City Of Johannesburg Metro Senior Professional Officer: Strategic Advisory Services Vacancy 2026 | Remuneration: R1,237,505.40 pa

Opportunity Overview

The City of Johannesburg Metro, specifically the Private Office of the Executive Mayor (POEM), is offering an exciting career opportunity as a Senior Professional Officer: Strategic Advisory Services. This is a fixed-term, performance-based contract linked to the political term of office.

This role is based at the Metropolitan Centre, 158 Civic Boulevard, Braamfontein, Johannesburg. The successful candidate will be instrumental in providing research and strategic advisory services to enable the Directorate to deliver effective advice to the Office of the Executive Mayor and the Mayoral Committee, contributing to the achievement of the political mandate.

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 relevant discipline, with 4 years at a Professional Officer level.
• Must possess a valid Driver’s License.

Key Responsibilities

• Contribute to the development of the Directorate’s functional strategic planning.
• Execute project planning processes in contribution to the Directorate’s business planning.
• Execute process optimisation and efficiency procedures.
• Provide sound strategic advisory services.
• Render comprehensive 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 research findings and project deliverables.

How to Apply

To apply for this position, please follow these steps:

• Complete the online job application form via the provided link.
• Attach all relevant and updated documents, including Certified Qualification/s/Certificates, your ID, and your CV.
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