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GAUTENG OFFICE OF THE PREMIER
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 : 16 August 2019
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.
ERRATUM: Kindly note that the post of Director: Intergovernmental Relations with Ref No: 004336 advertised in Public Service Vacancy Circular 26 dated 19 July 2019, the correct requirements for the post is 5 years’ relevant functional experience in the Middle Management level position at least 3 years in the public-sector environment and the closing date has been extended to 13 August 2019. The Gauteng Office of the Premier would like to apologies for the inconvenience caused.
MANAGEMENT ECHELON
CHIEF DIRECTOR: MONITORING AND EVALUATION REF NO: 004431
Chief Directorate: Monitoring and Evaluation
SALARY: R1 251 183 – R1 495 956 (all-inclusive remuneration package)
CENTRE: Johannesburg
REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor degree and a post graduate qualification in Strategy, Monitoring and Evaluation or Public Administration. At least 5 years’ experience in the public-sector environment, good understanding of government priorities. Extensive experience in strategic planning, information management and monitoring. Strong strategic, leadership, people and general management skill and proven experience. Strong information management and project management skills.
DUTIES: The incumbent will be responsible for the development, implementation and monitoring of the Office of the Premier’s strategic planning framework including the Five-year strategic plan, and annual performance plan. Provide strategic and operational support and advice to the Director General and Executive Management Team. The successful incumbent will further be expected to: Ensuring uniformity in terms of operational and business planning frameworks in the Office of the Premier. Development, coordination and monitoring the service delivery improvement plan for the Office of the Premier. Develop, implement and oversee the monitoring and evaluation systems for the Office of the Premier (linked to the broader GPG Monitoring and Evaluation Systems). Monitor and evaluate reports on key strategic areas of the department (including strategic information coordination). Monthly and quarterly reporting to oversight bodies such as Legislature, OCPOL, SCOPA, Medium Term Expenditure Committee (MTEC), Audit Committee, Executive Management Team and Broad Management Team. Establishment, roll out, management and evaluation of an organizational performance management system for the Office of the Premier. Develop and implement the systems for ensuring continuous improvement of organisational performance. Identify and prioritise and changes required to the knowledge management systems. Formulate policies and procedures. Management strategic projects on behalf of the Director General.
ENQUIRES: Ms Gugulethu Mdhluli Tel No: (011) 355-6178
DIRECTOR: LABOUR RELATIONS REF NO: 004432
Directorate: Labour Relations
SALARY: R1 057 326 – R1 245 495 (all-inclusive remuneration package)
CENTRE: Johannesburg
REQUIREMENTS: A 3-4-year Bachelor’s degree in Labour Law or relevant academic discipline. 5-10 years’ experience in Middle Management position with proven managerial skills. Competences needed: Strategic capability and leadership, demonstrable Policy development and analysis knowledge. Good conceptual and analytic skills. Problem-solving, Communication (written and verbal). Financial, Programme and project management, Change management, Facilitation and presentation skills. Excellent negotiating skills. Planning and organising skills. Human Resource Management.
DUTIES: As part of the senior management team of the Office of the Premier, the incumbent of this position will be responsible for the overall management and/ or coordination of the following functions: Manage the Directorate: Labour Relations. Provide strategic direction and operational leadership in relation to Labour Relations to the Gauteng Provincial Government (GPG) Departments. Develop and implement Labour Relations strategies and policies for GPG. Represent the Employer in the judicial matters. Manage the collective bargaining process in GPG. Maintain and ensure compliance with legislative framework. Ensure that Employee Relations matters are handled in line with the relevant prescripts. Provide Labour Relations advice to GPG departments. Coordinate and lead Labour Relations Forum in GPG. Report all Labour Relations cases to the relevant stakeholders. Ensure compliance and maintain discipline in (GPG) and the analyse labour relations trends. Develop monthly and quarterly performance reports.
ENQUIRIES: Ms Gugulethu Mdhluli Tel No: (011) 355-6178
ERRATUM: Kindly note that the post of Director: Intergovernmental Relations with Ref No: 004336 advertised in Public Service Vacancy Circular 26 dated 19 July 2019, the correct requirements for the post is 5 years’ relevant functional experience in the Middle Management level position at least 3 years in the public-sector environment and the closing date has been extended to 13 August 2019. The Gauteng Office of the Premier would like to apologies for the inconvenience caused.
MANAGEMENT ECHELON
CHIEF DIRECTOR: MONITORING AND EVALUATION REF NO: 004431
Chief Directorate: Monitoring and Evaluation
SALARY: R1 251 183 – R1 495 956 (all-inclusive remuneration package)
CENTRE: Johannesburg
REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor degree and a post graduate qualification in Strategy, Monitoring and Evaluation or Public Administration. At least 5 years’ experience in the public-sector environment, good understanding of government priorities. Extensive experience in strategic planning, information management and monitoring. Strong strategic, leadership, people and general management skill and proven experience. Strong information management and project management skills.
DUTIES: The incumbent will be responsible for the development, implementation and monitoring of the Office of the Premier’s strategic planning framework including the Five-year strategic plan, and annual performance plan. Provide strategic and operational support and advice to the Director General and Executive Management Team. The successful incumbent will further be expected to: Ensuring uniformity in terms of operational and business planning frameworks in the Office of the Premier. Development, coordination and monitoring the service delivery improvement plan for the Office of the Premier. Develop, implement and oversee the monitoring and evaluation systems for the Office of the Premier (linked to the broader GPG Monitoring and Evaluation Systems). Monitor and evaluate reports on key strategic areas of the department (including strategic information coordination). Monthly and quarterly reporting to oversight bodies such as Legislature, OCPOL, SCOPA, Medium Term Expenditure Committee (MTEC), Audit Committee, Executive Management Team and Broad Management Team. Establishment, roll out, management and evaluation of an organizational performance management system for the Office of the Premier. Develop and implement the systems for ensuring continuous improvement of organisational performance. Identify and prioritise and changes required to the knowledge management systems. Formulate policies and procedures. Management strategic projects on behalf of the Director General.
ENQUIRES: Ms Gugulethu Mdhluli Tel No: (011) 355-6178
DIRECTOR: LABOUR RELATIONS REF NO: 004432
Directorate: Labour Relations
SALARY: R1 057 326 – R1 245 495 (all-inclusive remuneration package)
CENTRE: Johannesburg
REQUIREMENTS: A 3-4-year Bachelor’s degree in Labour Law or relevant academic discipline. 5-10 years’ experience in Middle Management position with proven managerial skills. Competences needed: Strategic capability and leadership, demonstrable Policy development and analysis knowledge. Good conceptual and analytic skills. Problem-solving, Communication (written and verbal). Financial, Programme and project management, Change management, Facilitation and presentation skills. Excellent negotiating skills. Planning and organising skills. Human Resource Management.
DUTIES: As part of the senior management team of the Office of the Premier, the incumbent of this position will be responsible for the overall management and/ or coordination of the following functions: Manage the Directorate: Labour Relations. Provide strategic direction and operational leadership in relation to Labour Relations to the Gauteng Provincial Government (GPG) Departments. Develop and implement Labour Relations strategies and policies for GPG. Represent the Employer in the judicial matters. Manage the collective bargaining process in GPG. Maintain and ensure compliance with legislative framework. Ensure that Employee Relations matters are handled in line with the relevant prescripts. Provide Labour Relations advice to GPG departments. Coordinate and lead Labour Relations Forum in GPG. Report all Labour Relations cases to the relevant stakeholders. Ensure compliance and maintain discipline in (GPG) and the analyse labour relations trends. Develop monthly and quarterly performance reports.
ENQUIRIES: Ms Gugulethu Mdhluli Tel No: (011) 355-6178
OTHER POSTS
DEPUTY DIRECTOR: SERVICE DELIVERY MONITORING REF NO: 004402
Directorate: Service Delivery Monitoring
SALARY: R733 257 – R863 748 per annum (plus all-inclusive remuneration package).
CENTRE: Johannesburg
REQUIREMENTS: A 3-year Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences or equivalent. A minimum of 6 years’ relevant experience of which at least 3 should be in a government environment at a junior managerial level. Must have good understanding of government across the three spheres. Strong leadership and interpersonal skills. Problem solving and analytical skills. Must have excellent communication, project management, organising and planning skills.
DUTIES: The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting the coordination, management and effective implementation of an intergovernmental Direct Service Delivery Monitoring and Outreach Programmes. Participate in the development and maintenance of monitoring and reporting systems, tools and guidelines. Set up teams and provide leadership in the monitoring of identified sites. Ensure timeous development of monthly, quarterly and annual reports. Develop feedback reports to management of sites that have been monitored and jointly (with management) develop improvements plan. Develop annual programmes for monitoring of frontline service delivery sites. Develop and maintain tracking systems and databases of monitoring visits and monitoring reports. Identify sites exhibiting best practice and facilitate the documentation of such. Develop interventions to improve performance in under-performing sites. Conduct onsite verification of projects and work closely with the National Department of Planning Monitoring and Evaluation, other government departments and relevant stakeholder.
ENQUIRES: Ms Matete Mphahlele Tel No: (011) 355-6030
ASSITANT DIRECTOR: CONTRATS AND TENDER ADMINISTRATION REF NO: 004395
Directorate: Supply Chain Management
SALARY: R376 596 per annum (plus benefits)
CENTRE: Johannesburg
REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor’s Degree in Finance related field (Logistics Management, Accounting, Cost and Management Accounting) and 3-4 years’ experience at a Senior Practitioner post in Supply Chain Management in relation to tenders, contracts and DAC secretariat services. Sound knowledge of government procurement, supply chain management procedures and policies i.e. SCM, PPPFA, PFMA and Treasury Regulations. Sound knowledge of financial legislation governing procurement of goods and services such as GPG, SCM Policy, PFMA, Treasury Regulations, knowledge of PPPFA in relation to Vendor Management and development. Customer Relation Management, Procurement Delegation and Financial Management will be an advantage. Advance computer literacy, good interpersonal/people skills, communication (written and verbal), general management and business insight and ability to mentor and coach staff will be a necessity.
DUTIES: Assist with the monitoring of compliance with regards to policies, procedures and approved sourcing framework. Ensure that practitioners process all procurement requests in accordance with and in adherence to Procurement Policies and procedures as well as in accordance with the PFMA and ensure that proper records of all contracts, DAC and Tenders are kept and maintained by contracts and tender administration practitioners for purposes of accountability. Ensure legislative and policy compliance of tendering processes within the department. Develop a monitoring and evaluation system to track conversion of plans into contracts; manage, coordinate and direct the implementation of an appropriate tendering business processes. Improve the turnaround times for processing of tenders while at the same time ensuring compliance to legislative and policy requirements. Managing and Monitoring of all current Contracts in OOP. Attend all DAC meetings as per dates set on DAC calendar for the year. Ensure that Agenda for upcoming meeting is prepared as per requirements. Ensure meeting files are correctly compiled by DAC assistant and sent out timeously to members for meetings. Initiate the Tender process for all Office of the Premier’s tenders. Manage and monitor the advertisement of all OoP tenders on the Government tender bulletin. Develop and update the tender register from the date of the advertisement until the closing date of the Tender. Coordinate the activities relating to the closing of the tender advertisement and ensure that all submitted bids are captured and recorded. Ensure that a list of bids received is uploaded on the Provincial Treasury website. Provide leadership and guidance to sub-ordinates with regards to mentoring, coaching and supporting the team. Manage and evaluate the performance of the team and address staff training and development needs. Develop a system to improve work process flows to enhance team performance and strive for service excellence Lead and guide team to adopt best practice throughout and adhere to procedure compliance. The provision of customer care services to all OOP staff i.e. prompt addressing of queries, deliveries, etc. Monitor Record Management System for contracts to ensure detailed records kept.
ENQUIRES: Ms Confidence Nhleko Tel No: (011) 355 6045
SENIOR ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER: DEMAND AND TENDER ADMINISTRATION REF NO: 004394
Directorate: Supply Chain Management
SALARY: R316 791 per annum (plus benefits)
CENTRE: Johannesburg
REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor’s Degree/ National Diploma in Logistics/Purchasing/Accounting, (2-3 years) experience in the field of Supply Chain Management. Preference will be given to candidates with extensive experience in demand management and tender administration. Computer literate (MS Office Suite), SAP knowledge and Customer Relationship Management Skill. Sound knowledge of government procurement, supply chain management procedures and policies i.e. SCM, PPPFA, PFMA and Treasury Regulations. Sound knowledge of financial legislation governing procurement of goods and services such as GPG, SCM Policy, PFMA, Treasury Regulations, knowledge of PPPFA in relation to Vendor Management and development, Customer Relation Management, Procurement Delegation and Financial Management will be an advantage. Advance computer literacy, good interpersonal/people skills, communication (written and verbal), writing, general management and business insight and ability to mentor and coach staff will be a necessity.
DUTIES: To render administration services in Demand Management and Tender Administration division in the following categories: Demand Plan Management for all the Branches in the office of the Premier in-line with the budget. Coordinate of all BSC and BEC meetings as well as ensuring that decisions taken at meetings are implemented on time. Monitor and update the tenders for the office of the Premier. Maintain and update Register for all Bid Specification Committee (BSC) and Bid Specification Committee (BEC) meetings for the year due on or before15th January annually. Gather all the draft Terms of Reference (ToR) in line with the Implementation of the Annual Procurement Plan. Gather information about all the members nominated to serve on BSC and BEC before 31. Ensure that a file is opened and identified with the tender number and kept safe. Ensure that potential bidders complete a RFP request form and pay the cost for the tender by EFT or at the Bank and provides evidence when RFP packs are issued over the counter. Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual reports on the Implementation of the Annual Procurement Plan. Prepare draft deviation report on procurement of goods and services where DAC has granted approval. Consolidate information for the draft Implementation Annual Procurement Plan and submit to Gauteng Provincial Treasury (GPT). Update the end-user departments on the progress and status quo of budget spend against their Demand Plans activities and the Implementation of the Annual Procurement Plan. Ensure that the estimated budget is in line with their Demand Plans and the Implementation of the Annual Procurement Plan.
ENQUIRES: Ms Confidence Nhleko, Tel No: (011) 355 6045