GAUTENG OFFICE OF THE PREMIER VACANCIES

MANAGEMENT ECHELON
 

HEAD OF DEPARTMENT (HOD): GAUTENG DEPARTMENT OF ROADS AND TRANSPORT REF NO: REFS/GDRT/2025/03 
(3-year performance-based contract, renewable for a further period of 2 years, dependent on performance) 
SALARY : R2 352 642 – R2 650 233 per annum, (all-inclusive remuneration package), plus a 10% non-pensionable allowance applicable to Heads of Department. 
CENTRE : Johannesburg 
 
REQUIREMENTS : A relevant post graduate qualification (NQF Level 8 in terms of SAQA standards) in Transport Planning, Urban and Regional Planning, Civil Engineering, Public Administration, Public Management, and a minimum of ten (10) year’s relevant experience at senior management level. 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, 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, exceptional reporting skills 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. Provide strategic leadership in the delivery of integrated, sustainable, and efficient transport and overall management of the Department’s programmes by aligning all departmental plans with the National Development Plan (NDP), National and Provincial Government Strategic Objectives, Transformation, Modernisation and Reindustrialisation [TMR] Programme and GGT 2030. Ensure sound governance, ethical leadership, and effective performance management within the department. Strengthen intergovernmental relations and stakeholder engagement, including with municipalities, SOEs, and the private sector. Drive innovation in transport infrastructure. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Ms Pange Radebe at (066) 315 6970 
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. 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. The successful candidate will be required to provide proof of completion of the NSG Public Service Senior Management Leadership Programme Certificate for entry into the SMS. 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 : 31 October 2025

HEAD OF DEPARTMENT (HOD): DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT REF NO: REFS/GDARD/2025/04 
(3-year performance-based contract, renewable for a further period of 2 years, dependent on performance) 
This is a re-advertisement; applicants who applied previously are encouraged to apply. 
SALARY : R2 352 642 – R2 650 233 per annum, (all-inclusive remuneration package), plus a 10% non-pensionable allowance applicable to Heads of Department. 
CENTRE : Johannesburg 
 
REQUIREMENTS : A relevant post graduate qualification (NQF Level 8 in terms of SAQA standards) in Agriculture, Public Administration, Public Management, Business Administration or any relevant field, and a minimum of ten (10) year’s relevant experience at senior management level. 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 large complex entity 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 : Providing strategic leadership and driving the strategic planning and implementation processes of the Department; Complying with the Public Finance Management Act, Treasury Regulations and Human Resource Management framework of the Public Service, Managing the performance and service delivery of the Department, Implementing appropriate policies, strategies, structures, systems and processes to deliver on mandates, Making contribution to the broader strategic environment of Gauteng, Ensuring that the highest standard of corporate governance and ethics are upheld. 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. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Ms Pange Radebe at 066 315 6970 
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. 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-rogramme. The successful candidate will be required to provide proof of completion of the NSG Public Service Senior Management Leadership Programme Certificate for entry into the SMS. 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 : 31 October 2025