GAUTENG OFFICE OF THE PREMIER VACANCIES

NOTE : Applicants should please note the following: 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 the Department. Following the interview and technical exercise, the selection committee will recommend candidates to attend a generic managerial competency assessment. The competency assessment will be testing generic managerial competencies using the mandated DPSA SMS competency assessment tools. The successful candidate will be required to enter into an employment contract with the Premier of Gauteng and conclude an annual performance agreement with the Member of the Executive Council within three (3) months upon commencement of duty. The successful candidate will be appointed on 12 calendar months’ probation. The appointment of the successful candidate is subject to the issuing of a positive security clearance at the level of Top Secret by the State Security Agency. The incumbent will be required to disclose her/his financial interest in accordance with the prescribed regulations. Qualifications will be verified (It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). 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 applications 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 a vacancy that was advertised during any stage of the recruitment process.

MANAGEMENT ECHELON
 
 
HEAD OF DEPARTMENT (HOD): GAUTENG DEPARTMENT SPORT, ARTS, CULTURE AND RECREATION REF NO: REFS/011844 
(3-year performance-based contract, renewable for a further period of 2 years, dependent on performance) 
SALARY : R1 590 747 – R1 791 978 per annum, (all-inclusive remuneration package), plus a 10% non-pensionable allowance applicable to Heads of Department. 
CENTRE : Johannesburg 
 
REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate undergraduate qualification (NQF level 7) and post graduate qualification (NQF level 8) in Public Management, Business Administration, or any other relevant field. 8 to 10 years’ experience at Senior Managerial level 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, 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 : 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. 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. Specific focus areas include the following: The successful incumbent will be directly accountable to the Member of the Executive Council for the realisation 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. Oversee the development, implementation and monitoring of Departmental programmes and projects, structures, systems and processes to deliver on mandates and make a contribution to the broader strategic environment of Gauteng. Position Gauteng as a home of opportunities for sport, arts and cultural excellence that contributes to social cohesion and nation building. Create an enabling environment for excellence in sport, arts, and culture. Enhance economic growth through creative industries. Create unity in diversity through sport, arts and culture. Ensure equitable access to sport, arts and recreation facilities for citizens especially the previously disadvantaged. Accelerate, transform and develop sport, arts, culture and libraries amongst citizens of Gauteng. Create opportunities for access to information and knowledge through libraries and efficient management of information. Preserve our heritage and history through museums and archives. Ensure the existence of proper infrastructure and programmes for the development of talent in sport, arts and culture. 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 Thapelo Mashiane Tel No: (011) 298 5632