Are you an achievement-oriented individual with initiative and a commitment to give substance to our vision of building a more sustainable, inclusive future for all who live in the city of Johannesburg?
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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2022 Vacancies
Human Capital Business Partner
PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:
Reporting to the Senior Manager: HC Operations & Talent Management, the role will partner with allocated business units and relevant management to deliver a Human Capital service in line with the needs and priorities of the JDA, as well as co-ordinate the human capital life cycle.
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS:
- The role will be responsible for the entire human capital cycle activities. Liaise with line management to understand and implement JDA’s talent acquisition requirements within area of responsibility in line with the approved organisational structure.
- Coordinate the induction of new staff members through provision of all company information to the new hire, introduction of new hire to the business and facilitating induction workshops
- Coordinate employee wellness programmes to promote a healthy and safe working environment
- Act as the first line of contact for employee relations issues, involving employees on all level, within area of responsibility
- Provide guidance to management on disciplinary and grievance matters in accordance with employee relations frameworks, policies and procedures
- Conduct a talent development needs analysis, in area of responsibility, to input into the Leadership Development programs and strategies and support the creation of a learning culture that enables optimal learning and growth.
- Support and accelerate skills development and achievement of employment equity and organisational transformation and limit the impact of skills shortages
- Consult with line management in the creation of succession plans, with achievable goals and activities that can be measured for employees with potential.
- Facilitate and monitor compliance to the Performance Management Policy, providing guidance to management on performance review process and procedures
- Support talent management processes and systems. i.e. talent pool management, transformation targets achievement, reward and retention, hi-po identification and management etc
- Contribute to the development of HC policies
- Provide advisory support to staff, within area of responsibility, in the communication and interpretation of HC policies
- Monitor compliance to HC policies
- Produce and submit relevant Human Capital reports as and when required.
Education and experience required:
- Minimum Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources/Industrial Psychology or equivalent
- Any registration with a professional body will be advantageous
- Minimum 5 – 7 years’ HR Generalist experience
- Sound knowledge of HR Legislation, Policy and Procedures .
- Sound knowledge of HR Best Practices.
- Sound knowledge of HR Systems and Frameworks.
- Knowledge of Corporate Governance
- Advanced HR Analytics skills
- Valid driver’s license
PLEASE EMAIL A DETAILED CV IN MS WORD
FORMAT TO: hcbp@jda.org.za
CLOSING DATE: 14 AUGUST 2022
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 and position will be filled in line with its EE target.
Senior Project Manager
PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:
Reporting to the Executive Manager: Project Implementation, the role will lead and direct the implementation of all the JDA’s development projects, ensuring that projects are delivered on time, within budget and to the required standards.
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS:
- Ensure that all development projects are designed and implemented on time, within budget and that all best practice development principles are applied to all JDA developments.
- Provide leadership and management support to the project implementation teams
- Lead and manage client stakeholder relationships
- Lead, implement and monitor a performance management system for the project implementation teams
- Ensure that development projects are sufficiently resourced, both internally and externally
- Lead contract management and dispute resolution
- Ensure that Construction Regulations and Health and Safety requirements are uniformly and consistently applied to all development projects
- Implement an enterprise development programme for SMMEs in projects
- Ensure prudent financial management of all projects
- Appoint, develop and evaluate staff and take corrective actions to address under/non-performance
- Coach, mentor and guide staff to ensure that approved audit objectives are met and that adequate coverage is achieved
- Identify and manage risks in all area of responsibility
Education and experience required:
- Minimum Bachelor’s degree or diploma in a Built Environment as Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Engineering or equivalent
- Professional Construction Project Management registration with a professional body
- Professional Engineering Technologist or Professional Engineer
- Minimum 7-10 years’ experience with management of diverse development and construction projects preferably in an urban setting
- Extensive experience in planning and management of infrastructure, and a record of success at senior level in achievement of operations and delivery of programmes with and through partners in public, private and community sectors
- Sound knowledge of financial management of infrastructure programmes.
- Sound knowledge of best practices within the construction industry, legal environment including supply chain management, CIDB, Construction Contract regulations Best Practices.
- Sound knowledge of the MFMA.
- Knowledge of Corporate Governance
- Advanced MS Office and Report writing skills
- Valid driver’s license
PLEASE EMAIL A DETAILED CV IN MS WORD
FORMAT TO: snrproject1@jda.org.za
CLOSING DATE: 14 AUGUST 2022
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 and position will be filled in line with its EE target.
Senior Manager: Information, Communication & Infrastructure Management
PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:
Reporting to the Executive: Corporate Services, the role will lead and direct the provision of technology for the JDA in support of business objectives through developing and implementing ICT initiatives, planning and directing the implementation of new technologies and systems, creating and implementing technology platforms, and managing ICT governance
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS:
- The role will be responsible for providing ICT Strategic Planning & Leadership: Define and establish an IT Governance Framework and Charter.
- Develop the ICT Strategy aligned to the Corporate Services Strategy and overarching business strategy
- Make strategic financial decisions regarding investments in systems and resources. Information Technology Systems: Manage the implementation of enterprise development system.Develop and manage the regular testing of IT business recovery plans
- Manage the implementation of IT projects in accordance with project deliverables, budget and timeframes
- Information Technology Support: Manage provision of ICT services
- Manage the design and implementation the JDA ICT infrastructure
- Manage the provision of IT support to the organisation in accordance with service level agreements. Information Technology Governance: Develop ICT policies and procedures
- Information Knowledge Management: Develop and manage the consolidation of knowledge pools across the JDA
- Procure and manage the implementation of KM business application tools. Information Technology Asset Management: Manage all ICT assets in line with JDA asset management policies and guidelines
- Manage ICT assets lifecycle (procurement, allocation, warranty, maintenance, retirement).
Education and experience required:
- Minimum Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems/Computer Science or equivalent
- Any Leadership qualification will be advantageous
- Minimum 7-10 years’ experience in ICT Governance; ICT Operations; ICT Business Applications, of which 3 years must be at Senior Management level
- Sound knowledge of IT systems and infrastructure
- Sound knowledge of ICT strategic planning
- Sound knowledge of ICT governance
- Sound knowledge of ICT business applications and business process management
- Sound knowledge of ICT risk management
- Advanced MS Word and EXCEL skills
- Valid driver’s license
PLEASE EMAIL A DETAILED CV IN MS WORD
FORMAT TO: snrmict@jda.org.za
CLOSING DATE: 14 AUGUST 2022
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 and position will be filled in line with its EE target.
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.