JRA Vacancies

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VACANCY CIRCULAR NO. 01/2025
NOTE: THIS IS THE INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL CIRCULAR

Applications requirements:

• Complete the online job application form and attach all relevant and updated documents (6 Months 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 JRA positions.

“JRA, its employees or representatives never ask for a fee from job seekers. Any such requests are fraudulent. Please report any suspicious activities in this regard to the JRA anti-fraud line on 0800 002 587”

CLOSING DATE: 29 JANUARY 2025

JRA IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY COMPANY AND COMMITTED TO EE PRINCIPLES: Please note that should you not be contacted thirty days after the closing date, consider your application unsuccessful. The Johannesburg Roads Agency reserves the right not to appoint. By submitting your
application for a position, you acknowledge that the information is required for the purpose of processing and adjudicating your job application against requirements of the position and you consent to the processing and archiving of the said information.

CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICER (REF: 01/2025/03)

SALARY: NEGOTIABLE

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Modernise the state procurement system to be fair, equitable, transparent,
  competitive and cost-effective.
• Enable an efficient, economic, effective and transparent utilisation of financial
  and other resources including JRA’s assets, to improve service delivery.
• Ensure an open and transparent pre-qualification process for tenders and
  bids.
• Implement measures that facilitate a competitive bidding process in which
  only qualified parties may participate.
• Oversee the handling of bid documentation, advertise of and invitations for
  contracts.
• Ensure effective screening and security clearances for prospective
  contractors.
• Implement measures to combat fraud, corruption and unfair practices.
• Review all documentation prior to attending committee meetings.
• Ensure correctness and completes of documentation.
• Make recommendations to the Bid Adjudication Committee (BAC).
• Ensure that all correct processes are followed during meetings in terms of
  regulations e.g. transparency etc.
• Quarterly reports to the service delivery committee on all bids awarded,
  together with any deviations on supply chain procedures.
• Prepare reports on items that can be procured on the back of contracts
  awarded by other municipalities without going out on tender. Obtain approval
  from the CFO and forward the report to business unit leaders in the JRA.
• Formulate Contract Management policies, procedures and strategies relating
  to best practice.
• Verify and ensure adherence to policies and procedures, in line with
  regulations, such as the MFMA.
• Ensure contracts management talks and/or discussions regarding
  accountability, transparency and efficiency are coordinated and addressed.
• Guide negotiation of prices and apply expertise to avoid any legal litigation

REQUIREMENTS AND SELECTION CRITERIA

• 10 years minimum relevant experience and a proven
  track record of achieving success in the same field;
  including knowledge of CIDB Act and regulations,
  National Treasury procurement, BBBEE, section 217 of
  the Constitution and other national legislation governing
  public procurement practices.
• 5 years minimum executive or senior leadership and
  managerial experience.
• Experience in managing relationships with
  multidisciplinary internal and external stakeholders in
  the same field.
• Experience with Oracle, SAP and/or other equivalent
  procurement systems.
• Proven experience in managing a broad variety of
  spend categories and an achievement in cost reduction
  strategies

he JRA is an equal opportunity and affirmative action
employer, and all appointments will be made in accordance
with the Company’s Employment Equity Plan to promote its
representativity (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/1efQrlLbIQg-GQppUckBkgQew554

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

OPERATIONS MANAGER: WELLNESS (REF: 01/2025/04)

SALARY: R 1, 635, 726 – R 2, 413, 814 PER ANNUM TCTC

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop Wellness strategies and frameworks in line with identified priorites and
  strategic objectives
• Analyze employee health and wellness data to identify wellness challenges and
  priorities.
• Conduct workplace assessments to identify trends and systemic wellness
  challenges.
• Develop customised wellness programmes in response to wellness priorities and
  specific operational challenges and requirements.
• Establish and maintain relationships with key stakeholders to promote wellness
  programs and create a positive and healthy environment, promoting activities,
  education, and resources that encourage a balanced lifestyle.
• Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of wellness programmes.
• Collaborate with outside vendors to provide services such as biometric
  screenings and wellness coaching, etc.
• Collaborate and partner with leadership to foster a culture of wellness that
  improves productivity, reduces healthcare costs and enhances quality of life,
  incorporated into company culture.
• Stay updated with the latest trends and best practices in corporate wellness.
• Develop resources to create awareness, educate and provide support re
  employee health and wellness.
• Coordinate wellness events and activities.

REQUIREMENTS AND SELECTION CRITERIA

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Capital Management (or
  related discipline) or relevant NQF level 7 equivalent.
• 10 years of experience in Occupational Wellness,
  inclusive of 5 years at middle and senior management
  level, of which 1 year must be at senior management
  level.

The JRA is an equal opportunity and affirmative action
employer, and all appointments will be made in accordance
with the Company’s Employment Equity Plan to promote its
representativity (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/1ONlRuyNJQXybzcpoKJABnwew554

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

ircular 01: DATE: 19 JANUARY 2025
GENERAL WORKERS: REGION A – G DEPOTS, TRAFFIC SIGNALS AND TRAFFIC MARKINGS, RESURFACING DEPOT, FLEET AND PLANT DEPOT, MOTORWAYS DEPOT, ASPHALT AND LABORATORY (REF: 01/2025/01)

SALARY: R 132 056.87 – R 198 058.31 PER ANNUM BASIC SALARY

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Direct traffic around hazards or work taking place on the road, setting out
  temporary road signs, traffic cones, and barricades at work sites in line with
  standard operating procedures.
• Build and/or repair concrete kerbing that forms an edge between the
  pavement and the roadway.
• Work on building and/or repairing stormwater Kerb Inlets (KIs).
• Assist the crane operator/s in pulling concrete slabs when necessary. Ensure
  that KIs are cleaned and unblocked when required.
• Clear the earth channel/open channel. Clean appropriate tools.
• Complete all other activities in the inspection sheet.
• Respond to citizen concerns and complaints at job site.
• Perform manual labour as instructed by standard operating procedures
  including but not limited to the following: dig ditches; clean and install
  culverts; remove debris from roadway and shoulders; repair potholes and /or
  cracked and broken pavement for patching.
• Install stormwater pipes and work on building and/or repairing road manholes
  where necessary. Building and/or repairing speed humps.
• Repairing potholes and footways. Working on tarred and/or gravel surfaces
  etc. using relevant tools and machinery. Resurfacing.
• Deep patching and skin patching. Road marking. Crack Sealing. Trim trees,
  shrubs, and other plants; mow, cut, stack, and chip vegetation; haul
  vegetation and other debris; load and apply sand and gravel a to roads.
• Load and move road materials; excavate dirt and other materials, dig ditches,
  rip asphalt, install culvert pipes, back fill trenches, cut road grade, clear brush
  and debris and widen roads; spread paving materials, smooth and level
  gravel roadways, remove slides and contour roadways; spread rock chips for
  roadbed; road sealing

REQUIREMENTS AND SELECTION CRITERIA

• Grade 10 or NQF equivalent.
• Six (6) months’ experience in handling road construction
  maintenance and/or building machinery or equipment.

The JRA is an equal opportunity and affirmative action
employer, and all appointments will be made in accordance
with the Company’s Employment Equity Plan to promote its
representativity (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/16_RY47ifSHycY-AUoAvqBgew554

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

MANAGER: EMPLOYEE RELATIONS (REF: 01/2025/02

SALARY: R1, 116, 446 – R1, 634, 894 PER ANNUM TCTC

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• To ensure effective and efficient management of ER matters, compliance with Labour
  Relations Act, Basic Conditions of Employment Act, Employment Equity Act and other
  related JRA Policies. To ensure the smooth running of the Employee Assistance
  Programme (EAP) by: Generating regular reports on all ER matters.
• Managing and facilitating local labour forum (LLF).
• Research and benchmarking through management and facilitation of local labour
  forums.
• Managing grievance, disputes and disciplinary matters within JRA by ensuring that
  relevant people are appointed to conduct investigations.
• Ensure appointment of the presenting officer as well as presiding officer to conduct
  hearings.
• Facilitate grievance procedures and ensure that the matter is dealt with.
• Represent the JRA at the Bargaining Council and the CCMA
• Arrange workshops and ER training for Line Managers and Shop Stewards according to
  the needs that exist in JRA
• Regular updates on policies and procedures within JRA.
• Ensure that JRA staff is kept informed on all labour and ER matters.
• Conduct road shows to educate and introduce new policies
  o Conceptualize and oversee initiatives that improve staff health, morale and
  productivity in terms of regular communication with all stakeholders and local
  community agencies, also implementation of a formal policy and administrative
  programme.
• Oversee the implementation of wellness programmes such as roadshows in terms of:
  health risk assessments and screening and activity reports that tie in with the annual
  events calendar.
• Oversee and provide guidance to the advisory committee that represents stakeholder
  interests as it relates to the identification of employee needs, interests and concerns.
• Oversee the Wellness Plan budget by ensuring that expenditure falls within
  predetermined parameters by overseeing reporting on the wellness budget.

REQUIREMENTS AND SELECTION CRITERIA

• Bachelor’s Degree in Labour Relations/Human Resource
  Management or NQF equivalent.
• 8 years’ experience in Labour Relations/Human Resources
  environment, inclusive of 5 years middle management
  experience.

The JRA is an equal opportunity and affirmative action
employer, and all appointments will be made in accordance
with the Company’s Employment Equity Plan to promote its
representativity (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/1GvckQRESQJ-WixAjav77HQew554

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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We wish you all the best with your applications