Senior Professional Officer: Strategic Advisory Services at City of Johannesburg

Minimum Requirements: 

• Grade 12 plus a Bachelor’s Degree (NQF Level 7) in Political Science, Public Administration, Economics, Law, or a related field; 
• 7 - 9 years’ experience in the discipline of which 4 years at a Professional Officer level; 
• Must have a valid Driver’s license; 

Primary Function:

• Provide Research and Strategic Advisory Services to enable the Directorate to render effective advisory services to the Office of the Executive Mayor and the Mayoral Committee for the achievement of the political mandate. 

 Key Performance Areas: 

• Contribute to the development of the Directorate’s functional strategic planning; 
• Execute project planning process in contribution to the Directorate’s business planning process; 
• Execute process optimisation and efficiency procedures; 
• Provide sound strategic advisory services; 
• Render research services; 
• Ensure effective control of project financial resources; 
• Ensure effective management and control of allocated assets; 
• Implement good governance and effective risk management systems; 
• Manage specific administrative and reporting requirements associated with the research findings and project deliverables. 

 Leading Competencies: 

• Good communication and presentation skills; 
• Good listening and communication skills; 
• Proven written skills; 
• Good facilitation and communications and coordinating skills; 
• Research and analytical skills 
• Customer Care and Problem-Solving skills 
• Critical thinking skills; 
• Good management skills; 
• Computer literacy including MS Office Applications; 
• High level of confidentiality and organisational skills; 
• Time Management, working independently, under pressure, and ability to prioritise. 

 Core Competencies: 

• Knowledge of local government environment; 
• Knowledge of the City’s strategy (IDP), prescribed Methodologies, Legislative, Policy, and Regulatory Frameworks; 
• In-depth knowledge of function principles, techniques, and tools and how they can be practically applied; 
• Knowledge of Corporate Governance; 
• Knowledge of principles and practices of municipal organization, administration, and personnel management;