| Government Entity | City Council of Johannesburg |
|---|---|
| Location | Gauteng, Johannesburg |
| Reference Number | 072_2026-assistant-director-outdoor-advertising-bdm |
| Salary | R58 324,06 pm (basic salary excluding benefits) |
| Centre / Location | 100 Carr Street, Newtown Junction, Nedbank Building |
| Closing Date | September 17, 2026 |
| Source and Application | joburg.org.za |
Department: Development Planning
Branch: Building Development Management
Primary Function: To provide strategic and operational leadership in the regulation, management, and control of outdoor advertising within the City, ensuring compliance with applicable legislation, municipal by?laws, and policy frameworks. The role is responsible for overseeing the assessment, approval, monitoring, and enforcement of outdoor advertising applications and installations, while promoting orderly urban development, public safety, and aesthetic standards
Leading Competencies:
- Computer literacy (Microsoft Office)
- Interpersonal Skills
- Communication Skills
- Facilitation Skills
- Supervisory Skills
- Project Management
- Information Management
- Report writing Core Competencies:
- Knowledge and understanding of the Outdoor Advertising environment
- Knowledge of Departmental policies and procedures
- Knowledge of HR Policies and Procedures “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.” “Applicants who applied on circular 054/2026 are encouraged to re-apply”
Requirements
Matric/Grade 12 with a Bachelor’s degree in Built Environment (eg Town Planning/Town and Regional Planning, Spatial Planning/architecture, civil/structural engineering/ quantity surveying at NQF level 7; 7- 9 years’ experience in the outdoor advertising environment At least five (5) years’ experience at management level Must have a valid driver’s license.
Duties
Participate in the various structures of BDM on the development of business plans, strategies, policies, procedures, work processes and systems of the department. Supervise and empower staff in the department Supervise the assessment (pre-assessments and full assessments) of all outdoor Advertising applications for recommendation for final decision Recommend to the Director: Building Development Management work improvement processes where necessary Handle the correspondence, queries and enquiries elevated by Operations Management/ Technical Evaluators. Ensure complaints of the public regarding the by-law processes are dealt with effectively and efficiently on matters related to outdoor advertising activities Liaise with internal and external stakeholders, including the General Public and Council Departments; Municipal-owned Entities and Agencies; Provine/a! and National Government Compile and consolidate the statistics on the activities of the Outdoor Advertising Unit The incumbent may be required to perform various ad hoc duties delegated by the Director from time to time VACANCY C IRCULAR Publication Date: This Vacancy is open to Employees of the City Friday, 04 September 2026 072/2026 of Johannesburg and External Candidates
Source / Circular Reference
joburg.org.za