SENIOR MANAGER- STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS- FIVE (5) YEAR FIXED TERM CONTRACT WITH THREE MONTHS’ PROBATION

Gauteng Provincial Government; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 1,229,000 - 1,663,000; Full time

Job summary

The Gauteng Growth and Development Agency (GGDA) invites applications for a Senior Manager position in the Strategic Partnerships Directorate. The role focuses on developing and executing a comprehensive partnership strategy, and establishing alliances with public and private sector entities locally and internationally.

Successful candidates will have a relevant bachelor’s degree, a postgraduate qualification, and at least five years in a senior management role.

Qualifications

• Relevant Bachelor’s degree in Business Management/Commerce, Strategic management, Brand management, Economics, International Relations, and a Postgraduate qualification in relevant discipline (NQF Level 8).
• 5 years’ experience in a Senior Management position.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the organisation’s strategic partnership strategy.
• Identify, evaluate and pursue high-value partnership opportunities aligned with organisational priorities.
• Establish strategic alliances with public institutions, private sector organizations, development agencies and other relevant stakeholders locally and internationally.
• Coordinate and align the work of GGDA with key partners, stakeholders and other identified strategic groupings.
• Ensure PFMA compliance and drive good corporate governance across the division.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Stakeholder management

Governance awareness

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Postgraduate qualification

Job description

• Reference Number : Refs/057187
• Directorate : STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS
• Number of Posts : 1
• Package : PATERSON GRADE GGDA D5, SALARY R1 445 933.00 TOTAL COST OF EMPLOYMENT PER ANNUM)
• Enquiries : Preference will be given to people with disabilities, women and previously disadvantaged individuals to promote Employment Equity within the group. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you have not heard from us within three months of the closing date, please regard your application as having been unsuccessfulOnly queries can be forward to – [e-mail]

Requirements

• Relevant Bachelor’s degree in Business Management/Commerce, Strategicmanagement, Brand management, Economics, International Relations, and a Postgraduate qualification in relevant discipline (NQF Level 8). 5 years’ experience in a Senior Management position.

Duties

• Strategy Execution- Develop and implement the organisation’s strategic partnership strategy.Identify, evaluate and pursue high-value partnership opportunities aligned with organisational priorities Establish strategic alliances with public institutions, private sector organizations, development agencies and other relevant stakeholders locally and internationally. Identify strategic spheres of Government/private sector who have a direct impact on workings of GGDA. Cluster the strategic identified partners in order to develop working plans with each of the Clusters. Develop, co-ordinate, support and monitor the implementation of a structured programme of interaction between GGDA and strategic partners including stakeholders and inter-governmental structures. Co-ordinate and align the work of GGDA with that of key partners, stakeholders and other identified strategic groupings.Stakeholder Relationship Management- Identify strategic stakeholders to foster effective communication and ensureappropriate relationships are maintained. Establish and maintain strategic partnerships and stakeholder forums. Contribute to development of appropriate communication strategies between the GGDA and the strategic partners. Cultivate, maintain, protect and promote the GGDA’s corporate image and the brand. Articulate organisational programmes and values to internal and external stakeholders. Support the required interaction between the GGDA and the strategic partners. Good Corporate Governance & Compliance. Facilitate implementation of standardized processes and standards across GGDA andits subsidiaries. Establish effective control and coordination mechanisms for all operations and activities of the division and take reasonable steps to ensure the integrity of the internal control and management information systems. Ensure that all operations and activities of the division are conducted in accordance with the PFMA, relevant regulations, the GGDA’s Code of Business Conduct and Ethics, sound business practices, and the other policies and practices approved by the Board. Foster a high-performance corporate culture that promotes ethical practices and encourages individual integrity, accountability, and social responsibility. Facilitate resource availability through effective procurement processes. · Comply with organisation and divisional reporting requirements.

Notes

• The Gauteng Growth and Development Agency (GGDA) is the implementation arm of the Department of Economic Development. The GGDA has the mandate to lead, facilitate and manage sustainable job creation and inclusive economic growth and development in the Gauteng City Region through: Enabling economic development that is focused on creating sustainable jobs by facilitating delivery of key national and provincial programmes of action. Strategically positioning the province into a globally competitive city region. Facilitating partnerships and creating linkages across the province to maximize service delivery outcomes. Supporting the development of Key Sectors of the economy in line with the economic development and industrial strategies of the province by carrying out: Business enablement. Establishment of capital projects. Land development. Trade and investment promotion. The primary purpose for this position as a member of the Executive, to develop, give guidance and coordinate strategic partnerships, intergovernmental relations (international), and three spheres of Government. Manage stakeholder relations for the Group and subsidiaries to ensure cohesive performance between GGDA and its partners. To provide strategic advice, facilitation and coordination of GGDA interdepartmental strategic initiatives. The successful incumbent will be reporting to: Office of the GCEO and

Employer

Department of Economic Development

Location

GAUTENG GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT AGENCY

Closing Date

06-11-2026

Criteria Questions

Do you have the required qualification

Do you have 5 years’ experience in a Senior Management position

Notes

• Due to the large number of applications we envisage receiving, applications will not be acknowledged. If youdo not receive any response within 3 months, please accept that your application was not successful.