Deputy Director: Programme and Portfolio Management Jobs

Deputy Director: Programme and Portfolio Management

City of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality

Location: Johannesburg, Gauteng
Job Type: Full Time
Experience Level: 7-9 years
Education: Matric + Bachelor’s Degree/BTech/Advanced Diploma in Project Management (NQF 7)
Fields: ICT/Computer, Project Management

About Us:

The City of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality is Gauteng’s economic hub and Africa’s most advanced commercial city. We drive regional economic growth through world-class infrastructure in telecommunications, transport, water, and power sectors.

Key Requirements:

• Valid driver’s license
• 7-9 years’ combined IT/business experience including:
  • 4+ years in leadership roles
  • 3+ years managing projects/portfolios

Core Responsibilities:

Strategic Portfolio Leadership:

• Oversee multiple IT programs aligning with municipal digital transformation strategy
• Implement standardized project management frameworks and governance
• Manage cross-departmental stakeholder engagement

Operational Excellence:

• Coordinate benefits realization across programs
• Lead enterprise risk management and compliance
• Monitor program budgets and financial performance
• Integrate PMO functions with organizational strategy

Performance Focus Areas:

1. Governance standardization
2. Digital transformation execution
3. Strategic financial oversight
4. Enterprise risk mitigation
5. Leadership development

Application Process:

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Submit applications through the official City of Johannesburg recruitment portal.

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