CAREERS

Why the JDA

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?

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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Erratum: Correction to Accountant Job Advertisement

We apologize for the mistake in our recent job advertisement for the Accountant position. The advertisement contained incorrect information regarding the contract period. Corrections: This is a 5 Year Fix Term Contract, not 12 months Fix Term Contract, the closing date has been extended to 07 June 2025. Action Required for applicants: If you have already applied for the position, you need not reapply. JDA encourages all eligible applicants to apply. “We apologize for any inconvenience this mistake may have caused and appreciate your understanding in this matter”.

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ACCOUNTANT 5 YEAR FIXED TERM CONTRACT – CLOSING DATE : 07 JUNE 2025

The position is available for an achievement-oriented individual with initiative and a commitment to give substance to this vision. JDA offers a market related salary commensurate with qualifications and experience. SALARY R 700 288 – R 1050 432 Purpose of Position: Reporting to the Senior Manager Financial Management, The Accountant is responsible for the preparation, development and analysis of financial information. The incumbent will maintain the accounting system in accordance with standard operating procedures and internal controls of JDA. The Accountant will work closely with the SM: FM to prepare various

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PAYROLL SPECIALIST C4 – CLOSING DATE: 23 MARCH 2025

SALARY R 522 198 – R 783 357 PURPOSE OF THE POSITION: Reporting to the Senior Manager: Human Capital Operations & Talent Management the role will coordinate, implement, maintain, and review the payroll processing function to ensure timely and accurate processing of payroll transactions. KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS: Payroll Processing – • Process information on the payroll system in accordance with HR policy and procedures and within the required timeframe. • Verify that the mandatory fields have been completed. • Recover and monitor debt for any salary overpayments. • Obtain approval from

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PLANNING AND FACILITATION SPECIALIST D1 – CLOSING DATE: 23 MARCH 2025

SALARY R 700 288 – R 1 050 432 Purpose of the position: To formulate development and strategic project plans and facilitate development implementation, in support of the City of Johannesburg’s development objectives and strategies (particularly those outlined in the Growth and Development Strategy and the Integrated Development Plan). Key Responsibilities: Project Planning • Conceptualize and prepare projects for implementation in consultation with line manager and Executive Manager. • Support the development of new projects and raising of new funds for the JDA, by exploring opportunities with stakeholders for JDA involvement in

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HR INFORMATION SYSTEMS C2 – CLOSING DATE: 23 MARCH 2025

SALARY R386 366 – R579 549 PURPOSE OF THE POSITION: Reporting to the Manager: Human Capital Operations & Talent Management the role will maintain SAP HR System and provide human resources management information systems to meet the needs of internal and external stakeholders. KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS: HR and Payroll Reporting • Draw, compile and verify employment equity  to report to manager HC. HR and Payroll reports for all related staff complement. Provide establishment and compliment statistics monthly to the Finance department. Reconcile staff movement figures monthly with the actual HR SAP

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ERRATUM: CORRECTION TO INTERNSHIP JOB ADVERTISEMENT

We apologize for the mistake in our recent job advertisement for the Internship positions. The advertisement contained incorrect information regarding the status of the advert. Corrections: This is an External Job Advertisement, not an Internal Job Advertisement. The closing date has been extended to 14 March 2024. Action Required for Applicants: If you have already applied for the position, you do not need to reapply. JDA encourages all eligible applicants to apply. We apologize for any inconvenience this mistake may have caused and appreciate your understanding in this matter. Good

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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.

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