Director: Strategy and International Relations

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Vacancy Bulletin: STC 005/2025 City of Johannesburg

DIRECTOR: STRATEGY AND INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS
SHORT TERM CONTRACT POSITION
(Not exceeding 12 months)

Department: Group Strategy, Policy Coordination and Relations (GSPCR)
Branch: Strategy & International Relations
Designation: Director: Strategy and International Relations
Remuneration: R75 599,04 pm (all-inclusive, no benefits)
Location: 48 Ameshoff Street, SAPPI Building, Braamfontein

Minimum Requirements:

Matric plus a Bachelor’s Degree in Politics, Development Planning, Business
Administration, Public Policy, Public Administration or Business Management, Strategy,
Research and Policy Development at NQF level 7;
At least 10 years’ experience or more relevant experience of strategic administration,
International Relations and leadership experience, of which 5 years must be at
middle/senior management level.

Primary Function:
Lead and direct the formulation and revision of the overarching long-term City
Development Strategy as well as providing overarching strategic guidance based on
strategic information and research to promote cooperative governance, inform
decision-making and facilitate development government. Coordinate and manage the
international positioning of the CoJ by initiating, developing, networking and
partnering with strategic international cities and organisations in line with the City’s
International Relations Strategy and providing support to other Departments and
Entities. Attract international events that will benefit the City and organise such event/s
from inception to close-out

Key Performance Areas:

Strategic positioning of the City of Johannesburg’s International Relations;
Attract, lobby and organise international events;
International Relations research (emerging/current issues);
Initiate and/or review potential strategic city-to-city relationships informed by an approved
International Relations Policy for the City of Johannesburg and implementation of Strategic
City-to-City Action Plans;
Ensure global network presentation, support and preparations;
Stakeholder engagement: Focal communication point, interaction and facilitation of
relations between the City of Johannesburg, local and international stakeholders;
Lead the Diplomatic and Intergovernmental Liaison role;
International Relations Logistics (in consultation with the Private Office of the Mayor liaison,
communication and logistics;
Lead and manage the undertaking of research studies to understand and respond to the
changing urban context, challenges and opportunities with the purpose of enhancing the
City’s long-term strategic direction;
Provide strategic leadership in the development of the long-term strategy and oversee the
policy, research, information and surveys to inform planning in the City;
Communicating and disseminating strategic information;
Business and Contract management of the Unit;
People management;
Execute the project planning process to inform the business unit’s business planning
process;
Ensure effective and efficient administration of the Unit.

Leading Competencies:

Computer literacy (MS Office);
Analytical and conceptual skills;
Problem identification and problem-solving;
Creative thinking;
Networking and negotiation skills;
Good communication skills (written and verbal);
Leadership and people management skills;
Ability to balance complex, competing project demands and deadlines effectively;
Ability to handle the demands of various personality types;
Attention to detail;
Agile and adaptable approaches (flexibility);
Ability to build interrelationships between the City and external stakeholders.

Core Competencies:

Knowledge of the local, national and provincial government environment, as well as
International Protocols, Treaties and Agreements;
Knowledge of the Government and the Policy environment of the Country and City;
Sound knowledge of IR strategy formulation, programme and strategic planning in the
public sector, including practices;
Diplomacy and International Relations principles;
Sound knowledge of International relations, research design, techniques and relationships
with relevant stakeholder networks;
Sound knowledge of data analysis and evaluation, and the ability to translate data into
accessible reports for diverse audiences;
Strategic thinking with the capacity to initiate or develop innovative solutions to often
complex, multi-faceted issues and problems;
Principles and practices of Project Management;
Principles and practices of resource management;
Principles and practices of administration and personnel management;
Knowledge and experience of principles and practices of municipal budget presentation
and administration;
Experience of supervision, training and performance evaluation;
Customer and Service Delivery Management (Batho Pele) Ethics, HR Values + CoJ
Values, Integrity and Professionalism, Impact and Influence and Confidentiality.

“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/1ZUWz3cKlRZyV3JOn8nnSZQew554

ENQUIRIES ONLY:
Contact Person: Sirelda de Klerk
Tel No: 011 407 7723

CLOSING DATE: WEDNESDAY, 07 MAY 2025

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received within six (6) weeks of the closing date, they must accept that their application
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