• Reference Number : refs/023183
• Directorate : Office of the HOD
• Number of Posts : 1

• Package : R1 266 714.00 – R1 492 122.00 per annum (All-inclusive package remuneration). This package includes a basic salary (70% package), and a flexible portion of 30% that may be structured in terms of applicable rules, which includes state’s contribution to the Government Employees Pension Fund (13% of basic salary). The successful candidate will be required to enter into a performance agreement within three months after assumption of duty.
• Enquiries : Ms. Sikelelwa Mboto Tel: 076 942 4090/076 521 4118

Requirements :

• An undergraduate qualification at NQF Level 7 in Public Administration/Business Management or related field as recognised by SAQA. A minimum of 5 years’ experience at middle/senior managerial level. A valid driver’s license. Pre-Entry SMS Certificate. COMPETENCIES: Knowledge of GPG and DID policies and procedures. Understanding of different project management principles. Relevant legislation and Public Service Regulations. Understanding DID related projects or agencies. Understanding of expectations of customers. Knowledge of SLAs. Management information knowledge. Planning and organisation of meetings, conferences & travel schedules. People management. Financial Management. Project Management. Policy development. SKILLS: Ability to draft complex documentation. Ability to manage various office activities. Ability to work under pressure. Ability to make sound judgements. Customer service oriented. Financial management. Change management. ATTRIBUTES – Diversity management. Self-management. Quality Orientated. Problem solving ability. Cost conscious. Innovative. Decisive.

Duties :

• Ensure efficient liaison between the Offices of the HoD and MEC. Ensure the effective coordination between the Office of the HoD and Office of the Premier. Ensure provision of effective secretariat support services to the HoD. Establish and maintain systems for effective workflow to enable enhanced function of the Department through the Branches of the Department. Monitor compliance with relevant committees and legislature bodies’ resolutions, to which the department accounts. Ensure that all reports from different branches in the Department are coordinated, analysed and consolidated. Facilitate and prepare monthly management reports for the MEC. Coordinate the planning and budgeting for the office of the HOD. Supervise the provision of secretariat services to ensure formalised decision-making structures in the Department. Ensure document management and classification of documents. Ensure the management of the HoD’s diary, year plan and decision notices, effectively. Ensure appropriate accessibility arrangement for key stakeholders to the Office of the HoD. Sign performance agreements for the Directorate based on approved Job Descriptions, Strategic and Annual Performance Plans of the Department. Manage human resources in the Directorate and maintain discipline. Manage training and development of personnel according to agreed training interventions. Manage the provision of equipment required by personnel for achievement of outputs in their respective Job Descriptions. Provide regular verbal and written feedback [aligned to quarterly performance assessments] to personnel on performance. Mentor and coach personnel. Manage funds in the Directorate in compliance with Public Finance Management Act and the Treasury Regulations. Limit under spending or overspending by the Directorate in terms of the departmental budget allocations. Align the strategic priorities and the work plans of the Directorate with the priorities of GDID. Develop operational plans for Directorate and work plans for each employee in the Directorate. Manage written contributions to departmental quarterly progress reports, Annual Report, SCOPA, Budget speeches, Annual Performance Plan, etc.

Notes :

• In In line with the Department’s Employment Equity Plan, PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES are encouraged to apply. To apply for the below position, please apply online at https://jobs.gauteng.gov.za. Only online applications will be considered and for general enquiries please contact Human Resource on 076 521 4118. Applicants must utilise the most recent Z83 application for employment form issued by the Minister for the Public Service and Administration in line with the Regulation 10 of the Public Service Regulations, 2016, All fields in the New Z83 form, must be completed and signed. Furthermore, a comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV) must also be attached. The New Z83 form, obtainable from the GPG Professional Job Centre website, any Public Service Department or the DPSA website www.dpsa.gov.za/documents, all other documents are submitted by shortlisted candidates). Only shortlisted candidates will be requested to submit certified copies of qualifications not older than six (06) months, identity document and valid driver’s license (where driving/travelling is an inherent requirement of the job). It is our intention to promote representivity (race, gender and disability) in the Public Service through the filling of this post and candidates whose transfer/promotion/appointment will promote representivity will receive preference. It is the Department’s intention to promote equity through the filling of all numeric targets as contained in the Employment Equity Plan. To facilitate this process successfully, an indication of race, gender and disability status is required. It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). The Department reserves the right not to appoint. If you do not receive any response from us within 3 months, please accept your application was unsuccessful.

Employer : Department of Infrastructure Development

Location : Johannesburg (Head Office)

Closing Date : 22-08-2025

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.