GAUTENG OFFICE OF THE PREMIER VACANCIES

​NOTE : 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. All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. 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 employment application 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, driver's 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 03 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.

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HEAD OF DEPARTMENT (HOD): GAUTENG DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT REF NO: REFS/GEVN/2026/01 
(3-year performance-based contract, renewable for a further period of 2 years, dependent on performance) 
SALARY : R2 352 642 – R2 650 223 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 Environmental Management, Environmental or Natural Sciences, Environmental Studies, Public Administration, Public Management, Business 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 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 an Accounting Officer of the Department in accordance with the provisions of the PFMA. Manage and promote conservation and sustainable utilization of biological resources. Oversee the empowerment of communities to manage natural resources through environmental awareness and capacity building programmes. Oversee the integration of climate change and environmental policy, planning and coordination. Oversee the provision of strategic administrative support with regards to biodiversity management and environmental management services. Promote equitable and sustainable use of ecosystem goods and services to contribute to economic development. To promote the protection and management of Gauteng natural resources and environment. Oversee management of the six nature reserves in Gauteng. Ensure the advancement of the eco-tourism in the province. Support sustainable development, including waste management, recycling and the development and utilization of green technologies and processes. Oversee the development, implementation of environmental compliance monitoring systems, enforcement of legislation and environmental authorizations. Oversee the provision of environmental quality management service (pollution and waste, air quality and environmental impact authorizations and assessments). Oversee the monitoring of compliance with regard to permits issued by the Department. Oversee the provision of strategic administrative support with regard to enforcement and regulatory compliance. Ensure that the Department achieves a clean audit. Oversee a system and formalized process that enables the department to identify, assess, manage, and monitor Departmental key risks. Implement effective governance structures. Oversee the implementation of risk, anti-corruption, and integrity management strategies. Promote professional ethics and combat corruption. Ensure the effective implementation of the Gauteng Green Economy Strategy and climate change mitigation and adaptation interventions 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 municipalities, SOEs, civil society, and the private sector. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Ms Pange Radebe at (066) 315 6970



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