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Why the JDA
The Johannesburg Development Agency plays an important role in the implementation of the city’s Growth and Development Strategy. As the City of Joburg’s Development Agency, the JDA is tasked with restructuring the space economy to give poor households better access to well-located accommodation, jobs and markets; optimise land use and energy consumption; and improve living standards and mobility for large numbers of people in well serviced and managed transit neighbourhoods.
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2025 Vacancies
ERRATUM: RECORDS MANAGEMENT OFFICER – C3
SALARY R483 875- R725 813
As per the advert that was issued on the 02 December 2025, on JDA site and all internal platforms. This is to correct and inform the public that the position of Records Officer “ Qualifications requirement updated to Degree and not Diploma”.
Closing date: 12 December 2025
Correspondence will be with short-listed candidates only. Should you not hear from us within 30 days of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessfull
QUANTITY SURVEYOR D3: – CLOSING DATE 12 DECEMBER 2025
SALARY SCALE R1 018 884.00 – R1 528 326.00
Purpose of the position: Manages the key performance areas and result indicators associated with maintaining efficiency in the procurement and construction phase through the provision of a professional Quantity Surveying management consultancy service encompassing implementation of technical procedural applications that support effective and reliable cost management valuation and estimating of Architectural Projects and contributes towards achieving value for money from investing in buildings.
Key Responsibilities:
Project Planning and Programming
- Identify items that may affect the project costing and feasibility. Evaluating and commenting on the applicability of specific key performance indicators and measures against outcomes detailed in the Departments Business and Strategic Plans. Oversee the preparation of tender and contract documents, including bills of quantities. Analyse costs for tenders against the available budget. Undertake costs analysis for upgrades and refurbishments. Oversee the establishment of project requirements and undertaking of feasibility studies. Advise management on procurement strategy. Participate in the development of industry/sector benchmarks. Provide ‘Order of Magnitude’ costs for construction projects. Manage the refinement, monitoring, and control costs during design development. Prepare pre-tender estimates. Manage the preparation of contract documentation. Coordination with the design team for analysing architectural and service drawings.
Contract Management
- Measure, value and recommend variation approvals.
- Provide advice to Project Staff on contractual matters.
- Oversee the appointment and management of sub-contractors.
- Develop annual project budgets in conjunction with the Programme Manager.
- Ensure accurate and correct monthly cost reporting by Professional Consultants.
- Conduct regular site visits.
- Attend site meetings with project staff.
- Perform risk and value management and cost control.
- Analyse outcomes and write detailed progress reports.
- Value completed work and make recommendations for payments.
- Understand and monitor the implications of health and safety regulations.
- Identify, analyze, and develop responses to commercial risks.
Cost estimation and BOQ management
- Carry out monthly valuations of work in progress, including forecasting final costs.
- Prepare and monitor project cash-flow forecasts.
- Responsible for the development of Bills of Estimates for the purposes of project costing.
- Responsible for the review and technical advisory on BOQs from potential service providers/bidders.
- Preparing BOQ (bill of quantities) by studying specification sheets from the sales team.
- Identifying gaps between BOQ and drawings, specifications and conditions of the contract and taking it for a logical closure.
- Monitor and control costs throughout the project, identifying costsaving opportunities.
Stakeholder Management and reporting.
- Account and provide feedback to the EM: DPF on all construction activities on various project planning and active sites.
- Meet regularly with the contractors, and all agents to monitor and coordinate all phases of the construction project.
- Attend monthly departmental meetings and provide feedback on project costs and related matters.
Research and Development.
- Keeping abreast with new directions, recent trends, and potential advances in the design and construction impacting and influencing the building procurement phase.
- Presenting a conceptual framework of current and future interventions necessary to achieve acceptable cost-effective construction standards to the Built Environment committees for consideration and inclusion into the JDA’s short/long-term performance and service delivery plans.
- Conduct feasibility studies and value engineering exercises.
Education and Experience:
- Minimum Grade 12/ Senior Certificate
- Minimum Post Graduate qualification in Quantity Surveying NQF Level 8 or Project Quantity Surveying and Project Management qualifications and relevant experience will be advantageous.
- A Professional registration with SACQSP as a Pr. QS or Registered QS/ Construction PM
- A Master’s degree will be an advantage.
- Certificate in MFMA Programme, Finance for Non-Finance. Managers, or Project Finance, will be an added advantage.
- Minimum of 5 years post-qualification experience, preferably in a construction contracting environment.
Code EB Driver’s License - Knowledge of Construction sector legislation, Construction Design and Construction Techniques, Sound knowledge of best practices within the construction industry, Construction management and Monitoring, CIDB, Construction Contract regulations Best Practices, Quantity Surveying Profession Act, Knowledge of health and safety regulations and environmental standards, Familiarity with contract law and construction contracts.
Closing date: 12 Dec 2025
Correspondence will be with short-listed candidates only. Should you not hear from us within 30 days of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.
Johannesburg Development Agency is an equal opportunity employer
Please take note that only online applications will be considered. Please apply by using the following link below: https://share-eu1.hsforms.com/176kZZqlERVOuOB-7PPC5twew554
This is a permanent employment contract. JDA offers a market-related salary commensurate with qualifications and experience. Correspondence will be with short-listed candidates only. Should you not hear from us within 30 days of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.
RECORDS MANAGEMENT OFFICER C3: – CLOSING DATE 12 DECEMBER 2025
SALARY SCALE R483 875 – R725 813
Purpose of the position: To manage the key performance areas and result indicators associated with maintaining effective document and records management practices through the provision of a professional records administration service encompassing the implementation of document control systems, archiving procedures, classification structures, and compliance-based information governance processes that support efficient information flow, accessibility, and preservation. The role further contributes to organizational decision-making, legal compliance, and safeguarding institutional memory through accurate maintenance, retrieval, and secure handling of both physical and electronic records.
Key Responsibilities:
Records and Archives Management
- Manage and administer the organization’s filing and archiving systems.
- Maintain and update physical and electronic records monthly, ensuring complete accuracy, accessibility, and compliance with approved structures.
- Retrieve documents on request and ensure a 100% retrieval rate within required turnaround times.
- Conduct quarterly reviews of filing systems and ensure alignment with organizational requirements.
- Maintain full compliance with records management standards, retention schedules, and approved taxonomies.
- Employee Records Management – Open, file, and maintain personal and confidential employee documents.
- Ensure new employee files are created within prescribed timelines and updated monthly.
- Ensure records reflect complete accuracy, confidentiality, and compliance with HR document standards.
Correspondence Administration
- Manage incoming and outgoing mail, ensuring proper classification, logging, and distribution.
- Balance weekly correspondence spreadsheets and submit reports within required deadlines.
- Complete all delegated tasks accurately and within stipulated timeframes.
Administrative Support and Reporting
- Provide administrative support to the Document Management Specialist, including generating reports, maintaining spreadsheets, and ensuring proper document flow.
- Submit weekly balanced spreadsheets and ensure 100% completion of allocated tasks. Policy & System Updates – Review and update filing manuals annually.
- Liaise with departments to ensure filing structures remain relevant and updated as new categories emerge.
- Maintain both manual and electronic filing systems and document all changes accordingly.
Document Security
- Safeguard confidential and sensitive council documents by ensuring secure storage practices, zero document-loss incidents, and frequent audits.
- Conduct weekly follow-ups on pending matters and achieve a minimum 90% resolution rate. Workflow Management – Track, mark, and monitor pending files weekly.
- Maintain accurate logs and ensure 100% tracking of all pending documents.
Education and Experience:
- Grade 12 / Senior Certificate / NQF Level 4
- National Diploma in Administration
- Records Management Course
- Minimum of 3 years’ relevant experience in record and document management
- Knowledge of document and electronic records management systems, retention schedules, metadata standards, indexing methods, and digitization processes.
- Understanding of information governance, confidentiality requirements, data protection legislation, and organizational document handling procedures.
- Proficiency in document management software and MS Office Suite; strong administrative, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Professional registration with SASA or RMSA is advantageous.
Closing date: 12 Dec 2025
Correspondence will be with short-listed candidates only. Should you not hear from us within 30 days of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.
Johannesburg Development Agency is an equal opportunity employer
Please take note that only online applications will be considered. Please apply by using the following link below:
https://share-eu1.hsforms.com/1ceo7-p2-T8KK62veFh27iAew554
This is a permanent employment contract. JDA offers a market-related salary commensurate with qualifications and experience. Correspondence will be with short-listed candidates only. Should you not hear from us within 30 days of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful
Employment Equity
The JDA is committed to the principles of equity, non-discrimination and diversity enshrined in the Constitution and the Employment Equity Act (1998) as amended. It aims to employ a diverse staff complement which is of a geographical representation of our society and create equal employment opportunities to all. The JDA’s Employment Equity Policy and Plan aims to advance and protect previously disadvantaged individuals by providing opportunities for career advancement, growth, training and development. The Executive Committee and Human Resources and Remuneration Committee provide regular input into the organisation’s employment equity, practices strategies direction and initiatives.
The JDA is committed to the principles of equity, non-discrimination and diversity enshrined in the Constitution and the Employment Equity Act (1998) as amended. It aims to employ a diverse staff complement which is of a geographical representation of our society and create equal employment opportunities to all.
The JDA’s Employment Equity Policy and Plan aims to advance and protect previously disadvantaged individuals by providing opportunities for career advancement, growth, training and development. The Executive Committee and Human Resources and Remuneration Committee provide regular input into the organisation’s employment equity, practices strategies direction and initiatives. The Employment Equity Plan was developed to promote an environment and culture that supports open communication, where everyone is encouraged to express their views without fear of being victimised, and to ensure fair and consistent application and implementation of all employment practices and procedures. Structures and resources have been put in place to coordinate and monitor employment equity implementation across the organisation. The JDA undertakes an annual review of its employment equity processes and general employment practices to inform the implementation of the Employment Equity Plan. The JDA plans its annual employment equity targets in terms of its Employment Equity Policy and reports to the Department of Labour in accordance with the provisions of the Employment Equity Act and within legislated timeframes.