Deputy Director: General Benefits Ref No: Dpsa 07/2026

POST 25/123 : DEPUTY DIRECTOR: GENERAL BENEFITS REF NO: DPSA 07/2026

SALARY : R932 292 per annum (Level 11), (an all-inclusive remuneration package). The

all-inclusive remunerative package consists of basic salary (70% of the total

remuneration package), the State’s contribution to the Government Employees

Pension Fund (13% of basic salary) and a flexible portion that may be

structured according to personal needs within a framework.

CENTRE : Pretoria

REQUIREMENTS : A Senior Certificate, a minimum qualification at NQF Level 7 in Public

Administration/Public Management/Human Resource Management/Labour

Relations/Economics/Law and a related qualification in the above-mentioned

fields. A minimum of 3 years' experience at the first management

level/Assistant Director level with a minimum of 5 years' appropriate

experience in the Conditions of Service environment. Knowledge of the

Constitution of the Republic of South Africa; government legislative framework

with specific reference to employment legislation, public service legislative and

policy framework, government programs such as the National Development

Plan, and key strategic priorities of the government. General benefits theory

and practice, research and analysis, policy development and implementation,

and data management. Decision-making, problem-solving, written and verbal

communication, stakeholder management and coordination, strategic thinking

and leadership, analytical skills, interpersonal relations, teamwork, financial

management, human resource management, change management, and

project and program management. Diversity management, communication and

information management, facilitation, negotiation, presentation, report writing,

computer literacy, and conflict management.

DUTIES : Develop and implement prescripts in relation to leave of absence, incapacity

leave, and ill-health retirement for the public service and conduct research to

guide the development of prescripts. Provide implementation support to

national and provincial departments and relevant entities. Undertake

interventions to support the implementation of and compliance with the

prescripts. Provide technical support and capacity building and advise as

required. Monitor the implementation and compliance on leave of absence,

incapacity leave, and ill-health retirement for the public service and support the

operations, systems, and processes of the directorate. Conduct evaluation and

impact studies as required. Make contributions to the development of the Chief

Directorate service delivery model, standards, improvement plans, and related

reports.

ENQUIRIES : Mr. Samson Radebe Tel No: (012) 336 1569

APPLICATIONS : Applications quoting the reference number must be addressed to Mr. Thabang

Ntsiko. Applications must be posted to the Department of Public Service and

Administration, Private Bag X916, Pretoria, 0001, or delivered to 546 Edmond

Street, Batho Pele House, cnr. Edmond and Hamilton Street, Pretoria, Arcadia

0083, or emailed. E-mail your application to Advert072026@dpsa.gov.za

A Senior Certificate, a minimum qualification at NQF Level 7 in Public Administration/Public Management/Human Resource Management/Labour Relations/Economics/Law and a related qualification in the above-mentioned fields. A minimum of 3 years' experience at the first management level/Assistant Director level with a minimum of 5 years' appropriate experience in the Conditions of Service environment. Knowledge of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa; government legislative framework with specific reference to employment legislation, public service legislative and policy framework, government programs such as the National Development Plan, and key strategic priorities of the government. General benefits theory and practice, research and analysis, policy development and implementation, and data management. Decision-making, problem-solving, written and verbal communication, stakeholder management and coordination, strategic thinking and leadership, analytical skills, interpersonal relations, teamwork, financial management, human resource management, change management, and project and program management. Diversity management, communication and information management, facilitation, negotiation, presentation, report writing, computer literacy, and conflict management.

Develop and implement prescripts in relation to leave of absence, incapacity leave, and ill-health retirement for the public service and conduct research to guide the development of prescripts. Provide implementation support to national and provincial departments and relevant entities. Undertake interventions to support the implementation of and compliance with the prescripts. Provide technical support and capacity building and advise as required. Monitor the implementation and compliance on leave of absence, incapacity leave, and ill-health retirement for the public service and support the operations, systems, and processes of the directorate. Conduct evaluation and impact studies as required. Make contributions to the development of the Chief Directorate service delivery model, standards, improvement plans, and related reports.

Applications quoting the reference number must be addressed to Mr. Thabang Ntsiko. Applications must be posted to the Department of Public Service and Administration, Private Bag X916, Pretoria, 0001, or delivered to 546 Edmond Street, Batho Pele House, cnr. Edmond and Hamilton Street, Pretoria, Arcadia 0083, or emailed. E-mail your application to Advert072026@dpsa.gov.za Applications must quote the relevant reference number and consist of: A fully completed and signed NEW Z83 form which can be downloaded at https://www.dpsa.gov.za/newsroom/psvc/.’’From 1 January 2021 should an application be received using the incorrect application for employment (Z83), it will not be considered”, a recent comprehensive CV; contactable referees (telephone numbers and email addresses must be indicated); Applicants are not required to submit copies of qualifications and other relevant documents on application but must submit the Z83 and a detailed curriculum vitae (Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified documents, all non- SA citizens must attach a copy of proof of permanent residence in South Africa on or before the day of the interviews). Foreign qualifications must be accompanied by an evaluation certificate from the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA). All shortlisted candidates will be subjected to personnel suitability checks on criminal records, citizenship verification, financial records, qualification verification and applicants could be required to provide consent for access to their social media accounts. Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. If you have not been contacted within three (3) months of the closing date of the advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. OTHER POSTS

Applications: Advert072026@dpsa.gov.za