Gauteng Tourism Authority Executive Manager: Office of the CEO Vacancy

Are you an experienced senior manager with strong executive leadership, governance, strategic planning and stakeholder management skills? The Gauteng Tourism Authority (GTA) is inviting suitably qualified professionals to apply for an exciting senior executive opportunity within its Office of the Chief Executive Officer.

The GTA is an agency of the Gauteng Department of Economic Development responsible for developing, promoting, coordinating and facilitating responsible and sustainable tourism across the Gauteng city region.

The organisation is looking for an experienced leader to fill the position of Executive Manager: Office of the CEO, a strategic role that will support the CEO in driving organisational alignment, governance, stakeholder integration, revenue sustainability and performance across the Authority.

Executive Manager: Office of the CEO

• Reference Number: EMO/2026
• Employment Type: Permanent
• Salary: R2,133,658 per annum, Total Cost to Company (all-inclusive)
• Hay Group Salary Scale: Level 21
• Closing Date: 18 September 2026 at 16:00
• Location: Gauteng

About the position

The Executive Manager: Office of the CEO will provide executive leadership and strategic coordination within the Office of the CEO.

The successful candidate will act as a strategic integrator for the organisation, helping ensure that GTA’s different business functions work together effectively and remain aligned with its overall mandate and strategic objectives.

The role includes oversight of areas such as corporate services, stakeholder relations, communications, revenue sustainability, governance and organisational performance.

This is a senior leadership position suited to an individual with substantial experience working at executive and senior management level, particularly within a public-sector governance and PFMA environment.

Key responsibilities

The successful candidate will be responsible for a broad range of strategic and executive functions, including:

1. Executive coordination and strategic integration

The Executive Manager will:

• Coordinate strategic alignment across GTA’s business units.
• Oversee the integration of HR, communications and revenue functions.
• Provide strategic advisory support to the CEO.
• Ensure operational plans are aligned with organisational strategy.
• Drive the implementation of Board and EXCO resolutions.
• Monitor strategic risks and mitigation actions.
• Ensure effective information flow between governance structures and management.

2. Governance, compliance and risk oversight

Responsibilities will include:

• Ensuring compliance with the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA) and applicable corporate governance frameworks.
• Overseeing organisational reporting to the Board and relevant oversight authorities.
• Monitoring implementation of organisational policies.
• Ensuring compliance with King IV governance principles.
• Overseeing legal and regulatory compliance.
• Supporting audit processes and the implementation of audit findings.
• Strengthening internal controls and the organisation’s compliance culture.

3. Corporate services and organisational performance

The successful candidate will also oversee important organisational functions, including:

• HR strategy and workforce planning.
• Organisational performance management systems.
• Employee engagement and organisational culture.
• Shared services efficiency.
• Transformation and employment equity targets.
• Labour relations management.
• Promoting a high-performance culture.

4. Corporate communications and stakeholder leadership

The role will involve high-level stakeholder and communications responsibilities, including:

• Overseeing the corporate communications strategy.
• Strengthening stakeholder and intergovernmental relations.
• Ensuring consistent corporate messaging.
• Managing high-level stakeholder engagements.
• Supporting industry partnership development.
• Overseeing crisis communication preparedness.
• Promoting a positive GTA brand and reputation.

5. Revenue, sustainability and commercial oversight

The Executive Manager will contribute to GTA’s financial sustainability by:

• Overseeing revenue generation and diversification strategies.
• Monitoring sustainability initiatives and funding partnerships.
• Ensuring the financial viability of commercial initiatives.
• Driving partnerships aligned with economic growth objectives.
• Monitoring the performance of revenue streams.
• Evaluating new commercial opportunities.
• Reporting revenue performance to the CEO and Board.

6. Leadership, people and executive management

As a senior executive, the successful candidate will be expected to:

• Provide executive leadership to direct reports.
• Set strategic objectives for the unit.
• Conduct performance reviews for managers.
• Mentor and develop leadership capacity.
• Promote ethical leadership and accountability.
• Support succession planning.
• Build collaborative relationships across GTA’s business units.

Minimum requirements

This position is aimed at an experienced senior management professional with a strong background in leadership, governance and organisational strategy.

Applicants should have:

• A relevant Postgraduate Degree/Diploma at NQF Level 8 in one of the following or a related field:
  • Public Administration
  • Business Management
  • Business Administration
  • Governance
  • Economics
  • Tourism
  • Law
• A minimum of 5–8 years’ senior management experience.
• At least 3 years’ experience at executive level.
• Experience in public-sector governance and a PFMA environment.
• Proven experience leading multi-functional teams.
• Experience in strategic planning.
• Experience in stakeholder management.
• Experience in organisational performance oversight.

Advantageous qualifications and experience

The following will be advantageous:

• A Master’s Degree at NQF Level 9.
• An Executive Leadership Development Certification.
• Knowledge of stakeholder management.
• Experience coordinating and managing executive offices.

Who should apply?

This opportunity is particularly suited to an established senior leader who can operate at executive level and bring together different organisational functions to achieve strategic objectives.

Candidates should be comfortable working with Boards, executives, government stakeholders and industry partners, while also understanding governance, compliance, organisational performance and financial sustainability.

Because the position operates within a public-sector environment, applicants should have a strong understanding of governance requirements and the PFMA, as well as the ability to translate organisational strategy into measurable performance.

What will the successful candidate do?

At its core, the position is about ensuring that the Office of the CEO functions as an effective strategic centre for the Gauteng Tourism Authority.

The successful candidate will help connect strategy, governance, people, communications, stakeholder relationships and revenue sustainability, ensuring that these functions support GTA’s broader tourism and economic development mandate.

This makes the position a significant opportunity for an experienced executive looking to contribute to tourism development and public-sector leadership in Gauteng.

How to apply

Interested and suitably qualified candidates must submit:

1. A detailed and updated CV.
2. A cover letter highlighting relevant qualifications, experience and suitability for the position.

Applications must be submitted by email to:

Mr Baliwinile Kwankwa
Email: hr2@gauteng.net

Closing date

18 September 2026 at 16:00

Applicants are encouraged to submit their applications before the deadline and ensure that their CV clearly demonstrates how their qualifications and executive experience meet the requirements of the position.

Important information for applicants

The Gauteng Tourism Authority advocates for equal opportunities. Previously disadvantaged individuals and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Shortlisted/successful candidates will be required to undergo:

• A background check.
• A competency assessment.

Candidates who are not contacted within 30 days after the closing date should consider their applications unsuccessful.

Gauteng Tourism Authority Executive Manager job at a glance

Looking for senior management jobs in South Africa?

If you have the qualifications and executive-level experience required for this opportunity, this could be a chance to take on a strategic leadership role within Gauteng’s tourism sector.

Before applying, carefully review the requirements and tailor your CV and cover letter to demonstrate your executive leadership, governance, PFMA, strategic planning, stakeholder management and organisational performance experience.

Applications close on 18 September 2026 at 16:00.