POST 38/139 : HEAD OF DEPARTMENT (HOD): GAUTENG DEPARTMENT OF ROADS
AND TRANSPORT JOBS REF NO: REFS/GDRT/2025/03
(3-year performance-based contract, renewable for a further period of 2 years,
dependent on performance)
SALARY : R2 352 642 – R2 650 233 per annum, (all-inclusive remuneration package),
plus a 10% non-pensionable allowance applicable to Heads of Department.
CENTRE : Johannesburg
REQUIREMENTS : A relevant post graduate qualification (NQF Level 8 in terms of SAQA
standards) in Transport Planning, Urban and Regional Planning, Civil
Engineering, Public Administration, Public Management, 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 multibillion-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, 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, exceptional
reporting skills and multi-tasking skills. Ability to work under pressure and
willingness to work long and irregular hours and travel extensively.
DUTIES : Serve as Accounting Officer of the Department in accordance with the
provisions of the PFMA. Providing strategic leadership to the Department;
Overseeing the development, implementation and monitoring of organisational
programmes in line with organisational policies. Ensuring sound financial
management and application of good corporate governance principles. Provide
strategic leadership in the delivery of integrated, sustainable, and efficient
transport and overall management of the Department’s programmes by
aligning all departmental plans with the National Development Plan (NDP),
National and Provincial Government Strategic Objectives, Transformation,
Modernisation and Reindustrialisation [TMR] Programme and GGT 2030.
Ensure sound governance, ethical leadership, and effective performance
management within the department. Strengthen intergovernmental relations
and stakeholder engagement, including with municipalities, SOEs, and the
private sector. Drive innovation in transport infrastructure.
ENQUIRIES : Ms Pange Radebe at (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.
NOTE : Applicants should please note the following: The successful candidate will be
required to enter into an employment contract and conclude an annual
performance agreement with the Premier of Gauteng within three (3) months
of commencement of duty. The recommended/short-listed candidates will be
subjected to security clearance. Qualifications will be verified (it is the
applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South
African Qualifications Authority, i.e. SAQA). The incumbent will be required to
disclose his/her financial interest in accordance with the prescribed regulations.
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. Qualifying applicants should submit their application on the,
New Application Form (Z83), found on https://www.dpsa.gov.za/dpsa2g/documents/, 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 any vacancy that was advertised during any
stage of the recruitment process.
CLOSING DATE : 31 October 2025
POST 38/140 : HEAD OF DEPARTMENT (HOD): DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND
RURAL DEVELOPMENT REF NO: REFS/GDARD/2025/04
(3-year performance-based contract, renewable for a further period of 2 years,
dependent on performance)
This is a re-advertisement; applicants who applied previously are encouraged
to apply.
SALARY : R2 352 642 – R2 650 233 per annum, (all-inclusive remuneration package),
plus a 10% non-pensionable allowance applicable to Heads of Department.
CENTRE : Johannesburg
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.
ENQUIRIES : Ms Pange Radebe at 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.
NOTE : Applicants should please note the following: The successful candidate will be
required to enter into an employment contract and conclude an annual
performance agreement with the Premier of Gauteng within three (3) months
of commencement of duty. The recommended/short-listed candidates will be
subjected to security clearance. Qualifications will be verified (it is the
applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South
African Qualifications Authority, i.e. SAQA). The incumbent will be required to
disclose his/her financial interest in accordance with the prescribed regulations.
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-rogramme. 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. Qualifying applicants should submit their application on the,
New Application Form (Z83), found on https://www.dpsa.gov.za/dpsa2g/documents/, 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 any vacancy that was advertised during any
stage of the recruitment process.
CLOSING DATE : 31 October 2025