Purpose of position 

• Develops strategies, plans, budgets, policies and procedures for the Corporate Support and Administration disciplines to support GEP strategic imperatives; build and maintain the human capital base of the organisation; manage GEP’s premises and facilities; and perform the duties and functions and exercise the powers of an executive manager in the organisation. 

Key Responsibilities: 

• Leads the formulation of GEP human capital and corporate services strategy and budgets in alignment with the strategic plan of the organization, Provincial Government and Department of Economic Development 
• Formulating and submitting budgetary proposals to GEP for consideration and submission to the Board 
• Oversee and direct implementation of the Human capital management services. 
• Develop human resources key performance areas and result indicators associated with maintaining and building the skills base, performance delivery, employee relationships, retention and wellness at / above required levels. 
• Ensure the provision of Information Communication and Technology management services. 
• Develops IT policy, governance framework, plans. 
• Provide and maintains ICT administrative systems and ensures data integrity 
• Develop the provisioning of effective and sound legal advice services.
• Ensure effective management and provisioning of security and facility management services. 
• Ensure provision of effective and efficient Marketing and Communications service 
• Develops and implements the marketing and communications strategy and plan 
• Ensures development and implementation of GEP Brand Strategy 
• Continuously reviews and improves work and reporting processes in the department, ensuring sound management and full compliance with all relevant standards. 
• Ensures that departmental staffing, career development and succession cater for current and future needs and comply with GEP policy. 
• Ensures that reporting Managers and staff are focused on relevant key tasks and managed accordingly. 

Minimum Requirements 

• Post graduate qualification in Business Management/ Administration, Public Administration, Human Resources or NQF level 8 relevant equivalent. 
• A minimum of 8 years in a Management Environment of which 3 years must be at a Senior Management Position 
• A proven track record of leadership and understanding in Public Administration, Human Resources, Legal Services and Marketing Strategies. 

Competencies (Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes) 

• Business Environment 
• Corporate Identity 
• Financial Principles 
• Legislative frameworks. 
• Policies and Procedures 
• Negotiation Skills 
• Strategic thinking 
• Honesty and integrity 
• Advanced communication 
• Problem Solving 
• Analytical
• Presentation skills 

Please forward detailed, updated CV accompanied by a cover letter relating how your experience matches the position. 
Suitable applicants must e-mail detailed, updated CVs accompanied by a covering letter to: [email protected] with subject being the position applied for, by no later 29 October 2024 at 17h00. Note that candidates who have not been contacted within 30 days of the closing date must consider their applications unsuccessful.