Head: Information and Reporting (PMO) at City of Johannesburg

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelors in Environmental Science, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Environmental Engineering or related field (NQF level 7);
• 8 – 10 years of professional experience, including at least 5 years in projects management within large scale infrastructure or environmental project and 3 years renewable energy or environmental sustainable sectors;
• 5 years of Leadership or Senior management experience with a proven track record of overseeing complex projects managing teams and effectively.

Primary Function:

• To successfully manage and implement alternative waste treatment and waste minimisation projects, with a focus on waste-to-energy and resource recovery technologies. This role is strategic in overseeing the planning, execution, and management of projects that reduce landfill dependence and enhance sustainable waste management solutions for the city. Ensure that project outcomes align with the city’s performance scorecard and performance indicators (KPIs), supporting Johannesburg commitment to environmental sustainability and innovation.

Key Performance Areas:

• Contribute to the development of the directorate strategy projects and implementation planning process;
• Lead the sub directorate project implemtation and operational planning process;
• Lead the sub directorate financial planning and budgeting processes;
• Lead and facilitate the sub directorate demand planning process;
• Lead and facilitate the Sections performance management planning process;
• Lead and manage the development of the sub directorate individual learning plans (ILPs) process;
• Manage the projects in order to ensure effective and productive operations;
• Implement sound governance practices in terms of structures, systems, processes, policies, procedures and controls for the unit that ensure delivery on strategic and operational objectives. To implement a system for good governance to comply with all legislation, City requirements and codes of good practice;
• Leading the Recruitment, Selection & Placement process for sourcing of suitably qualified staff for the directorate;
• Ensure effective and efficient procurement management in line with Supply Chain
• Management processes, legislative, regulatory and policy framework;
• Provide sound leadership for the achievement of the directorate objectives;
• Identify project management legislative requirements and risks and provide strategic advice and support;
• Project implementation reporting and disclosure;
• Ensure effective control of the Sections Human Resource
• Ensure effective directorate Assets Management and control;
• Implement good governance and effective risk management systems;
• Build and maintain positive with internal and external stakeholders, to coordinate the activities of the city in respect of environment, social and governance.
• Ensure effective management of specific administrative and reporting requirements associated with the directorate and individual performance

Leading Competencies:

• Leadership and Vision: ability to inspire and guide the team to meet strategic goals;
• Strategic Thinking: Strong aptitude for crating actionable strategies that align with environmental sustainability objectives;
• Stakeholders Management: Exceptional skills in balancing competing interest and securing cooperating across diverse groups;
• Risk Management: Proficiency in identifying assessing and mitigating project risk in a dynamic urban environment.

Core Competencies:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a track record of reporting to senior leadership and eternal stakeholders;
• Excellent leadership, organizational and analytical skills with a proven ability to manage budgets, timelines and stakeholders relationships;
• Proficiency in project management software and tools including MS Project, Primavera or similar;
• Strong knowledge of biogas and incineration technologies and line regulatory environment for waste to energy projects;

CLOSING DATE: FRIDAY, 31 OCTOBER 2025