GAUTENG ENTERPRISE PROPELLER (GEP) VACANCIES

INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL ADVERTISEMENT
 
Gauteng Enterprise Propeller (GEP) is a Provincial Government agency established under the auspices of the Department of Economic Development, to provide non-financial support; financial support; and co-ordinate stakeholders for the benefit of SMMEs in Gauteng 
 
THE GEP INVITES INTERESTED AND SUITABLY QUALIFIED CANDIDATES TO APPLY FOR THE FOLLOWING POSITION 
 
MANAGER: LEGAL SERVICES
Annual Total Package (R 1 345 977 – R 1 615 174) Negotiable 
 
Purpose of position 
Ensure legal compliance, managing legal risks, and supporting the organization’s strategic goals 
 
Key Responsibilities: 

• Developing and implementing legal policies and procedures to ensure compliance with statutory and governance requirements. 
• Monitor and report on legal compliance across the organization. 
• Ensure that all business activities comply with relevant laws and regulations. 
• Identifying and managing legal risks associated with the organization's operations. 
• Providing legal advice and support to mitigate potential risks. 
• Conducting regular risk assessments and develop strategies to address any issues 
• Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating contracts, agreements, and other legal documents. 
• Maintaining a contract management system to ensure all contracts are tracked and updated. 
• Providing guidance on contractual obligations and ensure that the organization's interests are protected 
• Identify potential legal risks and provide recommendations to mitigate them. 
• Develop and implement risk management strategies. 
• Maintain a risk register and ensure regular updates 
• Manage and oversee litigation cases involving the organization. 
• Work with external legal counsel to resolve disputes and handle legal proceedings. 
• Develop strategies for effective dispute resolution to minimize legal exposure 
• Providing legal advice and support to various departments within the organization. 
• Conducting legal research to stay updated on changes in laws and regulations that may affect the organization. 
• Training and educating staff on legal issues and compliance requirements 
• Supporting the organization’s strategic plan by providing legal insights and guidance. 
• Participating in strategic planning meetings and contribute to decision-making processes. 
• Collaborating with senior management to align legal strategies with organizational goals 
• Setting performance standards and goals and ensuring that these are adhered to 

 
Minimum Requirements 

• Bachelor’s in law (LLB) or equivalent. 
• 5-to-8-years post articles experience in legal services 
• 3 Years’ experience at Middle Management level 
• Experience in the developmental financing environment will be an added advantage 
• Admission as an attorney or advocate by the High Court in South Africa will be an added advantage 

 
Competencies (Knowledge, Skills and Attributes) 

• Legal Principles 
• Legislation
• Policies and Procedures 
• Strong understanding of South African corporate and commercial law. 
• Excellent drafting, negotiation, and communication skills. 
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively. 
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. 
• Proficiency in legal research tools and software 
• High Ethical standard and integrity 
• Detailed oriented and meticulous 
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively 
• Proactive and self-motivated 
• Professionalism

 
 
Please forward detailed, updated CV accompanied by a cover letter relating how your experience matches the position 
GEP advocates for equal opportunities. 
Previously disadvantaged individuals and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Kindly note that full background checks including security clearance will be done on successful candidates. 
Suitable candidates must e-mail their applications to: managerlegal@gep.co.za, with subject being the position applied for, by no later than 03 March 2025 at 17h00. 
Note that candidates who have not been contacted within 30 days of the closing date must consider their applications unsuccessful. 
GEP reserves the right not to fill this position.

​INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL ADVERTISEMENT 
 
Gauteng Enterprise Propeller (GEP) is a Provincial Government agency established under the auspices of the Department of Economic Development, to provide non-financial support; financial support; and co-ordinate stakeholders for the benefit of SMMEs in Gauteng 
 
THE GEP INVITES INTERESTED AND SUITABLY QUALIFIED CANDIDATES TO APPLY FOR THE FOLLOWING POSITION: 
 
MANAGER: ICT 
Annual Package (R1 179 115- R1 385 292) Negotiable 
Purpose of position 
Aligns the ICT strategies and operations with business strategies through facilitating the achievement of technology and business objectives. 
 
Key Responsibilities: 

• Develops IT policies, governance framework, plans and budgets. 
• Compile and manage the technology strategy in alignment with the business strategy. 
• Directing the development and implementation of Information and Systems Architectures to support GEP business objectives and goals. 
• Overseeing the development and implementation of Enterprise technology standards to ensure compatibility and integration (e.g. multivendor platforms). 
• Developing, implementing, and maintaining recovery plans and testing regularly; ensuring accurately documented configuration of critical business systems and availability of recovery plans to user departments 
• Monitoring and evaluating infrastructure and applications regularly in line with industry standards and reporting results to executive management 
• Defining and implementing the IT Operations Architecture (IT Infrastructure and support) to satisfy and support business needs and requirements. 
• Ensuring all systems are documented, documentation is up-to-date, and all user departments comply with requirements 
• Reporting on IT performance to Board, Board Committees and Executive Management 
• Manages and oversees the performance effectiveness of IT personnel 
• Prepares monthly reports on the Unit’s overall operations against the Annual Performance Plan 

 
Minimum Requirements 

• A Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology /Computer Science 
• Minimum 8 years’ experience in in ICT and Enterprise Architecture Environment with 3 years at Management Level. 
• Experience in managing stakeholder relationships with managed service providers, hardware and software vendors, consultants, and internal ICT resources 
• Working knowledge and experience of DevOps (development/project management/active team participation) within the Microsoft Technology Stack, particularly some/all of the following: 

• Azure
• SQL Server 
• Office 365 
• SharePoint On-Premise / Online 
• Power Apps 
• Power Automate 

 
A valid Code EB driver’s licence and own car 
 
Competencies (Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes) 

• Data Analysis and Interpretation 
• Policies and Procedures 
• Strategic thinking 
• Business Environment 
• Advanced Interpersonal Communication 
• Integrity 
• Management 

 

GEP advocates for equal opportunities. 
Previously disadvantaged individuals and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Kindly note that full background checks will be done on successful candidates. 
Suitable applicants must e-mail detailed, updated CVs to: managerict@gep.co.za, with subject being the position applied for, by no later than 03 March 2025 at 17h00. 
Note that candidates who have not been contacted within 30 days of the closing date must consider their applications unsuccessful. 
GEP reserves the right not to fill this position.