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GAUTENG OFFICE OF OFFICE OF THE PREMIER 
 
It is the department’s intention to promote equity by achieving all numeric targets as contained in the Department`s Employment Equity Plan by targeting the required race/gender for appointment. To promote equity, males of all races are encouraged to apply. 
 
APPLICATIONS : Applications may be directed to: The Director: Internal Human Resources Management, Ms Merles Motlhabane, Office of the Premier, 65 Ntemi Piliso Street, Turbine Hall, Johannesburg 2001 or by Email Recruitment.Premier@gauteng.gov.za  or online at www.gautengonline.gov.za,  (Please do not send applications to 30 Simmonds street) 
 
CLOSING DATE : 21 February 2020
 
 
NOTE : Applications must be submitted on the Z83 Form accompanied by copies of qualification(s), identity document (certified in the past 3 months), proof of citizenship if not RSA citizen, a comprehensive CV, indicating three reference persons: Name and Contact Numbers, A relationship with reference, Reference checks will be done on nominated candidate(s). Note: Failure to submit these copies will result in the application not being considered. Please do not send any original certificates, diplomas or testimonials. Applicants must note that further checks will be conducted once they are short-listed and that their appointment is subject to the outcome of these checks include security clearance, security vetting, qualification verification and criminal checking (It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority-SAQA). Note that correspondence will only be conducted with the short-listed candidates. If you have not been contacted by the Gauteng Office of the Premier within three (3) months of the closing date of the advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. 
We thank all applicants for their interest. All shortlisted candidates for SMS posts will be subjected to a technical exercise that intends to test relevant technical elements of the job, the logistics of which will be communicated by department. Following the interview and the technical exercise, the selection panel will recommend candidates to attend a generic managerial competency assessment (in compliance with the DPSA Directive on the implementation of competency based assessments). The competency assessment will be testing generic managerial competencies using the mandated DPSA SMS Competency assessments tools. Gauteng Office of the Premier reserve the right to utilise practical exercise / test for non-SMS positions and during the recruitment process (candidates who are shortlisted will be informed accordingly) to determine the suitability of candidates for the post(s). Gauteng Office of the Premier reserves the right to cancel the filling / not fill a vacancy that was advertise during any stage of the recruitment process. We thank all applicants for their interest.
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MANAGEMENT ECHELON
 
 
HEAD OF DEPARTMENT (HOD) GAUTENG DEPARTMENT OF SPORTS, ARTS, CULTURE AND RECREATION REF NO: 004901 
(3-year performance based contract, renewable for a further period of 2 years, dependent on performance) 
SALARY : R1 521 591 – R1 714 074 820 per annum (all-inclusive remuneration package) plus a 10% non-pensionable allowance applicable to Heads of Departments. 
CENTRE : Johannesburg 
 
REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate undergraduate qualification (NQF level 7) and post graduate qualification (NQF level 8) in Public Management or Business Administration. 8 to 10 years’ experience at Senior Managerial level of which 5 years must be of SMS in the Public Service Key Competencies: Proven ability to operationalize and ensure compliance with legislation and policy development at national, provincial and local level. Demonstrable experience in management at an executive level. Knowledge 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, exceptional reporting skills as well as the ability to communicate eloquently, 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 and multi-tasking skills. Ability to work under pressure and willingness to work long hours. Willingness to work irregular hours and travel extensively. 
 
DUTIES : Serve as Accounting Officer of the Department in accordance with the provisions of the PFMA. Providing strategic leadership to the Department. Overseeing the development, implementation and monitoring of organisational programmes in line with organisational policies. Ensuring sound financial management as well as application of ethics and good corporate governance principles. Specific focus areas include the following: The successful incumbent will be directly accountable to the Member of the Executive Council for the realization of Government priorities and Intergovernmental Programme of Action. Ensuring operational efficiencies and strategic outputs of the Department, agencies or special units associated with the Department. Oversee the development, implementation and monitoring of Departmental programmes and projects, structures, systems and processes to deliver on mandates and make a contribution to the broader strategic environment of Gauteng. Position Gauteng as a home of opportunities for sport, arts and cultural excellence that contributes to social cohesion and nation building. Create an enabling environment for excellence in sport, arts, and culture. Enhance economic growth through creative industries. Create unity in diversity through sport, arts and culture. Ensure equitable access to sport, arts and recreation facilities for citizens especially the previously disadvantaged. Accelerate, transform and develop sport, arts, culture and libraries amongst citizens of Gauteng. Create opportunities for access to information and knowledge through libraries and efficient management of information. Preserve our heritage and history through museums and archives. Ensure the existence of proper infrastructure and programmes for the development of talent in sport, arts and culture. Support the Member of the Executive Council in his/her duties as political head of the Department; and Represent the department at various fora. 
 
ENQUIRES : SN Mtshali, Tel No: (011) 355 6280