Chief Executive Officer at Tiana Business Consulting Services (Pty) Ltd

JPC is an entity of the City of Johannesburg, responsible for the enhancement of the CoJ’s property portfolio by leveraging the properties and its employees to maximise the social, economic, and technological advancements to achieve CoJ’s strategic priorities and service delivery objectives. JPC manages a diverse portfolio consisting of various classes of assets, i.e., residential, office, commercial, social (sports facilities and stadiums), and service delivery (clinics, fire stations, community centres) assets.

The following positions, are available at JPC.

Reporting to:                    The JPC Board of Directors (“the Board”) & The City Manager

Contract type:                  Five (5)-year Fixed-term contract

Reference number:         CEO-02/2025

Remuneration:               Minimum R2,2 million (Total Cost to Company)

Purpose:

As the Accounting Officer you will be responsible for the overall strategic leadership of the Johannesburg Property Company (JPC), to meet the mandate and business plan through the City’s delegated Property Portfolio Agent. The objective is to facilitate the development and to manage Council owned properties for the purpose of maximising both social and commercial opportunities for the Council in the short and longer term.

This role requires an incumbent who is a thought leader, who will be able to optimise the JPC property portfolio and has experience in implementing strategic property projects, critical infrastructure and capital projects.

Reporting To  :   Chief Executive Officer  

The JPC Board of Directors (“the Board”)  

The City Manager   
Reference number :      CEO-02/2025   
Remuneration  :  

Purpose:  

Minimum R2,2 million (Total Cost to Company) 

As an Accounting Officer you will be responsible for the overall strategic leadership of the  Johannesburg Property Company (JPC), to meet the mandate and business plan through the City’s  delegated Property Portfolio Agent. The objective is to facilitate the development and to manage  council owned properties for the purpose of maximising both social and commercial opportunities for  the council in the short and longer term.  

This role requires an incumbent who is a thought leader,  who will be able to optimise the JPC  property portfolio and has experience in implementing strategic property projects, critical 
infrastructure and capital projects.  In executing such duties, the Chief Executive Officer is expected to;  

• Provide leadership and strategic direction in property portfolio management, property  development and provision of specialist property services that yields maximum returns. 
• Transform the property management environment and set up all systems and processes for consolidation and effective management of City of Johannesburg property management and  development portfolio Including optimisation of JPC assets  
• Ensure optimisation and value realisation of JPC assets.   
• To direct, lead and manage the company on its strategic growth path. 
• To provide advice and professional support to the Board. 
• To make a significant contribution to the creation of an effective organisation culture which  recognises and values both individual and team contributions to organisational effectiveness.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Minimum B-degree or equivalent qualification in Commerce or Built Environment or equivalent qualification – with 360 credits as recognised by SAQA (NQF Level 7).
• 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.
• Masters in Business Administration (MBA) or Built Environment and Property related qualification will be an added advantage. 
• Minimum of ten (10) years related experience, with at least five (5) years at a senior management level.
• Extensive Property Management Industry experience of five (5) +years. 
• Seasoned professional with sound knowledge of property management and development, with experience in commercialisation of property portfolio, maintenance and facilities management.
• In-depth knowledge and experience of Public Private Partnerships (PPP).

Core Competencies:  

• Knowledge of the local, provincial, and national political and legislative frameworks related to  town planning and/or urban/spatial planning. 
• Sound knowledge of the relevant legislation that governs employment practices. 
• In-depth understanding of Government strategic thinking and policies and how they can  practically be applied. 
• Considerable knowledge of modern policies and practices of public personnel administration. 
• Thorough knowledge of employee classification, compensation and benefits, recruitment, selection, and training. 
• Principles of human resource administration. 
• Policies, procedures, ordinances, and resolutions governing City personnel activities, conditions of employment, and employee benefits. 

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