• Reference Number : refs/056041
• Directorate : Office of the Executive Authority
• Number of Posts : 1

• Package : R 932, 292.00 per annum (all-inclusive package)
• Enquiries : Ms. Sithembile Buthelezi, Cell: 071 548 8903

Requirements :

• Public Administration /Public Management qualification at NQF level 6 as recognised by the SAQA. 3 years’ experience below middle management (Assistant Director)/ middle management level. Driver’s License. Generic competencies required: knowledge of general government sector and organisational structure. Government regulations, policies and procedures. Technical competencies required: Ability to act with tact and discretion. Sound organization. High level of reliability. Policy formulation and implementation. Knowledge of the Public Service Management Framework, e.g. PFMA, Labour Relations Act. Managerial competencies required: Business Acumen. Customer Management. Innovative Continuous Improvement. Problem Solving. Skills required: Communication, Computer literacy, Interpersonal, Analytical, Report writing. Leadership, Strategic, Planning and Organisation. Attributes required: Be able to work under pressure. Should be decisive. Enable Diversity awareness. Inspire innovation within the organisation. Encourage teamwork. Should be cost conscious. Inspire to be Quality Oriented.

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. Compile correspondence, submissions and cabinet memoranda as required. Study, edit and comment on submissions to be submitted to the executive authority for consideration. Manage the procurement and maintenance of equipment and administer the budget in the office of the executive authority. Manage logistical support in the office of the executive authority. Develop, implement and maintain a filing system for the office of the executive authority. Manage the registry of the office of the executive authority. Ensure that documents are classified in accordance with the MIS prescripts and are handled in accordance with their classification. Liaise with internal and external role players with regard to matters relating to the portfolio of the executive authority: Brief the Chief of Staff on matters with regard to the executive authority’s portfolio on the agenda of Cabinet/executive council. Liaise with senior managers in the institutions within the executive authority’s portfolio. Co-ordinate the activities of the executive authority’s office. 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. Keep record of decisions of Cabinet/executive council and alert the Chief of Staff and executive authority of actions to be taken and due dates. Supervise employees: General supervision of the employees in the office of the executive authority. Quality control of the work delivered by supervisees. Advise supervisees with regard to all aspects of the work. Serve as the formal disciplinary authority with regard to supervisees.

Notes :

• It is the Department’s intention to promote equity (race, gender, and disability) through the filling of the positions with a candidate whose transfer / promotion / appointment will promote representivity in line with the numeric targets as contained in our Employment Equity plan. To facilitate this process successfully, an indication of race, gender, and disability status is required. APPLICATIONS: To apply for the below positions, please submit your application strictly online at http://professionaljobcentre.gpg.gov.za quoting the relevant reference number. No hand-delivered or emailed applications will be accepted. NOTE: Only an updated comprehensive CV (with detailed personal information, duties, experience, and references) is required. The online Z83 form must be completed in full. All fields of Section A, B, C and D of the online Z83 must be completed in full. Section E, F, G (Due to the limited space on the online Z83 it is acceptable for applicants to indicate refer to CV or see attached. However, the question related to conditions that prevent re-appointment under Part “F” must be answered and declaration signed. Applicants are not required to attach copies of qualifications. Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of qualifications and other related documents. Non-RSA Citizens/Permanent Resident Permit holders in possession of foreign qualifications must be accompanied by an evaluation report issued by the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA) (only when shortlisted). Shortlisted candidates must be available for interviews at a date and time determined by the Gauteng Department of e-Government. The appointment is subject to positive outcomes on employment suitability checks, which include but are not limited to security clearance, security vetting, qualification/study verification, citizenship verification, financial/asset record check, previous employment verification, and criminal record. Successful candidates must obtain a positive security clearance. Applicants who fail to meet the requirements will not be considered. Such applications will be regarded as a regret. All shortlisted candidates, including SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One must be a practical exercise, and the other must be an Integrity (Ethical Conduct) Assessment. Selection panels shall score both technical exercises as an additional criterion in the interview process. Please note that all applicants for Senior Management positions are required to complete the SMS Pre-Entry Programme administered by the National School of Government (NSG) prior to appointment. No appointment will take place without the successful completion of the pre-entry certificate and submission of proof thereof. The Course is available at 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/trainingcourse/smspre-entry-programme/. For more information regarding the course please visit the NSG website: www.thensg.gov.za. All shortlisted candidates for SMS posts will be subjected to a technical exercise and interview. Following the technical exercise and interview, a maximum of three (3) SMS candidates will undergo psychometric assessments to assess cognitive capabilities, behavioural preferences, emotional intelligence, and integrity. (This applies only when there is an SMS post).” If you have not received a response from this institution within three months of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful. The Department reserves the right not to make any appointment(s) to the below advertised post(s).

Employer : Department of e-Government

Location : Johannesburg

Closing Date : 27-11-2026

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.