CHIEF DIRECTOR: ADMINISTRATIVE AND SECRETARIAT SUPPORT

Office of the Premier

Reference number: REFS/056329
Salary: R1 554 696 – R1 831 350 per annum, (all-inclusive remuneration package)
Centre: Johannesburg
Province: Gauteng
Closing date: 22 September 2026
Circular: No 32 of 2026

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Requirements

An NQF level 7 qualification in Public Administration, Public Management, Public Policy, Corporate Governance, or related field. A postgraduate qualification (NQF Level 8) in the related field will be an added advantage. 5 years of experience at a senior managerial level. Extensive experience in Secretariat and governance support services, Executive support to the Gauteng Executive Council, Heads of Departments and executive decision-making structures, administrative management and coordination of governance processes. Key Competencies: The successful candidate must demonstrate strategic leadership, governance and secretariat management, stakeholder and intergovernmental relations, policy development, programme coordination, and financial and people management capabilities. Extensive knowledge of the RSA Constitution of 1996, Public Service Act and Regulations, PFMA, PAIA, POPIA, PAJA, National Archives and Records Service Act, and other relevant governance frameworks. A sound understanding of the Gauteng Provincial Government environment, departmental mandates, business processes, strategic priorities, and governance structures is essential. Strong analytical, communication, report-writing, negotiation, decision-making, monitoring and evaluation, and compliance management skills are required.

Duties

Provide strategic leadership and oversight of Executive Council governance, administrative and secretariat support services to ensure the effective functioning of the Executive Council, Heads of Department forums and related governance structures. Coordinate and manage the Executive Council Programme, including the planning and administration of Executive Council meetings, Sub- Committees, the Premier's Coordinating Forum, Head of Department Forum, Makgotla and other intergovernmental structures. Oversee the content design preparation, quality assurance, management and distribution of agendas, cabinet submissions, resolutions, minutes and related governance documentation, ensure compliance with legislative, policy and information security requirements. Manage the implementation and continuous improvement of the e-Cabinet system, EXCO records management processes and decision-tracking mechanisms to support accountability and monitoring of Executive Council resolutions. Provide integrated administrative, logistical, protocol and executive support services for high-level governance forums and meetings. Facilitate collaboration and stakeholder engagement across provincial, local and national government spheres to strengthen policy coordination and service delivery. Oversee the monitoring and reporting of the implementation of Executive Council decisions and programmes. Effectively manage financial, human, assets, information and operational resources of the Chief Directorate to promote excellent service delivery.

Where to send your application

Applications must be submitted only online at www.gautengonline.gov.za

Enquiries

Ms Sylvia Mtshali Tel No: (011) 355 6280

Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 32 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 4 September 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 10 September 2026.

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