Jobs Available at City of Johannesburg

Minimum Requirements: 

• A Bachelor's Degree in Public Management, Political Science, Social Sciences, Law or equivalent qualification 
• Comply with the MFMA unit standards as prescribed by Regulation 493 of 15 June 2007 as published in Government Gazette 29967 of 15 June 2007 
• A Master's Degree in management sciences will be an added advantage 
• 10 years relevant extensive experience at a Senior Management Level 
• Proven experience in successful institutional transformation within public or private sector 
• Advanced knowledge and understanding of relevant policy and legislation 
• Advanced understanding of institutional governance systems and performance management 
• Advanced understanding of council operations and delegation of powers 
• Good governance 
• Audit and risk management establishment and functionality 
• Budget and finance management 
• Ability in making high risk decisions of a long term and strategic nature 
• The applicant shall undergo a competency assessment in terms of Annexure A (competency framework for Senior Manager) of Notice 21 published in Government Gazette 17 January 2014. 
• Applicant shall undergo security vetting; 
• Good command of the English language 
• Computer literate 
• Experience and exposure in Public Administration and service delivery environment is an advantage; 
• Decision making, Facilitation, Strategic Planning and Project Management Strategic Capability and Leadership, Programme and Project Management, Research, Report writing, Presentation, Analytical, Motivational; 
• Good verbal communication (including presentation and public speaking) skills; 
• Good written communication (Report writing, PowerPoint presentation, etc.); 
• Must be competent in research and stay abreast with the external environment; 
• Confidentiality of the organisation and staff personal information to be maintained at all times; 
• Show professionalism in any dealing with internal and external stakeholders; 
• Uphold Batho Pele Principles; 
• Political sensitivity, with the ability to exercise discretion, judgement and confidentiality when dealing with politicians and officers at every level, and to demonstrate political neutrality at all times; 
• Ability to deal with councillors, other politicians and colleagues with courtesy, tact and sensitivity; 
• Comply with the MFMA unit standards as prescribed by Regulation 493 of 15 June 2007 as published in Government Gazette 29967 of 15 June 2007. 

PRIMARY FUNCTION: 

• As the Administrative Head and Accounting Officer – To lead, direct and supervise service delivery programmes by delegating responsibility and authority to functional senior managers with the necessary intellectual capacity, competencies and experience to help deepen democracy and accountability in order to improve the capacity of the City to perform her functions and improve service delivery to communities 
• To strategically lead and manage the administration of the City of Johannesburg (CoJ) to ensure that the CoJ becomes the leading African City. The City Manager reports to the Executive Mayor of the CoJ and will manage a team of senior managers with diverse portfolios. The incumbent will be responsible and accountable for the following: 

Key Performance Areas: 

• Lead the Municipality’s Administration in such a manner that a culture of performance and service delivery excellence is pursued and sustained 
• Direct, coordinate and implement the Municipality’s Integrated Development Plan, including development of policies and procedures to facilitate effective community participation 
• Provide sound advisory and strategic support to the Executive Mayor, Mayoral Committee and Political Structures of Council 
• Manage the Administration of the Municipality to fulfil the objectives of the CoJ 5 Years Strategic Plan; 
• Facilitate and foster sound stakeholder relationships with all key stakeholders such as the community, the administration, the political arm, the business community, tertiary, academic and research institutions as well as the diplomatic core 
• Ensure that financial practices of the CoJ embrace the principles of developmental finance, thereby advancing effective delivery of the City’s Development Strategy 
• Ensure adherence to all legislation governing local government 
• Accountable for fiscal responsibility and governance 
• Provision of development and town planning services, technical services, community services, financial management services and corporate support services. 
• Provide organising of staffing in line with the Municipal Systems Act. 
• Ensure effective control of Financial and Human Resources. 
• Manage specific administrative and reporting requirements associated with the Office as delegated to the Executive Director: Private Office of the City Manager. 

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Minimum Requirements: 

• Grade 12 / NQF level 4 is required. 
• 0 - 3 years relevant experience; and 
• Knowledge of local government environment. 
• Good communication, coordinator, good writing and time management skills required. 

Primary Function:

• Execute various administrative support duties for the effective and smooth running of the administrative processes as well as timeous messaging duties within the office. 

Key Performance Areas: 

• Provide effective general office support services; 
• Maintain general office stock supplies; 
• Organize and maintain meetings in common areas; 
• Provide messaging efficient services; 
• Perform general administrative and reporting; 
• Manage assets and resources effectively; 
• Provide effective general operations. 

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Minimum Requirements: 

• Grade 12/NQF level 6 in Secretarial, Office Administration or Public Relations is required; 
• 3 – 5 years’ experience operating as a Personal Assistant to an Executive Manager; 
• Experience in working with people; 
• Computer Literacy in MS Office and Internet; 
• High degree of interpersonal skills to interact with all levels of staff, the public and Councilors; 
• Office administration procedures; and 
• Basic protocol and etiquette. 

Primary Function: 

• Coordinate activities and requirements associated with the Office of the Director through the application of administrative and secretarial procedures and execution of sequences associated with the communication, planning, prioritizing and organization of critical, confidential and important appointments, events, functions and meetings.  

Key Performance Areas:

• Administrative support functions, scheduling and planning the diary and events; 
• Maintain the Office of the Secretary to Council’s correspondence/information and record-keeping system and access records of discussions, instructions and correspondence; 
• Perform tasks/activities associated with the provision of administration and secretarial support; 
• Perform tasks associated with the provision of reception/telephonist service and office support. 

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Minimum Requirements: 

• Matric/Grade 12 Certificate; 
• Degree in Communication (NQF Level 7) or Public Relations Management or similar; 
• 7 - 9 years’ relevant experience; 
• Experience in Public Administration will be an added advantage; 
• A valid driver’s license. 

Primary Function:

• To provide direction, and develop a communication, stakeholder, and community engagement strategy for the Office of the MMC. To proactively manage and implement strategies, systems and procedures that will enable the Office of the MMC to effectively communicate its programmes and approaches to engage the broad and diverse communities of the City of Johannesburg, to ensure successful political and administrative mandates. 

Key Performance Areas: 

• Planning and Development; 
• Strategic Communication and Stakeholder Management; 
• Effective control over Human Resource Management; 
• Financial Management and Control; 
• Asset and Resource (Materials and Tools) Management; 
• Governance and Risk and Monitoring and Evaluation and Reporting 

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Minimum Requirements: 

• Matric Certificate/Grade 12; 
• B Com Degree in Public Policy, Public Administration, Business Administration or associated discipline/NQF level 7; 
• 5 - 7 years’ experience in performance management; 
• Must have a valid Code 8 driver’s license; and 
• Must be willing to work extended hours and be on standby. 

Primary Function:

• To have in-depth knowledge and a good understanding of the management and the implementation of a comprehensive performance management system fully aligned to the CoJ-approved processes. Foster compliance of the department to related legislative functions in respect of Performance management and compile reports and presentations to senior management in the department relating to performance management. Responsible for the development and implementation of the Development Planning Department’s strategies and lead the strategic planning process for the Department.  

Key Performance Areas: 

• Provide effective direction and support of the Office of the Executive Mayor in terms of Performance Management issues and requirements; 
• Plan, manage and coordinate the Office of the Executive Mayor’s priority-based strategic planning processes from inception to program development and to monitor, evaluate and report on program performance against pre-determined indicators and targets; 
• Development and timeous reporting of Policy and Procedure management; 
• Lead stakeholder management and compliance; 
• Ensure planning and development analysis; 
• Ensure functional and secure record, document and information management in the Unit; 
• Manage and monitor assets and resources of the Directorate; 
• Control, consolidate, analyse and submit various reliable reports; 
• Practice good governance and management of risk.