Suitable candidates will be subjected to Personnel Suitability Checks (criminal record, citizen, credit record checks, qualification and employment verification). Confirmation of final appointment will be subject to a positive security clearance. All non-SA citizens must attach a certified proof of permanent residence in South Africa. It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). Failure to submit all the requested documents will result in the application not being considered. The persons appointed to this position will be subjected to a security clearance. SMS candidates will be required to undergo a Competency Assessment as prescribed by the DPSA. All shortlisted candidates for SMS positions will be required to undergo a technical exercise that intends to test the relevant technical elements of the job. Gauteng Provincial Treasury (GPT) reserves the right to utilise practical exercises / tests for non-SMS positions and during the recruitment process (candidates who are shortlisted will be informed accordingly) to determine the suitability of candidates for the post(s). GPT also reserves the right to cancel the filling / not to fill a vacancy that was advertised during any stage of the recruitment process. Please use Circular post number as a reference number. 
 

 
 
MANAGEMENT ECHELON
 
 
POST 23/96 : DEPUTY DIRECTOR-GENERAL: SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT 
(5 Year Fixed Term Contract) 
Programme: Provincial Supply Chain Management 
SALARY : R1 370 973 per annum, (All-inclusive package) 
CENTRE : Johannesburg 
 
REQUIREMENTS: A post graduate qualification (NQF 8) as recognized by SAQA in Supply Chain Management/Economic/Finance/ Public Administration. 8-10 experience at a senior managerial level. 5 years or more experience in the Supply Chain Management field. The successful candidate will have strong leadership skills, will be a team player at executive level, will have the ability to ‘sell’ supply chain management’s value. Will have in-depth knowledge of sourcing and procurement principles and best practices, strong negotiation skills, experience and knowledge of legislative and regulatory requirements. Experience, knowledge and understanding of standard contractual terms and conditions to mitigate legal risk. He/she must have a strategic mindset and problem solving skills with an ability to apply varying approaches to a dynamic set of stakeholders. The position will perform and advisory and oversight role over provincial government departments, municipalities and entities. 
 
DUTIES : Perform an advisory and oversight role on supply chain management matters over provincial government departments, municipalities and entities. Assist in the implementation of the Strategic Plan of the Department in relation to supply chain management. Enable the turnaround of the Province as expressed in the 10 pillar programme mainly radical transformation of the township economy and proactively dealing with corruption in SCM. Manage and maintain the regulatory environment relevant to government procurement practices. Effectively manage strategic sourcing within the Province, which may include transversal contracts. Oversee and monitor procurement practices to ensure compliance with the regulatory framework. Provide advisory services and implement initiatives that will improve the capability of government procurement. Introduce innovative mechanisms to improve procurement practices so that cost savings and socioeconomic objective are achieved. 
 
ENQUIRIES: Ms Bulelwa Mtshizana, Tel No: 011 227-9000 
 
 
 
 
 
POST 23/97 : DEPUTY DIRECTOR-GENERAL: GAUTENG AUDIT SERVICES 
(5 Year Fixed Term Contract) 
Directorate: Gauteng Audit Services 
SALARY : R1 370 973 per annum, (All-inclusive package) 
CENTRE : Johannesburg 
 
REQUIREMENTS: A post graduate qualification (NQF 8) as recognised by SAQA in Auditing. The candidate must be a Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) or Chartered Accountant (who has been practicing Internal Audit). 8 – 10 experience at a senior managerial level. 5 or more years’ experience in internal audit environment. Public sector experience. Experience in computer/systems and performance auditing. Extensive knowledge of internal control systems. Experience in performing risk assessment and developing strategic audit plans. 
 
DUTIES : Develop and manage a formalised risk base three-year strategic audit plan, based on the departments’ assessment of key areas of risk. Develop and manage an annual audit plan of provincial departments for the year in prospect, which includes the scope of the plan audits. Ensure that all audits are properly planned and executed. Ensure that audit findings are appropriately reported and followed-up ensuring that departmental clients undertake the required action. Ensure that standards set by Institute of Internal Auditors are adhered to. Develop and implement an effective strategy for the internal audit function to provide independent assurance on the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls, risk management and governance processes, and improve client relations. Where required, assist as per request, in the provision of internal audit services to municipalities and entities. Review the adequacy of the existing Internal Audit Capacity, recommend and implement appropriate models in line with the standards of the Institute of Internal Auditors. Co-ordinate the activities of other assurance providers in line with the Combined Assurance best practices. 
 
ENQUIRIES: Ms Bulelwa Mtshizana, Tel No: 011 227-9000 
 
 
 
 
POST 23/98 : DIRECTOR: PROVINCIAL INFRASTRUCTURE PERFORMANCE 
(5 Year Fixed Term Contract) 
Chief Directorate: Public Finance 
SALARY : R948 174 per annum, (All-inclusive package) 
CENTRE : Johannesburg 
 
REQUIREMENTS: An undergraduate qualification (NQF level 7) as recognized by SAQA in Built Environment or Finance or Commerce or Economics. 5 years of experience at middle /senior management level. Public Sector Management and/or related management experience in infrastructure management 6 – 8 years. 
 
DUTIES : Overall coordination of infrastructure planning and delivery for all departments and provincial public entities responsible for implementing infrastructure documents, budgets and information aligned to the Gauteng Infrastructure Delivery Management System and the Standard for Infrastructure Procurement and Delivery Management. Lead site visits, site performance evaluations and gateway reviews for infrastructure projects. Provide strategic, technical and capacity building support to provincial departments and public entities. Facilitate streamlined and integrated planning processes between the spheres of government. Represent Provincial Treasury on various infrastructure forums. Facilitate compliance of the infrastructure delivery processes by provincial departments and public entities with the Divisions of Revenue Act (DoRA), Gauteng Infrastructure Delivery Management System and the Standard for Infrastructure Procurement and Delivery Management Assess infrastructure deliverables of provincial departments and public entities before recommendations on funding and /or continuation of projects are made by the Provincial Treasury. Provide constructive interface between National Treasury, planning agencies and implementing agencies regarding financial and delivery issues. 
 
ENQUIRIES: Ms Bulelwa Mtshizana, Tel No: 011 227-9000 
 

 
 
OTHER POSTS
 
 
POST 23/99 : ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: PUBLIC FINANCE 
Chief Directorate: Public Finance 
SALARY : R334 545 per annum (plus benefits)
CENTRE : Johannesburg 
 
REQUIREMENTS: A three-year tertiary qualification (NQF Level 7) as recognised by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA), specialising in Informatics/Information Technology, plus 3-5 years relevant experience. Proficiency required in Microsoft Office Suite (especially Excel, Word and Access; experience spreadsheet automation and VBA would be an added advantage) Experience with large datasets, analysis and data manipulation; Spreadsheet Modelling and forecasting techniques. Ability to contextualise and apply statistical metrics to said datasets. Experience with Government Systems and Tools – Spreadsheet Models, PERSAL, BAS, SAP, Vulindlela – Knowledge of data mining techniques (Familiarity with SQL would be an added advantage) 
 
DUTIES : The incumbent will be responsible for: Assisting in research projects and analyse resource allocations, spending and performance of departments Provide assistance to the Public Finance Directorate and Treasury management in support to departments and agencies to effectively utilise public resources; Manage electronic versions of documentation relevant to the budget process; assist in maintain database of financial and non-financial information and performance indicators for all Gauteng provincial departments ; Assist in the guidance and development of the public finance unit’s skill set with regard to information collection, dissemination and analysis; and develop in year monitoring and forecasting models (MS Excel) for the Public Finance Unit. 
 
ENQUIRIES: Ms Tshiamo Sokupha, Tel No: 011 227-9000 
 
 
 
 
 
POST 23/100 : AUDITOR: RISK & COMPLIANCE AUDIT SERVICES (X3 POSTS) 
Chief Directorate: Risk & Compliance Audit Services 
SALARY : R281 418 per annum (plus benefits)
CENTRE : Johannesburg 
 
REQUIREMENTS: Three year tertiary qualification as recognized by SAQA (NQF level 6) in Internal Audit/ Auditing / Accounting. At least 2 years’ experience in internal auditing environment. 
 
DUTIES : The candidate will be responsible for: Document system descriptions and prepare flowcharts; Prepare audit programmes; Execute audit programmes; Compile and reference audit working papers; Review working papers and referencing prepared by trainees and Assistant Auditors; Liaise with team leaders at the planning ,execution and reporting phases of each internal review; Compile the audit findings and prepare draft audit report; On the job mentoring/coaching motivating and training of other team members; Contribute expertise and industry knowledge to ensure value is added to the client and GAS; Liaise and inform the supervisor regularly on the progress of the audit; Comply with GAS admin requirements; Maintain accurate time records. 
 
ENQUIRIES: Ms Tshiamo Sokupha, Tel No: 011 227-9000