Deputy Director: Administrative Support and Portfolio Management

Gauteng Provincial Government; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 792,000 - 1,072,000; Full time

Job summary

Gauteng Provincial Government is seeking a Deputy Director to oversee Administrative Support and Portfolio Management. You will manage the office’s administrative and coordination tasks, liaise with internal and external role players, and provide cabinet support to the executive authority and accounting officer.

The role requires a SAQA-recognised NQF 7 degree in relevant fields, 3 years of middle-management experience, and a valid code B driver's license.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 plus SAQA-recognised NQF 7 degree in Office Admin/Public Admin/Gov/Public Mgmt/Business Admin.
• 3 years’ experience at assistant or middle management level.
• Valid driver’s license (code B).
• Competencies include parliamentary processes, computer literacy, governance.

Responsibilities

• Manage administrative and coordination activities within the office of the executive authority and accounting officer.
• Liaise with internal and external role players regarding portfolio matters.
• Render Cabinet/executive council support to the executive authority and accounting officer.
• Supervise employees.

Skills

Office Administration

Public Administration

Public Governance

Public Management

Business Management

Administration

Communication

Workflow coordination

Strategic leadership

Program management

Financial management

Problem solving

People management

Governance

Education

NQF Level 7 degree in Office Admin/Public Admin/Public Mgmt/Business Admin

Job description

Deputy Director: Administrative Support and Portfolio Management

• Reference Number : refs/057167
• Directorate : MEC's Office
• Number of Posts : 1
• Package : R 932, 292 per annum all-inclusive package

Requirements

• Grade 12 plus an appropriate Degree NQF (Level 07) in Office Administration/Public Management & Governance/Public Administration/Business Management/Administration as recognized by SAQA. 3 years’ experience below middle management at Assistant Director /middle management level. Valid driver’s license (code B). Competencies: Working knowledge of the political and parliamentary processes in South Africa. Computer literacy. Communication, Workflow coordination, Strategic capability and leadership, Programme and project management, Financial Management, Problem solving and analysis, People management and Empowerment, Governance, Broad knowledge and understanding of the functional areas covered by the executive authority’s portfolio.

Duties

• Manage the administrative and coordination activities within the office of the executive authority and the accounting officer. Liaise with internal and external role players with regard to matters relating to the portfolio of the executive authority and the accounting officer. Render a Cabinet/executive council support service to the executive authority and accounting officer. Supervise employees.

Employer : Department of Economic Development

Location : 56 Eloff Street (Marshalltown) Umnotho House

Closing Date : 20-11-2026