Requirements
A relevant post graduate qualification (NQF Level 8 in terms of SAQA standards) in Agriculture, Public Administration, Public Management, Business Administration or any relevant field, and a minimum of ten (10) year’s relevant experience at senior management 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 large complex entity 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. 101
Salary
R2 352 642 – R2 650 233 per annum, (all-inclusive remuneration package), plus a 10% non-pensionable allowance applicable to Heads of Department.
Where
Johannesburg
Closing Date
31 October 2025
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.
Enquiries
Ms Pange Radebe at 066 315 6970