City of Johannesburg: Office Assistant

City of Johannesburg

The City of Johannesburg invites all suitably qualified candidates to apply for the fixed-term performance-based contract position of Office Assistant in the Office of the Executive Mayor. This opportunity offers an inclusive work environment that promotes employment equity and encourages applications from designated groups, including previously disadvantaged individuals and persons with disabilities. Interested applicants are urged to submit their applications online by the closing date, Wednesday, 08 October 2025, ensuring all required documents and details are provided.

Position: Office Assistant
Department: Office of the Executive Mayor (POEM)
Branch: Office of the Chief of Staff
Remuneration: R260 094.84 per annum (total cost to company, all-inclusive)
Location: Metropolitan Centre, 158 Civic Boulevard, Braamfontein
VACANCY CIRCULAR: FTC 123/2025

FIXED-TERM PERFORMANCE-BASED CONTRACTS
(Linked to Political Term of Office)

Minimum Requirements:

  • Grade 12 / NQF level 4 is required.
  • 0 – 3 years relevant experience;
  • Knowledge of local government environment; and
  • Good communication, coordinator, good writing and time management skills required.

Primary Function:
Execute various administrative support duties for the effective and smooth running of the administrative processes as well as timeous messaging duties within the office.

Key Performance Areas:

  • Provide effective general office support services;
  • Maintain general office stock supplies;
  • Organize and maintain meetings in common areas;
  • Provide messaging efficient services;
  • Perform general administrative and reporting;
  • Manage assets and resources effectively;
  • Provide effective general operations.

Leading Competencies:

  • Good Communicator;
  • Work well in a team.

Core Competencies:

  • Work efficiently and keep calm under pressure.
    “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.”

HOW TO APPLY

Please take note that only online applications will be considered. Please apply by using the following link below:
https://share-eu1.hsforms.com/1bJ9446OPQwSaxmOcbiXRUAew554

CLOSING DATE: 08 OCTOBER 2025

Applicants are respectfully informed that, if no notification of appointment/response is received within six (6) weeks of the closing date, they must accept that their application was unsuccessful. By submitting your application for a position at the City of Johannesburg, you are consenting that the personal information submitted as part of your application may be used for the purposes of the Recruitment and Selection and related process. In terms of the Talent Acquisition Policy of the City of Johannesburg, you hereby consent to the following risk checks should your application be shortlisted:

  • Credit Record,
  • CV validation,
  • Employment record verification,
  • Criminal check,
  • Identity validation.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

  • Complete the online job application form and attach all relevant and updated documents (Certified Qualification/s/Certificates, ID, and CV).
  • Applicants should take note that they can be required to provide proof of original documents during the selection process.
  • You will be requested to provide a brief description of your work experience relating to the vacancy.
  • Applicants with membership to professional bodies need to provide a membership number and expiry date.
  • If you are an internal applicant, your employee number will be required.
  • Applicants are advised to use Google Chrome when applying for CoJ positions.

DISCLAIMER

  • The City of Johannesburg is currently recruiting and will not demand payment in any form for any job placement. All vacancies are advertised in newspapers and on the CoJ website.
  • The City of Johannesburg applies the principles of employment equity as per the National legislation and policy guidelines and will consider designated groups in line with these requirements. We are an equal opportunity employer.
  • By submitting your application for a position at the City of Johannesburg, you are consenting that the personal information submitted as part of your application may be used for the purposes of the Recruitment and Selection and related process.
  • However, registering your CV and/or receipt and acknowledgement of any kind shall not be an indication that your application will be successful and/or lead to employment.
  • The City of Johannesburg shall not be liable for any damage, loss or liability of whatsoever nature arising from your use of the job opportunity section of this website.
  • The City of Johannesburg reserves the right not to make an appointment.
  • Any misrepresentation or failure to disclose material information on the application form or CV will automatically disqualify your application.
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