GAUTENG OFFICE OF THE PREMIER VACANCIES

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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. Qualifying applicants should submit their application form (Z83) which is obtainable from any government department or on the www.dpsa.gov.za, accompanied by a detailed Curriculum Vitae. Failure to comply with these instructions will disqualify applications from being processed. 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. 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. No appointment will take place without the successful completion of the pre-entry certificate and submission of proof thereof. 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.


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MANAGEMENT ECHELON
 
 
HEAD OF DEPARTMENT (HOD): GAUTENG DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION AND YOUTH DEVELOPMENT 
(3-year performance-based contract, renewable for a further period of 2 years, dependent on performance) 
SALARY : R2 158 533 – R2 428 830 per annum, (all-inclusive remuneration package) plus a 10% non-pensionable allowance applicable to Heads of Departments. 
CENTRE : Johannesburg 
 
REQUIREMENTS : A relevant degree and post graduate qualification (NQF Level 8 in terms of SAQA standards) and a minimum of ten (10) year’s relevant experience at senior management level, with five years (5) of these at Senior Management Level within the Public Service. Key Competencies Extensive managerial experience in the education sector and should be able to provide strategic direction of education services in South Africa. Strong business orientation with proven skills and abilities in education management. Proven management competencies with reference to the education sector. Ability to drive Change management initiatives and strategic organisational objectives, and to utilise resources effectively and economically to achieve key deliverables. Excellent written and verbal communication, media management, public relations and public participation skills. Competence in more than 1 South African Language will be an advantage. Ability to operationalize and ensure compliance with legislation and policy developments at national, provincial, and local level. Management experience gained in a large organisation with a multi-billion rand budget as well as good understanding of, and competency in Financial Management Systems in the public service including cost containment, budgeting, expenditure control, revenue collection and revenue generation. Extensive knowledge of the following: Education legislation in order to give sound advice and leadership; the Public Service Act, Employment of Educators Act, Public Finance Management Act (PFMA), Education Policy Framework and financial regulatory frameworks underpinning good governance in South Africa Understanding of Corporate Governance issues in the Public Service Public Service legislation, Public Finance Management Act and all related Acts. 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. Knowledge 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 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. Responsibility for the overall management of education in Gauteng by aligning all Departmental plans with the NSDA, National and Provincial Government objectives. The successful incumbent will be directly accountable to the Member of the Executive Council for the realisation of the Ten Pillar Programme of Radical Transformation, Modernisation and Reindustrialisation including the intergovernmental Programme of Action. SPECIFIC AREAS OF FOCUS The successful candidate will ensure the provision of a sound education framework, improving equity and universal access to quality education in Grade R, Primary and Secondary education, Improving Educational Outcomes, Infrastructure, Safety and nutrition amongst others. In addition, ensuring Operational Efficiencies and Strategic Outputs of the Department, agencies such as Sci-Bono, GCRA, and MGSL or special units associated with the Department, Implementation of the GDE 10 Pillars, Management of School Infrastructure Programme, Implementation of the TMR’s 10 Pillar Programme, GGT 2030, Providing strategic leadership and driving the strategic planning and implementation processes of the Department. 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 and ensuring that the highest standard of corporate governance and ethics are upheld, Manage the budget of the Department. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Ms Pange Radebe Tel No: (011) 298 – 5637