Overview
The City of Johannesburg Metro is seeking a Deputy Director for Financial Management and Inter Modelling for a short-term contract position, not exceeding 12 months. This role is situated within the Group Finance Department, specifically in the Financial Strategy and Planning Branch. The primary function of this position is to direct and lead socio-economic modelling and property market research analysis. This work supports strategic planning to determine how limited resources can be best deployed to maximise benefit to CoJ citizens and to provide robust economic planning assumptions. The role also involves conducting detailed market research and analytics for property market valuation reports and global property valuation parameters. The position offers a remuneration of R67,075.25 per month (basic salary, excluding benefits) and is located at 66 Jorissen Street, Braamfontein.
What you will do
The successful candidate will be responsible for:
* Identifying and developing a socio-economic modelling plan for the City.
* Conducting valuation market research and analytics at Group and Departmental Level.
* Developing Socio-Economic Modelling for special projects.
* Ensuring Statistical Analysis and Regression Modelling.
* Ensuring Planning and Development Analysis.
* Managing and coaching staff in the Treasury Unit to ensure that all staff meet the department’s objectives in line with broader organizational objectives and requirements.
* Managing and monitoring assets and resources of the Directorate.
* Controlling, consolidating, analysing, and submitting various reliable reports.
* Practicing good governance and management of risk.
Requirements (from the original advert)
* Matric/Grade 12 (NQF level 4).
* Post Graduate BSc Degree in Statistics, Advanced Maths or Finance or equivalent at NQF 8 qualification (Finance, Economics, or similar is a minimum prerequisite).
* 8-10 years’ experience in a Financial Modelling environment.
* Valid driver’s license.
* Computer Literacy on SAP (Finance).
* Computer Literacy – Microsoft Office Applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
* Effective communication skills, both written and verbal.
* Strong understanding of quantitative skills.
* Strong financial analysing abilities.
* CAMA knowledge.
* Evidence by formal training in econometrics or statistics, data mining, coding to develop models, and extensive experience in utilizing those skills in a research environment.
* Understanding how local government strategy and operation.
* Confidence and credibility to persuasively interact with colleagues and superiors.
Who should apply
Candidates with a strong background in financial modelling, socio-economic analysis, and property market research are encouraged to apply. The ideal applicant will possess a Post Graduate BSc Degree (or equivalent NQF 8) in Statistics, Advanced Maths, Finance, or Economics, along with 8-10 years of experience in a financial modelling environment. Essential competencies include proficiency in SAP (Finance) and Microsoft Office applications, strong quantitative and financial analytical abilities, CAMA knowledge, and proven experience in econometrics, statistics, data mining, and model development within a research setting. The role also requires effective written and verbal communication skills, an understanding of local government strategy and operations, and the confidence to interact persuasively with colleagues and superiors. The City of Johannesburg applies employment equity principles and will give preference to previously disadvantaged groups, including those with disabilities.
Deadline
WEDNESDAY, 11 NOVEMBER 2026
Reference
Original posting: https://www.govpage.co.za/vacancies/city-of-johannesburg-metro-vacancies-vacancy-circular-stc-0132026-group-finance
Source: govpage
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Job description
CITY OF JOHANNESBURG METRO
WE HAVE AN EXCITING CAREER OPPORTUNITY FOR:
SHORT-TERM CONTRACT POSITION
· DEPUTY DIRECTOR: FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT AND INTER MODELLING
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DEPUTY DIRECTOR: FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT AND INTER MODELLING
SHORT-TERM CONTRACT POSITION
(Not exceeding 12 months)
Department: Group Finance
Branch: Financial Strategy and Planning
Designation: Deputy Director: Financial Management and Inter Modelling
Remuneration:R67 075.25 pm (basic salary, excluding benefits)
Location:66 Jorissen Street, Braamfontein
Minimum Requirements:
· Matric/Grade 12 (NQF level 4);
· Post Graduate BSc Degree in Statistics, Advanced Maths or Finance or equivalent at NQF 8 qualification. Finance, Economics. Similar is a minimum prerequisite;
· 8-10 years’ experience in Financial Modelling environment;
· Valid driver’s license.
Primary Function:
To direct and lead socio-economic modelling and property market research analysis that supports strategic planning to determine how limited resources can be best deployed to maximise the benefit to CoJ citizens and provide robust economic planning assumptions. To conduct detailed market research and analytics to support the development of property market valuation reports and global property valuation parameters.
Key Performance Areas:
· To identify and develop a socio-economic modelling plan for the City;
· Conduct valuation market research and analytics at Group and Departmental Level
· Developing Socio-Economic Modelling for special projects
· Ensure Statistical Analysis and Regression Modelling;
· Ensure Planning and Development Analysis;
· Manage and coach staff in the Treasury Unit to ensure that all staff meet the department’s objectives in line with broader organizational objectives and requirements;
· Manage and monitor assets and resource of the Directorate;
· To control, consolidate, analyse and submit various reliable report;
· Practice good governance and management of risk;
Leading Competencies:
· Computer Literacy on SAP (Finance);
· Computer Literacy – Microsoft Office Applications – Word, Excel, PowerPoint;
· Effective communication skills, both written and verbal.
Core Competencies:
· Strong understanding of quantitative skills;
· Strong financial analysing abilities;
· CAMA knowledge;
· As evidence by formal training in econometrics or statistics, data mining, coding to develop models and extensive experience in utilizing those skills in a research environment;
· Understanding how local government strategy and operation;
· Confidence and credibility to persuasively interact with colleagues and superiors.
“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.”
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CLOSING DATE: WEDNESDAY, 11 NOVEMBER 2026
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