City Of Johannesburg Metro Group Head: Group Strategy, Policy Coordination And Relations Vacancy 2026

Opportunity Overview

The City of Johannesburg Metro offers a permanent career opportunity for a Group Head within its Group Strategy, Policy Coordination and Relations department, operating under the Office of the City Manager. This executive role is crucial for providing enterprise-wide leadership and strategic assurance across various key municipal functions.

This position focuses on guiding the formulation, translation, coordination, execution, and review of the City’s long-term development strategy, integrated development plans, policy architecture, and institutional performance. It also encompasses the Smart City and digital transformation agenda, research, innovation, knowledge management, and intergovernmental and international relations. The ultimate goal is to ensure that the Joburg 2040 GDS is effectively translated into measurable, funded, and digitally enabled service-delivery outcomes.

Minimum Requirements

To be considered for this opportunity, applicants must meet the following criteria:

• Matric/Grade 12 or an equivalent qualification.
• A B-Degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, Business Management Sciences, or an equivalent qualification at NQF Level 7.
• A minimum of 10 years of relevant working experience, with at least 5 years at a middle management level within a relevant discipline or field in a large organisation.
• A valid driver’s license.
• Applicants with membership to professional bodies are required to provide their membership number and expiry date.
• Internal applicants must provide their employee number.

Key Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Providing enterprise-wide leadership and strategic assurance for the formulation, translation, coordination, execution, and review of the City’s long-term development strategy and integrated development plans.
• Managing policy architecture, institutional performance, and the Smart City and digital transformation agenda.
• Overseeing research, innovation, knowledge management, and intergovernmental and international relations.
• Ensuring the Joburg 2040 GDS is effectively translated through the IDP, budget, SDBIP, departmental, and municipal-entity business plans into measurable, funded, and digitally enabled service-delivery outcomes.
• Leading the development, review, and implementation of the City’s long-term strategy and strategic foresight processes to anticipate emerging trends, risks, and opportunities.
• Translating the Joburg 2040 vision into phased, measurable, and achievable medium-term priorities.
• Leading and coordinating the City’s statutory and participatory planning processes.

What the Work Involves

As Group Head, you will lead a critical department from the Sappi Building at 48 Ameshoff Street, Braamfontein, in Johannesburg. Your daily work will involve high-level strategic planning and oversight, collaborating closely with various city departments and external stakeholders. You will be instrumental in driving the City’s strategic vision, overseeing policy development, and ensuring the effective implementation of key initiatives. The role demands significant leadership, coordination, and the ability to translate strategic goals into actionable plans that contribute to the City's long-term development and service delivery.

How to Apply

Follow these steps to apply for the Group Head position:

• Complete the online job application form.
• Attach all relevant and updated documents, including certified qualification/s/certificates, your ID, and your comprehensive CV.
• Be prepared to provide proof of original documents during the selection process if requested.
• You will be asked to provide a brief description of your work experience that directly relates to the vacancy.
• If you are an internal applicant, ensure your employee number is provided.

Apply online via the official portal: https://share.hsforms.com/19bFYyDLFQhSMnxc4VR-jVg469tl