· Applicants must note that further checks will be conducted once they have been shortlisted and that their appointment will be subject to positive outcomes on these checks, which include qualification authentication, criminal records and previous employment.
· City Power reserves the right not to fill the position or to re-advertise it. Where applicable, candidates may be expected to undergo psychometric assessments.
· It is the applicant’s responsibility to have their foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) and to provide the evaluation results.
· Please include copies of your qualifications with your application.
VACANCY BULLETIN : 002/2026 REF 005
DESIGNATION : SENIOR MANAGER PUBLIC LIGHTING
GROUP : ENGINEERING OPERATIONS
DEPARTMENT : NETWORK INFRASTRUCTURE SUPPORT
REPORTING TO : GENERAL MANAGER PUBLIC LIGHTING
Appointment Minimum Requirements:
• National Diploma (NQF Level 6) in Electrical Engineering
• 7 years’ experience of which 3 years must be at middle management level
• Senior Management Development Programme (acquire after appointment)
Bachelor’s degree (NQF Level 7) in Electrical Engineering is an advantage
Mandatory Statutory Professional Body Registration:
• Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) or
• South African Institute of Electrical Engineers (SAIEE)
Primary Function
Oversee the Public Lighting function within the assigned area by overseeing the implementation of maintenance strategies and plans, monitoring operational and asset performance, and ensuring efficient maintenance operations, timely resolution of outages, and achievement of City Power’s public lighting service objectives.
Key responsibilities:
• Develop the Public Lighting Maintenance Strategy for the assigned area in alignment with City Power’s public lighting requirements. Oversee the development of maintenance plans by the Managers: Public Lighting Maintenance and Specialised Lighting Maintenance.
• Review maintenance plans to ensure alignment with the approved maintenance strategy, asset requirements and operational priorities.
• Evaluate maintenance priorities and recommend adjustments to planned activities based on public lighting performance and maintenance requirements.
• Oversee the execution of approved public lighting maintenance plans through the two reporting Managers.
• Monitor the implementation of planned and unplanned maintenance activities across the assigned area.
• Review operational performance and direct appropriate management interventions to address maintenance delays, backlogs and service delivery challenges.
• Oversee asset management processes for public lighting assets within the assigned area.
• Review asset management information to identify maintenance, refurbishment, replacement and network upgrade requirements.
• Provide input into capital planning based on asset condition, maintenance requirements and public lighting performance.
• Review incident investigation findings and monitor the implementation of corrective actions.
• Evaluate recurring outage patterns and direct appropriate interventions to reduce repeat incidents.
• Monitor turnaround times, material utilisation and wastage within the assigned area.
• Oversee the implementation of measures to reduce repeat jobs arising from poor workmanship or inadequate repairs. Evaluate maintenance performance and direct corrective interventions to address recurring quality and operational problems. Establish performance measures and key performance indicators for the assigned area in alignment with Public Lighting performance requirements.
• Monitor and critically review operational performance against established maintenance targets and service requirements
• Monitor adherence to City Power’s applicable safety, health and environmental requirements.
• Oversee the implementation of risk management measures relating to public lighting maintenance operations.
• Monitor the management of safety risks and ensure that identified risks are escalated and addressed appropriately.
• Develop and maintain effective communication arrangements with relevant internal and external stakeholders on public lighting maintenance matters.
• Coordinate stakeholder engagement on significant maintenance challenges, outages and service delivery issues.
• Review escalated stakeholder concerns and oversee the coordination of appropriate responses through the reporting Managers
CLOSING DATE: 10 November 2026 @ 17:00
ENQUIRIES: 011 490 7343/ 065 689 6277
TO APPLY EMAIL: recruitment.engineeringoperations@citypower.co.za
BULLETIN: 002/2026 REF 005
NB: The City Power application form must be completed and submitted with the application to the relevant email address provided for the specific position. Failure to complete and submit the form will disqualify the applicant for consideration.
Note:
• City Power is an Employment Equity Employer; therefore, preference for this position will be given to candidates whose appointment will enhance representation (especially Gender and Disability).
• If you do not hear from us within 2 months of the closing date, you may assume that your application was unsuccessful.
• Applicants must note that further checks will be conducted once they have been shortlisted and that their appointment will be subject to positive outcomes on these checks, which include qualification authentication, criminal records and previous employment.
• City Power reserves the right not to fill the position or to re-advertise it. Where applicable, candidates may be expected to undergo psychometric assessments.
• It is the applicant’s responsibility to have their foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) and to provide the evaluation results.
• Please include copies of your qualifications with your application.
VACANCY BULLETIN : 002/2026 REF 006
DESIGNATION : CHIEF ENGINEER RENEWAL DESIGN
GROUP : ENGINEERING OPERATIONS
DEPARTMENT : NETWORK ASSET CREATION
REPORTING TO : SENIOR MANAGER PRIMARY DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS
Appointment Minimum Requirements:
• Bachelor’s degree / B-Tech (NQF 7) in Electrical Engineering
• 5 years’ relevant experience, of which 3 years must be at a supervisory capacity
• Middle Management Development Programme (acquire after appointment)
Honours degree (NQF 8) in Electrical Engineering is an advantage.
Mandatory Statutory Professional Body Registration:
• Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) or
• South African Institute of Electrical Engineers (SAIEE)
Primary Function
To manage network renewal design activities and provide technical direction for the planning and design of refurbishment, replacement, and upgrade projects aligned with the Transmission Network Master Plan. Coordinate the development and review of network renewal designs, ensuring technical compliance and readiness for project implementation, contributing to capital investment planning, and supporting the advancement of network modernisation and smart grid initiatives.
Key responsibilities:
• Manage the development and review of designs for network refurbishment, replacement, and upgrade projects.
• Review technical specifications, design documentation, and engineering deliverables to ensure compliance with approved standards and requirements.
• Coordinate the review and approval of designs and specifications with relevant technical functions and governance structures.
• Align network renewal design activities with the Sub-Transmission & Distribution Network Master Plans and approved capital investment priorities.
• Monitor the readiness of projects for implementation and identify technical matters that may affect delivery.
• Monitor project performance against approved scope, technical requirements, schedule, cost and quality.
• Monitor project technical risks and ensure appropriate mitigation measures are implemented.
• Evaluate and provide technical input on technologies and design approaches that support network modernisation and renewal.
• Benchmark relevant engineering practices and technologies to identify opportunities for technical improvement.
• Support the implementation of approved network innovation and improvement initiatives.
• Coordinate technical interfaces between planning, design, operations, projects, and other relevant City Power functions.
• Prepare technical reports, recommendations, and presentations to support informed decision-making.
• Monitor adherence to approved technical and operational requirements relating to safety, environmental management and quality.
• Review and authorise other applicable allowances and other remuneration items within the allocated time frame.
• Participate in workforce planning and ensure function is suitably staffed to meet strategic functional objectives.
• Participate in recruitment and selection of candidates in consultation with HR&T: Talent Management and ensure alignment to company policy and employment equity targets.
• Identify and approve functional training to ensure skilled and competent workforce.
• Recognise and reward good performance.
• Promote a culture of good governance, transparency and accountability.
• Manage the implementation of policies and procedures and ensure relevance to the organisation.
• Understanding and application of relevant legislation including but not limited to MFMA, PFMA.
CLOSING DATE: 10 November 2026 @ 17:00
ENQUIRIES: 011 490 7909 / 7343
TO APPLY EMAIL: recruitment.engineeringoperations@citypower.co.za
BULLETIN: 002/2026 REF 006
NB: The City Power application form must be completed and submitted with the application to the relevant email address provided for the specific position. Failure to complete and submit the form will disqualify the applicant for consideration
Note:
• City Power is an Employment Equity Employer; therefore, preference for this position will be given to candidates whose appointment will enhance representation (especially Gender and Disability).
• If you do not hear from us within 2 months of the closing date, you may assume that your application was unsuccessful.
• Applicants must note that further checks will be conducted once they have been shortlisted and that their appointment will be subject to positive outcomes on these checks, which include qualification authentication, criminal records and previous employment.
• City Power reserves the right not to fill the position or to re-advertise it. Where applicable, candidates may be expected to undergo psychometric assessments.
• It is the applicant’s responsibility to have their foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) and to provide the evaluation results.
• Please include copies of your qualifications with your application.
VACANCY BULLETIN : 002/2026 REF 007
DESIGNATION : CHIEF ENGINEER & GRID TECHNICAL LOSSES
GROUP : ENGINEERING OPERATIONS
DEPARTMENT : GRID SYSTEM PLANNING
REPORTING TO : SENIOR MANAGER GRID IMPROVEMENT & TECHNICAL LOSSES
Appointment Minimum Requirements:
· Bachelor’s degree (NQF 7) in Electrical Engineering
· 5 years’ relevant experience, of which 3 years must be at a supervisory capacity
· Middle Management Development Programme (acquire after appointment)
Honours degree (NQF 8) in Electrical Engineering is an advantage.
Mandatory Statutory Professional Body Registration:
· Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) or
· South African Institute of Electrical Engineers (SAIEE)
Primary Function
To manage and provide technical leadership in the optimisation of City Power's grid performance and technical losses by coordinating grid studies, network modelling, technical loss analysis, grid access assessments and network improvement initiatives. Evaluate network performance, identify opportunities to improve system efficiency and reliability, provide technical input into network planning and capital investment priorities and support the implementation of network improvement and energy loss-reduction interventions aligned with City Power's network development plans.
Key responsibilities:
· Identify network areas, equipment, configurations and operating conditions contributing to technical losses.
· Develop and evaluate technical interventions to reduce network losses and improve system efficiency.
· Analyse loss trends and performance data and recommend appropriate corrective and improvement measures.
· Manage the development and maintenance of network models to support grid planning, performance analysis and decision-making.
· Conduct and review network studies relating to system performance, reliability, capacity, fault levels and network constraints.
· Monitor network performance and identify opportunities to improve system reliability, efficiency and resilience. Assess the impact of proposed connections and network changes on system performance and reliability.
· Evaluate technical business cases and provide recommendations on proposed network improvement and investment initiatives. Ensure that grid improvement and technical loss activities comply with applicable legislation, Grid Code requirements, engineering standards, City Power policies and approved technical procedures.
· Identify technical risks and recommend appropriate mitigation measures.
· Review technical plans, studies, designs and recommendations to ensure alignment with approved network development plans and technical requirements.
· Engage with consultants, service providers, regulators, utilities and other technical stakeholders on matters within the scope of the role.
· Review and authorise other applicable allowances and other remuneration items within the allocated time frame.
· Participate in workforce planning and ensure function is suitably staffed to meet strategic functional objectives.
· Participate in recruitment and selection of candidates in consultation with Human Resources: Talent Management and ensure alignment to company policy and employment equity targets.
· Identify and approve functional training to ensure skilled and competent workforce.
· Analyse trends and identify competency training gaps.
· Manage change in the work environment with team members.
· Promote a culture of good governance, transparency and accountability.
· Enforce and monitor adherence to City Power policies and procedures.
CLOSING DATE: 10 November 2026 @ 17:00
ENQUIRIES: 011 490 7909 / 7343
TO APPLY EMAIL: recruitment.engineeringoperations@citypower.co.za
BULLETIN: 002/2026 REF 007
NB: The City Power application form must be completed and submitted with the application to the relevant email address provided for the specific position. Failure to complete and submit the form will disqualify the applicant for consideration.
Note:
· City Power is an Employment Equity Employer; therefore, preference for this position will be given to candidates whose appointment will enhance representation (especially Gender and Disability).
· If you do not hear from us within 2 months of the closing date, you may assume that your application was unsuccessful.
· Applicants must note that further checks will be conducted once they have been shortlisted and that their appointment will be subject to positive outcomes on these checks, which include qualification authentication, criminal records and previous employment.
· City Power reserves the right not to fill the position or to re-advertise it. Where applicable, candidates may be expected to undergo psychometric assessments.
· It is the applicant’s responsibility to have their foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) and to provide the evaluation results.
· Please include copies of your qualifications with your application.
VACANCY BULLETIN : 002/2026 REF 008
DESIGNATION : MANAGER SERVICE MANAGEMENT
GROUP : TECHNOLOGY ENABLEMENT
DEPARTMENT : INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
REPORTING TO : SENIOR MANAGER IT SERVICE MANAGEMENT
Appointment Minimum Requirements:
• National Diploma (NQF 6) in Information Technology/ Computer Science / Electronic Engineering / Project Management
• 5 years’ relevant experience, of which 3 years must be at a supervisory capacity
• Middle Management Development Programme (acquire after appointment) Bachelor’s degree (NQF 7) in Information Technology/ Computer Science / Electronic Engineering / Project Management is an advantage.
Institute of Information Technology Professionals South Africa (IITPSA)) registration is an advantage
Primary Function
Manage the delivery and performance of City Power’s IT service management function by overseeing service monitoring, service desk operations, end-user support, incident and request management, IT configuration and asset information and service-level performance. Ensure that IT service issues are appropriately recorded, monitored and escalated, service providers are assessed against agreed service requirements and reliable performance information supports the continuity and improvement of City Power’s IT services.
Key responsibilities:
• Oversee the monitoring of City Power’s operational IT environment, including IT infrastructure, applications and services, using approved monitoring and control tools.
• Monitor the integration of service-provider monitoring and reporting tools into City Power’s IT monitoring environment.
• Ensure that monitoring tools and reporting capabilities provide timely and reliable information on the operational IT environment.
• Oversee the operation of the IT Service Desk and associated support services to ensure that incidents, service requests and reported problems are handled in accordance with established procedures and service requirements.
• Monitor incident and request resolution times and identify recurring service issues and delays requiring corrective action.
• Identify opportunities to improve service desk processes, productivity and the quality of support provided to City Power users.
• Compile, review and present monthly service-level performance reports.
• Monitor the integration and effectiveness of third-party service-provider monitoring and reporting capabilities within City Power’s IT environment.
• Oversee the maintenance and accuracy of the Configuration Management Database (CMDB) and associated IT inventory information.
• Monitor IT capacity and performance information and ensure that capacity constraints and breached thresholds are reported and escalated.
• Oversee the maintenance of approved configuration information using established IT configuration management processes and tools.
• Ensure that IT asset, configuration, availability and capacity information is sufficiently accurate to support service monitoring, planning and decision-making.
• Evaluate service management processes and identify opportunities to improve efficiency, service quality and customer experience.
• Monitor the implementation of corrective actions arising from service reviews, audit findings and identified control weaknesses.
• Keep abreast of applicable IT standards, regulatory requirements and relevant industry practices affecting City Power’s IT service management activities.
• Review and authorise other applicable allowances and other remuneration items within the allocated time frame.
• Participate in workforce planning and ensure function is suitably staffed to meet strategic functional objectives.
• Participate in recruitment and selection of candidates in consultation with Human Resources: Talent Management and ensure alignment to company policy and employment equity targets.
• Manage the implementation of Individual Personal Development Plan (IPDP) and career plan of team members.
• Identify and approve functional training to ensure skilled and competent workforce.
• Promote a culture of good governance, transparency and accountability.
• Manage the implementation of policies and procedures and ensure relevance to the organisation.
CLOSING DATE: 10 November 2026 @ 17:00
ENQUIRIES: 011 490 7909/ 7343
TO APPLY EMAIL: recruitment.iot@citypower.co.za
BULLETIN: 002/2026 REF 008
NB: The City Power application form must be completed and submitted with the application to the relevant email address provided for the specific position. Failure to complete and submit the form will disqualify the applicant for consideration.
Note:
• City Power is an Employment Equity Employer; therefore, preference for this position will be given to candidates whose appointment will enhance representation (especially Gender and Disability).
• If you do not hear from us within 2 months of the closing date, you may assume that your application was unsuccessful.
• Applicants must note that further checks will be conducted once they have been shortlisted and that their appointment will be subject to positive outcomes on these checks, which include qualification authentication, criminal records and previous employment.
• City Power reserves the right not to fill the position or to re-advertise it. Where applicable, candidates may be expected to undergo psychometric assessments.
• It is the applicant’s responsibility to have their foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) and to provide the evaluation results.
• Please include copies of your qualifications with your application.
VACANCY BULLETIN : 002/2026 REF 010
DESIGNATION : MANAGER PRODUCTIVITY MANAGEMENT
GROUP : HUMAN RESOURCES
DEPARTMENT : ORGANISATIONAL EFFECTIVENESS
REPORTING TO : SENIOR MANAGER PRODUCTIVITY MANAGEMENT
Appointment Minimum Requirements:
• National Diploma (NQF 6) in Human Resources Management / Business Management or equivalent
• 5 years’ relevant experience, of which 3 years must be at a supervisory capacity
• Middle Management Development Programme (to be acquired after appointment).
Primary Function
Manage City Power’s productivity management function by analysing business processes, resource utilisation and performance; managing productivity data, measures and reporting; and developing and coordinating improvement initiatives. Drive stakeholder adoption, governance, risk management and continuous improvement to enhance operational efficiency, workforce productivity and optimal resource allocation.
Key responsibilities:
• Analyse and evaluate existing business processes to identify productivity constraints, inefficiencies and opportunities, and translate findings into improvement priorities, plans and interventions.
• Manage the governance and maintenance of productivity-related master data to ensure its quality, integrity, availability and appropriate collection, storage and processing.
• Manage the validation of imported system productivity data in collaboration with departmental management and designated data owners to ensure accuracy and quality assurance.
• Evaluate resource utilisation and recommend measures to improve workforce productivity and operational efficiency.
• Generate routine operational productivity reports and analyse employee and operational productivity trends.
• Collaborate with departmental management to establish performance standards and benchmarks that define expected productivity performance, and establish productivity key performance indicators that measure performance against approved standards and benchmarks.
• Define productivity targets, including the required performance levels and timeframes, in collaboration with departmental management and support their integration into quarterly, annual and five-year operational plans.
• Develop productivity standards, improvement strategies and action plans aligned with City Power’s operational priorities.
• Coordinate implementation by departmental management and relevant teams, while retaining oversight of the delivery, adoption and integration of approved productivity initiatives.
• Facilitate stakeholder engagement, communication, capability support and the management of resistance to enable the adoption of productivity initiatives.
• Ensure that productivity initiatives comply with approved policies, governance requirements, labour practices and organisational procedures.
• Prepare management reports and presentations on performance trends and the progress and outcomes of productivity improvement initiatives.
• Identify, assess, escalate and monitor project risks, constraints and implementation challenges, and coordinate appropriate mitigation measures with accountable stakeholders.
CLOSING DATE: 10 November 2026 @ 17:00
ENQUIRIES: 011 490 7909/ 7343
TO APPLY EMAIL: recruitment.corporateservices@citypower.co.za
BULLETIN: 002/2026 REF 010
NB: The City Power application form must be completed and submitted with the application to the relevant email address provided for the specific position. Failure to complete and submit the form will disqualify the applicant for consideration
Note:
• City Power is an Employment Equity Employer; therefore, preference for this position will be given to candidates whose appointment will enhance representation (especially gender and disability).
• If you do not hear from us within 2 months of the closing date, you may assume that your application was unsuccessful.
• Applicants must note that further checks will be conducted once they have been shortlisted and that their appointment will be subject to satisfactory outcomes on these checks, which include qualification authentication, criminal records and previous employment.
• City Power reserves the right not to fill the position or to re-advertise it. Where applicable, candidates may be expected to undergo psychometric assessments.
• It is the applicant’s responsibility to have their foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) and to provide the evaluation results.
• Please include copies of your qualifications with your application.
