City of Johannesburg
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The City of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality is located in the Gauteng Province. Johannesburg is the most advanced commercial city in Africa and the engine room of the South African and regional economy. It is a city with a unique, African character, world-class infrastructure in the fields of telecommunications, transportation, water and power, and wi…
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Senior Professional Officer: Strategic Advisory Services
Job Type Full Time
Qualification Bachelors , Matric
Experience 7 – 9 years
Location Gauteng
City Johannesburg
Job Field Law / Legal 
Minimum Requirements:
Grade 12 plus a Bachelor’s Degree (NQF Level 7) in Political Science, Public Administration, Economics, Law, or a related field;
7 – 9 years’ experience in the discipline of which 4 years at a Professional Officer level;
Must have a valid Driver’s license;
Primary Function:
Provide Research and Strategic Advisory Services to enable the Directorate to render effective advisory services to the Office of the Executive Mayor and the Mayoral Committee for the achievement of the political mandate.
Key Performance Areas:
Contribute to the development of the Directorate’s functional strategic planning;
Execute project planning process in contribution to the Directorate’s business planning process;
Execute process optimisation and efficiency procedures;
Provide sound strategic advisory services;
Render research services;
Ensure effective control of project financial resources;
Ensure effective management and control of allocated assets;
Implement good governance and effective risk management systems;
Manage specific administrative and reporting requirements associated with the research findings and project deliverables.
Leading Competencies:
Good communication and presentation skills;
Good listening and communication skills;
Proven written skills;
Good facilitation and communications and coordinating skills;
Research and analytical skills
Customer Care and Problem-Solving skills
Critical thinking skills;
Good management skills;
Computer literacy including MS Office Applications;
High level of confidentiality and organisational skills;
Time Management, working independently, under pressure, and ability to prioritise.
Core Competencies:
Knowledge of local government environment;
Knowledge of the City’s strategy (IDP), prescribed Methodologies, Legislative, Policy, and Regulatory Frameworks;
In-depth knowledge of function principles, techniques, and tools and how they can be practically applied;
Knowledge of Corporate Governance;
Knowledge of principles and practices of municipal organization, administration, and personnel management;
Method of Application
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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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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The City of Johannesburg reserves the right not to make an appointment.
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Interested and qualified? Go to City of Johannesburg on share-eu1.hsforms.com to apply
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