Senior Professional Officer: Strategic Advisory Services

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FIXED-TERM PERFORMANCE BASED CONTRACTS
(linked to Political Term of Office)
Senior Professional Officer: Strategic Advisory Services

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

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  documents during the selection process.
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  the vacancy.
• Applicants with membership to professional bodies need to provide a membership
  number and expiry date.
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Department: Private Office of the Executive Mayor (POEM)
Branch: Various MMC Offices
Designation: Senior Professional Officer: Strategic Advisory Services
Remuneration: R1, 237, 505.40 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:
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ENQUIRIES ONLY:
Contact Person: Patience Silimela
Tel No: 011 407 7644

CLOSING DATE: THURSDAY, 16 JULY 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, and
• Identity validation

We wish you all the best with your applications