Deputy Director

PERMANENT POSITION
Deputy Director

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

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VACANCY CIRCULAR 002/2026 City of Johannesburg

Department: Human Settlements
Branch: Public Housing Programmes
Designation: Deputy Director
Remuneration: R64 033,65 pm (basic salary, excluding benefits)
Location: 222 Smit Street, Braamfontein

Minimum Requirements:

• An appropriate Degree in Engineering or Building Environment or Construction or Public
  Administration at NQF level 7;
• 7 – 9 years’ overall experience in the Housing environment and middle management level;
• Knowledge of the following:
  ➢ Project Management;
  ➢ Financial Management;
  ➢ Property Management;
• Professional Registartation with a Professional body within built environment.

Primary Function:
Lead and manage the implementation of Housing Programme and Projects. Coordinate
the initiation, planning, implementation and monitoring of the integrated housing
programme in a way that ensures that projects perform within set time frames, according
to allocated budgets and according to quality requirements.

Key Performance Areas:

• Manage the activities relating to compliance and support according to the Department’s
  policies and guidelines, so that they are done in a cost-effective and efficient manner;
• Coordinate procedural requirements associated with the Human Capital Development
  Initiative.

Leading Competencies:

• Advanced skill in verbal and written communication;
• Proven ability to deliver packaged housing development projects;
• Proven ability to create and lead a strategic vision;
• Proven ability to manage a team to secure significant funding;
• Proven ability to develop internal and external collaborations with strategic partners;
• Track record of representing and organization at a senior level and working closely with senior
  colleagues;
• Demonstrated understanding of the role of human settlement development and how to achieve
  impact;
• Demonstrable capacity to successfully motivate, manage and lead teams of different
  disciplines and multiple cultures to deliver on the research outputs and development outcomes
  described above;
• Ability to analyse processes and implement continuous improvements;
• Ability to work with stakeholders at different management levels;
• Ability to work as a member of a team and work closely with other built environment disciplines;
• Evidence of developmental skills and conceptual thinking;
• Ability to mentor colleagues and continuously build capacity within the organisation.

Core Competencies:

• Knowledgeable in various environmental research and testing methodologies;
• Comprehensive knowledge of all Environmental legislation, By-law management, Labour
  laws and Council policies and procedures;
• Knowledge of the City’s strategic business planning and performance management
  processes;
• Knowledge of sub-directorate processes and procedures;
• Understanding of various systems used within the City, such as SAP, data management
  systems, electronic document management systems, Outlook, etc.;
• Knowledge of City of Johannesburg Council rules and procedures.

“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.hsforms.com/1_15psButRE215nl5Mfm7gA469tl
APPLY ONLINE VIA THIS LINK: www.joburg.org.za

ENQUIRIES ONLY:
Contact Person: Nonzukiso Mkhanya
Tel No: 011 061 3134 / 011 375 6164

CLOSING DATE: FRIDAY, 23 JANUARY 2026

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