DEPUTY DIRECTOR: RESEARCH & STRATEGY BENCHMARKING
Department: Human Settlements
Branch: Policy, Planning & Research
Designation: Deputy Director: Research & Strategy Benchmarking

Location: 222 Smit Street, Braamfontein

Primary Function:
Lead, direct and manage the Development of Research agenda and Strategy Benchmarking for the Human Settlements and Built Settlements Environment.

Key Performance Areas:
• Provide strategic support, leadership and management for the Sub-Unit and the achievement of integrated sustainable Human Settlement and other Housing priorities.
• Provide a seamless administration of the unit that is supportive to maximum attainment of the Departmental goals.
• Coordinating and managing the development of Research, Strategy and benchmarking Agenda for the Human Settlements.
• Developing qualitative, quantitative research, periodic surveys, various strategy products and knowledge management incubation.
• Research the international, national & regional trends in the development of qualitative and quantitative research.
• Building and maintaining strong relations with internal and external business units, entities, key stakeholders and peers to ensure the correct focus and support around Housing.
• To maximize the productivity by optimizing the effectiveness of its employees to enable achievement of objectives of the Research and Strategy Benchmarking Sub-Directorate.
• Provide quality reports on the functions and performance of the Research and Strategy Benchmarking Sub Directorate

Leading Competencies:
• Advance research skills;
• Ability to work with different stakeholders;
• Strong communication skills,
• Computer Literacy;
• Good Management and Interpersonal skills,
• Ability to mentor colleagues and build capacity.

Core Competencies:
• Stakeholder Relations and Communications,
• Research, Strategy and Benchmarking;
• Performance Management;
• Governance and Risk;
• Asset and Monitoring and Reporting.
• Ability to function under stress;
• Collaborative/Teamwork & Accountability;
• Advice and guidance;
• Change management;
• Problem solving;
• Resource management and networking skills.
• High level of confidentiality;
• High level confidentiality; Value and Integrity; Attention to detail and focused;

“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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APPLY ONLINE VIA THIS LINK: www.joburg.org.za
ENQUIRIES ONLY:
Contact Person: Tshifiwa Ndou
Tel No: 011 21 8100 /7975
CLOSING DATE: WEDNESDAY, 02 AUGUST 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 and
• Employment record verification,
• Criminal check, and
• Identity validation.

VACANCY CIRCULAR 051/2023

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

CLOSING DATE: WEDNESDAY, 02 AUGUST 2023

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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• 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.
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