City of Johannesburg Metropolitan Jobs

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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

• IThe 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.
• 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.
• However, registering your CV and/or receipt and acknowledgement of any kind shall not be an
  indication that your application will be successful and/or lead to employment.
• The City of Johannesburg shall not be liable for any damage, loss or liability of whatsoever
  nature 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.

Deputy Director: Strategic Advisory Services

Department: Private Office of the Executive Mayor (POEM)
Branch: Various MMC Offices
Designation: Deputy Director: Strategic Advisory Services
Remuneration: R1 187,426.76 pa (total cost to company, all-inclusive)
Location: Metropolitan Centre, 158 Civic Boulevard, Braamfontein

Minimum Requirements:

• Grade 12 plus a Bachelor’s Degree (NQF Level 7) in Political Science, Public
  Administration, Economics, Law, or a related field;
• 7 – 9 years’ experience in the discipline of which 4 years at a Professional Officer level;
• Must have a valid Driver’s license;

Primary Function:
Provide Research and Strategic Advisory Services to enable the Directorate to render
effective advisory services to the Office of the Executive Mayor and the Mayoral
Committee for the achievement of the political mandate.

Key Performance Areas:

• Contribute to the development of the Directorate’s functional strategic planning;
• Execute project planning process in contribution to the Directorate’s business planning
  process;
• Execute process optimisation and efficiency procedures;
• Provide sound strategic advisory services;
• Render research services;
• Ensure effective control of project financial resources;
• Ensure effective management and control of allocated assets;
• Implement good governance and effective risk management systems;
• Manage specific administrative and reporting requirements associated with the research
  findings and project deliverables.

Leading Competencies:

• Good communication and presentation skills;
• Good listening and communication skills;
• Proven written skills;
• Good facilitation and communications and coordinating skills;
• Research and analytical skills
• Customer Care and Problem-Solving skills
• Critical thinking skills;
• Good management skills;
• Computer literacy including MS Office Applications;
• High level of confidentiality and organisational skills;
• Time Management, working independently, under pressure, and ability to prioritise.

Core Competencies:

• Knowledge of local government environment;
• Knowledge of the City’s strategy (IDP), prescribed Methodologies, Legislative, Policy,
  and Regulatory Frameworks;
• In-depth knowledge of function principles, techniques, and tools and how they can be
  practically applied;
• Knowledge of Corporate Governance;
• Knowledge of principles and practices of municipal organization, administration, and
  personnel management;

“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/1-mmmZdTXS-Sd62NvuY2RZwew554

APPLY ONLINE VIA: www.joburg.org.za

ENQUIRIES ONLY:
Contact Person: Patience Silimela
Tel No: 011 407 6835

CLOSING DATE: FRIDAY, 10 OCTOBER 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

Manager: Stakeholder Management

Department: Private Office of the Executive Mayor (POEM)
Branch: Various MMC Offices
Designation: Manager: Stakeholder Management
Remuneration: R971 343,24pa (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;
• 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/194X4GWmnTK23AOoNi6Fzgwew554

APPLY ONLINE VIA: www.joburg.org.za

ENQUIRIES ONLY:
Contact Person: Patience Silimela
Tel No: 011 407 6835

CLOSING DATE: FRIDAY, 10 OCTOBER 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