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Why the JDA

Are you an achievement-oriented individual with initiative and a commitment to give substance to our vision of building a more sustainable, inclusive future for all who live in the city of Johannesburg?

The Johannesburg Development Agency plays an important role in the implementation of the city’s Growth and Development Strategy. As the City of Joburg’s Development Agency, the JDA is tasked with restructuring the space economy to give poor households better access to well-located accommodation, jobs and markets; optimise land use and energy consumption; and improve living standards and mobility for large numbers of people in well serviced and managed transit neighbourhoods.
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ERRATUM: RECORDS MANAGEMENT OFFICER – C3

SALARY R483 875- R725 813 As per the advert that was issued on the 02 December 2025, on JDA site and all internal platforms. This is to correct and inform the public that the position of Records Officer “ Qualifications requirement updated to Degree and not Diploma”. Closing date: 12 December 2025 Correspondence will be with short-listed candidates only. Should you not hear from us within 30 days of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessfull

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QUANTITY SURVEYOR D3: – CLOSING DATE 12 DECEMBER 2025

SALARY SCALE R1 018 884.00 – R1 528 326.00 Purpose of the position: Manages the key performance areas and result indicators associated with maintaining efficiency in the procurement and construction phase through the provision of a professional Quantity Surveying management consultancy service encompassing implementation of technical procedural applications that support effective and reliable cost management valuation and estimating of Architectural Projects and contributes towards achieving value for money from investing in buildings. Key Responsibilities: Project Planning and Programming Identify items that may affect the project costing and feasibility. Evaluating and

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RECORDS MANAGEMENT OFFICER C3: – CLOSING DATE 12 DECEMBER 2025

SALARY SCALE R483 875 – R725 813 Purpose of the position: To manage the key performance areas and result indicators associated with maintaining effective document and records management practices through the provision of a professional records administration service encompassing the implementation of document control systems, archiving procedures, classification structures, and compliance-based information governance processes that support efficient information flow, accessibility, and preservation. The role further contributes to organizational decision-making, legal compliance, and safeguarding institutional memory through accurate maintenance, retrieval, and secure handling of both physical and electronic records. Key Responsibilities:

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2X FINANCIAL ACCOUNTANT: COMMITMENTS AND CONTRACTS MANAGEMENT C2: (FIXED TERM 24 MONTHS WITH RENEWABLE OPTION) – CLOSING DATE 12 DECEMBER 2025

SALARY SCALE R 411 809.00 – R 617 713.00 INCLUDING BENEFITS Purpose of the position: To coordinate the recording, authorisation, executing and reporting of expenditure transactions of the JDA ensuring compliance with the required legislation and accurate and timeous processing of information. Key Responsibilities: Maintenance of the Register: Updating the commitment register daily with all new contractual obligations, purchase orders, and funds commitments. Reconciliation: Reconciling the register with actual expenditures, invoices received (accruals), and project approval schedules. Financial Reporting: Assisting in the preparation of disclosure notes for annual financial statements

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HUMAN CAPITAL MANAGER D3 – CLOSING DATE 12 DECEMBER 2025

SALARY SCALE R1 069 930 – R1 604 895 Purpose of the position: To develop the Human Capital capability and support the functional activities of Talent Management, Learning and Development and Organisational Development within the Johannesburg Development Agency. This includes the planning, development and implementation of all HR policies, procedures and practices relating to talent management, organisational development and learning and development. Here it is with the numbers removed and cleanly formatted: Key Responsibilities Strategic Human Capital Leadership Develop the Human Capital (HC) strategy aligned to Corporate Services and organisational

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REVENUE OFFICER C2: PERMENANT – CLOSING DATE 12 DECEMBER 2025

SALARY SCALE R 411 809.00 – R 617 713.00 INCLUDING BENEFITS Purpose of the position: To provides a comprehensive overview of the Billing Officer role within the Johannesburg Development Agency. The position’s responsibilities are aligned with supporting the financial operations of the Agency, ensuring effective billing practices, and contributing to its overall success. Key Responsibilities: Accuray of recording Revenue Capturing invoices, process journals Effective Management Revenue /Clients Performance management: Ensure Management fee schedule is agreed with invoices issued, ensure claims are submitted on time. Effective Management of Funding and Working

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Employment Equity

The JDA is committed to the principles of equity, non-discrimination and diversity enshrined in the Constitution and the Employment Equity Act (1998) as amended. It aims to employ a diverse staff complement which is of a geographical representation of our society and create equal employment opportunities to all. The JDA’s Employment Equity Policy and Plan aims to advance and protect previously disadvantaged individuals by providing opportunities for career advancement, growth, training and development. The Executive Committee and Human Resources and Remuneration Committee provide regular input into the organisation’s employment equity, practices strategies direction and initiatives.

The JDA is committed to the principles of equity, non-discrimination and diversity enshrined in the Constitution and the Employment Equity Act (1998) as amended. It aims to employ a diverse staff complement which is of a geographical representation of our society and create equal employment opportunities to all.

The JDA’s Employment Equity Policy and Plan aims to advance and protect previously disadvantaged individuals by providing opportunities for career advancement, growth, training and development. The Executive Committee and Human Resources and Remuneration Committee provide regular input into the organisation’s employment equity, practices strategies direction and initiatives. The Employment Equity Plan was developed to promote an environment and culture that supports open communication, where everyone is encouraged to express their views without fear of being victimised, and to ensure fair and consistent application and implementation of all employment practices and procedures. Structures and resources have been put in place to coordinate and monitor employment equity implementation across the organisation. The JDA undertakes an annual review of its employment equity processes and general employment practices to inform the implementation of the Employment Equity Plan. The JDA plans its annual employment equity targets in terms of its Employment Equity Policy and reports to the Department of Labour in accordance with the provisions of the Employment Equity Act and within legislated timeframes.

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