VACANCY CIRCULAR 066/2023

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

CLOSING DATE: TUESDAY, 26 SEPTEMBER 2023

WE HAVE AN EXCITING CAREER OPPORTUNITY FOR:
PERMANENT POSITION
GROUP HEAD: CITIZEN RELATIONSHIP AND URBAN MANAGEMENT
Appointment in this position will be subject to the signing of an employment contract and performance agreement, as well as disclosure of financial interests.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
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GROUP HEAD: CITIZEN RELATIONSHIP AND URBAN MANAGEMENT
Department: Office of the City Manager
Branch: Citizen Relationships and Urban Management
Designation: Group Head: Citizen Relationship and Urban Management
Remuneration: R 2 148 405 pa (all-inclusive, cost to company)
Location: Metropolitan Centre, 158 Civic Boulevard, Braamfontein

Minimum requirements:
• Matric/Grade 12;
• Bachelor’s Degree in Public Management / Administration, Engineering, Planning, Accounting, Economics, Development Planning (NQF level 7);
• 5 years’ senior management experience and 3 years at middle management;
• 10 years' extensive experience in leadership / management or related field;
• Knowledge of the MFMA, Treasury Regulations and other relevant legislative frameworks;
• Knowledge on local governments environment;
• Knowledge of City’s strategy (IDP), prescribed Methodologies, Legislative, Policy and Regulatory Frameworks governing the media and communications function;
• Knowledge on Corporate Governance;
• Knowledge of principle and practices of municipal organization, administration and personnel management;
• In-depth knowledge of function principles, techniques & tools and how they can be practically applied;
• Knowledge on Corporate Governance;
• The incumbent should meet the standards set out in the Core Competency Requirements as per Regulations; and
• Must have a valid drives license;

Primary Function
To provide Regional service delivery governance, urban management, augmented field services and citizen relations functions aimed at achieving service delivery excellence by ensuring that the City is responsive to the needs of the community. VACANCY CIRCULAR 066/2023 City of Johannesburg Publication Date: Sunday, 10 September 2023 This Vacancy is open to Employees of the City of Johannesburg and External Applicants Closing Date: Tuesday, 26 September 2023

Key Performance Areas:
• Contribute to the development of the City’s strategic planning process;
• Lead the Department’s Service Delivery and Budget Implementation Planning (SDBIP) process;
• Ensure sound Departmental Financial Planning and Budgeting processes;
• Lead and facilitate the Departmental Performance Management planning process;
• Lead and manage the development of the Sub-Directorate’s Individual Learning Plans (ILP’s) process;
• Organise both human and non-human resources for effective and efficient implementation of Departmental functions, processes, and procedures;
• Leading the Recruitment, Selection & Placement process for sourcing of suitably qualified staff for the Department;
• Provide sound leadership for the achievement of the Sub-Directorate’s objectives;
• Direct the provision of regional service delivery governance, urban management, augmented field services and citizen relations functions;
• Ensure effective monitoring, evaluation process and systems in the regions;
• Ensure effective control of the Department’s Human Resource;
• Ensure effective Departmental Assets Management and Control;
• Implement good governance and effective risk management systems;
• Coordinate the Strengthening of Inter-and-intra-governmental Relations (IGR);
• Ensure effective management of specific administrative and reporting requirements associated with the Department and individual performance;

Leading competencies:
• Computer Literacy (Microsoft Word and Excel);
• Good facilitation and influencing;
• Good listening and communications Coordinating;
• Problem solving Customer Care;
• Critical thinking;
• Excellent written and verbal communications; and
• Good management.
• 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;
• Effective Communication;
• Results and Quality Focus.

“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/1qMYSFQozSnquEnRRFheRiAew554
APPLY ONLINE VIA THIS LINK: www.joburg.org.za
ENQUIRIES ONLY:
Contact Person: Pelisa Sindelo
Tel No: 011 407 6560
CLOSING DATE: TUESDAY, 26 SEPTEMBER 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