The City of Johannesburg invites suitably qualified and experienced candidates to apply for a permanent Deputy Director position within the Human Settlements Department. This opportunity is open to both internal employees and external candidates who are passionate about driving integrated housing programmes and contributing to sustainable human settlements in Johannesburg.
| Employer: | City of Johannesburg |
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| Closing Date: | Friday, 23 January 2026 |
| Location: | Braamfontein, Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa |
Deputy Director (Permanent Position)
Vacancy Circular: 002/2026
Department: Human Settlements
Branch: Public Housing Programmes
Designation: Deputy Director
Remuneration: R64 033,65 per month (basic salary, excluding benefits)
Work Location: 222 Smit Street, Braamfontein
Minimum Requirements
- Appropriate Degree in Engineering / Built Environment / Construction / Public Administration at NQF Level 7
- 7–9 years’ overall experience in the housing environment at middle management level
- Sound knowledge of:
- Project Management
- Financial Management
- Property Management
- Professional registration with a recognised professional body within the built environment
Primary Function
To lead and manage the implementation of housing programmes and projects. The role involves coordinating the initiation, planning, implementation and monitoring of integrated housing programmes to ensure delivery within approved timeframes, budgets and quality standards.
Key Performance Areas
- Manage compliance and support activities in line with departmental policies and guidelines to ensure cost-effective and efficient operations
- Coordinate procedural requirements associated with Human Capital Development initiatives
Leading Competencies
- Advanced verbal and written communication skills
- Proven ability to deliver packaged housing development projects
- Strategic leadership and vision creation
- Ability to manage teams and secure significant funding
- Strong collaboration skills with internal and external strategic partners
- Experience representing an organisation at senior level
- Demonstrated understanding of human settlement development and impact
- Ability to motivate, manage and lead multidisciplinary teams
- Strong analytical ability and continuous improvement mindset
- Capacity to mentor colleagues and build organisational capability
Core Competencies
- Knowledge of environmental research and testing methodologies
- Comprehensive understanding of environmental legislation, by-laws, labour laws and Council policies
- Knowledge of the City’s strategic planning and performance management processes
- Understanding of sub-directorate processes and procedures
- Working knowledge of City systems such as SAP, electronic document management systems, Outlook and data management platforms
- Knowledge of City of Johannesburg Council rules and procedures
Employment Equity
The City of Johannesburg is an equal opportunity employer and applies employment equity principles in line with national legislation. Preference will be given to suitably qualified candidates from designated groups, including persons with disabilities, in accordance with the approved Employment Equity Plan.
Application Requirements
- Complete the online job application form
- Attach all relevant and updated documents:
- Certified qualifications/certificates
- Certified ID
- Comprehensive CV
- Applicants may be required to provide proof of original documents during the selection process
- Applicants with professional body membership must provide membership number and expiry date
- Internal applicants must provide their employee number
- Applicants are advised to use Google Chrome when applying
How to Apply
Only online applications will be considered.
To apply and for more details, visit the City of Johannesburg official website and apply via the link below:
https://share.hsforms.com/1_15psButRE215nl5Mfm7gA469tl
You may also access the vacancy via:
www.joburg.org.za
Enquiries (Only)
- Contact Person: Nonzukiso Mkhanya
- Tel: 011 061 3134 / 011 375 6164
Important Notices
- The City of Johannesburg does not charge any fees for job applications
- Any misrepresentation or failure to disclose material information will result in disqualification
- The City reserves the right not to make an appointment
- If you do not receive a response within six (6) weeks after the closing date, please accept that your application was unsuccessful
- Shortlisted candidates will be subjected to the following checks:
- Credit record
- CV and employment verification
- Criminal record check
- Identity validation