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GAUTENG OFFICE OF THE PREMIER VACANCIES
GAUTENG OFFICE OF THE PREMIER
MANAGEMENT ECHELON
GAUTENG OFFICE OF THE PREMIER
MANAGEMENT ECHELON
HEAD OF DEPARTMENT (HOD): GAUTENG DEPARTMENT OF E-GOVERNMENT RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT REF NO: HOD/E-GOV/2023
(3-year performance-based contract, renewable for a further period of 2 years, dependent on performance)
SALARY : R2 158 533 – R2 428 830 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. Ensure the roll-out of a network infrastructure that will connect government facilities, schools, hospitals, offices and economic zones. Create an enabling platform and support service; enable GCR entities to deliver e-Government Research and Development Services; establish a GCR e-Government Research and Development governance structure to drive priorities, policies, standards and regulations; promote the usage of e-Government Research and Development services; stimulate the ICT economy through facilitating incubation and innovation; and encourage public and private partnerships for the development and roll-out of e-Government Research and Development services. Support the Member of the Executive Council in his/her duties as political head of the Department; and represent the department at various fora.
ENQUIRIES : Ms Pange Radebe Tel No: (011) 2985637
APPLICATIONS : should be sent through RecruitmentHOD.Premier@gauteng.gov.za quoting the relevant reference number to Human Resources Administration. No late applications will be considered.
HEAD OF DEPARTMENT (HOD): GAUTENG DEPARTMENT OF E-GOVERNMENT RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT REF NO: HOD/E-GOV/2023
(3-year performance-based contract, renewable for a further period of 2 years, dependent on performance)
SALARY : R2 158 533 – R2 428 830 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. Ensure the roll-out of a network infrastructure that will connect government facilities, schools, hospitals, offices and economic zones. Create an enabling platform and support service; enable GCR entities to deliver e-Government Research and Development Services; establish a GCR e-Government Research and Development governance structure to drive priorities, policies, standards and regulations; promote the usage of e-Government Research and Development services; stimulate the ICT economy through facilitating incubation and innovation; and encourage public and private partnerships for the development and roll-out of e-Government Research and Development services. Support the Member of the Executive Council in his/her duties as political head of the Department; and represent the department at various fora.
ENQUIRIES : Ms Pange Radebe Tel No: (011) 2985637
APPLICATIONS : should be sent through RecruitmentHOD.Premier@gauteng.gov.za quoting the relevant reference number to Human Resources Administration. No late applications will be considered.
NOTE : Applicants should please note the following: The successful candidate will be required to enter into an employment contract and conclude an annual performance agreement with the Premier of Gauteng within three (3) months of commencement of duty. The recommended/short-listed candidates will be subjected to security clearance. Qualifications will be verified (it is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority, i.e. SAQA). The incumbent will be required to disclose his/her financial interest in accordance with the prescribed regulations. Qualifying applicants should submit their application form (Z83) which is obtainable from any government department or on the www.dpsa.gov.za, accompanied by a detailed Curriculum Vitae. Failure to comply with these instructions will disqualify applications from being processed. Correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only. If you have not been contacted within three (3) months after the closing date, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. NB. Requirement for all senior management positions: 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. No appointment will take place without the successful completion of the pre-entry certificate and submission of proof thereof. Qualifying applicants should submit their application on the New Application Form (Z83), found on www.dpsa.gov.za, Received applications using the incorrect application for employment (old Z83) will not be considered. Each application for employment form must be fully completed, duly signed and initialled by the applicant. Failure to sign this form may lead to disqualification of the application during the selection process. The Z83 should be accompanied by a comprehensive CV (with detailed current and previous work experience including dates). The communication from the HR of the Department regarding the requirements of the certified qualifications, ID, Drivers licence etc. will be limited to shortlisted candidates. Therefore, only shortlisted candidates for the post will be required to submit certified documents on or before the day of the interview following the communication from HR. Failure to submit all the requested documents will result in the application not being considered. Correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only. Due to the large number of applications we envisage to receive, applications will not be acknowledged. Should you not be contacted within 3 months of the closing date of the advertisement, please consider your application to be unsuccessful. The Gauteng Office of the Premier reserves the right to cancel the filling/ not to fill any vacancy that was advertised during any stage of the recruitment process.
CLOSING DATE : 02 October 2023
NOTE : Applicants should please note the following: The successful candidate will be required to enter into an employment contract and conclude an annual performance agreement with the Premier of Gauteng within three (3) months of commencement of duty. The recommended/short-listed candidates will be subjected to security clearance. Qualifications will be verified (it is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority, i.e. SAQA). The incumbent will be required to disclose his/her financial interest in accordance with the prescribed regulations. Qualifying applicants should submit their application form (Z83) which is obtainable from any government department or on the www.dpsa.gov.za, accompanied by a detailed Curriculum Vitae. Failure to comply with these instructions will disqualify applications from being processed. Correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only. If you have not been contacted within three (3) months after the closing date, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. NB. Requirement for all senior management positions: 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. No appointment will take place without the successful completion of the pre-entry certificate and submission of proof thereof. Qualifying applicants should submit their application on the New Application Form (Z83), found on www.dpsa.gov.za, Received applications using the incorrect application for employment (old Z83) will not be considered. Each application for employment form must be fully completed, duly signed and initialled by the applicant. Failure to sign this form may lead to disqualification of the application during the selection process. The Z83 should be accompanied by a comprehensive CV (with detailed current and previous work experience including dates). The communication from the HR of the Department regarding the requirements of the certified qualifications, ID, Drivers licence etc. will be limited to shortlisted candidates. Therefore, only shortlisted candidates for the post will be required to submit certified documents on or before the day of the interview following the communication from HR. Failure to submit all the requested documents will result in the application not being considered. Correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only. Due to the large number of applications we envisage to receive, applications will not be acknowledged. Should you not be contacted within 3 months of the closing date of the advertisement, please consider your application to be unsuccessful. The Gauteng Office of the Premier reserves the right to cancel the filling/ not to fill any vacancy that was advertised during any stage of the recruitment process.
CLOSING DATE : 02 October 2023