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New Job Opportunity: Director – Executive Support (POEM)

New Director Executive Support job at City of Johannesburg. Provide strategic MMC advice and lead executive support functions. Apply by 2 July 2025.

New Job Opportunity: Director – Executive Support (POEM)

New Director Executive Support job at City of Johannesburg. Provide strategic MMC advice and lead executive support functions. Apply by 2 July 2025.

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Employer: City of Johannesburg

Location: Braamfontein, Johannesburg

Contract: Fixed-Term Performance-Based (Linked to Political Term)

Closing Date: Wednesday, 2 July 2025


💡 About This Role

The City of Johannesburg is seeking a Director: Executive Support to provide strategic and political advice to the Member of the Mayoral Committee (MMC), manage executive communications, and lead a multidisciplinary team to implement political programmes effectively.


🎓 Qualifications & Experience


✔️ Matric/Grade 12 Certificate

✔️ Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, or relevant field (NQF Level 7)

✔️ Minimum 10 years’ total experience, with at least 5 years in middle management

✔️ Proven track record in providing strategic support to executives at a similar level

✔️ Strong leadership and supervisory skills, managing diverse service functions


🛠️ Required Skills

  • Strategic management and administrative support expertise

  • Deep knowledge of South African government legislation, policies, and procedures

  • Strong budget management skills aligned with the MFMA

  • Excellent interpersonal, communication, and negotiation abilities

  • Ability to prepare detailed documents and briefing notes on complex issues


📌 Key Responsibilities

  • Provide high-level strategic and political advice to the MMC

  • Lead the implementation of the Executive Mayor’s communication strategy within the MMC office

  • Manage personnel performance and utilisation within the MMC support function

  • Direct budget planning and control for operational efficiency

  • Drive processes to support effective MMC operations

  • Manage and lead projects and staff to execute the MMC’s government blueprint


🙌 Employment Equity


The City of Johannesburg is an equal opportunity employer. Preference will be given to previously disadvantaged groups including people with disabilities in line with their Employment Equity Plan.


📧 How to Apply

👉 Apply online: City of Johannesburg Application Link


✅ Application Checklist


✔️ Certified qualifications and certificates

✔️ Certified ID copy

✔️ Detailed CV

✔️ Proof of professional memberships if applicable


🗓️ Deadline: Wednesday, 2 July 2025If you do not hear back within six (6) weeks after the closing date, consider your application unsuccessful.


🔗 Why This Job Matters


This role is critical in shaping effective governance and strategic policy delivery within the City of Johannesburg, ensuring efficient implementation of programmes aligned with South Africa’s development goals.



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