Head Of The Office Of The Director-General

POST 26/124 : HEAD OF THE OFFICE OF THE DIRECTOR-GENERAL REF NO: 02/2026

SALARY : R1 317 384 - R1 551 807 per annum (Level 13), (all-inclusive salary package).

The remuneration package consists of a basic salary, the State’s contribution

to the Government Employees Pension Fund and a flexible portion that may

be structured according to personal needs within the relevant framework.

CENTRE : Pretoria

REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate Bachelor's Degree/ Advanced Diploma qualification NQF 7 in

Public Administration/ Office Management as recognised by SAQA, with at

least five 5 years’ experiences at Middle/Senior Managerial level in rendering

administrative and executive office support. Experience in the office of an

Executive Manager will serve as an added advantage. Knowledge and Skills:

Knowledge of public Service Regulations, policies and procedures. Working

knowledge of the functioning of National, Provincial and Local Government.

Financial Management and Financial Directives. Knowledge of Project

Management. Knowledge of Administrative Systems and Minute Taking.

Competencies and Skills: Strategic capacity and leadership; Programme and

Project management; Financial management; Change Management;

Knowledge Management; Service Delivery Innovation (SDI); Problem solving

and analysis; People management and empowerment; Client orientation and

customer focus; Communication skills; Honesty and integrity.

DUTIES : To manage and coordinate the provisioning of executive and administrative

support services to the Director-General and the Department, and sustain good

working relationship with all internal and external stakeholders to ensure

effective flow of information inside and outside of the Department. This involves

conducting research, analyse information and compile complex documents for

the DG and scrutinise documents to determine actions/ information/ and/or

documents required. Providing an effective and efficient strategic

administrative support to the DG, compile the agenda of meetings chaired by

the DG and ensure circulation of accompanying memorandum. Co-ordinate

and liaise with internal and external strategic alliances and stakeholders

between the Office of the DG and other stakeholders to ensure integration of

programmes. Provide strategic management and leadership in respect of the

core functions and services assigned to the DG’s Office.

ENQUIRIES : Mr I Chappell Tel No (012) 312-0476

APPLICATIONS : Applications can be sent to Recruitment23@dpme.gov.za

OTHER POST

An appropriate Bachelor's Degree/ Advanced Diploma qualification NQF 7 in Public Administration/ Office Management as recognised by SAQA, with at least five 5 years’ experiences at Middle/Senior Managerial level in rendering administrative and executive office support. Experience in the office of an Executive Manager will serve as an added advantage. Knowledge and Skills: Knowledge of public Service Regulations, policies and procedures. Working knowledge of the functioning of National, Provincial and Local Government. Financial Management and Financial Directives. Knowledge of Project Management. Knowledge of Administrative Systems and Minute Taking. Competencies and Skills: Strategic capacity and leadership; Programme and Project management; Financial management; Change Management; Knowledge Management; Service Delivery Innovation (SDI); Problem solving and analysis; People management and empowerment; Client orientation and customer focus; Communication skills; Honesty and integrity.

To manage and coordinate the provisioning of executive and administrative support services to the Director-General and the Department, and sustain good working relationship with all internal and external stakeholders to ensure effective flow of information inside and outside of the Department. This involves conducting research, analyse information and compile complex documents for the DG and scrutinise documents to determine actions/ information/ and/or documents required. Providing an effective and efficient strategic administrative support to the DG, compile the agenda of meetings chaired by the DG and ensure circulation of accompanying memorandum. Co-ordinate and liaise with internal and external strategic alliances and stakeholders between the Office of the DG and other stakeholders to ensure integration of programmes. Provide strategic management and leadership in respect of the core functions and services assigned to the DG’s Office.

Applications can be sent to Recruitment23@dpme.gov.za OTHER POST The relevant reference number must be quoted on all applications. The successful candidate will have to sign an annual performance agreement and will be required to undergo a security clearance. Applications must be submitted on a signed Z83 accompanied by a comprehensive CV only specifying all experience indicating the respective dates (MM/YY) as well as indicating three reference persons with the following information: name and contact number(s), email address and an indication of the capacity in which the reference is known to the candidate. Certified copies of qualifications and other relevant documents will be requested from shortlisted candidates only. Applicants will be required to meet vetting requirements as prescribed by Minimum Information Security Standards. The DPME is an equal opportunity affirmative action employer. The employment decision shall be informed by the Employment Equity Plan of the Department. It is the Department’s intention to promote equity (race, gender and disability) through the filling of this post(s) Failure to submit the above information will result in the application not being considered. It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). Reference checks will be done during the selection process. Note that correspondence will only be conducted with the short-listed candidates. If you have not been contacted within three (3) months of the closing date of the advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. Shortlisted candidates must be available for interviews at a date and time determined by DPME. Applicants must note that pre-employment checks will be conducted once they are short-listed and the appointment is also subject to positive outcomes on these checks, which include security clearance, security vetting, qualification verification and criminal records. 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. For salary levels 11 to 15, the inclusive remuneration package consists of a basic salary, the state’s contribution to the Government Employees Pension Fund and a flexible portion in terms of applicable rules. All shortlisted candidates for SMS posts will be subjected to a technical exercise and interview. Following the technical exercise and interview, a maximum of three (3) SMS candidates will undergo psychometric assessments to assess cognitive capabilities, behavioural preferences, emotional intelligence, and integrity. The DPME reserves the right to utilise practical exercises/tests for non-SMS positions during the recruitment process (candidates who are shortlisted will be informed accordingly) to determine the suitability of candidates for the post(s). The DPME also reserves the right to cancel the filling / not to fill a vacancy that was advertised during any stage of the recruitment process. Prior to appointment, a candidate would be required to complete the Nyukela Programme: Pre-entry Certificate to Senior Management Services as endorsed by DPSA which is an online course, endorsed by the National School of Government (NSG). The course is available at the NSG under the name Certificate for entry into the SMS and the full details can be sourced by the following link: https://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-pre-entry-programme/. Candidates are required to use the new Z83 (Application for employment) that is implemented with effect from 1 January 2021. A copy can be downloaded on the website of the Department of Public Service & Administration (DPSA) at www.dpsa.gov.za MANAGEMENT ECHELON

Applications: Recruitment23@dpme.gov.za