The Gauteng Tourism Authority is accepting applications for a permanent Executive Manager: Office of the CEO position, offering a total cost-to-company package of R2 133 658 per year. Applications close at 16:00 on 18 September 2026, with GTA seeking an experienced senior leader to provide strategic coordination within the Office of the Chief Executive Officer.
The successful candidate will oversee organisational alignment, governance compliance, stakeholder integration, performance management and revenue sustainability functions.
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Executive Manager vacancy at GTA
The position carries reference number EMO/2026 and is classified at Hay Group Salary Scale Level 21.
According to GTA, the Executive Manager will act as a strategic integrator within the Office of the CEO.
The position involves coordinating activities across different business units while supporting the implementation of GTA’s organisational mandate.
The successful candidate will also provide strategic advisory support to the CEO.
What the Executive Manager will be responsible for
Responsibilities cover strategic integration, governance, corporate services, communications, stakeholder relations and commercial oversight.
Key duties include:
- Coordinating strategic alignment across GTA business units
- Integrating human resources, communications and revenue functions
- Providing strategic advice to the CEO
- Implementing Board and Executive Committee resolutions
- Monitoring organisational risks
- Ensuring PFMA compliance
- Supporting audit processes
- Overseeing organisational reporting
- Monitoring performance management
- Overseeing stakeholder relations
- Supporting industry partnerships
- Monitoring revenue generation strategies
- Providing leadership to direct reports
The manager will also oversee legal and regulatory compliance and support implementation of audit findings.
Corporate services and performance form part of the role
The position includes oversight of human resources strategy and workforce planning.
The Executive Manager will monitor organisational culture, employee engagement, labour relations and shared services efficiency.
Transformation and employment equity targets also fall within the position’s responsibilities.
The successful candidate will additionally oversee corporate communications strategy, high level stakeholder engagements and crisis communication preparedness.
Revenue sustainability is another responsibility
GTA has included revenue and commercial oversight among the key performance areas.
The Executive Manager will oversee revenue generation and diversification strategies and monitor sustainability initiatives and funding partnerships.
The successful candidate will also assess new commercial opportunities and report revenue performance to the CEO and Board.
This means candidates need experience that extends across organisational strategy, governance, stakeholder management and performance oversight.
Qualifications and senior management experience required
Applicants need a relevant Postgraduate Degree or Diploma at NQF Level 8.
Accepted areas listed by GTA include Public Administration, Business Management, Business Administration, Governance, Economics, Tourism, Law or a related field.
A Master’s Degree at NQF Level 9 and an Executive Leadership Development Certification will be advantageous.
Candidates need five to eight years of senior management experience, including at least three years at executive level.
Public sector governance and PFMA experience are also required.
Applicants should have experience leading teams and working in strategic planning, stakeholder management and organisational performance oversight.
How to apply for the Executive Manager position
Candidates must submit a detailed and updated CV together with a cover letter outlining their relevant qualifications and experience.
Applications must be emailed to Mr Baliwinile Kwankwa at:
The deadline is 18 September 2026 at 16:00.
Enquiries about the vacancy can be sent to [email protected].
Successful candidates will undergo a background check and competency assessment.
What This Means for Gauteng Residents
The Executive Manager vacancy is one of the senior positions currently being advertised by GTA and is aimed at candidates with substantial leadership experience.
The advertised package is R2 133 658 per year on a total cost to company basis.
Candidates need an NQF Level 8 postgraduate qualification as well as senior management and executive level experience.
Applicants should therefore review the qualification, executive experience and public sector governance requirements before submitting their CVs.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the salary for the GTA Executive Manager?
The total cost to company package is R2 133 658 per annum.
Is the Executive Manager position permanent?
Yes. GTA has advertised the position as permanent.
What qualification is required?
Candidates need a relevant postgraduate qualification at NQF Level 8.
How much senior management experience is required?
Applicants need between five and eight years of senior management experience, including at least three years at executive level.
When do applications close?
Applications close at 16:00 on 18 September 2026.
GTA applications close on 18 September
Candidates who meet the executive level requirements have until 18 September 2026 to apply.
GTA has advised applicants that those who are not contacted within 30 days after the closing date should consider their applications unsuccessful.
