Senior Manager: Strategic Suport (Office of the Group Chief Officer) at Gauteng Growth and Development Agency

Strategy Execution

• Develops and implements the strategic and operational plans of the office of Group Chief Executive Officer.
• Act as a liaison between the Group CEO, the Executive Management, Shareholder, Strategic partners, stakeholders (Internal and External).
• Follows up on the implementation of organisational decisions given by Shareholder, Provincial Exco, Board, GCEO to Executives, Subsidiary CEOs, Exco and group as well as ManCom.
• Reviews documentation and correspondence submitted to the office of CEO and provides advice as well as take necessary action.
• Acts as a strategic advisor to the GCEO on strategic and operational matters to ensure achievement of GGDA mandate.
• Coordinate the planning activities within the GGDA Group in support of planning, and act as a liaison between GGDA, Office of Premier, MEC, legislature and other government institutions.
• Coordinate the performance contracting and reviews of direct reports to GCEO.
• Supports the CEO in monitoring subsidiary performance and implementation of programmes.
• Ensures policy integration, monitors implementation and ensures adherence to the approved GGDA policies.
• Develop and ensure the implementation of the approved calendar of the GGDA in consultation with Company secretariat and Shareholder.

Financial Leadership         

• Compile, manage and control the budget of GCEO.
• Facilitate resource availability through effective procurement processes.
• Oversee the management and safeguarding of assets and equipment in the office of CEO.
• Support the GCFO with finance processes such budget adjustments and any finance related processes that require the support of the GCEO.

Stakeholder Relationship Management 

• Maintains relationships with various stakeholders to foster effective communication and ensure appropriate relationships are maintained.
• Ensures implementation of appropriate communication strategies, manage and oversee the required interaction between the GCEO and the public.
• Acts as custodian of IR and Protocol management in GGDA.
• Develop a complaints management system and deal with all queries, enquiries and complaints elevated to the CEO and the office.
• Liaise with Internal Audit and Risk on strategies, registers, audit processes and all related matters.

Good Corporate Governance & Compliance      

• Compiles the reports of the office of GCEO (performance and non-performance reports).
• Supports the Executive team in overseeing the performance of the subsidiaries.
• Oversees implementation of effective control and coordination mechanisms for all operations and activities and take reasonable steps to ensure the integrity of the internal control and management information systems.
• Working together with the Company Secretary to ensure compliance to Corporate Governance Framework such as Companies Act and King Codes.
• Ensure adherence to the GGDA’s Code of Business Conduct and Ethics, sound business practices.

Organizational Effectiveness       

• Staff management in the office of GCEO.
• Together with the company secretary, drive the implementation of the approved delegation of authority.
• Ensures the implementation of the agreed upon institutional transformation programmes to ensure that the organization at all levels reflects the transformation objectives of the GPG and GGDA.
• Continuously review and provide advice to the GCEO, Subsidiary CEO and Exco on organisational operating model.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION AND COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent Diploma or NQF level 6 or equivalent qualification in Public Administration, Social Sciences, Commerce and Business Administration.
• Post Graduate qualification in public administration, business administration, or commerce
• Master’s in business administration/leadership,
• At least 5-7 years’ experience in a senior management level in executive support or monitoring and evaluation role.
• 7 -10 years’ experience in senior management role in executive support or monitoring and evaluation role.
• Working knowledge of PFMA and relevant regulations/laws
• Financial management and budgeting.
• Project/Program Management.
• Detailed knowledge of socio-economic aspects relating to the Gauteng province.
• Detailed knowledge of national and provincial government priorities and frameworks.
• Comprehensive understanding and experience of forecasting, budgeting and financial management.
• The ability to communicate effectively and efficiently at all levels in the organisation