GAUTENG OFFICE OF THE PREMIER VACANCIES

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NOTE : 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 license 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. No late applications will be considered. 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. 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 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). The successful candidate will be appointed on 12 calendar months’ probation.

MANAGEMENT ECHELON
 
 
HEAD OF DEPARTMENT (HOD): GAUTENG DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH REF NO: HOD/HEALTH/2023 
(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 : An appropriate undergraduate qualification (NQF level 7) in the Health sector and a postgraduate qualification in Public Management or Business Administration or equivalent. 8 to 10 years’ experience at senior management level of which 5 years must be as a member of the Senior Management Service (SMS) in the Public Service or equivalent senior management position. Extensive knowledge of legislation governing the Health sector in order to give sound advice and leadership. Management experience gained in a large organisation with a multi-billion rand budget. Good understanding of and competency in Financial Management Systems including cost containment, budgeting, expenditure control, revenue collection and revenue generation. 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. Provide strategic leadership to the Department. Oversee the development, implementation and monitoring of organisational programmes in line with organisational policies. Ensure sound financial management and application of good corporate governance principles. Be directly accountable to the Member of the Executive Council for the realisation of the Ten Pillar Programme of Radical Transformation, Modernisation and Re-industrialisation including the intergovernmental Programme of Action. 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’. 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. Work closely with the Health Intervention Task Team appointed by the Minister of Health and Premier to improve the delivery of sustainable healthcare to the citizens of Gauteng. Specific focus areas include the following: Overall management of Health Services within the Gauteng Department of Health by aligning all departmental plans with the Negotiated Service Delivery Agreement (NSDA), National and Provincial Government Strategic Objectives. Coordination and management of the diverse responsibilities and relationships of the Department with internal and external stakeholders and giving strategic leadership that will contribute to the promotion of Health Services to the people of Gauteng. Facilitation, promotion and implementation of a Health Service Delivery Model that will reduce the burden of disease within the province. Overall management of Health Services within the Gauteng Provincial Government by aligning all departmental plans with national and provincial government objectives and strategies. Coordination and management of the diverse responsibilities and relationships of the Department with internal and external stakeholders. Provision of strategic leadership that will contribute to the effective management of health services in the province. Facilitation of the development and implementation of an Integrated Health Service Delivery Model for Gauteng Health. 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 Pange Radebe Tel No: (011) 298 5637/ at (066) 315 6970