Manager: Policy and Planning at City of Johannesburg

Minimum Requirements: 

• Matric Certificate/Grade 12; 
• Bachelor’s degree/NQF level 7 in Political Science, Public Policy, Economics, Law or related field at NQF level 7; 
• 5 - 7 years’ experience in Legislature, Parliamentary, Legal, Public Sector or related environment. 

 Primary Function:

• Manage policy development and strategic planning within a range of political strictures with a view to advising and informing the executive Mayor and Mayoral committee in order to enable them to successfully achieve the Mayoral priorities. 

 Key Performance Areas: 

• Support the Assistant Director: Policy & Planning to provide policy and strategic support and advice to the Executive Mayor and Mayoral Committee; 
• Provide input, and leadership oversight of the Integrated Development Planning processes; 
• Develop strategies of engagement with current and potential stakeholders to build trust even between all stakeholders influencing the function in the POEM; 
• Plan coordinate, execute and manage research projects; 
• Comply with all the relevant legislation, manage and mitigate risk effectively; 
• Efficiently and effectively manage the operation assets and resources of the subdivision in accordance with the legislative framework of the City’s policies and procedures. 

 Leading Competencies: 

• Computer literacy (MS Office); 
• Good communication and coordination skills; 
• Good writing skills; 
• Time management and ability to work without supervision; 
• High level of confidentiality; 
• Ability to work with senior management of the City, Municipal Entities and other stakeholders.