City of JHB Vacancies

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PERMANENT POSITIONS:

• Head: Asset Management and Insurance
• Head: Budgeting and Accounting
• Finance Support Specialist

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.
• However, registering your CV and/or receipt and acknowledgment of any kind shall not be an
  indication that your application will be successful and/or lead to employment.
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  arising from your use of the job opportunity section of this website.
• The City of Johannesburg reserves the right not to make an appointment.
• Any misrepresentation or failure to disclose material information on the application form or CV will
  automatically disqualify your application.

VACANCY CIRCULAR 097/2025 City of Johannesburg

Head: Asset Management and Insurance

Department: Office of the City Manager
Branch: Strategic and Finance Support
Designation: Head: Asset Management and Insurance
Remuneration: R64 033.65 pm (basic salary, excluding benefits)
Location: Metropolitan Centre, 158 Civic Boulevard, Braamfontein

Minimum Requirements:

• Matric /Grade 12 Certificate;
• BCom in Accounting or any finance related qualification at NQF Level 7;
• 7 – 9 years overall working experience of which 4 years must be at junior management
  level in Local Government/Public service or similar environment;
• Full knowledge and know-how of SAP R3 Finance;
• Ability to recommend methods to manage risks related to Asset and Insurance
• Extensive knowledge, interpretation of financial performance and reporting in line with
  Generally Recognized accounting practice, GAAP, GAMAP, MFMA and any other
  applicable legislation
• Compiling and managing Capex budgets for Office of the City manager departments
• Extensive knowledge in asset and insurance management;
• Ability to analyse and interpret financial information;
• Ability to improve business processes and systems;
• Lead the Asset team during physical verification process;
• Good communication, planning, analytical and problem-solving skills;
• Computer literate; and
• Must have a valid driver’s license

Primary Function:
To lead, direct and control the Assets and Insurance Unit of the Office of the City
Manager in order to ensure its financial position is reported accurately; the finance
section runs efficiently and effectively and conforms to the requirements of the
Municipal Finance Management Act and the City’s financial strategies and policies
.Establish strategic leadership, direction and control over the Assets and Insurance
Unit of the Strategic and Financial Support section in the Office of the City Manager.

Key Performance Areas:

• Identify and define the short to medium term needs for the smooth functioning of the
  section;
• Assist in directing and managing the maintenance of the Computerised Asset Register in
  accordance to the laid down procedures;
• Redundant and obsolete movable assets due to various economic factors are scrapped
  as per the prescribed control procedures;
• Direct the implementation of the Asset Management Control procedures;
• Finalize the asset management functions as required in the year-end guidelines;
• Control the key performance areas and critical outputs of human resources within the
  section;
• Render support and assistance to various stakeholders requesting Asset Management
  information;

Leading Competencies:

• Ability to analyse and interpret financial information;
• Problem solving;
• Analytical skills, Report Writing and Presentation skills
• Good leadership and communication skill;

Core Competencies:

• Extensive Knowledge in Asset and Insurance Management
• Knowledge of the local government environment;
• Sound knowledge of Audit principles and practices.

“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/1a9qPUdTcTAa85wIQ_B2JPQew554

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

ENQUIRIES ONLY:
Contact Person: Pelisa Matsepe
Tel No: 011 407 6560

CLOSING DATE: TUESDAY, 26 AUGUST 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,
• Identity validation.

Head: Budgeting and Accounting

Department: Office of the City Manager
Branch: Strategic and Finance Support
Designation: Head: Budgeting and Accounting
Remuneration: R64 033.65 pm (basic salary, excluding benefits)
Location: Metropolitan Centre, 158 Civic Boulevard, Braamfontein

Minimum Requirements:

• Matric /Grade 12 Certificate;
• BCom in Accounting or any Finance related qualification at NQF level 7;
• 7 – 9 years overall working experience of which 4 years must be at junior management
  level in Local Government/Public service or similar environment;
• Knowledge of GRAP and application thereof;
• Extensive knowledge in revenue, expenditure, asset and liabilities;
• Full knowledge and know-how of SAP R3 Finance;
• Knowledge and understanding of Medium-Term Budget cycle as well as the City Budget
  Management Policy
• Sound knowledge of audit principles and practices, Risk management and Accounting
  standards
• Extensive knowledge, interpretation of financial performance and reporting in line with
  Generally Recognized accounting practice, GAAP, GAMAP, MFMA and any other
  applicable legislation
• Financial management, report writing and computer literacy (strong analytical, negotiation
  and communication skills including Power-point, Excel, Word and Microsoft Outlook;
• communication skills including Power-point, Excel, Word and Microsoft Outlook;
• Good communication, planning, analytical and problem-solving skills;
• Computer literate; and
• Must have a valid driver’s license.

Primary Function:
To manage the key performance and result indicators associated with the Finance
Section functionality through the implementation of established policies and
procedures regulating reporting and recording, contributing to the input that effects
long term objectives and Financial Planning sequences and managing and executing
and administrative procedure and process associated with, Budget and Accounting
and Asset management. Establish strategic leadership, direction and control over the
budget and Accounting functions of the Strategic and Financial Support section in the
Office of the City Manager.

Key Performance Areas:

• Support the management of policies relevant to the City of Johannesburg;
• Ensure that the rendering function is organized effectively and efficiently;
• Assists the Section Head: Strategic and Financial Support to apply applications and
  sequences associated with Core budget control and adherence to prescribed guidelines
  and timeframes
• Assist in the identification and definition of short to medium objectives and priorities of the
  office of the City Manager / Executive Mayor;
• Manage the implementation of specific procedure, systems and control related to key
  functional areas embodied in the financial service structure;
• Control the key performance areas and critical outputs of human Resource within the
  section;
• Ensure compliance to Legislation / Accounting standards

Leading Competencies:

• Ability to analyse and interpret financial information;
• Problem solving;
• Analytical skills, Report Writing and Presentation skills
• Good leadership and communication skill;

Core Competencies:

• Extensive Knowledge in Revenue, Expenditure, Asset and Liabilities;
• Knowledge of the local government environment;
• Sound knowledge of Audit principles and practices.
• Knowledge of principle and practices of municipal administration and management of
  Personnel.

“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/1CqA9snz1SNWczEOjYEYvcwew554

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

ENQUIRIES ONLY:
Contact Person: Pelisa Matsepe
Tel No: 011 407 6560

CLOSING DATE: TUESDAY, 26 AUGUST 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,
• Identity validation.

Finance Support Specialist

Department: Office of the City Manager
Designation: Finance Support Specialist
Remuneration: R35 043.67 pm (basic salary, excluding benefits)
Location: Metropolitan Centre, 158 Civic Boulevard, Braamfontein

Minimum Requirements:

• Matric/Grade 12;
• National Diploma or Advanced Certificate in Financial Accounting at NQF Level 6;
• 3-4 years’ experience in finance environment;
• Knowledge of risk management principles;
• Good communication, planning, analytical and problem-solving skills;
• Knowledge of GAAP and IFRS;
• Computer literacy (MS Office)
• Perform Monthly and daily reconciliation of accounts, inter-related party transactions etc
• Ability to investigate exceptions,
• Prepare and process monthly Journal entries
• provide inputs on Quarterly and Monthly reports
• Procurement of activities; and
• Knowledge of the City’s Procurement systems

Primary Function:
To co-ordinate, organise, support and control the full spectrum of financial support
activities within the Office of the Executive Mayor in accordance with the functions’
goals and objectives.

Key Performance Areas:

• Ensure effective maintenance of accounting records, payroll checking, and proper
  monitoring of expenditure patterns in the Office of the City Manager;
• Procurement and Expenditure Management
• Performance Management;
• Ensure that internal controls are consistently aligned with current legislative requirements
  and accounting standards to mitigate risks and ensure accurate financial reporting;
• Customer Liaison and Management Information;

Leading Competencies:

• Computer literacy (SAP Financial Package and Microsoft Office);
• Financial Skills;
• Financial Aptitude;
• Analytical Ability;
• Interpersonal Skills

Core Competencies:

• Knowledge of MFMA, Municipal Structures Act, Municipal Systems Act and other
  legislative requirements;
• Knowledge of Risk Management Principles.
• Knowledge of GAAP and IFRS.

“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/1lbAdKRFJSGGF1VpvZa1NAAew554

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

ENQUIRIES ONLY:
Contact Person: Kelebogile Ramabi
Tel No: 011 407 6003

CLOSING DATE: TUESDAY, 26 AUGUST 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,
• Identity validation

We wish you all the best with your applications