Chief Director: Transformation Programmes

Office Of The Premier; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Office Of The Premier in Johannesburg seeks a Chief Director for Transformation Programmes to lead strategic transformation initiatives, including gender equality, disability inclusion and youth development. You will drive programme development, monitoring and stakeholder engagement across provincial plans and budgets.

The role requires senior managerial experience, strong policy skills and the ability to manage intergovernmental relations, with accountability for governance and resources.

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience at a senior managerial level in transformation programmes and related areas.
• Strong policy development, analysis and implementation skills.
• Excellent communication, report-writing and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and oversight for transformation programmes across provincial priorities.
• Drive policy development, advocacy and public awareness initiatives to promote inclusion and rights.
• Foster intergovernmental relations and partnerships to advance transformation objectives.
• Oversee governance mechanisms, resource management and performance to meet objectives.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Programme management

Stakeholder relationships

Policy development

Monitoring & evaluation

People management

Education

NQF Level 7 qualification in Public Administration/Public Management/Social Sciences/Human Resource Management/Development Studies

NQF Level 8 qualification in related fields

Job description

Chief Director: Transformation Programmes

• Reference Number : REFS/056352
• Directorate : Policy Research and Advisory Services
• Number of Posts : 1
• Enquiries : Ms Sylvia Mtshali: Tel No: [phone]

Requirements

• An NQF level 7 qualification in Public Administration, Public Management, Social Sciences, Human Resource Management, Development Studies and any related fields. An NQF level 8 qualification in the related fields would be an added advantage. 5 years of experience at a senior managerial level in organisational transformation programmes, employment equity, diversity management, organisational culture change, gender and disability mainstreaming, and broader transformation matters.KEY COMPETENCIES: Demonstrable strategic capability and leadership, with proven experience in programme and project management, organisational transformation, organisational development, and change management. Strong policy development, analysis and implementation skills, as well as the ability to build and maintain effective stakeholder relationships and manage intergovernmental relations. Sound research, monitoring and evaluation capabilities, coupled with financial management and governance expertise. Exceptional people management and empowerment skills, strong problem-solving and analytical abilities, and excellent communication, report-writing and presentation skills are essential for success in this role.

Duties

• Provide strategic leadership and oversight for the development, implementation and monitoring of transformation programmes aimed at advancing gender equality, women’s empowerment, youth development, disability inclusion and management, the rights of older persons, the LGBTQIA+ community and military veterans. Drive the mainstreaming of transformation priorities across Gauteng Provincial Government’s provincial plans, policies, programmes, budgets and service delivery initiatives. Lead research, policy development, advocacy and public awareness programmes, including awareness campaigns and commemorative days and month celebrations, to promote social inclusion, human rights and equitable access to opportunities. Foster and strengthen intergovernmental relations, stakeholder collaboration and strategic partnerships to advance provincial transformation objectives. Oversee the institutionalisation of systems, frameworks and governance mechanisms that support transformation and inclusion, and ensure the effective implementation, monitoring and evaluation of provincial priorities, including the Provincial Gender-Based Violence Action Plan and other initiatives supporting vulnerable and designated groups. Manage the human, financial and operational resources of the Chief Directorate to ensure effective governance, compliance, performance management and the achievement of strategic objectives.

Employer : Office Of The Premier

Location : Johannesburg

Closing Date : 22-09-2026

Criteria Questions

Do you have an NQF level 7 qualification in Public Administration, Public Management, Social Sciences, Human Resource Management, Development Studies and any related?

Do you have 5 years of experience at a Senior Management level in organisational transformation programmes, employment equity, diversity management, organisational culture change, gender and disability mainstreaming, and broader transformation matters?

Do you have experience in programme and project management, organisational transformation, organisational development, and change management?