Director: Specialised Services

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PERMANENT POSITION
Director: Specialised Services

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.
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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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• Any misrepresentation or failure to disclose material information on the application form or CV will
  automatically disqualify your application.

DEPARTMENT: Public Safety (JMPD)
BRANCH: Specialised Unit
DESIGNATION: Director: Specialised Services
REMUNERATION: R75 599,04 pm (basic salary, excluding benefits)
LOCATION: 1041 Wemmer Complex

Minimum Requirements:

• Grade 12/NQF level 4;
• Basic training qualification (Metro Police Diploma);
• Degree or B.Tech in Policing at NQF level 7;
• Code B driver’s license;
• No criminal record;
• Firearm proficiency;
• 10 years’ relevant experience, of which 5 years must be Managerial experience.

Primary Function:
To manage the Specialised Services Directorate, within the Public Safety Department for
the City of Johannesburg (CoJ), effectively and efficiently aligned within the GDS 2040,
CoJ objectives, productivity and develop a service delivery strategy aligned to
Johannesburg Metropolitan Police Department (JMPD) and Community needs and
expectations.

Key Performance Areas:

• Perform long-term planning and execute the expected activities;
• Direct and control the Key Performance Areas and outcomes of personnel within the
  Specialised Services Unit;
• Manage legislative requirements and compliance matters about Specialised Services;
• Lead, processes for the conclusion of investigations and prosecutions of offenders to
  ensure compliance with relevant legislation;
• Understand the Municipality’s objectives and the impact of decisions on the community
  and the functioning of the Department;
• Planning, organising and controlling the Directorate’s tasks to specifications and within
  budget;
• Drive optimisation of the financial management of the Directorate in line with the MFMA
  through strategic processes;
• Plan and organise the work for the Directorate using goal setting, objectives and targets
  with associated resources and budgets;
• Identify and deal with unethical issues and conflicts;
• Assess situations and interest positions and respond appropriately;
• Manage the interface and relationship with key stakeholders in support of meeting
  objectives

Leading Competencies:

• Report writing;
• Emotional intelligence;
• Problem-solving;
• Computer literacy (MS Office Packages, including Word, Excel);
• Good written and oral communication skills in English, and must be able to communicate
  and coordinate effectively with other stakeholders;
• Attention to detail and high levels of accuracy, and excellent planning, organising,
  coordinating, and time management skills.

Core Competencies:

• Advanced knowledge of The Constitution, Criminal Procedure Act, Labour Relations Act,
  Basic Conditions of Employment Act, Employment Equity Act, Skills Development Act,
  AARTO Act, National Land Transportation Act (NLTA), SAPS Act, Liquor Act, Second
  Hand Goods Act, Dangerous Goods Act, National Road Traffic Act (NRTA), MFMA and
  Municipal Systems Act, Municipal Structures Act, etc.;
• Sound knowledge of the relevant legislation that governs employment practices and
  principles of human resource administration;
• In-depth understanding of Government strategic thinking and policies and how they can
  be practically applied;
• Sound knowledge of modern policies and practices of public personnel administration,
  including procedures, ordinances and resolutions;
• Thorough knowledge of employee classifications, compensation and benefits, recruitment,
  selection and training;
• Knowledge of and analysis of the impact of labour market conditions and socio-economic
  issues;
• Understand and interpret policies and procedures and explain them to others;
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, city
  officials, labour unions and the public;
• Principles and practices of municipal budget preparation and administration;
• Ability to plan activities, goals, and objectives of staff members and the Directorate and
  monitor compliance to the same as dictated by Group Policy;
• Collaborative/Teamwork, Values and Integrity, Attention to detail, and quality-focused;
• Customer and Service Delivery Management (Batho Pele) Ethics, Professionalism;
• Impact and Influence according to the City’s protocols, legislation, and standards.

“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/1eQAdo0yoSnSX6raEsIjClwew554

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

ENQUIRIES ONLY:
Contact Person: Busisiwe Rikhotso
Tel No: 011 375 5269

CLOSING DATE: MONDAY, 26 MAY 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.

We wish you all the best with your applications