• Reference Number : refs/023332
• Directorate : OFFICE OF THE MEC
• Number of Posts : 1

• Package : R 896 436.00 Per Annum (All – inclusive package)
• Enquiries : Ms Alinah Mogaswa - 072 313 8052

Requirements :

• A Matric plus an undergraduate qualification (NQF level 7) as recognized by SAQA in Office Administration/Public Administration/ Public Management/ Business Management. A minimum of 3-5 years relevant experience at Assistant Director level within Executive Support environment. Possession of a valid driver’s license. The candidate should have knowledge of the Public Service Regulations, Best Practice Business Continuity Good Practice Guidelines, Knowledge of government planning and reporting mechanisms, Framework for Strategic Plans and Annual Performance Plans 2010 and knowledge of International Protocol. COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS: Strategic capability and Leadership, People Management and empowerment, Programme and Project Management, Human Resource Management, Financial Management and Change Management. Service delivery innovation, analytical, knowledge management, honesty and integrity. Good written and verbal communication skills. Self-motivated. Work well under pressure. Good Interpersonal skills, reliable and responsible. Deadline driven and positive attitude.

Duties :

• Manage the administrative and coordination activities within the office of the executive authority. Develop, implement and maintain systems, registers and databases to monitor and manage the flow of documents to, from and within the office of the executive authority. Liaise with internal and external role players with regards to matters relating to the portfolio of the executive authority. Render a Cabinet/executive council support service to the executive authority. Manage the distribution of memoranda to Cabinet/executive council members. Manage the distribution of documents and submissions to the relevant legislature and standing/portfolio committees. Staff supervision.

Notes :

• No late applications will be considered. No faxed or emailed applications will be accepted. The Gauteng Department of Human Settlements promotes equal opportunity and aims to implement affirmative action measures to address the disadvantages in employment. Preference may be given to appointable applicants from the underrepresented designated groups in terms of the department’s equity plan. Candidates whose appointment will promote representativity in terms of race, disability, youth & gender will receive preference. Whites, Indians, Coloureds and Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). Applications should be submitted strictly online at https://jobs.gauteng.gov.za and it should be accompanied by a new Z83 and a comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV) only. Certified copies of qualifications, Identity and valid driver’s license (where driving/travelling is an inherent requirement of the job) will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. Correspondence will only be limited to shortlisted candidates. If you have not been contacted within 3 months of the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. For all SMS positions, the successful completion of the Public Service Senior Management Leadership Programme as endorsed by the National School of Government and possession of the SMS Pre-Entry Certificate is required prior to appointment. For more details on the pre-entry course visit: https://www.thensg.gov.za/trainingcourse/sms-pre-entry-programme/. Following the interview and exercise, the selection panel will recommend candidates to attend a generic management competency assessment (in compliance with the DPSA Directive on the implementation of competency-based assessments). The competency assessment will be testing generic management and development for SMS posts. The Department reserves the right not to make appointment(s) to the advertised post(s).

Employer : Department of Human Settlements

Location : Johannesburg

Closing Date : 30-09-2025

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.