GAUTENG OFFICE OF THE PREMIER

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). 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. NB. Requirement for all 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.  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
 
 
CHIEF DIRECTOR: SERVICE DELIVERY INTERVENTION REF NO: 006512 
Branch: Institutionnel Développent Support & Integrity Management 
SALARY : R1 251 183 – R1 495 956 per annum (all-inclusive remuneration package) 
CENTRE : Johannesburg 
 
REQUIREMENTS : Matric and NQF Level 7 in Public Management, Business Administration or relevant qualification. A minimum of 5-10 years Senior Management experience and be fully conversant with the structure and operations of the Public sector. Key Competencies: Proven ability to operationalize and ensure compliance with legislation and policy development. Demonstrable experience in management at an executive level. Knowledge and understanding of government priorities. Strategic leadership, change management and project management. Capabilities should include service delivery innovation, exceptional reporting skills, research and policy analysis skills as well as the ability to communicate eloquently, compliance with the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA) and financial regulatory frameworks. Ability to work under pressure and willingness to work long hours. 
 
DUTIES : Develop support mechanisms and strategies to enable the uniform establishment and roll out of service response centres (physical war rooms) and service response teams (organisational structures and people) at Metro/District, region/local and ward levels by municipalities and the establishment of war room customer walk-in centres by provincial departments across Gauteng City Region. Monitor and oversee the proper functioning of all service response centres and service response teams at ward level and of war room customer care centres at department level and develop intervention mechanisms where performance is unsatisfactory. Establish and manage effective communication channels and reporting mechanisms between the central war room, municipalities and provincial departments as regards the war room network. Manage the activities and functioning of the War Room Provincial Task Team to ensure it carries out its mandate of central planning, implementation and coordination of the service delivery war room network and its functioning. Manage the rapid response teams and central information centre network to ensure monitoring and coordination of service delivery protests through predictive analysis, geo location of beneficiaries, integration of community development workers onto the CRM system. Manage and coordinate the planning, execution and evaluation of the Ntirhisano Community Outreach Programme. Manage the various channels available for residents to submit petitions together with the mechanisms for providing feedback. Implement and monitor the effectiveness of streamlined efforts and cooperation in responding to service delivery crises and protests and their ability to pro-actively manage and neutralise these potential threats. Manage and Build the Relationship between the Gauteng City Region entities to ensure that resolution of queries is done within agreed turnaround times and that all escalated service delivery issues are resolved. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Ms Sylvia Mtshali, Tel No: (011) 355 6280 
 
 
 
 
 
DIRECTOR: FORENSIC INVESTIGATIONS REF NO: 006488 
Branch: Instituitional Development Support and Intergrity Management 
SALARY : R1 057 326 - R1 245 495 per annum (all-inclusive remuneration package) 
CENTRE : Johannesburg 
 
REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate undergraduate qualification (NQF level 7) in Law (Buiris, Bproc and or LLB) or Commerce. 5-10 years relevant functional experience in the middle management position with proven managerial skills. 8 or more years of experience in the Forensic investigations or law enforcement specializing in commercial crimes. ACFE qualification; Ethics Certification. Valid driver’s license. Key Competencies: An energetic, motivated and highly dynamic and experienced professional, relishes challenges and demonstrates in-depth and excellent strategic planning and thinking ability to facilitate operational and procedural planning. An individual with strong leadership and communications skills; effective team builder; tactically astute in managing complex matters; pragmatic; hard working; approachable. An innovative and resourceful results – orientated person, with extensive negotiations, managerial and motivational skills, with proven ability to liaise with ease at various levels and to work proactively and under pressure. A multi-tasker and project manager who co-ordinates resources effectively to achieve targets within stringent deadlines. A perceptive and supportive communicator who leads by example and encourages cohesion and commitment through the identification and development of potential. An Individual with extensive experience in forensic investigation and with commitment in eradicating fraud and corruption through Gauteng Provincial Government. 
 
DUTIES : Develop guidelines, policies and procedures for conducting of investigations in Gauteng Provincial Government. In accordance with the aforementioned guidelines, policies and procedures, with the assistance of a team of professionals, undertake and coordinate, as appropriate, investigations of potential fraud, corruption, maladministration, misappropriation and financial mismanagement throughout Gauteng provincial Government. Apply and ensure objectivity, impartiality and fairness throughout investigative process in accordance with generally recognized investigation standards. Promote Integrity in accordance with Gauteng provincial government integrity framework and Code of conduct. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Ms Phelisa Khuzwayo Tel No: (011) 355 6730

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OTHER POSTS
 
 
DEPUTY DIRECTOR: EXECUTIVE COUNCIL SERVICES REF NO: 006489 
Branch: Executive Support and Stakeholder Management 
SALARY : R733 257 – R863 748 per annum (all-inclusive remuneration package) 
CENTRE : Johannesburg 
 
REQUIREMENTS : An NQF level 7 qualification in Public Policy Administration, Public Administration and/or Business Administration. Relevant 3 - 4 years’ experience in a Junior Management post. A computer literate, seasoned professional writer and reviewer. An understanding of Administrative and Executive Council or Cabinet systems. Excellent planning and organising skills. Good interpersonal; critical thinking, verbal and written communication skills. Ability to multi-task and work independently; coordinate and support meetings via virtual platforms. Availability to work outside of official working hours, as and when required. 
 
DUTIES : Plan, co-ordinate and manage end to end in-person and virtual meeting business processes to support Executive Council meetings, including the management of professionally prepared documents, apply quick turnaround times on electronic workflows while ensuring security of classified Government Information Maintain and manage the restricted access protocols to virtual meeting rooms; address deviations and facilitate professional virtual meeting etiquette. Undertake the archiving and retrieval of meeting records. Circulate and track the implementation of Executive Council and its Sub-Committee resolutions Compile and facilitate the approval of quarterly Registers of Resolutions. Undertake professional minute writing and review of meeting discussion documents from input to adoption phase. Professional report writing; ability to draft official and diplomatic correspondence as and when required. Provide administrative and technical support to meetings in the Executive Council System and support capacity building training programmes. Collaborate with teams on cross-functional areas as well as with other spheres of government and officials in Departments. Lead discussions on the requirements of Cabinet memoranda submissions. Lead the development of cluster/ sector related annual schedule of meetings. Coordinate the receipt of cabinet memoranda in line with the province’s strategic priorities and approved formats. Undertake ad-hoc desktop research in support of the analysis of the external environment and its impact on the Executive Council System; Compile Executive Council memoranda on innovations to the Executive Council System. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Ms Zandile Ntshalintshali Tel No: (011) 355 6427 
NOTE : Applicants for this post may emailed their CV’s to: recruitment.premier@gauteng.gov.za
 
 
 
 
 
DEPUTY DIRECTOR: FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING REF NO: 006490 
Directorate: Financial Accounting Services 
SALARY : R733 257 – R 863 748 per annum (all-inclusive remuneration package) 
CENTRE : Johannesburg 
 
REQUIREMENTS : Matric plus Degree in Financial Accounting, Completed Articles, 3 - 5 years junior management experience in the Financial Reporting field. A good understanding of PFMA, Treasury Regulations, National and Provincial Treasury Instruction Notes, Division of Revenue Act, Public Service Act/ Regulations, Persal, BAS, Logis Functionalities, Departmental Policies and SOP’s. Technical Knowledge and Skill in Financial Accounting, People Management, Time Management, Decision Making, Planning, Organising, Conflict Management, Good written and verbal communication, Strong Leadership, Innovative, Creativity, Problem Solving, Presentation, Interpersonal Relations, Computer Literacy, Project Management, Change Management. Valid Driver’s License. 
 
DUTIES : Prepare Annual Financial Statements (including interim statements) and Annual Report input: Draft a work plan for the office in line with the guideline and timelines as provided by National Treasury and Gauteng Provincial Treasury, Provide draft and final Financial Statements to supervisor/ management for review and input, Provide draft and final Financial Statements to Gauteng Provincial Treasury and Auditor General, Compile and provide information to Directorate Corporate Communication for inclusion of financial part, Obtain reports from Auditor General and Audit Committee and forward to Dir Corp Comm for inclusion, Obtain ISBN no from National Treasury Printers for Dir Corp Comm for printing of Annual Report, Ensure that the AFS are properly aligned in the Annual Report before printing, Obtain copies of Annual Report for distribution as per guideline provided by Auditor General (Dir Corp Comm distribute part of list), Handle and respond to Auditor General queries. Manage the provision of effective and efficient creditor management services: Ensure that all invoices received are consolidated, manage monthly payment of utility bills and leases, manage recording of payment source documents; Ensure invoices and SRIs are submitted to expenditure timeously for payment processing, Manage payment of invoices. Manage the provision of effective and efficient administration of payments, Check and approve payment as per delegations; Monitor processing of all payments, Investigate all invoices older than 15 and 30 days and ensure appropriate action taken, Ensure timely provision of reports to Head Office for preparation of AFS and IFS such as accruals and commitment reports, for disclosure; Manage and report on a monthly basis all irregular, unauthorized, fruitless and wasteful expenditure; Ensure timeous verification, processing and recording of all S&T claims and submit to voucher control; Ensure document control is printed, batched and submitted to voucher control. Provide accurate and effective voucher control and loss control services. Voucher control: Ensure that voucher room is compliant with Treasury practice notes; Manage reconciliation of vouchers with all transactions in the payment register; Manage access and voucher retrieval to voucher control is limited to the responsible officials only; Ensure completeness of vouchers forwarded to voucher control by cross checking to the BAS document control report. Loss control: Provide support during audit query process; Ensure all reported losses are recorded and an adequately completed file is opened; Ensure timeous provision of salary related supporting documents to clear suspense accounts; Manage investigation of discrepancies and uncollected payrolls and reports, Provide inputs to policies and strategies aimed at improving service delivery: Conduct research to develop best practice; Analyse and interpret legislation and existing frameworks, Ensure the review and development of effective policies, Provide advice and guidance regarding the interpretation and application of policies. Manage resources of the Sub Directorate Activities. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Ms Confidence Nhleko Tel No: (011) 355 6045 
 
 
 
 
DEPUTY DIRECTOR: PROTOCOL REF NO: 006491 
Directorate: Development Communication 
SALARY : R733 257 – R 863 748 per annum (all-inclusive remuneration package) 
CENTRE : Johannesburg 
 
REQUIREMENTS : 3 - 4-year tertiary qualification in Communications or Public Relations or related field. 5 Years’ experience and knowledge of community development, event management, development communication, public advocacy, public relations, protocol services and corporate social investment. Knowledge of public policies and social affairs. Strong leadership capabilities, client orientation and ability to innovate. Knowledge of communications strategy, policy and legislative framework in the Public sector. 3 - 5 years Management experience. Knowledge of Departmental communication strategy, policy and processes. Human Resources, Financial Management, interpersonal skills project management and writing skills. 
 
DUTIES : Develop GPG protocol framework. Coordinate protocol services for Premier and Executive Council. Advise and render protocol support for GPG activities and or events. Conduct environmental scan on the site. Prepare a report on environmental issues and the profile of the area. Identify protocol training needs, coordinate GPG protocol training manual, design and implement GPG annual protocol training programme. Design GPG stakeholders’ programme. Draw action plan and budget for stakeholders’ events. Coordinate logistics on the day. Write reports on the event. Follow up issues arising from stakeholder events. Development and implementation of stakeholder relations and public participation strategies in ensuring direct interaction between government and targeted stakeholders and the public. Manage research and information gathering for communication purposes. Manage and communicate government policies and program of action to communities. Management and liaison of all spheres of government with the implementation of government programs, networking sessions and outreach programs. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Mr Tshepo Rasego, Tel No: (011) 355 6450 
 
 

 
 
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR EXECUTIVE COUNCIL SERVICES REF NO: 006510 
Branch: Executive Support and Stakeholder Management 
SALARY : R376 596 – R443 601 per annum (Plus Benefits) 
CENTRE : Johannesburg 
 
REQUIREMENTS : An NQF level 6/ NQF Level 7 qualification in Public Policy Administration, Public Administration and / or Business Administration. Relevant 3 - 4 years’ experience in a Secretariat, Executive Support/ Professional writing environment. Experience in a Public Sector Environment will be advantageous. A computer literate, seasoned professional writer. An understanding of Administrative and Executive Council or Cabinet systems. Excellent planning and organising skills. Good interpersonal; critical thinking, verbal and written communication skills. Ability to multi-task and work independently; coordinate and support in person meetings and via virtual platforms. Availability to work outside of official working hours, as and when required. 
 
DUTIES : Plan, co-ordinate and manage end to end in-person and virtual meeting business processes to support Executive Council meetings, including the management of professionally prepared documents, apply quick turnaround times on electronic workflows while ensuring security of classified Government Information. Maintain and manage the restricted access protocols to virtual meeting rooms; address deviations and facilitate professional virtual meeting etiquette. Undertake the archiving and retrieval of meeting records. Circulate and track the implementation of Executive Council and its Sub-Committee resolutions. Compile and facilitate the approval of quarterly Registers of Resolutions. Undertake professional minute writing and review of meeting discussion documents from input to adoption phase. Professional report writing; ability to draft official and diplomatic correspondence as and when required. Provide administrative and technical support to meetings in the Executive Council System and support capacity building training programmes. Collaborate with teams on cross-functional areas as well as with other spheres of government and officials in Departments. Lead discussions on the requirements of Cabinet memoranda submissions. Develop Cluster/ Sector related annual schedule of meetings. Coordinate the receipt of cabinet memoranda in line with the province’s strategic priorities and approved formats. Undertake ad-hoc desktop research in support of the analysis of the external environment and its impact on the Executive Council System; Compile Executive Council memoranda on innovations to the Executive Council System. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Ms Ongeziwe Tshaka Tel No: (011) 355 6450