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GAUTENG 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 : Can be forwarded to the attention of the Director: Internal HR Management through on the following options: Post to: The Director: Internal Human Resource Management, Department of Office of the Premier, The Director: Internal Human Resource Management, 65 Ntemi Piliso Street, Newtown, Johannesburg, 2001 or online on www.gautengonline.gov.za (Please do not send applications to 30 Simmonds street)
 
CLOSING DATE : 26 February 2021
 
 
NOTE : Applications must be submitted on the new Z83 Form found on the website of DPSA www.dpsa.gov.za, 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 PROVINCIAL TREASURY REF NO: REFS/007958
(3-year performance based contract, renewable for a further period of 2 years, dependent on performance)
SALARY : R1 978 533 – R2 228 820 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. A Post Graduate qualification in Economic and Financial Management/ Accounting Sciences, will be an added advantage coupled with 8 to 10 years’ experience at Senior Managerial level of which 5 years must be at SMS level 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, 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 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), Division of Revenue Act 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 : Support the Member of the Executive Council in her duties as political head of the portfolio and in her capacity as head of the Provincial Treasury to ensure sustainable management of the financial affairs of the province. 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 and application of good corporate governance principles. Driving the implementation of the Growing Gauteng Together [GGT] 2030 Plan of Action and work closely with the Gauteng City Region (GCR) Executives, Accounting Officers, Oversight committees, stakeholders and business on implementing the Premier’s vision of a ‘smart province. Management of provincial entities reporting to the department including the repositioning of entities to drive the delivery agenda of the GPG, Over-seeing the development, implementation and monitoring of Departmental programmes and projects; structures, systems and processes to deliver on mandates and contributing to the broader strategic environment of Gauteng. Effective allocation of resources in line with the Growing Gauteng Together 2030 Plan of Action and promotion of universal access to the economy for the targeted groups including creation of sustainable employment. Prepare the provincial budget and exercise control over the implementation of the provincial budget. Issue Treasury instructions consistent with the Public Finance Management Act, 1999 and other relevant legislation. Compliance with the legislative framework including the Division of Revenue Act. Improvement in corporate governance, internal controls and improvement in audit outcomes of departments and provincial entities. Oversee the effective management of the Provincial Revenue Fund, payments and grants made including the provincial equitable share. Oversee the effective functioning of the Provincial Supply Chain Management function. Development of sound systems of financial management, risk management and internal controls. Optimise resource allocation, utilisation and revenue in order to maximise the net social benefit for Gauteng citizens. Secure alternative sources finance, including the creation of new revenue streams. Sound management of revenue, expenditure, assets and liabilities. Optimise liquidity requirements and maximise returns within acceptable levels of risk for the GPG and to secure sound cash management. Ensure effective and efficient management of assets in GPG. Lead the implementation of financial management reforms for both provincial and local government. Provide social and economic research and analysis that informs fiscal policy development and the annual budget process. Maintain fiscal discipline through policies and monitoring and evaluation of financial performance. Manage and oversee the implementation of PPPs in Gauteng to support the GPG’s economic growth, job creation and poverty alleviation strategies. Represent the departmental at various intergovernmental for at provincial and national level.
 
ENQUIRES : Sn Mtshali, Tel No: (011) 355 6280