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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 : 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, (GPG Professional Job Centre) (Please do not send applications to 30 Simmonds street) 
 
CLOSING DATE : 04 October 2021 
 
 
NOTE : Applications must be submitted on the new Z83 Form available on www.dpsa.gov.za, accompanied by copies of qualification(s), identity document, 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 documents 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. 
​NOTE: Requirement for all SMS posts, 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 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 ROADS AND TRANSPORT REF NO: 011844 
(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 Department. 
CENTRE : Johannesburg 
 
REQUIRMENTS : An appropriate undergraduate qualification (NQF level 7) and post graduate qualification (NQF level 8) in Public Management, Business Administration or any other relevant field. 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 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, 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 and 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 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. 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. Specific focus areas include the following: The Head of Department will be directly accountable to the Member of the Executive Council for the strategic direction, monitoring and evaluation of the performance of the department. Support the Member of the Executive Council in his/her duties as the political head and represent the department at various intergovernmental fora. Overall management of the Departments programmes by aligning all departmental plans with the National Development Plan, National and Provincial Government Strategic Objectives, Transformation, Modernisation and Reindustrialisation [TMR] Programme and Growing Gauteng Together 2030. Development of a modern integrated transport system that provides high quality, accessible, efficient, safe, affordable and environmentally sound transport services. Contribution to the overall achievement of economic growth by investing in the development of road infrastructure systems, thereby improving Gauteng to be a competitive city region. Building the technical capacity of the Department to ensure good governance. Give effect to the Provincial Priorities by implementing all the GPG Apex projects of the Department. Provision of a sustainable transport infrastructure that will improve the quality of life by minimizing environmental hazards. Implement enabling mechanisms to improve service times at the Integrated Transport Customer Service Centres in operationalizing the e-smart services. Restructure the Subsidised Road Based Public Transport System to leverage possible commercialisation opportunities. Increase budget spend towards socio-economic development that supports and sustain economically active population which in turn supports the creation of an integrated transport system for citizens of Gauteng. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Ms Sylvia Mtshali Tel No: (011) 355 6280 or Ms Gugulethu Mdhluli Tel No: (011) 355 6178 
 
NOTE : 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 the Department. Following the interview and technical exercise, the selection committee will recommend candidates to attend a generic managerial competency assessment. The competency assessment will be testing generic managerial competencies using the mandated DPSA SMS competency assessment tools. The successful candidate will be required to enter into an employment contract with the Premier of Gauteng and conclude an annual performance agreement with the Member of the Executive Council within three (3) months upon commencement of duty and will be appointed on 12 calendar months probation. The appointment of the successful candidate is subject to the issuing of a positive security clearance at the level of Top Secret by the State Security Agency. The incumbent will be required to disclose her/his financial interest in accordance with the prescribed regulations.