This is a re-advertisement; applicants who applied previously are encouraged to apply.
(3-year performance-based contract, renewable for a further period of 2 years, dependent on
performance)
SALARY : R2 259 984 – R2 545 854 per annum (all-inclusive remuneration package) plus a 10% nonpensionable allowance applicable to Heads of Department.
CENTRE : Johannesburg
REQUIREMENTS : A relevant qualification in Agricultural Science / Economics / Veterinary Services / Rural
Development or in a related field at NQF level 8 as recognized by South African Qualifications
Authority (SAQA). Ten (10) years’ experience at Senior Managerial level. Key Competencies:
Proven ability to operationalize and ensure compliance with legislation and policy development
at national, provincial and local level. Demonstrable experience in management at an executive
level, with a multi-billion-rand budget as well as a good understanding of and competency in
Financial Management Systems including cost containment, budgeting, expenditure control,
revenue collection and revenue generation. Knowledge and understanding of government
priorities. Insight into Government’s Outcomes Based Approach, including performance
monitoring and evaluation. Strategic leadership change management and project management.
Capabilities should include service delivery innovation, exceptional reporting skills as well as
the ability to communicate eloquently, compliance with the Public Finance Management Act
(PFMA) and financial regulatory frameworks underpinning good governance in South Africa.
Excellent co-ordination, communication, networking, negotiation, corporate governance, and
multi-tasking skills. Ability to work under pressure and willingness to work long and irregular
hours and travel extensively.
DUTIES : Providing strategic leadership and driving the strategic planning and implementation processes
of the Department; Complying with the Public Finance Management Act, Treasury Regulations
and Human Resource Management framework of the Public Service, Managing the
performance and service delivery of the Department, Implementing appropriate policies,
strategies, structures, systems and processes to deliver on mandates, Making contribution to
the broader strategic environment of Gauteng, Ensuring that the highest standard of corporate
governance and ethics are upheld, Driving the implementation of the Growing Gauteng
Together GGT 2030 Plan of Action and work closely with the Gauteng City Region (GCR)
Executives, Accounting Officers, Oversight committees, stakeholders and business on
implementing the Premier’s vision of a ‘smart province. Over-seeing the development,
implementation and monitoring of Departmental programmes and projects; structures, systems
and processes to deliver on mandates and contributing to the broader strategic environment of
Gauteng. Specific focus areas include the following: The successful incumbent will be directly
accountable to the Member of the Executive Council for the realisation of Government priorities
and Intergovernmental Programme of Action. Ensuring operational efficiencies and strategic
outputs of the Department, agencies or special units associated with the Department. Oversee
the development, implementation and monitoring of Departmental programmes and projects,
structures, systems and processes to deliver on mandates and make a contribution to the
broader strategic environment of Gauteng. He/she must further ensure that the Gauteng
Department of Agriculture and Rural Development provide visionary leadership to radically
modernise and transform the agri-food value chain, ensure the provision of agriculture
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development services; ensure access to and inclusive participation in commercial agri-food
value chain and agro-processing; the provision of veterinary services; promote food security;
promoting/contributing/stimulating integrated rural and urban development; and promoting the
One Health System.
ENQUIRIES : Ms Pange Radebe: Tel No: (011) 298 5632/066 315 6970
APPLICATIONS : Should be sent through RecruitmentHOD.Premier@gauteng.gov.za quoting the relevant
reference number to Human Resources Administration. No late applications will be considered.
NOTES : Applicants should please note the following: 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 enter into an employment contract with the Premier of
Gauteng and conclude an annual performance agreement with the Member of the Executive
Council within three (3) months upon commencement of duty. The successful candidate will be
appointed on 12 calendar months probation. The appointment of the successful candidate is
subject to the issuing of a positive security clearance at the level of Top Secret by the State
Security Agency. The incumbent will be required to disclose her/his financial interest in
accordance with the prescribed regulations. Qualifications will be verified (It is the applicant’s
responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications
Authority (SAQA). NB. Requirement for all senior management positions: Nyukela Programme:
Pre-entry Certificate to Senior Management Services as endorsed by DPSA which is an online
course, endorsed 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. The
successful candidate will be required to provide proof of completion of the NSG Public Service
Senior Management Leadership Programme Certificate for entry into the SMS prior to
appointment. Qualifying applicants should submit their applications on the New Application
Form (Z83), found on www.dpsa.gov.za, Received applications using the incorrect application
for employment (old Z83) will not be considered. Each application for employment form must
be fully completed, duly signed and initialled by the applicant. Failure to sign this form may lead
to disqualification of the application during the selection process. The Z83 should be
accompanied by a comprehensive CV (with detailed current and previous work experience
including dates). The communication from the HR of the Department regarding the requirements
of the certified qualifications, ID, Drivers licence etc. will be limited to shortlisted candidates.
Therefore, only shortlisted candidates for the post will be required to submit certified documents
on or before the day of the interview following the communication from HR. Failure to submit all
the requested documents will result in the application not being considered. Correspondence
will be limited to short-listed candidates only. Due to the large number of applications we
envisage to receive, applications will not be acknowledged. Should you not be contacted within
3 months of the closing date of the advertisement, please consider your application to be
unsuccessful. The Gauteng Office of the Premier reserves the right to cancel the filling / not to
fill a vacancy that was advertised during any stage of the recruitment process.
CLOSING DATE : 07 March 2025
GAUTENG DEPARTMENT OF ROADS AN
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