Secretary

Department: Office of the Speaker
Branch: Legislature
Designation: Secretary to Council (City Secretary)
Remuneration: R 2 148 405 pa (all-inclusive, cost to company)
Location: Metro Centre, 158 Civic Boulevard, Braamfontein

Minimum Requirements:

• Matric/Grade 12;
• A qualification in Bachelor of Laws (LLB) or equivalent NQF level 8;
• A Masters qualification, and or a Company Secretarial Professional qualification and
  registration with the Institute of Company Secretaries of Southern Africa (ICSA) will be an
  added advantage;
• 5 years’ senior management experience and 3 years at middle management
• 10 years’ overall experience in the legal field in local government or a Chartered Secretary
  with 6 – 8 years relevant exposure and experience;
• Good command of English; and
• Other languages within the Nguni and Sotho category will be an added advantage

Primary Function:
Direct and lead the Office of the Speaker, by developing, implementing, coordinating, facilitating and promoting best practices, strategies, structures, mechanisms, policies,
procedures, practices, programmes/interventions and culture, in order to strengthen the Legislative Arm through the research, development and implementation of the best
practice systems and processes of scrutiny and oversight (of the executive) and public participation.

Key Performance Areas:

• Provide by-law making, accountability, oversight, and scrutiny services;
• Manage and coordinate Legislature empowerment and stakeholder management and
  relations services;
• Provision of strategic direction and management services;
• Initiate and participate in the development of effective and efficient Department
  organisational structures, processes, and systems;
• Ensure capacitation of the Department’s structure through effective and efficient
  Recruitment, Selection, and Placement processes;
• Provide sound strategic leadership to the Department;
• Ensure effective control of the financial resources of the Department;
• Ensure effective control of Human Resources;
• Manage specific administrative and reporting requirements associated with the
  Department and Individual performance.

Leading Competencies:

• Analysis and interpretation of legislation and policies • Stakeholder relations and
  influencing;
• Uses tact, diplomacy, and a positive attitude in all internal and external communications,
  whether verbal or non-verbal and other interactions with the public or other City officials;
• Attention to detail;
• Flexible and practical approach to work;
• Direction and diplomacy;
• Management, planning, budgeting, monitoring, and organising;
• Good written and verbal communication (report writing, PowerPoint, presentation, and
  public speaking).
• Strategic Direction and Leadership; People Management, Program, and Project
  Management;
• Financial Management;
• Change Management;
• Governance leadership;
• Knowledge and understanding of legal prescripts;
• Interpretation of legislations, By-laws and Regulations;
• Networking and Maintenance of Sound Relations;
• Ability to operate in a Political Environment.

Core Competencies:

• In-depth knowledge and understanding of the Legislature and service delivery
  environments and its legislation;
• Sound knowledge of Political and Community Protocol including the knowledge of the
  different political agendas and community needs and requirements;
• Knowledge of local government environment and its factors, Government-wide policies,
  and the ability to interpret and apply policies and legislations;
• Knowledge of Local election laws, Codes, Ordinances, and Resolutions;
• In-depth understanding of research, strategy, and policies ain relation to the Protocols,
  Ordinances, and separation of powers as well as any matters relating to the governance
  of the Council and how it can be innovatively and practically applied;
• Knowledge of principles and practices of Good Governance, administration, and
  personnel management.
• 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/1Ulsf4C2wSN6AZbE8UnDpuwew554

APPLY ONLINE VIA THIS LINK: www.joburg.org.za

ENQUIRIES ONLY:
Contact Person: Pelisa Sindelo
Tel No: 011 407 6560

CLOSING DATE: TUESDAY, 24 OCTOBER 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.

All the best with your applications