GAUTENG OFFICE OF THE PREMIER 

APPLICATIONS : should be sent to RecruitmentHOD.Premier@gauteng.gov.za, quoting the relevant reference number to Human Resources Administration. No late applications will be considered. 

CLOSING DATE : 17 July 2026 

NOTES : NB. Requirement for all senior management positions: Nyukela Programme: Pre-entry Certificate to Senior Management Services as endorsed by DPSA which is an online course, endorsed by the National School of Government (NSG). The course is available at the 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/training-course/sms-pre-entry-programme. All shortlisted candidates, including SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. 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. The successful candidate will be required to provide proof of completion of the NSG Public Service Senior Management Leadership Programme Certificate for entry into the SMS. Qualifying applicants should submit their application on the, New Application Form (Z83), found on www.dpsa.gov.za, Received applications using the incorrect application for employment (old Z83) will not be considered. Each employment application, must be fully completed, duly signed and initialled by the applicant. Failure to sign this form may lead to disqualification of the application during the selection process. The Z83 should be accompanied by a comprehensive CV (with detailed current and previous work experience including dates). The communication from the HR of the Department regarding the requirements of the certified qualifications, ID, driver's licence etc., will be limited to shortlisted candidates. Therefore, only shortlisted candidates for the post will be required to submit certified documents on or before the day of the interview following the communication from HR. Failure to submit all the requested documents will result in the application not being considered. Correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only. Due to the large number of applications we envisage to receive, applications will not be acknowledged. Should you not be contacted within 3 months of the closing date of the advertisement, please consider your application to be unsuccessful. The Gauteng Office of the Premier reserves the right to cancel the filling/ not to fill any vacancy that was advertised during any stage of the recruitment process. 

MANAGEMENT ECHELON

HEAD OF DEPARTMENT (HOD): GAUTENG DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY SAFETY REF NO: REFS/GCS/2026/02

(3-year performance-based contract, renewable for a further period of 2 years, dependent on performance) 

SALARY : R1 885 710 – R2 124 237 per annum, (all-inclusive remuneration package), plus a 10% non-pensionable allowance applicable to Heads of Department. 

CENTRE : Johannesburg 

REQUIREMENTS : A relevant post graduate qualification (NQF Level 8 in terms of SAQA standards) in Public Administration/Management, Business Administration/Management, Social Science, Security Management or Law and a minimum of ten (10) years’ relevant experience at a senior management level. Key Competencies: Proven ability to operationalize and ensure compliance with legislation and policy development at provincial and local level. Demonstrable experience in management at an executive level, with a multi-billion-rand budget as well as a good understanding of and competency in Financial Management Systems including cost containment, budgeting, expenditure control, revenue collection and revenue generation. Knowledge and understanding of government priorities. Insight into Government’s Outcomes Based Approach, including performance monitoring and evaluation. Strategic leadership, change management and project management. Capabilities should include service delivery innovation, compliance with the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA) and financial regulatory frameworks underpinning good governance in South Africa. Excellent co-ordination, communication, networking, negotiation, corporate governance, exceptional reporting skills and multi-tasking skills. Ability to work under pressure and willingness to work long and irregular hours and travel extensively. 

DUTIES : Serve as an Accounting Officer of the Department in accordance with the provisions of the PFMA Oversee the monitoring of police conduct and LEAs' compliance. Coordinate the effective functioning of safety structures across the province. Establish community and police relations in Gauteng. Implement Social Crime Prevention programmes. Lead the establishment of partnerships with safety stakeholders including private sector companies and government (Inter- Governmental Relation). Oversee and account on the management to national structure on the performance of provincial secretariat. Report on police oversight to the Premier, Legislature, CSPS and Minister of Police (MINMEC). Enforce compliance to functioning and management of the vehicle testing stations, License testing Centre, and driving schools’ operations in line with the National Road Traffic Act. Oversee the effective implementation of road safety education in the province. Oversee the effective and efficient traffic law enforcement programmes and projects. Oversee the Operational support for primary care healing environments. Deliver secure, integrated residential solutions that facilitate stability, recovery, and empowerment for survivors of violence. Direct and monitor the strategic delivery of professional victim services. Monitor and ensure high-impact outcomes and operational excellence to community empowerment centres. Oversee the provision of strategic administrative support with regard to enforcement and regulatory compliance. Ensure that the Department achieves a clean audit. Oversee a system and formalized process that enables the department to identify, assess, manage, and monitor Departmental key risks. Implement effective governance structures. Oversee the implementation of risk, anti-corruption, and integrity management strategies. Promote professional ethics and combat corruption. Oversee and strengthen traffic policing and traffic law enforcement. Provide strategic direction in the development and implementation of provincial transport safety policies, aligned with national legislation such as the National Road Traffic Act. Ensure integration of road safety priorities into the broader community safety framework. Ensure the effective implementation safety strategies that promote crime prevention, strengthen intergovernmental coordination, and enhance public confidence in safety initiatives and overall management of the Department’s programmes by aligning all departmental plans with the National Development Plan (NDP), National and Provincial Government Strategic Objectives, Transformation, Modernisation and Reindustrialisation [TMR] Programme and GGT 2030. Ensure sound governance, ethical leadership, and effective performance management within the department. Strengthen intergovernmental relations and stakeholder engagement, including municipalities, SOEs, civil society, and the private sector. 

ENQUIRIES : Ms Pange Radebe at (066) 315 6970