VACANCY CIRCULAR 086/2023

This Vacancy is open to Employees of the City of Johannesburg and External Candidates

CLOSING DATE: TUESDAY, 28 NOVEMBER 2023

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DEPUTY DIRECTOR: HUMAN SETTLEMENT PROJECT PACKAGING
DEPARTMENT: Human Settlements
BRANCH: Public Housing Programme Support
DESIGNATION: Deputy Director: Human Settlement Project Packaging
REMUNERATION: R57 490,39 pm (basic salary, excluding benefits)
LOCATION: 222 Smit Street, Braamfontein

Minimum Requirements:
Matric Certificate/Grade 12 plus a Bachelor’s Degree in Development Studies/Urban Design/Town Planning/Civil Engineer (Built Environment Discipline) at NQF level 7;
7 - 8 years’ overall experience in Housing environment of which 4 years’ experience at middle management level;
Experience of managing teams of people that have delivered high quality outputs on time and according to set criteria and budgets;
Extensive and proven experience in the field of physical development;
Experience using digital design and geographic information systems statistical software;
Experience of teamwork and team leadership in a developmental context;
Experience in managing finances, and planning work from both financial and human resources perspective;
Interpretation of Developmental and Environment legislation required;
Knowledge of housing legislation, local government and community development issues;
Strong theoretical experience and exposure in the field of housing is essential;
Strong command in the package of plans approach to development.

Primary Function:
Lead and direct progressive poverty alleviation, inter and intra settlement integration, urban restructuring and renewal, densification, tenure diversification of the built environment (Project Packaging).

Key Performance Areas:
Provide leadership and management for the Sub directorate and achievements of integrated sustainable Human Settlements;
Administration of sub directorate;
Maximize the productivity of the Human Settlement Project Packaging sub directorate by optimizing the effectiveness of its employees in order to enable achievement of objective of the sub-directorate and manage the human resources thereof;
Manage all aspects of the finance in the control of the Human Settlement Project Packaging sub directorate including but not limited to, revenue, expenditure, assets and liabilities, in accordance with the legislative as well as the with City’s policies and procedures;
Provide quality reports on the functions and performance of the Human Settlement Project Packaging sub directorate which are factual, accurate and complete, timely and contribute to and support the overall reporting requirements;
To efficiently and effectively manage the operational assets and resources of the directorate cost effectively in accordance with legislative framework of the City’s policies and procedure;
Comply with all relevant legislative framework including City’s Code Ethics manage and mitigate risk effectively;
Building and maintaining strong relation with internal and external business units, entities, key stakeholder and peers to ensure the correct focus and support around Housing.

Leading Competencies:
Advance 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-directorates 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-eu1.hsforms.com/1zOt-nufRTfSJM4fbt-_pRAew554
APPLY ONLINE VIA THIS LINK: www.joburg.org.za
ENQUIRIES ONLY:
Contact Person: Tshifhiwa Ndou
Tel No: 011 021 7975/8100/8021
CLOSING DATE: TUESDAY, 28 NOVEMBER 2023

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.