Executive Director: Community Development

VACANCY CIRCULAR: 016/2024

WE HAVE AN EXCITING CAREER OPPORTUNITY FOR:
Appointment in this position will be subject to the signing of an employment contract and
performance agreement, as well as disclosure of financial interests.

PERMANENT POSITION:
Executive Director: Community Development

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

• Complete the online job application form and attach all relevant and updated documents
  (Certified Qualification/s/Certificates, ID, and CV).
• Applicants should take note that they can be required to provide proof of original documents
  during the selection process.
• You will be requested to provide a brief description of your work experience relating to the
  vacancy.
• Applicants with membership to professional bodies need to provide a membership number and
  expiry date.
• If you are an internal applicant, your employee number will be required.
• Applicants are advised to use Google Chrome when applying for CoJ positions.

DISCLAIMER

• The City of Johannesburg is currently recruiting and will not demand payment in any form for any
  job placement. All vacancies are advertised in newspapers and on the CoJ website.
• The City of Johannesburg applies the principles of employment equity as per the National
  legislation and policy guidelines and will consider designated groups in line with these
  requirements. We are an equal-opportunity employer.
• By submitting your application for a position at the City of Johannesburg, you are consenting that
  the personal information submitted as part of your application may be used for the purposes of
  the Recruitment and Selection and related process.
• However, registering your CV and/or receipt and acknowledgment of any kind shall not be an
  indication that your application will be successful and/or lead to employment.
• The City of Johannesburg shall not be liable for any damage, loss, or liability of whatsoever nature
  arising from your use of the job opportunity section of this website.
• The City of Johannesburg reserves the right not to make an appointment.
• Any misrepresentation or failure to disclose material information on the application form or CV will
  automatically disqualify your application.

Department: Office of the City Manager
Branch: Community Development
Designation: Executive Director: Community Development
Remuneration: R 2 148 405 pa (all-inclusive, cost to company)
Location: Metro Centre, 158 Civic Boulevard, Braamfontein

Minimum Requirements:

• Grade 12/ Matric;
• B degree in Social Sciences, Public Administration or related field at (NQF level 7);
• Comprehensive understanding of Community Development in local government;
• 10 years’ extensive experience related to Community Development and within a public
  sector organization or in local government;
• 5 years’ senior management experience and 3 years at middle management;
• Understanding of Council operations and delegations of powers as well as parks and
  recreation management;
• Good knowledge of supply chain management regulations and the Preferential
  Procurement Policy Framework Act, 2000 (Act No.5 of 2000);
• The incumbent should meet the standards set out in the Core Competency Requirements
  as per Regulations.
• Valid driver’s license

Primary Function:
To ensure the availability and maintenance of community services in the City.
Development, maintenance and upgrading of the City’s sports, arts, culture, recreation,
heritage, libraries and conservation services and facilities for the benefit of the
communities of Joburg. To leverage and enhance the richness, quality, diversity,
quantity and sustainability of the various offerings of the City. To actively contribute
to the positioning of the City of Johannesburg as a competitor among the leading and
preferred cities in the world, but with a distinguishing African culture, offering sport
and leisure opportunities and to promote and improve the unity and nation building of
people in local communities.

Key Performance Areas:

• Provision and management of Arts, Culture and Heritage services;
• Provision and Management of Libraries and Information services;
• Provision and Management of Sports and recreation services;
• Provision of strategic leadership, Direction and management;

Leading Competencies:

• Strategic direction and leadership;
• People management;
• Program and project management;
• Financial management;
• Change management;
• Change leadership;
• Governance leadership strong business acumen;
• Good verbal communication (including presentation and public speaking) skills;

Core Competencies:

• Knowledge of legislation governing local government and the two spheres in relation to
  libraries and information; arts, culture, museum and heritage as well as sports recreation;
• Knowledge of principle and practice of good governance, administration and personnel
  management;
• Knowledge and understanding of internal audit processes and procedures;
• Knowledge of PFMA and MFMA and Treasury regulations;
• Knowledge and understanding of monitoring and evaluation
• Knowledge and understanding of project management systems and processes.

“All suitably qualified candidates are encouraged to apply and will be
considered. The City of Johannesburg applies the principles of employment
equity as per National legislation and policy guidelines and will consider
designated groups in line with these requirements. Preference will be given to
previously disadvantaged groups including those with disabilities.
Appointments will be made in accordance with the approved Employment
Equity Plan to promote its equitable representation in terms of race, gender and
disability.”

Please take note that only online applications will be considered. Please apply
by using the following link below:
https://share-eu1.hsforms.com/1eu2B9SyAQAWSYXaDCsBtlQew554

APPLY ONLINE VIA THIS LINK: www.joburg.org.za

ENQUIRIES ONLY:
Contact Person: Pelisa Sindelo
Tel No: 011 407 6560

CLOSING DATE: MONDAY, 11 MARCH 2024

Applicants are respectfully informed that, if no notification of
appointment/response is received within six (6) weeks of the closing date, they
must accept that their application was unsuccessful. By submitting your
application for a position at the City of Johannesburg, you are consenting that
the personal information submitted as part of your application may be used for
the purposes of the Recruitment and Selection and related process. In terms of
the Talent Acquisition Policy of the City of Johannesburg, you hereby consent
to the following risk checks should your application be shortlisted:

• Credit Record,
• CV validation and
• Employment record verification,
• Criminal check, and
• Identity validation.

All the best with your applications.