Job Requirements
An appropriate postgraduate qualification (NQF level 8) in Public Administration/Public Management / Social Sciences and/or Leadership, as recognized by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) Minimum of 10 years experience at a senior management level. Computer Literacy. Pre- Entry Certificate for SMS (Nyukela) submitted prior to appointment. A Valid driver’s license. An appropriate NQF level 9 qualification will serve as an added advantage. Plus the following key competencies: Knowledge of: Strong strategic capabilities as well as leadership Extensive knowledge and understanding of national and provincial legislation Sound knowledge and understanding of government economic policies. Ability to engage leaders in government, businesses and labour at high level. Experience in working with organized labour and unions. Facilitation and organizing skills Good negotiation skills. Experience in running a large organization as well as interacting with senior officials/human resources within and outside the country. Knowledge of Constitution of South Africa, Public Service Act, Public Service Regulations, Labour Relations act, Public Finance Management Act, Treasury Regulations Knowledge, interpretation and Application of all Legislative Framework/ Policies Project Management Skills Financial Management Skills Strategic Management Skills and Planning Skills People Management and empowerment skills Analytical, creative and innovative thinking skills.
Duties
Provide strategic direction and perform all functions and responsibilities attached to the post of the Head of the Provincial Administration and Head of Department for the Office of the Premier, in terms of the Public Service Act and Public Service Regulations. Perform all functions as both Head of Department and Accounting Officer of the Department of the Office of the Premier KwaZulu- Natal, as stipulated in the Public Finance Management Act,1999, Treasury Regulations and Public Service Act, 1994, as amended. Perform secretariat duties to the Executive Council (Cabinet) of the KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Government Provide the Premier with sufficient support, information and advice to enable the Premier to execute his responsibilities and other responsibilities as may be directed in line with the existing legislation framework Lead and manage Premier’s key programmes, namely Stakeholder Coordination, Institutional Development and Integrity Management, Provincial Strategic Management, and Corporate Management Services. Provide leadership, development and preparation of the strategic plan in line with the key priorities of the province as well as to ensure that the performance and operations of the Provincial Government and Office of the Premier are coordinated effectively and efficiently Ensure the coordination of an effective implementation of departmental policies, programmes and projects in line with National, Provincial and Departmental priorities.
What is the Salary
R2 352 642 per annum (Level 16), (all-inclusive package) 122
Location
Head Office, Pietermaritzburg
How to Apply
NB: Kindly note that the Department provides for four methods of submitting a
job application, namely: Post, online e-Recruitment system, hand delivery and
email. Applicants are urged to choose/ utilise one of the methods provided
above. You may forward your application, quoting reference, addressed to: The
Acting Director-General, KwaZulu-Natal Office of the Premier, Private Bag
X9037, Pietermaritzburg, 3200 or hand delivered to: The Acting Chief Director:
Corporate Services, Office of the Premier, 1st Floor, Invesco Centre, 16
Chatterton Road, Pietermaritzburg, 3201 and marked for the attention of the
Acting Director-General.
Another option is to submit application through email as a single scanned
document/ One PDF attachment to the email addresses specified for each
position. (Kindly note that the emailed applications and attachments should not
exceed 15mb). NB: It is the sole responsibility of an applicant to ensure that
their application reaches the Department on or before the set deadline.
Apply Before:
12 December 2025
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