Senior Manager – Strategic Support to Group CEO

About the role

The Senior Manager will provide strategic and operational support to the Group Chief Executive Officer of the Gauteng Growth and Development Agency. The role involves managing the CEO’s office, coordinating initiatives, and ensuring effective communication with internal and external stakeholders.

Key responsibilities

• Manage the daily operations of the Group CEO’s office.
• Develop and implement strategic and operational plans for the CEO’s office.
• Act as liaison between the Group CEO and Executive Management.
• Follow up on organisational decisions issued by the CEO and monitor their implementation.
• Review documentation and correspondence, provide advice and take necessary actions.
• Coordinate performance reviews of the CEO’s direct reports in collaboration with Human Capital.
• Compile, manage and control the office budget.
• Maintain relationships with stakeholders and oversee communication strategies with the public.
• Prepare performance and non‑performance reports for the CEO’s office.

Required profile

• Relevant degree or equivalent qualification in Public Administration, Social Sciences, Commerce or Business Administration.
• Minimum five years of management‑level experience with proven people, operational, transformational and change‑management capabilities.
• Working knowledge of the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA) and related regulations.
• Knowledge of financial management, budgeting, strategy and operational planning.
• Excellent communication and lobbying skills with the ability to engage across all levels of government.