EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR: ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
FIXED-TERM PERFORMANCE BASED POSITION
(Linked to Political Term of Office)

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.

DISCLAIMER
• 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.
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EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR: ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
UP TO A MAXIMUM OF FIVE (5) YEARS FIXED-TERM PERFORMANCE BASED POSITION

Note the following in terms of the below mentioned position:
• Appointment in this position will be subject to the signing of an employment contract and performance agreement, as well as disclosure of financial interests.
• The applicant needs to comply with the MFMA unit standards as prescribed by Regulation 493 of 15 June 2007 as published in Government Gazette 29967 of 15 June 2007.
• The applicant shall undergo a competency assessment in terms of Annexure A (competency framework for Senior Managers) Notice 21 published in Government Gazette of 17 January 2014.
• Applicant shall undergo security vetting. The Relevant MFMA Unit Standards for the above position are preferred, however a grace period of eighteen (18) months will be provided to obtain the Unit Standards as per Publication in the Government Gazette No 40593, Government Notice 91 of 03 February 2017 by The Minister of Finance.

Department: Office of the City Manager
Branch: Economic Development
Designation: Executive Director: Economic Development

The Primary Function (KPA’s):
Implement the City’s vision and long-term economic growth strategy, to facilitate economic growth by collaborating with City Departments, Municipal Owned Entities, other spheres of government, the private sector and all other affected stakeholders whilst capitalizing on the City’s own economic levers and to ensure that “a city’s economy that plays a role as the key economic hub on the continent, and a national economic growth leader, by ensuring sustainable shared growth that benefits all.

Leading Competencies:
• Strategic direction and leadership; People management, Program and project management;
• Financial management; Change management; Change leadership; Governance leadership.

Core Competencies:
• Moral competence; Planning and organising; Analysis and innovation; Knowledge and information management; Communication; Results and quality focus;
• Minimum competency requirements for Senior Managers

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.

Please take note that only online applications will be considered. Please apply by using the following link below:
https://share-eu1.hsforms.com/1vU8I-OQSTpaAYFVp5uQiWQew554
APPLY ONLINE VIA: www.joburg.org.za
ENQUIRIES ONLY:
Contact Person: Pelisa Sindelo
Tel No: 011 407 6560