Deputy Director: Strategic Advisory Services at City of Johannesburg

Minimum Requirements:

• Grade 12 plus a Bachelor’s Degree (NQF Level 7) in Political Science, Public Administration, Economics, Law, or a related field;
• 7 - 9 years’ experience in the discipline of which 4 years at a Professional Officer level;
• Must have a valid Driver’s license.

Primary Function:

• Provide Research and Strategic Advisory Services to enable the Directorate to render effective advisory services to the Office of the Executive Mayor and the Mayoral
• Committee for the achievement of the political mandate.

Key Performance Areas:

• Contribute to the development of the Directorate’s functional strategic planning;
• Execute project planning process in contribution to the Directorate’s business planning process;
• Execute process optimisation and efficiency procedures;
• Provide sound strategic advisory services;
• Render research services;
• Ensure effective control of project financial resources;
• Ensure effective management and control of allocated assets;
• Implement good governance and effective risk management systems;
• Manage specific administrative and reporting requirements associated with the research findings and project deliverables.

Leading Competencies:

• Good communication and presentation skills;
• Good listening and communication skills;
• Proven written skills;
• Good facilitation and communications and coordinating skills;
• Research and analytical skills
• Customer Care and Problem-Solving skills
• Critical thinking skills;
• Good management skills;
• Computer literacy including MS Office Applications;
• High level of confidentiality and organisational skills;
• Time Management, working independently, under pressure, and ability to prioritise.

Core Competencies:

• Knowledge of local government environment;
• Knowledge of the City’s strategy (IDP), prescribed Methodologies, Legislative, Policy, and
• Regulatory Frameworks;
• In-depth knowledge of function principles, techniques, and tools and how they can be practically applied;
• Knowledge of Corporate Governance;
• Knowledge of principles and practices of municipal organization, administration, and personnel management;

Deadline:7th November,2025