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Requirements

A Degree qualification (NQF Level 7) in Public Administration, Business Management, Law, Economics, Development Studies or a related field.

Minimum of 10 years relevant experience, of which at least 5 years must be at middle/senior management level, preferably in the public sector.

Proven leadership in key stakeholder engagement, and institutional governance.

Extensive knowledge of the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA), Treasury Regulations, public sector governance frameworks, performance management systems, and compliance reporting requirements.

Demonstrated experience in institutional governance coordination, executive-level reporting, oversight support, strategic planning and risk management.

Proven ability to operate within a high-accountability environment supporting executive authority, including preparation of decision-support documentation, strategic submissions and oversight responses.

Competencies Required: Strategic Orientation: Strategic orientation is about taking a broad scale, long-term view, assessing options and implications.

It demonstrates an intimate understanding of the capabilities, nature and potential of the department.

It involves taking 43 calculated risks based on awareness of social, economic, market and political issues, trends, processes and outcomes as they impact the strategic direction of the department and its linkages with the direction of government.

Systems Thinking: Orientation to think in system-wide terms with regards to functions or divisions within the organisation.

This includes spotting opportunities to connect the initiatives underway in other areas or proactively sharing information or resources that can be seen to have relevance and impact for others.

Policy Development and Management: Knowledge of relevant legislation, the legislative process and public affairs as it pertains to GTAC.

Includes the ability to monitor legislation that is of interest to GTAC.

Utilizes a wide variety of resources and tools to develop, maintain, monitor, enforce and provide oversight of policies and regulations.

Financial management: Knowledge, skills, and judgment required to plan, direct, monitor, and control financial resources to achieve strategic objectives effectively and responsibly.

Project Management: Knowledge of the principles, methods, or tools for developing, scheduling, coordinating, and managing projects and resources, including monitoring and inspecting costs, work, and contractor performance.

Effective Communication: Ability to transmit and receive information clearly and communicate effectively to others by considering their points of view in order to respond appropriately.

This may involve listening, interpreting, formulating and delivering verbal, non-verbal, written, and/or electronic messages.

It includes the ability to convey ideas and information in a way that brings understanding to the target audience.

Duties

To lead and manage integrated functions that advance GTAC's strategic partnerships, knowledge management, capacity building, and communications agenda.

The role ensures that GTAC effectively collaborates with stakeholders, produces high-quality knowledge products, and strengthens institutional capabilities to support government priorities.

Strategic Planning, Performance Monitoring and Compliance: Ensure the approval of the Strategic Processes and compliance-related submissions by the Acting Authority.

Facilitate the approval of the AO of strategic, operational, and audit reports required by management and oversight bodies.

Develop and manage the strategic, operational and budget plans of the office of the AO.

Ensure compliance with applicable legislative frameworks including PFMA, Treasury Regulations, and government communication and knowledge management standards.

Remain abreast with the legislation, policies, procedures and processes applicable to the office of the AO.

Quality assures the Implementation of systems for quality assurance and continuous improvement across all functions.

Coordinate the flow of strategic information between GTAC and key stakeholders, including National Treasury and oversight institutions.

Compile, analyse and quality assure executive briefings, submissions, memoranda and decision-support documentation for approval by the AO.

Knowledge Management, Research and Capacity Building: Manage special projects as required by the AO.

Monitor the learning and development programmes including seminars, workshops, brown bags, and conferences.

Communication and Publication Management: Oversee external requests for GTAC information.

Give strategic leadership on, and co-ordinate communication with, the media on the portfolio and other activities of the AO.

Governance and Institutional Coordination: Provide high- level governance coordination and oversight support to executive governance structures, including EXCO, MANCO and relevant committees.

Monitor parliamentary, ministerial and oversight matters affecting statutory responsibilities.

Support institutional risk management, governance reporting and alignment of planning, budgeting and performance frameworks within the office of the AO.

Provide oversight and coordination support to relevant internal governance structures such as EXCO, MANCO, and project steering committees.

Ensure that knowledge and insights generated across programmes inform GTAC governance, planning, and reporting processes.

Coordinate the flow of strategic information between GTAC and National Treasury.

Ensure that liaison with internal and external roleplayers with regard to matters relating to the portfolio of the AO is done.

Co-ordinate and follow up on requests and instructions of the AO to institutions within his/her portfolio.

Compile documents and briefing notes as required for the AO.

Analyse correspondence and provide executive summary to the AO for decision.

Verbally brief and/or ensure that the AO receives documentation and briefing notes for meetings timeously.

Establish, implement and maintain efficient and effective communication arrangements with GTAC MANCO and employees.

Manage and allocate strategic correspondence received by GTAC to relevant 44 officials to deal with them.

Support institutional alignment with GTAC’s mandate and strategic direction.

Represent GTAC in strategic and intergovernmental engagements as required.

How to apply

Email: recruitment@health.gov.za

Tip: Many government posts require a completed Z83 form. Download it above and follow the guide.

Notes

All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments.

One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment, the logistics of which will be communicated by the Department.

Following the interview and technical exercise for SMS posts, the selection panel will recommend candidates to attend a generic managerial competency assessment (in compliance with the DPSA Directive on the implementation of competency-based assessments).

The competency assessment will be testing generic managerial competencies using the mandated DPSA SMS competency assessment batteries.

Applications should be submitted on the new Z83 form obtainable from any Public Service department and should be accompanied by a CV only (previous experience must be comprehensively detailed).

The Z83 must be fully completed (in line with DPSA Practice note), failure to comply will automatically disqualify the applicant.

Applicants are not required to submit copies of qualification and other relevant documents on application.

Certified copies of qualifications and other relevant documents will be requested prior to the final selection phase.

Applications should be on one PDF format (If emailed).

Applications received after the closing date and those that do not comply with the requirements will not be considered.

It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications and national certificates (where applicable) evaluated by the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA).

Please note by responding to the advertisement, you consent to the collection, processing, and storing of your Personal Information in accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA).

Your information will be used solely for the purpose of this promotion and will not be shared with third parties without prior consent unless required by law.

The Department reserves the right not to fill the posts.

The successful candidate will be subjected to personnel suitability checks and other vetting procedures.

Applicants are respectfully informed that correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only.

If notification of an interview is not received within three (3) months after the closing date, candidates may regard their application as unsuccessful.

The Department will not be liable where applicants use incorrect/no reference number(s) on their applications. MANAGEMENT ECHELON