Jobs Available at City of Johannesburg

Minimum Requirements: 

• Matric /Grade 12 Certificate; 
• BCom in Accounting or any finance related qualification at NQF Level 7; 
• 7 - 9 years overall working experience of which 4 years must be at junior management level in Local Government/Public service or similar environment; 
• Full knowledge and know-how of SAP R3 Finance; 
• Ability to recommend methods to manage risks related to Asset and Insurance 
• Extensive knowledge, interpretation of financial performance and reporting in line with Generally Recognized accounting practice, GAAP, GAMAP, MFMA and any other applicable legislation 
• Compiling and managing Capex budgets for Office of the City manager departments 
• Extensive knowledge in asset and insurance management; 
• Ability to analyse and interpret financial information; 
• Ability to improve business processes and systems; 
• Lead the Asset team during physical verification process; 
• Good communication, planning, analytical and problem-solving skills; 
• Computer literate; and 
• Must have a valid driver’s license 

Primary Function:

• To lead, direct and control the Assets and Insurance Unit of the Office of the City Manager in order to ensure its financial position is reported accurately; the finance section runs efficiently and effectively and conforms to the requirements of the Municipal Finance Management Act and the City’s financial strategies and policies .Establish strategic leadership, direction and control over the Assets and Insurance Unit of the Strategic and Financial Support section in the Office of the City Manager. 

Key Performance Areas: 

• Identify and define the short to medium term needs for the smooth functioning of the section; 
• Assist in directing and managing the maintenance of the Computerised Asset Register in accordance to the laid down procedures; 
• Redundant and obsolete movable assets due to various economic factors are scrapped as per the prescribed control procedures; 
• Direct the implementation of the Asset Management Control procedures; 
• Finalize the asset management functions as required in the year-end guidelines; 
• Control the key performance areas and critical outputs of human resources within the section; 
• Render support and assistance to various stakeholders requesting Asset Management information; 

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Minimum Requirements: 

• Matric /Grade 12 Certificate; 
• BCom in Accounting or any Finance related qualification at NQF level 7; 
• 7 - 9 years overall working experience of which 4 years must be at junior management level in Local Government/Public service or similar environment; 
• Knowledge of GRAP and application thereof; 
• Extensive knowledge in revenue, expenditure, asset and liabilities; 
• Full knowledge and know-how of SAP R3 Finance; 
• Knowledge and understanding of Medium-Term Budget cycle as well as the City Budget Management Policy 
• Sound knowledge of audit principles and practices, Risk management and Accounting standards 
• Extensive knowledge, interpretation of financial performance and reporting in line with Generally Recognized accounting practice, GAAP, GAMAP, MFMA and any other applicable legislation 
• Financial management, report writing and computer literacy (strong analytical, negotiation and communication skills including Power-point, Excel, Word and Microsoft Outlook; 
• Communication skills including Power-point, Excel, Word and Microsoft Outlook; 
• Good communication, planning, analytical and problem-solving skills; 
• Computer literate; and 
• Must have a valid driver’s license. 

Primary Function:

• To manage the key performance and result indicators associated with the Finance Section functionality through the implementation of established policies and procedures regulating reporting and recording, contributing to the input that effects long term objectives and Financial Planning sequences and managing and executing and administrative procedure and process associated with, Budget and Accounting and Asset management. Establish strategic leadership, direction and control over the budget and Accounting functions of the Strategic and Financial Support section in the Office of the City Manager.  

Key Performance Areas: 

• Support the management of policies relevant to the City of Johannesburg; 
• Ensure that the rendering function is organized effectively and efficiently; 
• Assists the Section Head: Strategic and Financial Support to apply applications and sequences associated with Core budget control and adherence to prescribed guidelines and timeframes 
• Assist in the identification and definition of short to medium objectives and priorities of the office of the City Manager / Executive Mayor; 
• Manage the implementation of specific procedure, systems and control related to key functional areas embodied in the financial service structure; 
• Control the key performance areas and critical outputs of human Resource within the section; 
• Ensure compliance to Legislation / Accounting standards 

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Minimum Requirements: 

• Matric/Grade 12; 
• National Diploma or Advanced Certificate in Financial Accounting at NQF Level 6; 
• 3-4 years’ experience in finance environment; 
• Knowledge of risk management principles; 
• Good communication, planning, analytical and problem-solving skills; 
• Knowledge of GAAP and IFRS; 
• Computer literacy (MS Office) 
• Perform Monthly and daily reconciliation of accounts, inter-related party transactions etc 
• Ability to investigate exceptions, 
• Prepare and process monthly Journal entries 
• Provide inputs on Quarterly and Monthly reports 
• Procurement of activities; and 
• Knowledge of the City’s Procurement systems 

Primary Function:

• To co-ordinate, organise, support and control the full spectrum of financial support activities within the Office of the Executive Mayor in accordance with the functions’ goals and objectives. 

Key Performance Areas: 

• Ensure effective maintenance of accounting records, payroll checking, and proper monitoring of expenditure patterns in the Office of the City Manager; 
• Procurement and Expenditure Management 
• Performance Management; 
• Ensure that internal controls are consistently aligned with current legislative requirements and accounting standards to mitigate risks and ensure accurate financial reporting; 
• Customer Liaison and Management Information; 

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Minimum Requirements: 

• Grade 12 (NQF level 4) plus a Law degree or equivalent (NQF level 7); 
• 6 - 8 years’ appropriate experience in handling of complaints/investigations and customer service environment; 
• Own reliable transport with valid driver’s license. 

Primary Function:

• To investigate all complaints relating to alleged acts of maladministration where members of the public within the City of Johannesburg are alleged to have suffered an injustice as a result of such maladministration by the administration or any of its employees, and where such acts allegedly infringe upon the Constitutional rights of an individual, are investigated in line with the Ombudsman By-law and dealt with in a proper manner. 

Key Performance Areas: 

• Investigate any alleged act or omission or any attempt by an employee serving in the municipality or municipal entity which constitutes any maladministration in the affairs of the municipality to the prejudice of a member of the public; 
• Ensure the engagement of the public, to promote the knowledge and awareness of the Office of the Ombudsman’s roles and responsibilities; 
• Conduct own instance investigation relating to poor service delivery, human rights, maladministration, etc against the City of Johannesburg; 
• Provide mentorship to the Trainee Investigators; 
• Compile reports relating to investigation work in the Office of the Ombudsman and monitoring the implementation of recommended corrective action; 
• Investigate complaints of Human Rights violation by the administration of the municipality.

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Minimum Requirements: 

• Grade 12/ NQF level 4 plus Diploma in Law (NQF level 6). Degree in law will be an added advantage. 
• 3 - 5 years’ experience in handling of complaints / investigation and customer service environment. 
• Knowledge and understanding of local government legislations, systems process, and programmes. 

Primary Function: 

• Assist in investigation of all complaints relating to alleged act maladministration where members of the public are alleged to have suffered an injustice as a results of such maladministration by the administration or any of its employees and where such acts allegedly infringe upon the Constitutional rights of an individual, are investigated in line with the Ombudsamn By-law and dealt with in a proper manner. 

Key Performance Areas: 

• Assist in the investigation of any alleged act or omission or any attempt by an employee service in the municipality or municipal entity which constitute any maladministration in the affairs of the municipality to the prejudice of am members of the public; 
• Assist in engaging the public to promote the knowledge and awareness of the Office of the Ombudsman role and responsibilities; • Assist to conduct own instance investigation relating to poor service delivery, human rights, maladministration, etc against the City of Johannesburg; 
• Assist in compiling reports relating to investigation work in the Office of the Ombudsman and monitor implementation recommended corrective action; 
• Assist in investigation complaints of human rights violation by the administration of the municipality. 

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Minimum Requirements: 

• Grade 12/NQF level 4; 
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Business Management or equivalent qualification at NQF level 7; 
• Post Graduate qualification in Public Administration or related field will be an added advantage; 
• 10 years’ overall working experience, of which 5 years must be at middle management level in Local Government/Public service or similar environment; 
• Knowledge of Local Government and its functions, including sound understanding of the legislative framework regulating local government; 
• Ability to work with various levels of personnel in a fast paced environment; 
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; and 
• Must have a valid driver’s license  

Primary Function:

• To provide leadership in strengthening and implementing effective executive management support services, functions and systems, human resources and administrative support to enable the Chief Operations Office to efficiently fulfil its strategic objectives. 

Key Performance Areas: 

• Provide strategic support to the COO to ensure effective functioning of all operations in the City of Johannesburg core and its entities; 
• Organise and direct  cluster-based and City 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; 
• Perform oversight over the oversight committees, including the MPAC, GPAC, GRC, Section 79 on Governance as well to assist the COO in coordinating issues pertaining to the following: EMT meetings, informal Traders’ Task Teams, Productivity Surveys etc. (These may also be part of the Special Projects undertaken by the COO and delegated by the CM); 
• Guide and support the PMT so that they are able to achieve the objectives set for them. Analysing and adjusting the role boundaries, workflow processes and job design against laid down service delivery requirements; 
• Manage strategic projects 

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Minimum Requirements: 

• Grade 12 / NQF level 4 or equivalent; 
• Be a South African Citizen; 
• Reside within the jurisdiction of City of Johannesburg; 

Primary Function: 

• Lead environmental awareness campaigns in your community.  

Key Performance Areas: 

• Lead environment awareness campaigns; 
• Conduct and organise Spaza shops environmental awareness outreach and other educational activities; 

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Minimum Requirements: 

• Grade 12 / NQF level 4 or equivalent; 
• Be a South African Citizen; 
• Reside within the jurisdiction of City of Johannesburg; 

Primary Function: 

• Lead environmental awareness campaigns in your community.  

Key Performance Areas: 

• Lead environment awareness campaigns; 
• Conduct and organise Spaza shops environmental awareness outreach and other educational activities; 

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Minimum Requirements: 

• Grade 12 / NQF level 4 or equivalent; 
• Be a South African Citizen; 
• Reside within the jurisdiction of City of Johannesburg; 

Primary Function: 

• Lead environmental awareness campaigns in your community.  

Key Performance Areas: 

• Lead environment awareness campaigns; 
• Conduct and organise Spaza shops environmental awareness outreach and other educational activities; 

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Minimum Requirements: 

• Grade 12 / NQF level 4 or equivalent; 
• Be a South African Citizen; 
• Reside within the jurisdiction of City of Johannesburg; 

Primary Function: 

• Lead environmental awareness campaigns in your community.  

Key Performance Areas: 

• Lead environment awareness campaigns; 
• Conduct and organise Spaza shops environmental awareness outreach and other educational activities; 

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Minimum Requirements: 

• Grade 12 / NQF level 4 or equivalent; 
• Be a South African Citizen; 
• Reside within the jurisdiction of City of Johannesburg; 

Primary Function: 

• Lead environmental awareness campaigns in your community.  

Key Performance Areas: 

• Lead environment awareness campaigns; 
• Conduct and organise Spaza shops environmental awareness outreach and other educational activities; 

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Minimum Requirements: 

• Grade 12 / NQF level 4 or equivalent; 
• Be a South African Citizen; 
• Reside within the jurisdiction of City of Johannesburg; 

Primary Function: 

• Lead environmental awareness campaigns in your community.  

Key Performance Areas: 

• Lead environment awareness campaigns; 
• Conduct and organise Spaza shops environmental awareness outreach and other educational activities; 

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Minimum Requirements: 

• Grade 12 / NQF level 4 or equivalent; 
• Be a South African Citizen; 
• Reside within the jurisdiction of City of Johannesburg; 

Primary Function: 

• Lead environmental awareness campaigns in your community.  

Key Performance Areas: 

• Lead environment awareness campaigns; 
• Conduct and organise Spaza shops environmental awareness outreach and other educational activities; 

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Minimum Requirements: 

• National Diploma in Town Planning or any tertiary qualification related to the Regional Planning discipline at NQF Level 6; 
• Be a South African Citizen; 
• Reside within the jurisdiction of City of Johannesburg; 

Primary Function: 

• Support spatial planning and development initiatives. 

Key Performance Areas: 

• Support spatial planning and development initiatives to ensure spaza shops compliance. 

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Minimum Requirements: 

• National Diploma in or any tertiary qualification related to the Civil Engineering Planning discipline at NQF level 6; 
• Be a South African Citizen; 
• Reside within the jurisdiction of City of Johannesburg;  

Primary Function: 

• Support Services/technical planning and development initiatives.  

Key Performance Areas: 

• Support Services/technical planning and development initiatives to ensure spaza shops compliance.

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Minimum Requirements: 

• National Diploma in Information Technology or any tertiary qualification related to the Computer Science discipline at NQF Level 6; 
•  Be a South African Citizen; 
• Reside within the jurisdiction of City of Johannesburg;  

Primary Function: 

• Help digitize and manage the Spaza Reg platform. 

Key Performance Areas: 

• Help digitize and manage the Spaza Reg platform. 

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Minimum Requirements: 

• National Diploma in in Public/Business Administration or any related tertiary at NQF Level 6; 
• Be a South African Citizen; 
• Reside within the jurisdiction of City of Johannesburg;  

Primary Function: 

• Serve as the first point of contact for spaza shop owners and internal users regarding queries and issues with the City's Spaza Reg platform (e.g., application status, registration difficulties, basic technical troubleshooting). 

Key Performance Areas: 

• Serve as the first point of contact for spaza shop owners and internal users regarding queries and issues with the City's Spaza Reg platform (e.g., application status, registration difficulties, basic technical troubleshooting). 

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Minimum Requirements: 

• Matric or NQF level 4 qualification, plus basic computer skills; 
• Be a South African Citizen; 
• Reside within the jurisdiction of City of Johannesburg; 

Primary Function: 

• Assist with business permit processing and public health compliance. 

Key Performance Areas: 

• Assist with business permit processing and public health compliance. 

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Minimum Requirements: 

• Matric/Grade 12, NQF level 4 plus a National Diploma in Financial Administration or Accounting at NQF level 6; 
• Basic MS Office Suite; 
• Language proficiency (reading and writing) English; 
• Only City of Johannesburg residents will be considered. 

Primary Function:

• Ensure that the accounts within the Social Development Department are correctly complied with and that all spheres regarding the full bookkeeping spectrum are performed efficiently and effectively.  

Key Learning Areas: 

• To ensure that procurement is in line with Supply Chain practices and policies and is in adherence to the Municipal Finance Management Act (MFMA); 
• Expenditure and Reporting to ensure accountability, confidentiality, control and transparency in the management of the General Ledger. Adherence to the MFMA and sound financial reporting; 
• Communicating sound financial reporting; 
• Office Administration management to ensure accountability, confidentiality, control and transparency in the management of the General Ledger. Document management; 
• Monitoring of the Unit’s needs.