The City of Johannesburg has an exciting opportunity for professionals passionate about child development and community upliftment. The Department of Social Development is recruiting for a Sub Unit Head: Children’s Services Programme. If you have leadership experience in child-focused programmes and meet the criteria, you are encouraged to apply online before Tuesday, 20 May 2025.
Vacancy Details
| Employer: | City of Johannesburg |
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| Closing Date: | 20 May 2025 |
| Location: | 118 Jorissen Street, Braamfontein, Johannesburg |
| Position: | Sub Unit Head: Children’s Services Programme |
| Salary: | R60 978.62 per month (basic salary, excluding benefits) |
Position Overview: Sub Unit Head: Children’s Services Programme
Minimum Requirements:
- Grade 12 with a relevant Degree in Child Development, Education, Community Development, Social Sciences (NQF Level 7)
- Postgraduate degree (advantageous)
- 3 years’ experience in a child development environment
- 7–9 years in social development, with 6 years in management
- Valid Code 8 driver’s licence
Key Skills & Knowledge:
- Child development, programme design and implementation
- Local government and financial management legislation
- Staff management, stakeholder engagement, and reporting
- Computer literacy, communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills
Responsibilities:
- Lead, manage, and oversee the City-wide implementation of the Children’s Services Programme (ages 0–18)
- Align programmes with legal and policy frameworks
- Monitor, evaluate and report on programme effectiveness
- Oversee budgeting, project execution, and compliance
- Build strategic partnerships with external and internal stakeholders
- Lead the development of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
- Ensure performance management and support staff development
📎 How to Apply
Submit your application via the online portal:
Apply Here
Visit the official City of Johannesburg careers page:
www.joburg.org.za
Enquiries: Tiyani Maringa – Tel: 011 407 6514
Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you do not receive feedback within 6 weeks after the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful. The City of Johannesburg conducts credit, criminal, and background checks for shortlisted candidates.
This post is open to both internal and external applicants. The City is committed to employment equity and encourages applications from designated groups, especially persons with disabilities.
