Specialist: Governance and Reporting x 4

Department: Group Governance

Branch: Governance and Reporting

Primary Function: Work independently with respect to the allocated cluster committees while collaborating with other specialists in the Group Governance Department. Maintain close working relationships with various Deputy Directors (Sustainable Services Cluster, Economic Growth Cluster, Good Governance Cluster, Human and Social Development Cluster), and Director: Governance and Reporting and other department members. Daily interactions with senior management and staff at all levels are essential to ensure effective governance, reporting, and administrative support.

Leading Competencies:

• Written and oral communication skills;
• Research and analysis skills;
• Ethics and Professionalism;
• Organisational awareness;
• Engagement management;
• Service Delivery orientation;
• Change readiness;
• Monitoring and Control. Core Competencies:
• Experience in Financial reporting/report analysis and interpretation of financial statements and performance reports;
• Advanced Computer Literacy with intermediate to advanced Excel skills preferred;
• Exposure to integrated reporting and ESG reporting;
• Working knowledge of recent legislation, particularly relating to Governance;
• Project management skills as well as strategic thinking abilities;
• Inculcate the culture of good corporate governance;
• Problem identification and solving skills;
• Communicate clearly and concisely both orally and in writing;
• Maintain strong professional and positive demeanour;
• Good interpersonal skills;
• Collaborative/Teamwork, Values and Integrity, Attention to detail, and quality-focused;
• Customer and Service Delivery Management (Batho Pele) Ethics, Professionalism;
• Impact and Influence according to the City’s protocols, legislation, and standards. “All suitably qualified candidates are encouraged to apply and will be considered. The City of Johannesburg applies the principles of employment equity as per National legislation and policy guidelines and will consider designated groups in line with these requirements. Preference will be given to previously disadvantaged groups, including those with disabilities. Appointments will be made in accordance with the approved Employment Equity Plan to promote its equitable representation in terms of race, gender, and disability.”