DirectorateOffice of the Director GeneralNumber of Posts1EnquiriesMs Sylvia Mtshali, Tel No. (011) 355-6280RequirementsAn appropriate undergraduate qualification (NQF level 7) in Public Management, Public Administration or equivalent. A relevant post-graduate qualification will be an added advantage.5 years relevant functional experience in a middle management position with proven managerial skills.Exceptional knowledge of government policies, procedures, and prescripts.Ability to work in a highly pressured environment and long hours.KEY COMPETENCIES: An energetic, motivated, and highly dynamic professional who relishes challenges and demonstrates in-depth strategic planning and thinking ability to facilitate operational and procedural planning.Strong leadership, stakeholder management, advocacy, financial and people management skills; effective team builder; tactically astute in managing complex matters; pragmatic; hard working; approachable.A multi-tasker and project manager who coordinates resources effectively to achieve targets within stringent deadlines.Extensive experience and understanding of government priorities.DutiesThe incumbent provides strategic direction of administrative functions, overseeing processes and resources that support the Director General's Office and the Office of the Premier.Streamlines operations by implementing best practices, improving workflows, and enhancing productivity for smooth day-to-day functioning of the Office of the Director General.Manage day-to-day operations and provide executive just-in-time support to the Office of the Director General.Oversee the implementation of and monitor executive decisions in the Office.Manage implementation of delegations in the Office of the Premier.Manage the Director-General's meetings.Effectively manage staff and resources of the Office of the Director-General, providing high-level support to Senior Management in Gauteng Province.Manage all logistical arrangements and document preparation for Director-General's meetings, functions, travel, and appointments.Ensure, oversee, assess, and advise on information flow to and from the Office of the Director-General.Quality assure and edit all incoming and outgoing documentation.Manage and monitor budgets and expenditure.Ensure timely communication and reports provided to relevant stakeholders.Project a positive image of the Office of the Director-General to all stakeholders.NotesAPPLICATIONS: Qualifying applicants should submit their applications online on the GPG Professional Job Centre website, (www.gautengonline.gov.za) and on ******. 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 requested documents will result in the application not being considered.Correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only, who will be required to submit 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.Gauteng Office of the Premier (OoP) reserves the right to cancel the filling/not fill 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 successful candidate will be required to conclude an annual performance 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 at the level of Top Secret by the State Security Agency.The incumbent will be required to disclose their 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.For further details, please visit: NSG SMS Pre-entry ProgrammeEmployerOffice Of The PremierLocationJohannesburgClosing Date15-11-2024Criteria QuestionsDo you have an appropriate undergraduate qualification (NQF level 7) in Public Management, Public Administration or equivalent?Do you have knowledge of government policies, procedures, and prescripts?Do you have 5 years relevant functional experience in a middle management position with proven managerial skills?Please NoteDue 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.
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