GAUTENG DEPARTMENT OF E-GOVERNMENT 

It is the Department’s intention to promote equity (race, gender, and disability) through the filling of the positions with a candidate whose transfer / promotion / appointment will promote representivity in line with the numeric targets as contained in our Employment Equity plan. To facilitate this process successfully, an indication of race, gender, and disability status is required. 

APPLICATIONS : Manual applications should be delivered to: Gauteng Department of e-Government, Imbumba House, 75 Fox Street, Marshalltown, or Applicants can apply online at: jobs.gauteng.gov.za

CLOSING DATE : 18 September 2026 

NOTE : Applications must be submitted on the recent Z83 form (obtainable from any Public Service department or on the internet at www.dpsa.gov.za/documents). Only an updated comprehensive CV (with detailed personal information, duties, experience, and references) and a completed and signed new Z83 application form is required for both online and manual applications. The Z83 form must be completed in full, and page 2 duly signed. An accurate position and reference number must be indicated on the Z83 form. All fields of Section A, B, C and D of the Z83 must be completed in full. Section E, F, G (Due to the limited space on the Z83 it is acceptable for applicants to indicate refer to CV or see attached. However, the question related to conditions that prevent re-appointment under Part “F” must be answered and declaration signed. Applicants are not required to submit copies of qualifications. Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of qualifications and other related documents. Non-RSA Citizens/Permanent Resident Permit holders in possession of foreign qualifications must be accompanied by an evaluation report issued by the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA) (only when shortlisted). Failure to submit the requested information will result in the application not being considered and deemed a regret. Shortlisted candidates must be available for interviews at a date and time determined by the Gauteng Department of e-Government. The appointment is subject to positive outcomes on employment suitability checks, which include but are not limited to security clearance, security vetting, qualification/study verification, citizenship verification, financial/asset record check, previous employment verification, and criminal record. Successful candidates must obtain a positive security clearance. Applications received after the closing date as well as those who do not comply with the requirements will not be taken into consideration. All shortlisted candidates, including SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One must be a practical exercise, and the other must be an Integrity (Ethical Conduct) Assessment. Selection panels shall score both technical exercises as an additional criterion in the interview process. Please note that all applicants for Senior Management positions are required to complete the SMS Pre-Entry Programme administered by the National School of Government (NSG) prior to appointment. No appointment will take place without the successful completion of the pre-entry certificate and submission of proof thereof. The Course is available at NSG under the name Certificate for entry into the SMS and the full details can be sourced by the following link: https://www.thensg.gov.za/trainingcourse/smspre-entry-programme/. For more information regarding the course please visit the NSG website: www.thensg.gov.za. All shortlisted candidates for SMS posts will be subjected to a technical exercise and interview. Following the technical exercise and interview, a maximum of three (3) SMS candidates will undergo psychometric assessments to assess cognitive capabilities, behavioural preferences, emotional intelligence, and integrity. (This applies only when there is an SMS post).” If you have not received a response from this institution within three months of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful. The Department reserves the right not to make any appointment(s) to the below advertised post(s).

MANAGEMENT ECHELON

DIRECTOR: OFFICE OF THE HEAD OF DEPARTMENT REF NO: REFS/056179 

Branch: Office of the Head of Department 

SALARY : R1 317 384 per annum, (all-inclusive packages) 

CENTRE : Johannesburg 

REQUIREMENTS : NQF level 7 Qualification in Public Administration /Business Administration / Commerce or BA degree. Master’s degree/M. Com or postgraduate qualification in Public Administration, Business Administration, Commerce, Governance, Risk Management, or a related field will be an added advantage. 5 years of experience at middle/senior managerial level. Knowledge of generic competencies required: Knowledge of the GPG and South African political environment. Knowledge of departmental policies. Knowledge of DPSA regulations and Ministerial Handbook. Compliance with PFMA. Knowledge of technical competencies required: Professional Integrity. People management. Excellent verbal, written and presentation communication. Ability to handle secret and classified documents. Conflict Management (Conflict and Problem solving). Knowledge of managerial competencies required: Strategic Agility. Drive for Results. Strategic Planning & Analysis expertise. Diversity management. Skills required: Communications skill. Computer literacy. Interpersonal skills. Presentation skills. Report writing. Leadership. Strategic. Planning. Organisation. Attributes required: Be able to work under pressure. Inspire to be Quality Oriented. Should be decisive. Additional competencies and skills include strategic risk management, governance assurance, compliance oversight, executive decision-support, enterprise risk management, digital transformation programme support, audit query coordination, stakeholder engagement, policy alignment, project governance, executive reporting, and the preparation and quality assurance of EXCO, SMT and HOD submissions. Nyukela Pre-entry certificate must be submitted prior to appointment. 

DUTIES : Provide Strategic Coordination and Executive Support: Lead alignment of departmental programmes to HOD priorities. Coordinate strategic inputs across all branches. Provide high-level advisory support to HOD. Provide Governance and Decision Support: Oversee implementation of executive decisions. Ensure quality assurance of submissions to HOD. Monitor implementation of resolutions from executive structures. Maintain effective and efficient stakeholder relations and office management: Build communication approach in dealing with stakeholder requests, enquiries, and liaison matters. Set up and maintain systems in the office that will ensure efficiency in the office for stakeholder management. Disseminate documents in preparation for upcoming meetings to relevant stakeholders addressing the agenda to be discussed. Arrange accessibility for key stakeholders to the office. Coordinate and manage the Heads of branches’ engagement and interactions within the office to ensure alignment with organisational priorities. Ensure that internal and External Stakeholders are informed about Senior Management meetings with HOD. Provide quality assurance and advice: Provide strategic advice to the HOD and Senior Management on governance, compliance, and policy alignment. Facilitate information session on policies, procedures, and best practices within the office. Provide advice to Departmental Senior Management and HOD. Manage Resources within the HOD’s Office: Manage staff performance and developmental needs. Manage and monitor the office budget in terms of the office regarding possible over and under spending. Engage staff in the office to determine the budget needs. Participate in performance assessment review committee. Develop operational plan for the unit. Provide Governance, Secretariat, and Institutional Oversight: Provide strategic oversight of governance structures supporting HOD and the MEC. Ensure effective functioning of decision-making processes. Oversee integrity, quality, and compliance of submissions. Ensure proper recording, tracking and implementation of executive decisions. Serve as custodian of governance processes ensuring transparency, accountability, and ethical leadership. Provide assurance to the HOD on governance effectiveness. Additional duties include supporting the HOD Office through strategic risk and governance advisory services; coordinating and tracking executive submissions, resolutions and action items; assisting with audit, compliance and assurance responses; supporting the alignment of departmental priorities with the APP and operational plans; facilitating cross-branch collaboration on strategic projects, PPP initiatives and ICT commercialisation matters; preparing briefing notes, executive summaries, decision-support documents for the HOD, SMT, EXCO and oversight structures; monitoring governance risks, implementation gaps and control weaknesses; and supporting stakeholder engagement with internal branches, provincial departments, public entities and external partners. 

ENQUIRIES : Mr. Oscar Baloyi at 066 486 5508 

DIRECTOR: RISK MANAGEMENT REF NO: REFS/056180 

Branch: Office of the Head of Department (Internal Risk Management) 

SALARY : R1 317 384 per annum, (all-inclusive package) 

CENTRE : Johannesburg 

REQUIREMENTS : NQF level 7 Qualification in Risk Management / Auditing / Commerce / Accounting or Finance. 5 years’ relevant experience at middle/senior management level. Registered Government Auditor (RGA) Qualification, CIA/ CCSA/ CFE/ CA(SA) will be an added advantage. Knowledge of generic competencies required: General GPG business. Government regulations, policies, and procedures. General government sector and organisational structure. Knowledge of technical competencies required: Knowledge of key risk management concepts, framework, and good practices. Knowledge of the PFMA Act and King 2. Knowledge of Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) principles. Knowledge of managerial competencies required: Business Acumen. Customer Management. Innovative Continuous Improvement. Decision Making. Problem Solving. Skills required: Communications skill. Computer literacy. Interpersonal skills. Analytical, Report writing, Leadership, Strategic, Planning, and Organisation. Attributes required: Be able to work under pressure. Enable Diversity awareness. Inspire innovation within the organisation. Encourage teamwork. Should be cost conscious. Inspire to be Quality Oriented. Nyukela Pre-entry certificate must be submitted prior to appointment. 

DUTIES : Oversee the development and management of the implementation of risk management strategies: Manage the development of risk management control and systems. Manage the analysis of data to detect non-compliance with departmental policies and regulations. Report to management, audit results and recommend changes in operational and financial activities. Manage the monitoring and evaluation of the implementation of risk assessment responses strategies. Continually monitor and evaluate existing framework, risk plan, contingency plans strategies and procedure manuals and identify risk. Monitor the implementation of action of plan to ensure risk mitigation efforts are proceeding as required. Consolidate and compile report on compliance with risk regulatory requirements. Provide strategic risk reports to HOD, Executive Management and Audit Committee. Influence executive decision-making on risk exposure. Manage and facilitate the capacity building on departmental staff on risk management: Provide strategic advisory services to Executive Management on risk and compliance matters. Manage the identification of the of training needs for risk management. Oversee the development of the departmental risk competence, evaluation mechanisms, methodologies and awareness programmes across the department. Provide advice on ad hoc risk matters. Monitor and evaluate the adequacy internal control framework in addressing risk mitigation within the department. Manage the adequacy implementation of actions plans in areas highlighted in audit report within the departmental business units. Facilitate the appointment of risk management committee members. Manage the development of Organisational risk, policies, procedures, strategies, risk plans and framework: Ensure integration of risk management into strategic planning, budgeting and performance management processes. Develop and review risk management framework, risk plan, strategy and procedure manuals. Oversee the implementation and maintenance of risk management framework, strategies, procedure manuals and business continuity plan strategies. Oversee the identification and analysis of potential deficiencies and risks within the department. Monitor, evaluate and report on the effectiveness and efficiency of the risk management framework and best practices. Continually improve/review risk management framework, strategy, procedure manuals and business continuity plan. Ensure the implementation of the recommendations of enhancement improvement plan/action plans. Ensure compliance with provincial risk management framework. Coordinate the development and monitoring of implementation of Business Continuity plan: Ensure the business impact analysis reports for the individual business units are revised. Revise the business continuity plans as and when the need arises. Develop a business continuity strategy. Establish a business continuity steering committee. Work closely with Occupational Health and Safety unit to ensure that an emergency plan is in developed and implemented. Manage the management of data protection and POPIA compliance risks. Manage the oversight of ICT systems and digital service continuity risks. Manage enterprise-wide digital transformation risks across GPG. Table risk and audit reports to all Executive management and Oversight committees. Provide executive-level assurance on audit findings. Advise on governance and performance implications. Oversee implementation of internal and external audit recommendations: Engage with internal and external auditors. Participate in audit steering committees both internal and external in consultation with stakeholders. Monitor implementation of the action plans to address audit findings for both internal and external. Provide assurance to internal and external auditors on the implementation of action plans. Provide Extended Senior Management Team (ESMT), Executive Management Team (EMT), Risk Management Committee (RMC) and Audit Committee (AC) with feedback on target dates not met and implications for department. Manage the provision of Strategic Governance and Advisory: Advise HOD and Executive Management on enterprise risk exposure. Engage with oversight bodies (AGSA, OTP, GAS, Treasury and Provincial Audit Committee). Provide input into strategic decision-making. Manage resources (human, financial): Build and lead a high-performing team by providing guidance, mentorship, and professional development opportunities. Set clear goals and performance expectations for the team, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives. Foster a collaborative and inclusive work environment that encourages teamwork and continuous learning. Manage all resources, including budget, in terms of the PFMA. Manage and promote the maintenance of discipline within the directorate. Manage leave in the business unit. 

ENQUIRIES : Ms. Portia Makotwane at 066 297 1488