City of JHB Vacancies

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FIXED-TERM PERFORMANCE-BASED CONTRACTS
(Linked to Political Term of Office)

• Director: Executive Support
• Chief Specialist: Communication & Stakeholder Management
• Media Liaison Specialist

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

• Complete the online job application form and attach all relevant and updated documents (Certified
  Qualification/s/Certificates, ID, and CV).
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  selection process.
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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.
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  the personal information submitted as part of your application may be used for the purposes of
  the Recruitment and Selection and related process.
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  indication that your application will be successful and/or lead to employment.
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  automatically disqualify your application.

VACANCY CIRCULAR 030/2025
City of Johannesburg

Director: Executive Support

Department: Private Office of the Executive Mayor (POEM)
Branch: Various MMC Office
Designation: Director: Executive Support
Remuneration: R1, 358 772.60 pa (all-inclusive cost to company)
Location: Metropolitan Centre, 158 Civic Boulevard, Braamfontein

Minimum Requirements:

• A Matric/ Grade 12 Certificate.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, or relevant
  qualification at NQF level 7.
• 10 years overall experience, of which 5 years should be at middle management.
• Proven track record of providing strategic support to an executive at a similar level.
• Experience in supervising multiple, diverse service functions simultaneously with a strong
  supervisory and team leadership skills.

Primary Function:
To direct and lead the effective functioning of the support function to the Member of
the Mayoral Committee (MMC) by providing high-level strategic (and political) advice
and counsel to the MMC by coordinating the implementation of the executive policy,
developing, and managing the implementation of communications strategy (action
plans) and managing key personnel in order to ensure the advancement of the MMC’s
political programmes and strategy.

Key Performance Areas:

• To manage and provide strategic (political) policy support and advice to the MMC.
• To enable and manage the implementation of the Executive Mayor’s Communication
  Strategy i.e the MMC’s functions.
• Directs and controls the outcomes associated with utilization, productivity, and
  performance of personnel within the MMC support function.
• Plan, monitor, and control the function’s annual operating and capital budget so that
  spending is in line with the Municipal requirements and/or Municipal Financial
  Management Act (MFMA).
• Manage, direct, and drive processes and policy that support the effective and efficient
  operation of key functional areas in the support function of the MMC.
• Manage and lead the work of staff in the Office of the MMC in their execution of the
  government blueprint, as determined by the MMC.
• Direct and manage the execution of projects and assignments as determined by the MMC.

Leading Competencies:

• Ability to work with various levels of personnel in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience compiling and managing budgets.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Core Competencies:

• Knowledge of Government Legislation, policies, and procedures applicable to South Africa.
• Demonstrate ability to strategically, manage and administrative support services within a
  multidisciplinary environment, including demonstrated ability to provide professional
  supervision and development.
• Excellent interpersonal, liaison, and communication skills, including the capacity and ability
  to negotiate or communicate on behalf of the MMC with senior internal and external
  stakeholders.
• Excellent written communication skills, including the ability to prepare documents and
  briefing notes for the MMC and on complex and sensitive issues.

“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/1apR3xsLdS6qVlMgnqcd0Fgew554

ENQUIRIES ONLY:
Contact Person: Mashudu Rasalanavho
Tel No: 011 407 7644

CLOSING DATE: THURSDAY, 27 MARCH 2025
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,
• Employment record verification,
• Criminal check, and
• Identity validation.

Chief Specialist: Communications and Stakeholder
Management

Department: Private Office of the Executive Mayor (POEM)
Branch: Various MMC Offices
Designation: Chief Specialist: Communications and Stakeholder
Management
Remuneration: R931 352.88pa (all-inclusive cost to company)
Location: Metropolitan Centre, 158 Civic Boulevard, Braamfontein

Minimum Requirements:

• Grade 12;
• Degree in Customer Relations/Marketing/Public Relations/Communications/Journalism or
  related field (NQF level 7);
• 5 – 7 years’ relevant, related experience at senior practitioner level;
• Have a valid driver’s license.

Primary Function:
Lead and manage communications and stakeholder engagement and liaison, including
the provision of high-quality and responsive information for all stakeholders. Develop
approaches to engagements, collaboration, and innovation that create improved value
for the City/Region and its stakeholders.

Key Performance Areas:

• Render an efficient and effective stakeholder engagement management and liaison
  service in the designated region;
• Perform specific tasks/activities associated with the provision of internal communications
  services;
• Perform specific tasks/activities associated with the provision of external communications
  services;
• Provide marketing support;
• Perform specific tasks and activities associated with the provision of effective and efficient
  stakeholder management and liaison;
• Conduct planning and development activities;
• Optimise process for efficiency;
• Management of assets entrusted into specialist area;
• Conduct governance and risk activities;
• Monitor and report on work/projects achieve

Leading Competencies:

• Communicate effectively;
• Ability to function under stress;
• Collaborative/Teamwork & Accountability;
• Advice and guidance;
• Information gathering;
• Change management;
• Problem-solving;
• Resource management and networking skills;
• Time management;
• High level of confidentiality and Organisational skills.

Core Competencies:

• Teamwork;
• High-level confidentiality;
• Value and Integrity;
• Attention to detail and quality focused;
• Knowledge of local government policies, protocol and procedures;
• Batho Pele Principles.

“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/1w8rR0zvLT2qUL7BB5zxszQew554

ENQUIRIES ONLY:
Contact Person: Mashudu Rasalanavho
Tel No: 011 407 7644
CLOSING DATE: THURSDAY, 27 MARCH 2025
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.

Media Liaison Specialist

Department: Private Office of the Executive Mayor (POEM)
Branch: Various MMC Offices
Designation: Media Liaison Specialist
Remuneration: R701 904.84 pa (all-inclusive cost to company)
Location: Metropolitan Centre, 158 Civic Boulevard, Braamfontein

Minimum Requirements:

• Grade 12;
• National Diploma in Media Studies/Communications/Marketing/Journalism/Public
  Relations Management or related field (NQF level 6);
• 3 – 4 year’s relevant experience in a similar work environment or position;
• Knowledge of media functions and concepts;
• Must have valid driver’s license.

Primary Function:
Provide directions, develop and manage media relations between the office of the MM
and the Media. To proactively manage the relations between the MMC, department and
legislature. To maintain an open and professional image with the media and customers
of the City of Johannesburg.

Key Performance Areas:

• Develop a communications/media strategy and plan for the MMC;
• Arrange and conduct press conferences, information sessions, and interviews with the
  media;
• Develop media statements and speeches for the MMC;
• Compile responses to media enquiries;
• Build relations with the media and promote the portfolio of the MMC and the department;
• Participate in forums and in the collective planning of the communication and media issues
  of the Municipality;
• Liaise with key internal and external stakeholders in the department to ensure coordination
  and alignment of communication priorities and programmes.

Leading Competencies:

• Business acumen;
• Project management;
• Work independently;
• People management;
• Event management.

Core Competencies:

• Excellent oral and written communication skills with an innate attention to detail;
• Coordinating skills;
• Excellent interpersonal and team working skills;
• Networking and negotiation;
• Emotional intelligence;
• Conflict management;
• Project management;
• Planning, organising and execution

“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/1dz5o2nxkRHuboQTq0YPoJQew554

ENQUIRIES ONLY:
Contact Person: Mashudu Rasalanavho
Tel No: 011 407 7644
CLOSING DATE: THURSDAY, 27 MARCH 2025
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.

We wish you all the best with your applications