VACANCY CIRCULAR 046/2023

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

CLOSING DATE: WEDNESDAY, 19 JULY 2023

WE HAVE AN EXCITING CAREER OPPORTUNITY FOR:
PERMANENT POSITION:
SPECIALIST: TOWN PLANNER

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.
• Applicants are advised to use Google Chrome when applying for CoJ positions.

DISCLAIMER
• 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.
• 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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• However, registering your CV and/or receipt and acknowledgment of any kind shall not be an indication that your application will be successful and/or lead to employment.
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• The City of Johannesburg reserves the right not to make an appointment.

SPECIALIST: TOWN PLANNER
Department: Development Planning
Branch: Land Use Management
Designation: Specialist: Town Planner

Location: Metropolitan Centre, 158 Civic Boulevard, Braamfontein

Primary Function:
Process Town Planning applications and implement processes based on set guidelines under the mentorship and guidance of the Senior Specialist (Town Planner) and Manager, in order to promote harmonious and orderly development of the City.

Key Performance Areas:
• Make and forward inputs on work improvements.
• Process Town Planning applications based on set guidelines.
• Provide town planning advice.
• Participate in an informal mentoring process.
• Participate in planning related hearing and meetings.

Leading Competencies:
• Computer literacy in Microsoft Office;
• Verbal and written communication skills.

Core Competencies:
• Collaborative/Teamwork & Accountability;
• Advice and guidance;
• Information gathering;
• Conflict management;
• Problem solving and understanding of applicable legislation, regulations and policies.
• Attention to detail;
• Batho Pele Principles.

“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/12ODboCmOS8iuD3E7Yp7sVQew554
APPLY ONLINE VIA THIS LINK: www.joburg.org.za
ENQUIRIES ONLY:
Contact Person: Tiyani Maringa
Tel No: 011 407 6514
CLOSING DATE: WEDNESDAY, 19 JULY 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.