Chief Director: Transformation Programmes

 

🏛️ Chief Director: Transformation Programmes – Gauteng Office of the Premier

📍 Location: Johannesburg, Gauteng

💰 Salary: R1 554 696 – R1 831 350 per annum (Level 14, all-inclusive remuneration package)

🕒 Job Type: Permanent

📌 Sector: Executive Management / Social Sciences / Public Administration / Public Sector

📑 Reference: REFS/056352

📅 Apply before: 22 September 2026

🏢 About the Employer – Gauteng Office of the Premier

The Gauteng Office of the Premier serves as the administrative center of the Gauteng Provincial Government, leading provincial governance, policy alignment, executive coordination, and service delivery oversight. The Department is committed to Employment Equity principles, with particular consideration given to African females, Coloured males, Indian males/females, White males/females, and persons with disabilities to ensure equitable representation.

🎯 Purpose of the Role

The Chief Director: Transformation Programmes provides strategic leadership and oversight for the formulation, implementation, and monitoring of provincial transformation initiatives. This role leads the mainstreaming of social inclusion, gender equity, youth development, disability rights, and support for vulnerable groups across all Gauteng Provincial Government policies and service delivery programs.

📝 Key Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership in developing, implementing, and evaluating transformation programs focused on gender equality, women's empowerment, youth development, disability mainstreaming, rights of older persons, the LGBTQIA+ community, and military veterans.

• Drive the integration of provincial transformation priorities across all Gauteng Provincial Government plans, departmental policies, budgets, and public service delivery frameworks.

• Lead research, policy formulation, advocacy, and public awareness campaigns, including provincial commemorative month initiatives, to foster social cohesion and equal opportunities.

• Strengthen intergovernmental relations, strategic partnerships, and multi-stakeholder collaboration to drive social inclusion goals.

• Oversee the institutionalization of governance mechanisms supporting provincial transformation, including the Provincial Gender-Based Violence Action Plan and initiatives for vulnerable groups.

• Direct the human, financial, and operational resources of the Chief Directorate in strict compliance with the PFMA, Public Service Regulations, and organizational objectives.

✅ Job Requirements

• An NQF Level 7 qualification in Public Administration, Public Management, Social Sciences, Human Resource Management, Development Studies, or a related field recognized by SAQA. (An NQF Level 8 postgraduate qualification in a related field is an added advantage).

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience at a Senior Managerial Level (SMS) in organizational transformation programs, employment equity, diversity management, organizational culture change, gender and disability mainstreaming, and broader social development issues.

• Pre-Entry Requirement: Successful completion of the NSG Nyukela Pre-Entry Programme (Certificate for Entry into the SMS) prior to appointment.

• Competencies: Executive project management, policy formulation, intergovernmental relations, research and monitoring, financial management under PFMA, public presentation, and strategic advocacy.

📌 Special Note on SMS Requirements & Preference

Applicants must complete the SMS Pre-Entry Programme offered by the National School of Government (www.thensg.gov.za). Shortlisted candidates will undergo two pre-entry assessments (a practical technical exercise and an integrity assessment) followed by psychometric testing. In line with the Department's Employment Equity Plan, equitable representation across designated groups will be prioritized.

🌟 Company Values & Culture

Employees within the Office of the Premier are expected to embody:

• Dedication to human rights, social justice, equity, and inclusivity

• Professionalism, accountability, and ethical governance

• Collaborative, responsive, and citizen-centered public service

📧 How to Apply

Applications must be submitted using the New Z83 form (obtainable from any Public Service Department or online at www.gov.za/documents). Old Z83 forms will be disqualified. Please ensure your Z83 is fully completed, signed, and references Reference Number REFS/056352.

Note: Applications submitted by email, fax, post, or hand delivery will NOT be accepted. Applications must be submitted online only.

Submit your application via the official Gauteng portal:

• Online Application: Submit your application online at www.gautengonline.gov.za.

📞 Enquiries

For position-related queries, please contact Ms. Sylvia Mtshali at (011) 355 6280.

🌍 Why Join the Gauteng Office of the Premier?

As Chief Director of Transformation Programmes, you will hold a pivotal leadership role in embedding equity, diversity, and social inclusion at the highest levels of provincial government, directly impacting the lives of designated groups across Gauteng.