# **Gauteng Legislature Hiring: Secretary to the Legislature (Apply Now!)**

 


Are you a visionary leader with a passion for governance and transformation? The **Gauteng Provincial Legislature (GPL)** is seeking a **Secretary to the Legislature** to lead its administration and drive strategic parliamentary operations. If you have extensive executive experience, strong leadership capabilities, and a deep understanding of legislative processes, this is your opportunity to make an impact!  


## **Job Details**  


- **Position**: Secretary to the Legislature  

- **Reference Number**: 20250221  

- **Salary**: **R2,373,419.62 CTC per annum**  

- **Contract**: **7-Year Fixed-Term (Level P03)**  

- **Location**: Gauteng, South Africa  

- **Closing Date**: **21 February 2025**  


## **Job Purpose**  


As the **Secretary to the Legislature**, you will:  


✔️ Lead and manage the **Gauteng Provincial Legislature Administration**.  

✔️ Serve as the **Accounting Officer** of the Legislature.  

✔️ Ensure smooth parliamentary operations, public participation, and collaboration with **Executive Authority** and **Members of the Provincial Legislature (MPLs)**.  

✔️ Oversee the **formatting and certification of Bills** before submission to the Legislature.  

✔️ Provide strategic leadership in national and international parliamentary structures, including the **National Council of Provinces** and the **Commonwealth Parliamentary Association**.  

✔️ Advise the **Speaker and Deputy Speaker** on procedural matters.  


## **Key Requirements**  


The ideal candidate must possess:  


### **Education & Qualifications**  

✅ **Postgraduate Degree** in **Law, Business Management, Finance, Human Resources, Information Technology**, or equivalent.  

✅ An **NQF Level 8 qualification**.  

✅ A **Master’s degree** (advantageous).  

✅ Leadership Development Program or equivalent certification.  


### **Experience**  

✔️ **10 years of senior management experience** leading people at an executive level.  

✔️ **15 years in the Public Sector/Parliament/Legislative environment** or within an **Organ of State** (as per **Act 108 of 1996**).  

✔️ Proven expertise in **strategic leadership, governance, policy-making, and parliamentary procedures**.  

✔️ Experience in **transformation, change management, and strategy implementation**.  

✔️ Strong ability to liaise with **Organized Labour**.  


### **Skills & Competencies**  

✔️ **Strategic Leadership & Management**  

✔️ **Change & Transformation Management**  

✔️ **Policy Development & Implementation**  

✔️ **Financial & Risk Management**  

✔️ **Performance Monitoring & Evaluation**  

✔️ **Project Management & Report Writing**  

✔️ **Problem Solving & Decision-Making**  

✔️ **Human Capital & Conflict Management**  


## **How to Apply**  


Interested candidates must submit:  

✔ **Updated CV**  

✔ **Certified ID Copy**  

✔ **Certified Copies of Qualifications**  

✔ **Two Contactable References**  


### **Application Process**  


🔹 **Internal Candidates**: Email applications to **Hrrecruitment@gpl.gov.za**  

🔹 **External Candidates**: Email applications to **Hrrecruitment1@gpl.gov.za**  

🔹 **Online Submission**: Visit **[GPL Careers Portal](https://www.gpl.gov.za/careers/)**  

🔹 **Subject Line**: Include **Reference Number: 20250221** (Applications without this will not be considered).  


📧 For inquiries, contact HR Business Partner at **WMatsimbi@gpl.gov.za**  


⚠ **Important Note**: Appointment is subject to **suitability checks**. The **Speaker of the Legislature** holds the final decision on the appointment.  


## **Why Join the Gauteng Provincial Legislature?**  


✔ Work in a **high-impact governance role** shaping legislative policies.  

✔ Be part of a **transformational leadership team**.  

✔ Competitive **executive-level salary package**.  

✔ Opportunity to engage in **national and international parliamentary structures**.  


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🌍 **Website**: [www.gpl.gov.za](https://www.gpl.gov.za)  



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