JOBS AT GAUTENG VARIOUS DEPARTMENTS
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SUMMARY OF JOB POSTS LISTED
Gauteng Government Vacancies Open Until 22 June 2026
The Gauteng Provincial Government has announced several senior and middle-management vacancies across key departments, offering experienced professionals an opportunity to contribute to public service while advancing their careers.
The available positions span the Departments of Agriculture and Rural Development, e-Government, Provincial Treasury, and Social Development. Most applications close on 22 June 2026, and candidates are encouraged to submit their applications through the official Gauteng Government online recruitment portal.
Department of Agriculture and Rural Development
Director: Legal Advisory Services
Based at the department’s Johannesburg Head Office, this senior management position is responsible for providing strategic legal advice, overseeing litigation matters, ensuring legislative compliance, and managing legal advisory services.
Salary: R1 317 384 per annum (all-inclusive package)
Director: Veterinary Public Health and Export Facilitation
The successful candidate will oversee veterinary public health programmes, food safety initiatives, export certification processes, and compliance with international veterinary standards relating to animal products.
Salary: R1 317 384 per annum (all-inclusive package)
Department of e-Government
Independent Chairperson – Risk Management Committee
The department is seeking a suitably qualified professional to chair its Risk Management Committee for a 12-month term, renewable at the department’s discretion.
Applicants should possess extensive experience in risk management, auditing, governance, and anti-fraud environments.
Compensation: Determined in accordance with National Treasury guidelines.
Gauteng Provincial Treasury
Deputy Director: Budget Management
Responsible for supporting provincial budgeting and planning processes while providing budget management guidance to departments.
Salary: R932 292 per annum
Assistant Director: Budget Management
This role focuses on budget planning, expenditure monitoring, and provincial budget coordination.
Salary: R487 197 per annum plus benefits
Assistant Director: Accounting and Reporting
The successful candidate will assist with financial reporting, consolidation of financial statements, audit action plans, and compliance monitoring.
Salary: R487 197 per annum plus benefits
Assistant Director: Transversal Risk Management (2 Posts)
The role includes conducting risk assessments, supporting governance initiatives, and strengthening risk management frameworks across departments and municipalities.
Salary: R487 197 per annum plus benefits
Assistant Director: Municipal Accounting, Auditing and Reporting
This position focuses on municipal financial governance, auditing support, and implementation of corrective financial management measures.
Salary: R487 197 per annum plus benefits
Department of Social Development
Deputy Director-General: Social Welfare Services
A strategic executive role responsible for leading social welfare and community development programmes across Gauteng.
Salary: R1 885 710 per annum
Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
The department seeks an experienced financial executive to oversee financial management, budgeting, reporting, supply chain management, and risk management functions.
Salary: R1 554 696 per annum
Director: Human Resource Management
Responsible for leading HR administration, labour relations, recruitment, organisational development, and employee wellness programmes.
Salary: R1 317 384 per annum
Director: Legal Services
The successful candidate will provide legal leadership, manage litigation, draft legal agreements, and ensure legislative compliance.
Salary: R1 317 384 per annum
Director: NPO Partnership and Financing
This role focuses on managing funding processes for non-profit organisations, ensuring financial compliance, and strengthening partnerships.
Salary: R1 317 384 per annum
Director: Supply Chain Management
Responsible for procurement oversight, tender administration, logistics, asset management, and supply chain governance.
Salary: R1 317 384 per annum
Application Requirements
Applicants must submit the prescribed new Z83 application form together with an updated CV. Relevant qualifications must be recognised by SAQA where applicable.
Candidates applying for Senior Management Service (SMS) positions must possess the Nyukela SMS Pre-Entry Certificate before appointment.
Shortlisted applicants will undergo various verification processes, including qualification verification, employment checks, criminal record screening, and integrity assessments where required.
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted online via the Gauteng Government Jobs Portal:
Applicants are encouraged to review the requirements for each vacancy carefully and ensure all documentation is completed accurately before submission.
Closing Date
22 June 2026
Prospective candidates are advised to apply well before the deadline to avoid possible system delays or technical issues.
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