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 prior to appointment. 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): DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT REF NO: HOD/GDARD/2024 
(3-year performance-based contract, renewable for a further period of 2 years, dependent on performance) 
SALARY : R2 158 533 – R428 830 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). A relevant qualification in Agricultural Science; Economics; Environmental studies; Veterinary Services, Rural Development will be added advantage. 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 : 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. 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. He/she must further ensure that the Gauteng Department of Agriculture and Rural Development radically modernise and transform agri-food value chain, ensure sustainable environment and development of urban and rural communities by ensuring sustainable environment management; providing access to and inclusive participation in commercial agri-food value chain and agro-processing; promoting food security; promoting/contributing/stimulating integrated rural and urban development; and promoting the One Health System. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Ms Pange Radebe: Tel No: (011) 298 5632/066 315 6970