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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2024 Vacancies
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER: JDA
This a 5-year fixed-term perfomance based contract
SALARY PACKAGE: MARKET-RELATED
Purpose of the position: The successful candidate will provide strategic leadership to the organisation by working with the Board of Directors and the executive team, to establish long term strategy, business plans and funding model for the JDA. This will include developing an understanding of the internal and external environment and applying a business approach to effectively strategise the long-term positioning of the JDA. Provides leadership and management to ensure the mission and core values of the company are put into practice.
Key responsibilities: • Strategically manage the business and employ turnaround strategies to ensure and sustain JDA’s economic, social, and financial benefit to the City of Johannesburg. Lead and manage the production of short-, medium- and long-term plans and strategies for the JDA, to give effect to national and provincial government objectives, the City of Joburg’s Growth and Development Strategy, and the aspirations of the citizens of Johannesburg. Manage the development, implementation and review of the corporate strategy and business plan to ensure that strategic, operational, and business planning is aligned
to the JDA’s objectives. Develop a financial business model to ensure long-term sustainability of the business. Ensure that all JDA capital projects are delivered in line with project plans and in a manner that is sustainable and successfully regenerates the areas • Analysing urban development trends and the implications for City of Johannesburg • Manage the performance of the organisation and the human capital to ensure JDA’s objectives are met. Champion organizational compliance and corporate governance leadership. Lead transformation through change management programmes. Establish and maintain relationships with key stakeholders (Government, business, and communities) so that the JDA is well promoted and able to deliver on its stated outcomes. Serve as Accounting Officer of the organisation in terms of the Municipal Finance Management Act and take full financial responsibility.
Requirements: A minimum of Master’s Degree in Business. Administration, Commerce, Law, Built Environment/Engineering, Management or any related field is required (NQF level 9). Minimum 5 – 10 years’ experience in business management, urban development or local government of which 4 years’ experience should be in a executive management role. 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. Knowledge and experience with management of diverse development projects preferably in an urban setting in the public sector. Understanding of local, provincial, and national government environment. Understanding of financial management and track record in managing human capital. A thorough understanding of the Johannesburg economy and development trends, at an area specific level. MFMA certificate and local government experience would be an added advantage.
Please forward your application via the attached link: jdaceo2024@jda.org.za
Closing date: 23 April 2024
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
SPECIALIST: PERFORMANCE MONITORING AND EVALUATION
This is a permanent employment contract
Salary Package: R670 132.00 – R1 005 198.00 TCTC p.a. (including all benefits)
Purpose of the position: Reporting to the Manager: Strategy & Performance Monitoring the role will facilitate the development and implementation the M&E policies, processes, standards and guidelines to ensure effective institutional performance monitoring and evaluation reporting. To supervise the capturing of data pertaining to performance, monitoring and evaluation to ensure data integrity and accuracy.
Key responsibilities: Organisational Performance Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E): •Facilitate the development of the M&E strategic framework in consultation with the line manager • Review and Update the JDAs performance management framework • Provide technical advice and support in the design and delivery of the M&E activities to ensure rigorous methodologies are applied within the JDA• Strengthen the impact and outcome of M&E research and evaluation •Input into improvements in the JDAs overall planning process by reviewing evaluation recommendations and outcomes• Participate in the mid-year and annual review of business targets.
Data management processes: • Guide the collation and management tools to be implemented, and ensure tools are user friendly for stakeholders• Collaborate with IT to input into the design and implementation of a central M&E database to ensure efficiency and cost-effectiveness• Verify that the performance dashboard correctly reflects the organisational scorecard• Implement manual data system / dashboard and ensure information is updated regularly• Undertake accurate data analysis and reporting i.e. annual reporting, quarterly reports, sub-committee reports, etc• Ensure that M&E data is delivered on time and with high quality to internal and external stakeholders.
Performance information audits: • Facilitate the audit of performance information on a quarterly or annual basis •Coordinate all portfolio of evidence submitted to auditors •Respond to performance related audit queries raised in audit report •Provide input into responses to internal audit or Auditor General management findings pertaining to performance reporting •Coordinate the consolidation of required performance information for auditing •Follow up on action plans for performance targets that were previously not achieved •Ensure that M&E data quality is regularly assessed for constraints and limitations, and make recommendations to line manage.
Reporting: •Collate information and develop monthly, quarterly and annual reports on M&E outcomes, and performance of the monitoring & evaluation system •Assist the line manager administratively to compile and ensure the Quarterly & Annual Reports are completed on time and approved by board•Collate information to disseminate to the relevant structures
Education and experience required: Degree in Development Studies, Social Sciences, Public Administration or similar (NQF Level 7). Honours / Post Graduate qualification in Monitoring and Evaluation, Development Studies, Social Sciences, Public Administration or similar (NQF Level 8) will be advantageous • Minimum 5 years’ experience in Experience in the design and implementation of organisational M&E system within a public or private sector • Sound Knowledge in Knowledge of local government policies.
Please email a detailed CV in MS Word format to: stratperfspec@jda.org.za
Closing date: 26 April 2024
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
PROJECT MANAGER X 3
This is a permanent employment contract.
Salary Package: R670 132.00 – R1 005 198.00 TCTC p.a. (including all benefits)
Purpose of position: The successful candidate will manage a portfolio of developments, ensuring coordination of budgets, staff and operational management. He/she will also ensure that goals and objectives of the developments are accomplished within specified timeframes, utilising specified resources, and to agreed performance levels, as well as according to JDA business goals and objectives. The Project Manager assumes full responsibility for the following aspects of the development: Feasibility detailed investigation, design and structuring, planning, implementation and commissioning. He/she will work exclusively for the JDA and will not be allowed to engage into activities which may constitute a conflict of interest.
Key responsibilities: As the driver of JDA developments, the Project Manager must deliver on the following and ensure success of developments by: • Managing Project Coordinators who are assigned to them • Managing external consultant teams in planning and construction phases of projects • Managing and reconciling the budget(s) that he/she is responsible for and producing monthly and quarterly financial reports • Ensuring that the budget is spent within the financial year and anticipating any problems that may arise • Initiating, designing, implementing and commissioning projects • Securing engagement of a diverse range of stakeholders liaising with other municipal entities and departments as necessary • Developing and managing the development marketing strategy • Taking responsibility for procurement and contracting, including legal requirements such as B-BBEE and CIDB Managing the risks associated with development, including the performance of contractors, participation of stakeholders in Occupational Health and Safety, etc • Reporting on EPWP and OHASA as required • Ensuring that all information on developments and projects is correctly reflected on the JDA’s Development Information System • Enhancing the operational excellence of the JDA by pursuing best practice in all of the JDA’s activities and initiatives.
Education and experience: A degree/diploma in Civil Engineering / Built Environment or a relevant field • Experience in transportation engineering will be an advantage • Professional registered with Built Environment professional body will be advantageous • A minimum of 5 years’ experience in a construction and/ or project management environment • Experience in the management of diverse development projects, preferably in an urban setting.
Please email a detailed CV in MS Word format to: promgr2024@jda.org.za
Closing date: 26 April 2024
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.