• Reference Number : REFS/023039
• Directorate : Corporate Management Branch
• Number of Posts : 1

• Package : R1 494 900.00– R1 787 328.00 (All-inclusive remuneration package)
• Enquiries : Ms Sylvia Mtshali: Tel No: (011) 355 6280

Requirements :

• An appropriate undergraduate qualification (NQF Level 7) in Public Administration Management, Strategic Management, Human Resource Management, any related fields and the Nyukela Certificate for entry into Senior Management Service (SMS) from the National School of Government. A higher qualification of NQF Level 8, will be an added advantage. 5 years of experience at a senior managerial level in a corporate services environment. COMPETENCIES: Demonstrable advanced strategic leadership, planning and organizing skills; analytical, conceptual, and writing skills; strong leadership, people management, conflict resolution and interpersonal skills. Good programme and project management; stakeholder management; communication, public speaking and presentation skills. Excellent financial, human resource management skills. Customer management, Problem solving, Analytical, Good Communication and Policy development, analysis and implementation skills. Ability to work under pressure, in a team and independently as well as cope with a high workload. S/he must be assertive, innovative and creative. Excellent co-ordination, networking, negotiation, presentation and multi-tasking skills. Ability to work under pressure and willingness to work long hours.

Duties :

• The successful candidate will be responsible for the implementation of the Human Capital Management Strategy and provide corporate support services to management and staff. The role will include the following functions: Serve as Chief Negotiator for the Office of the Premier and thirteen provincial government departments. Manage corporate services such as Internal Human Resources Management, Information and Communication Technology and Security and Risk Management Services. Manage the provision of internal communication and events management services such as staff meetings and human resources events. Provide high level management advice to Executive Management to ensure sound decision making and forward planning. Implement and modernise human resource information and knowledge management systems. Manage and facilitate organisational development matters within the Department. Ensure sound systems of labour relations to ensure labour peace and social justice. Provide human resource research and product development. Coordinate organisational development interventions, job evaluation and change management. Manage employee Health and Wellness and HR special programmes. Sound stakeholder relationships between management and organised labour. Deal with labour disputes and Implement strategies to prevent labour conflicts. Provide leadership on workplace transformation, OD, and reform programmes, and ensuring compliance with the regulatory framework. Management of the facilities of the Office of the Premier, development of IT infrastructure and compliance with occupational health and safety standards. Monitor the implementation of minimum information security standards and vetting of employees and provide security technical support services. Develop policies and strategies in relation to Human Resources Management, Information Technology and Security Services. Represent the Office of the Premier at various intergovernmental forums internally and provincially. Develop the Annual Performance Plan and Budget of the Chief Directorate. Provide reports to Executive Management Team, Broad Management Team and any other governance structures from time to time. Lead special organisational projects. Management the budget and human resources of the Chief Directorate in an efficient and effective manner.

Notes :

• Applicants should please note the following: Qualifying applicants should submit their applications online on the GPG Professional Job Centre website, (www.gautengonline.gov.za) The completed signed new Z83 must be accompanied by a detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV) ONLY and at least three (3) contactable referees quoting the relevant reference number. Failure to submit all the requested documents will result in the application not being considered. Correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only and will be required to submit their certified copies of qualifications and ID 2 days before the interviews.. If you have not been contacted within three (3) months after the closing date, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. The Gauteng Office of the Premier reserves the right to cancel the filling / not filling a vacancy that was advertised during any stage of the recruitment process. 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 conclude an annual perform agreement within three (3) months upon commencement of duty. The appointment of the successful candidate is subject to the issuing of a positive security clearance by the State Security Agency. The incumbent will be required to disclose her/his financial interest in accordance with the prescribed regulations. NB. Requirement for all SMS posts is the Nyukela Programme: Pre-entry Certificate to Senior Management Services as endorsed by DPSA which is an online course, offered 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 Prospective candidates will not be employed without this certificate. We thank all applicants for their interest. No late applications will be considered.

Employer : Office Of The Premier

Location : Johannesburg

Closing Date : 19-09-2025

Please Notes :

• Due to the large number of applications we envisage receiving, applications will not be acknowledged. If you do not receive any response within 3 months, please accept that your application was not successful.