Job Requirements
A National Senior Certificate (Grade 12) and a recognised Advance Diploma or bachelor’s degree at NQF Level 07 in Public/ Administration/ Business Management /or relevant qualifications. A minimum of 5 years’ relevant experience in middle management in Office Management. Pre Entry SMS or Nyukela Certificate is required prior to appointment. A valid driver’s license. Skills and Competencies: Planning and Organising Skills. Report writing and presentation skills. Sound analytical and problem-solving skills. Financial Management skills. Change management skills. Excellent interpersonal skills and customer relations. Decision making. Able to interpret and apply policies. Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines. Planning and organising. Knowledge of relevant legislations applicable to Public Service Act/PFMA and Human Resource Management. Proficient Computer Literacy (Ms Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook). Good communication and People Management and empowerment. Good project management skills. Ability to follow a proactive and creative problem-solving approach.
Duties
Provide Strategic Leadership and Governance for the Office of the Head of Department. Provide strategic leadership and oversight over the administration and operations of the Office of the Head of Department. Develop, implement and monitor governance systems, policies, frameworks and standard operating procedures to enhance the effectiveness of the Office. Ensure effective coordination, quality assurance and monitoring of executive correspondence, submissions, reports and strategic documentation submitted to and from the Office of the Head of Department. Provide Strategic Executive Support and Institutional Coordination. Provide strategic advice and support to the Head of Department on governance, organisational performance, stakeholder management and executive administration. Coordinate departmental strategic planning, annual performance planning, operational planning and institutional reporting processes within the Office of the Head of Department. Lead Strategic Secretariat and Executive Coordination Services. Provide strategic oversight and management of secretariat services for Top Management, Governance and other strategic departmental committees. Manage Resources and Performance of the Office of the Head of Department. Provide strategic leadership in the management of human, financial and physical resources within the Office of the Head of Department. Manage the budget, expenditure and financial performance of the Office in accordance with the Public Finance Management Act, Treasury Regulations and departmental policies.
What is the Salary
R1 317 384 per annum (Level 13), (all-inclusive SMS remuneration package)
Location
Head Office (Mbombela)
How to Apply
Mr PP Mokwena (HRM &D) Tel No: (013) 766 6225, Ms. NI Mashego (HRM &D) Tel No: (013) 766 6543, Mr. LJ Simelane (Technical Support) Tel No: (013) 766 6888, Ms. AY Mbuyane (Technical Support) Tel No: (013) 766 9953 and Mr. PM Nthali (Technical Support) Tel No: (013) 766 6104
Applications must only be submitted online through the Provincial e- Recruitment Portal at: https://erecruitment.mpg.gov.za. Applicants are required to register and create a profile on the system before submitting their applications.
Apply Before:
27 November 2026
Reference No:
2026/COGHSTA/17
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