SDTM1323-2026 DIVISIONAL HEAD: CITY SUSTAINABILITY

DIVISIONAL HEAD: CITY SUSTAINABILITY

DEPARTMENT: OFFICE OF THE CHIEF OPERATIONS OFFICER 

(Reference number: SDTM1323-2026)

Location: To be stationed at Tshwane House, Pretoria Central, but functioning in the whole municipal area of the City of Tshwane

Job level: T21

Scale: R1 288 752,00 – R1 789 944,00 per annum

Estimated remuneration package: R1 812 567,00 – R2 450 491,00 per annum

Appointment in this position will be on a permanent basis and will be subject to signing an employment contract and performance agreement, as well as disclosing financial interests

Appointment requirements

• A relevant bachelor’s degree in Public Management, Science, Social Science, Development Studies, Agriculture and Environment or any other study field related to the position
• A postgraduate qualification in management science will be an added advantage
• Registration with a relevant professional body will be an added advantage
• At least ten years’ experience in a city sustainability environment, of which at least five years must be at senior management level 
• Good knowledge and understanding of relevant policy and legislation
• Advanced understanding of institutional governance systems and performance management
• Advanced understanding of Council operations and delegation of powers
• Good governance skills
• Understanding of the establishment and functionality of risk management
• Budget and financial management skills
• Ability to make high-risk decisions of a long-term and strategic nature
• Compliance with the MFMA unit standards as prescribed by Regulation 493 of 15 June 2007 as published in Government Gazette 29967 of 15 June 2007
• No criminal record (excluding previous convictions related to political activities under the previous dispensation) and the applicant must undergo security vetting
• Must undergo a competency assessment

• A valid Code B driving licence
• Computer literacy

Leading competencies: Strategic direction and leadership skills; business management skills; people management skills; programme and project management skills; financial management skills; change management skills; change leadership skills; governance leadership skills

Core competencies: Moral competence; planning and organising skills; analytical and innovation skills; knowledge and information management skills; communication skills; ability to focus on results and quality; ability to work under pressure

Level 4 proficiency in the following competencies (in accordance with the Local Government: Municipal Staff Regulations):

Core professional competencies: Written and oral communication; attention to detail; influencing; ethics and professionalism; organisational awareness; problem-solving; planning and organising

Functional competencies: Business processes; use of technology; data processing and analysis

Public service orientation competencies: Interpersonal relationships; communication; service delivery orientation; client orientation and customer focus

Personal competencies: Action and outcome orientation; resilience; change readiness; cognitive ability; learning orientation

Management or leadership competencies: Impact and influence; team orientation; direction setting; coaching and mentoring

Primary function: To exercise control over the city sustainability function with the aim of maintaining impartial, accountable, transparent and efficient services to the City Sustainability Division within the City of Tshwane, subject to legislated context responsibilities, national standards and the directives of the Chief Operations Officer. The incumbent will be responsible and accountable for the following key performance areas:

• Sustainability finance mechanisms
• Climate adaptation and resilience
• Climate mitigation programmes
• City diplomacy and profiling

Enquiries: Charmaine de Villiers (012 358 4345) or Thea Louw (012 358 1226)