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Deputy Director-General: Institutional Development And

Department of Justice and Constitutional Development
National Office, Pretoria State, GautengContractR1 885 710 – R2 124 237 per annum (Level 15), (an all-inclusive remuneration package)FinanceCloses 11 August 2026

About this role

POST 26/94 : DEPUTY DIRECTOR-GENERAL: INSTITUTIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND

SALARY : R1 885 710 – R2 124 237 per annum (Level 15), (an all-inclusive remuneration

package)

CENTRE : National Office, Pretoria State

REQUIREMENTS : An NQF Level 8 qualification as recognised by SAQA, in Public Administration,

Public Management, Administration, Law, Governance, Social Sciences or a

related field. 8 years' experience at Senior Management level in public

administration within a large, complex organisation. Extensive knowledge of

the Public Finance Management Act, the Public Service legislative and

governance framework, organisational performance management, strategic

planning, institutional governance, human resource management and public

administration. Sound understanding of Government priorities, organisational

development, policy coordination, justice sector governance and executive

management within the Public Service. Skills and Competencies: Exceptional

strategic capability and leadership with the ability to provide organisational

direction, develop and implement strategies and inspire high performance.

Demonstrated capability in programme and project management, financial

management, organisational transformation and change management,

knowledge management, service delivery innovation and organisational

performance improvement. Strong analytical, planning and problem-solving

capability. Excellent people management, stakeholder engagement,

communication and client orientation skills, with the ability to build collaborative

partnerships and influence strategic outcomes. High levels of professionalism,

ethical leadership, innovation, accountability and commitment to public service

values.

DUTIES : Provide strategic leadership for justice policy coordination, entity oversight and

Justice Cluster governance to strengthen institutional governance, integrated

decision-making and the implementation of departmental strategic priorities.

Lead justice education, professional development, research, innovation and

knowledge management programmes to strengthen institutional capability and

organisational performance. Direct strategic planning, organisational

performance management, service delivery improvement, operational

intelligence and integrated performance monitoring systems to support

evidence-based planning, accountability and continuous organisational

improvement. Lead public education, strategic communication, media

relations, stakeholder engagement and reputation management initiatives to

promote public confidence, improve access to justice and strengthen the

Department's public profile. Provide strategic leadership for legal services,

legal advisory services, litigation management, contract management,

statutory legal processes and legal governance to mitigate legal risks and

safeguard the Department's interests. Ensure sound strategic, financial,

human resource, asset and performance management, promote compliance

with legislative and regulatory prescripts, and build a capable, ethical and high-

performing Branch that supports the Department's constitutional mandate.

ENQUIRIES : Ms Duduzile Magampa at 060 972 1178

APPLICATIONS : Quoting the relevant reference number, direct your application to:

https://forms.office.com/r/X2XaVPasWu OR Postal address: The Human

Resources: Department of Justice and Constitutional Development, Private

Bag X81, Pretoria, 0001 OR Physical address: Application Box, First Floor

Reception, East Tower, Momentum Building, 329 Pretorius Street, Pretoria.

Requirements

An NQF Level 8 qualification as recognised by SAQA, in Public Administration, Public Management, Administration, Law, Governance, Social Sciences or a related field. 8 years' experience at Senior Management level in public administration within a large, complex organisation. Extensive knowledge of the Public Finance Management Act, the Public Service legislative and governance framework, organisational performance management, strategic planning, institutional governance, human resource management and public administration. Sound understanding of Government priorities, organisational development, policy coordination, justice sector governance and executive management within the Public Service. Skills and Competencies: Exceptional strategic capability and leadership with the ability to provide organisational direction, develop and implement strategies and inspire high performance. Demonstrated capability in programme and project management, financial management, organisational transformation and change management, knowledge management, service delivery innovation and organisational performance improvement. Strong analytical, planning and problem-solving capability. Excellent people management, stakeholder engagement, communication and client orientation skills, with the ability to build collaborative partnerships and influence strategic outcomes. High levels of professionalism, ethical leadership, innovation, accountability and commitment to public service values.

Duties

Provide strategic leadership for justice policy coordination, entity oversight and Justice Cluster governance to strengthen institutional governance, integrated decision-making and the implementation of departmental strategic priorities. Lead justice education, professional development, research, innovation and knowledge management programmes to strengthen institutional capability and organisational performance. Direct strategic planning, organisational performance management, service delivery improvement, operational intelligence and integrated performance monitoring systems to support evidence-based planning, accountability and continuous organisational improvement. Lead public education, strategic communication, media relations, stakeholder engagement and reputation management initiatives to promote public confidence, improve access to justice and strengthen the Department's public profile. Provide strategic leadership for legal services, legal advisory services, litigation management, contract management, statutory legal processes and legal governance to mitigate legal risks and safeguard the Department's interests. Ensure sound strategic, financial, human resource, asset and performance management, promote compliance with legislative and regulatory prescripts, and build a capable, ethical and high- performing Branch that supports the Department's constitutional mandate.