GROUP EXECUTIVE: CORPORATE SERVICES FOR GAUTENG GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT AGENCY (GGDA)

CALL FOR APPLICATIONS: GROUP EXECUTIVE: CORPORATE SERVICES FOR GAUTENG GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT AGENCY (GGDA)

(5 YEAR FIXED-TERM CONTRACT WITH THREE MONTHS’ PROBATION, PATERSON GRADE E3, SALARY IS R2 505 783.00 TOTAL COST OF EMPLOYMENT PER ANNUM

The Gauteng Growth and Development Agency (GGDA) are 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 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 maximise 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 conducting:
• Business enablement
• Establishment of capital projects
• Land development
• Trade and investment promotion

The successful incumbent will be reporting to the Group Chief Executive Officer and will be expected to execute the following:

To provide strategic management, leadership and guidance of Human Capital Department which is responsible for the provision of human capital management within the GGDA and subsidiaries in line with the human capital strategy and to ensure the achievement of the human capital needs of the GGDA and its subsidiaries.

Responsible for the provision of Information and Communications Technology (ICT) and Facilities Management to support the day-to-day operations and activities within GGDA and affected Subsidiaries.

• Identify the principal risks of the Department and implement appropriate systems to manage these risks.
• Responsible for the provision of Information and Communications Technology (ICT) and facilities management to support the day-to-day operations and activities within GGDA and affected Subsidiaries.
• Assist the Chief Operating Officer to develop and implement the GGDA Human Capital Strategy to achieve the human capital needs of the GGDA and its subsidiaries.
• Assist the Group Chief Operations Officer (GCOO) to develop and implement the GGDA Operations Strategy (pertaining to ICT and Facilities Management) to support the day-to-day operations and activities of GGDA.
• Develop, execute, review and report on Departmental operational plan aligned to the GGDA Corporate Strategy.
• Lead and manage the Department in line with the approved policies, applicable laws, and the delegated authority by facilitating resource availability for operational effectiveness.
• Provide regular report to the GGMF, MANCOM and other structures on the ICT and facilities management activities of the Department.
• Identify the principal risks of the Department and implement appropriate systems to manage these risks.
• Develop and lead transformational programmes and organisational development initiatives.
• Oversee the implementation of human resources development interventions to achieve the set HRD targets to realize and contribute to the National Skills Development Strategy.
• Oversee the recruitment and selection processes as per the approved staffing plan and workforce planning.
• Oversee the design, implementation, and review of performance management system in line with the approved performance management framework.
• Oversee the maintenance of sound employee relations through the implementation of acceptable collective bargaining processes in line with the approved employee relations strategy.
• Working together with subsidiaries, CEO and HR General Managers oversee the implementation of rewards and benefits scheme within GGDA and subsidiaries in line with the approved Remuneration Framework.
• Oversee the management of HR operations to ensure that transactional HR services are provided to required quality standards and turnaround time.
• Oversee the provision of wellness and employee assistance programmes to ensure upkeep of employees.
• Develop, oversee implementation, review, and update human capital management policies.
• Ensure that organisational values are reviewed periodically to align with changing strategic needs.
• Manage outsourced contracts with service providers so that service providers provide contracted services as per signed service level agreements.
• Oversee the design of the ICT architecture and provision of ICT infrastructure (systems) and solutions to ensure that the ICT activities support the day-to-day operations and the delivery of the Corporate Strategy.
• Oversee the provision of office equipment and general administration support items e.g., computers, stationery, telephones to all Departments/Offices in the GGDA.
• Conduct needs analysis of ICT and Facilities Management within GGDA and affected subsidiaries to determine the current and future ICT and facilities management needs.
• Manage outsourced contracts with service providers (IT, security, cleaning services, and landlords) so that service providers provide contracted services as per signed service level agreements.
• Ensure compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act in GGDA buildings so that the GGDA adheres to the relevant legislation and the occupational health and safety policies and procedures.
• Develop, oversee implementation, review, and update the ICT and Facilities Management Policies to ensure achievement of Operations Strategy and Plan.
• Develop and manage/monitor the Department’s budget within the spending approval authority levels approved by the Board.
• Monitor and manage annual budget and report major financial commitments, exposures, and risks to the Group COO on a regular and timely basis.
• Ensure compliance with the PFMA and all Treasury Regulations including BBBEE, PPPFA.
• Develop and manage/monitor the Department’s budget within the spending approval authority levels approved by the Board.
• Monitor and manage annual budget and report major financial commitments, exposures, and risks to the Group COO on a regular and timely basis.
• Ensure compliance with the PFMA and all Treasury Regulations including BBBEE, PPPFA.
• Facilitate resource availability through effective procurement processes.
• Cultivate, maintain, protect, and promote the GGDA’s corporate image and the brand.
• Identify strategic stakeholders to foster effective communication and ensure appropriate relationships are maintained.
• Establish/build and maintain strategic partnerships and relationships with key role players/partners and set up operational stakeholder forums to improve quality of human capital management to meet human capital objectives.
• Participate in meetings or discussions with stakeholders to ensure efficient human capital management.
• Cultivate, maintain, protect, and promote the GGDA’s corporate image and the brand.
• Create a leadership presence and provide strategic direction in the HR department to ensure that Department achieves the planned targets and goals.
• Maintain and make recommendations on the review of the Departmental organizational structure to meet the set delivery objectives.
• Define roles and responsibilities and implement the delegated authority.
• Document, develop, review and update standardised human capital management processes and standards to retain institutional memory and to achieve efficiency.
• Lead, manage and empower staff in the Department to ensure that staff meets the performance objectives within the resource constraints.
• Ensure compliance with Corporate Governance Framework such as Companies Act and King III.
• Ensure adherence to the GGDA’s Code of Business Conduct and Ethics, sound business practices.
• Foster a high-performance corporate culture within Department that promotes ethical practices and encourages individual integrity, accountability, and social responsibility.

As minimum applicants should have the following requirements:

• Honours Degree/Postgraduate qualification (NQF Level 8 or above) in Public Administration, Management Science, Business management, Human Resources or related fields.
• An MBA/MBL degree is an added advantage
• At least 7 years’ experience in a senior management level/role within corporate services or facilities management or operations environment.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required (Level of competencies) max 6:

• Good working knowledge of labour/employee relations.
• Good working knowledge of development of HR policies.
• Good working knowledge of performance management system.
• Good working knowledge of organisational transformation and change management interventions.
• Good working knowledge of organizational development.

Applications must be accompanied by a curriculum vitae, certified copies of qualifications and certified copies of identity documentation.

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 unsuccessful.

Applications should be addressed to https://bit.ly/GGDAGroupRecruitment

Enquiries should be addressed to recruitment@ggda.co.za

The closing date for applications is 23 November 2025, extended to 28 November 2025.

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