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HR INFORMATION SYSTEMS C2

SALARY R386 366 – R579 549

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION: Reporting to the Manager: Human Capital Operations & Talent Management the role will maintain SAP HR System and provide human resources management information systems to meet the needs of internal and external stakeholders.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS:

HR and Payroll Reporting • Draw, compile and verify employment equity  to report to manager HC. HR and Payroll reports for all related staff complement. Provide establishment and compliment statistics monthly to the Finance department. Reconcile staff movement figures monthly with the actual HR SAP system. Performance adhoc related duties.

Organisational Structure • Update approved departmental organisational structure changes on SAP HR system. Link all changed and new positions to cost centres and organisational units. Remove unfunded as per finance schedule. Identify, extract and provide position numbers to staffing section when vacancies need to be filled.

Information Systems Management • Identify and verify with payroll staff possible incorrect actions on the SAP HR.  Control access to information in order to ensure that unauthorised. Testing of proposed changes to the HRIS on SAP HR QA system.

Communication• Discuss request with staff to ensure that information supplied meets the requirements. Liaise with CoJ and external companies. Communication• Serve in OHS & SCM Bid committee as and when required.

Education and experience required:

• Minimum National Diploma in Human Resource Management or Information Technology (NQF Level 6)
• Relevant experience in SAP HR systems
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in HR, payroll processing & payroll administration
• Advanced MS Word and EXCEL skills
• Valid unendorsed code EB driver’s license
• Please take note that only online applications will be considered. Please apply by using the following link below:

• APPLY ONLINE VIATHIS LINK: https://share-eu1.hsforms.com/1WpqQmmRwQG-1ELswU5–RQew554

Closing date: 23 March 2025

Correspondence will be with short-listed candidates only. Should you not hear from us within 30 days of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.

Johannesburg Development Agency is an equal opportunity employer and position will be filled in line with its EE targets

PLANNING AND FACILITATION SPECIALIST D1

SALARY R 700 288 – R 1 050 432

Purpose of the position: To formulate development and strategic project plans and facilitate development implementation, in support of the City of Johannesburg’s development objectives and strategies (particularly those outlined in the Growth and Development Strategy and the Integrated Development Plan).

• Key Responsibilities:Project Planning • Conceptualize and prepare projects for implementation in consultation with line manager and Executive Manager. • Support the development of new projects and raising of new funds for the JDA, by exploring opportunities with stakeholders for JDA involvement in new projects (i.e. Housing, Social Development, and Transport) •Review and refine the JDA planning methodology to ensure that best practices are identified and applied i.e. place making, testing methods. •Conduct an annual review on standard operating procedures / manual to align to best practices. •Formulate development and project plans for implementation and clearly define project cycle and results chain (outputs/ outcomes/ impact/ interventions); this includes: concept development, pre-feasibility studies, and sectoral studies. •Assess new or altered needs, challenges and opportunities and to facilitate the incorporation into current projects and policies. i.e. lessons learnt for incorporation into the project manual. • Prepare reports and presentations for the purpose of seeking approval for development plan proposals and making a case for funding of those proposals. • Brief development managers and professional teams on strategic planning and development facilitation outcomes. • Liaise with Marketing & Communications to provide information on ongoing and /or completed work. Development Preparation: • Identify and initiate projects required to raise the profiles of key strategic areas within the city in the Council’s future spatial plans and capital budgets i.e. development pipeline of projects. •Identify and engage with internal and external stakeholders to co-create solutions with in a particular area. • Facilitate the establishment of steering committees for the implementation of approved projects. This is achieved by meeting with key groups to work on solutions around key projects or areas, and the establishment of urban management/ operational plans or initiatives to ensure the sustainability of JDA projects. •Facilitate the flow of information between internal and external stakeholders to the JDA and City. • Facilitate and comment on development applications. • Assist where required with the programming and activation of development plans and strategies, by carrying out testing of plans developed and marketing and hosting of place making events. • Secure timeous council approvals, where required. • Facilitate and assist with the preparation of land parcels where required for approved development projects.• Facilitate the unlocking of development blockages that may occur from time to time and which may have a negative impact on the successful completion of a project, to ensure projects are delivered on time and on budget.
• Development of Spatial Plans: • Coordinate the production of neighborhood or precinct level plans (in the form of urban development frameworks and capital investment plans) for future development areas for the JDA. • Write briefs for professional teams. • Adhere to SCM procedures in obtaining service providers, and manage contracts and projects to deliver the required plans. • Participate in public and stakeholder meetings to finalize plans. • Review and update existing neighborhood or precinct level plans to assess relevance and the extent to which the development outcomes have been achieved by the City of Johannesburg and the JDA. • Formulate clear implementation frameworks or project plans for submission to the Development Committee. •   Apply a project readiness filter to provide guidance to the City to implement projects and on which projects to prioritize. Stakeholder Relations Support: •Identify internal and external stakeholders to co-create solutions, mapping stakeholders to identify different interests. •Develop a stakeholder plan and monitor implementation therein for precinct-based planning and development.

Education and Experience:

• Minimum bachelor’s degree in relevant built environment field (i.e. Urban Planning, Development Planning or Property Economics) or related NQF Level 7
• Minimum 5-7 years’ experience in Urban Planning or infrastructure development
• Knowledge of Planning and Development processes, Co-production/ Stakeholder Engagement, Construction industry, Land Use Management, Geographic Information Systems, Local Government legal and process framework and spatial planning policies
• SACPLAN Professional Registration would be advantageous.

Closing date: 23 March 2025

Correspondence will be with short-listed candidates only. Should you not hear from us within 30 days of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.

Johannesburg Development Agency is an equal opportunity employer

Please take note that only online applications will be considered. Please apply by using the following link below:

APPLY ONLINE VIATHIS LINK: https://share-eu1.hsforms.com/1gn49h67rSxqzRzoIToEESgew554

This is a permanent employment contract. JDA offers a market-related salary commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Correspondence will be with short-listed candidates only. Should you not hear from us within 30 days of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.

Johannesburg Development Agency is an equal opportunity employer and position will be filled in line with its EE targets.

PAYROLL SPECIALIST C4

SALARY R 522 198 – R 783 357

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION: Reporting to the Senior Manager: Human Capital Operations & Talent Management the role will coordinate, implement, maintain, and review the payroll processing function to ensure timely and accurate processing of payroll transactions.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS:

Payroll Processing – • Process information on the payroll system in accordance with HR policy and procedures and within the required timeframe. • Verify that the mandatory fields have been completed. • Recover and monitor debt for any salary overpayments. • Obtain approval from the Senior Manager to run the payroll, exporting payslips onto payroll system. • File and maintain reports after the monthly payroll run has closed.   

Payroll Administration – • Verify the timeous receipt of all time sheets, payroll changes, records and other related material prior to close of payroll run. • Liaise with Finance for the processing of payments to 3^rd parties and adhere to timeframes for the forwarding of the relevant statutory documentation. • Maintain a filing system of all pay records, associated time-keeping data, statistics, leave records and related information in accordance with statutory requirements. • Provide input into payroll policies, procedures and processes, and monitor compliance therein. • Review payroll manuals, system manuals and training manuals and make recommendations to Senior Manager to improve content. • Liaise with service providers on benefit administration i.e. requesting for and receiving medical aid and retirement information, and administer the Pension / Provident Fund portals. • Prepare the SARS amount based on payroll system. • Maintain integrity of the payroll system at all times and make recommendations on system enhancements and / or maintenance to ensure payroll best practice and system efficiency. • Input into the preparation of quarterly statistics in collaboration with the Senior Manager. • Backup payroll reports and any relevant information and save on the server at the end of every month. • Provide support during the audit process and ensure availability of the necessary payroll related documentation.

Payroll Query Handling – • Address all payroll queries in accordance with HR policy and procedures and within the allocated timeframe. This includes queries regarding medical aid, retirement, pay slips, garnishing orders, etc. • Assist employees with completing and submitting claim forms.

Legal and Governance Requirements:

• Basic Conditions of Employment Act

• Labour Relations Act

• Occupational Health and Safety

• Policies and Procedures

• Companies Act

• Corporate Governance

• Financial reporting standards

• Income Tax Act

• Payroll Management:

• Oversee all payroll activities, including the month-end process, ensuring accuracy and

compliance with company policies and statutory requirements.

• Ensure payroll procedures are fully defined, meet best practices, and that the department

adheres to these practices.

• Facilitate the generation of continual improvement processes and quality standards within

the Payroll Department.

• Ensure costs are allocated correctly to each cost centre on the payroll system.

• Load payments onto the banking system and manage the first release.

• Facilitate payroll audits, ensuring the efficient provision of information to auditors.

• Prepare accurate and timely reports as requested by management and for presentation at EXCO.

• Provide management with key statistics, trends, and recommendations.

• Prepare bonus and increase schedules.

• Advise on any anomalies.

• Initiate salary scenario costing for planned initiatives.

• Management of the CTC tool for all CTC staff packages including offers package and

annual salary review updates.

Education and experience required:

• Minimum Degree or Advanced Diploma in Human Resource Management or Information Technology or equivalent (NQF level 7).
• Relevant experience in SAP HR systems minimum 2 years.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in HR, payroll processing & payroll administration
• Advanced MS Word and EXCEL skills
• Valid unendorsed code EB driver’s license
• SAP certification will be an advantage.
• Sound knowledge of Remuneration Best Practice
• Sound knowledge of the HR industry
• Advanced MS Word and EXCEL skills
• Valid unendorsed code EB driver’s license

Please take note that only online applications will be considered. Please apply by using the following link below:

APPLY ONLINE VIATHIS LINK: https://share-eu1.hsforms.com/1DoOW4mLcS8-Imi-T1Rpchwew554

Closing date: 23 March 2025

Correspondence will be with short-listed candidates only. Should you not hear from us within 30 days of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.

Johannesburg Development Agency is an equal opportunity employer and position will be filled in line with its EE targets

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