Deputy Director: Administrative Support and Portfolio Management

About the role

The Department of Economic Development (Gauteng) is hiring a Deputy Director: Administrative Support and Portfolio Management in Executive Support, based in Umnotho House Johannesburg. This is a permanent post, paying R932,292 a year. How to apply: Apply online to the http:jobs.gauteng.gpg.gov.za website only. Reference number to quote: REFS/057168 Closing date: 20 November 2026 Use the new Z83 form and attach a detailed CV.

Responsibilities

• 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.

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.