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GAUTENG OFFICE OF THE PREMIER VACANCIES
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, females of all races are encouraged to apply.
APPLICATIONS : Applications must be submitted on the GPG Professional Job Centre website, (www.gautengonline.gov.za)
CLOSING DATE : 10 March 2023
NOTE : The completed signed new Z83 must be accompanied by a detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV) Only and at least three (3) contactable referees quoting the relevant reference number. Failure to submit all the requested documents will result in the application not being considered. 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. 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 (OoP) reserves the right to cancel the filling / not fill a vacancy that was advertised during any stage of the recruitment process. 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. NB. 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.
NOTE : The completed signed new Z83 must be accompanied by a detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV) Only and at least three (3) contactable referees quoting the relevant reference number. Failure to submit all the requested documents will result in the application not being considered. 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. 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 (OoP) reserves the right to cancel the filling / not fill a vacancy that was advertised during any stage of the recruitment process. 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. NB. 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.
MANAGEMENT ECHELON
DIRECTOR GENERAL REF NO: 016050
Branch: Office of the Director General
(3-year performance-based contract, renewable for a further period of 2 years, dependent on performance)
SALARY : R2 068 458 – R2 330 121 per annum, (all-inclusive remuneration package) plus a 10% non-pensionable allowance applicable to Heads of Departments.
CENTRE : Johannesburg
REQUIRMENTS : An appropriate undergraduate qualification (NQF level 7) and a post graduate qualification (NQF level 8) in the following fields: Public Management, Business Administration, Social Science, Law, Strategic Management, Human Resources and Finance or equivalent. 8 to 10 years’ experience at Senior Managerial level (Deputy Director General) or equivalent, 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 and expenditure control. 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 hours. Willingness to work irregular hours and travel extensively.
DUTIES : Serve as the Accounting Officer of the Gauteng Office of the Premier 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. Drive the delivery agenda of the Gauteng Provincial Government (GPG), 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. Improve the quality of life of the citizens of Gauteng. Promote Gauteng as a Global City Region. Specific focus areas include the following: The incumbent will serve as the Secretariat of the Executive Council and ensure its effective functioning. Provide strategic direction to line Departments in GPG as define by the Act. Ensure the promotion of good international and intergovernmental relations. Support the Premier in coordinating and implementing GPG policies, as well as statutory and political responsibilities effectively and efficiently. Represent the department at various fora.
ENQUIRIES : Ms Sylvia Mtshali Tel No: (011) 355 6820