Job Requirements
A minimum bachelor’s degree or equivalent (NQF level 7) in the field of Public Administration or Public Management Political Science, Development Studies, Business Administration or a related field Registration with a relevant professional body will also be an added advantage. The successful applicant will be subjected to security vetting at an appropriate clearance level for senior managers. Successful completion of the Senior Management Pre-Entry Programme (Nyukela). The incumbent may be assigned as the designated lead or facilitator for any core functional area within the Directorate’s mandate 76 (appointment as Deputy Information Officer). Experience: Five (5) years’ experience at a middle/senior managerial level providing executive support, strategic coordination or advisory services in the public sector. Demonstrated experience in strategic planning, policy analysis, governance, reporting and institutional coordination. Experience working with political principals, oversight structures, and high-level stakeholders is essential. Knowledge: Knowledge and understanding of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa and public sector legislation (including Public Service Act, Public Administration Management Act, Skills Development Act, Public Finance Management Act). Public sector governance, executive support functions and institutional coordination practices. Public administration, public policy processes and government planning and reporting cycles. Legislative and policy frameworks: Constitution, PFMA, PSA, PAMA, MISS, PAIA, POPIA and Treasury Regulations. Government protocol, Cabinet and Cluster systems, parliamentary processes and intergovernmental relations. Strategic planning, monitoring and evaluation, risk management and policy analysis. Executive communication, briefing systems, corporate governance and decision-support processes. Knowledge of stakeholder management methodologies and issue- management approaches. Batho Pele Principles. Competencies: Must be able to provide a vision, set the direction for the business unit and inspire others to deliver on the organisational mandate. Must be able to plan, manage, monitor and evaluate specific activities in order to deliver the desired outputs. Must be able to compile and manage budgets, control cash flow, institute risk management and administer tender procurement processes in accordance with generally recognised financial practices to ensure the achievement of strategic organisational objectives. Must be able to initiate and support organisational transformation and change to successfully implement new initiatives and deliver on service delivery commitments. Must be able to promote the generation and sharing of knowledge and learning to enhance the collective knowledge of the organisation. Must be able to explore and implement new ways of delivering services that contribute to the improvement of organisational processes to achieve organisational goals. Must be able to systematically identify, analyse and resolve existing and anticipated problems to reach optimum solutions in a timely manner. Must be able to manage and encourage people, optimise their outputs and effectively manage relationships in order to achieve organisational goals. Must be willing and able to deliver services effectively and efficiently to put the spirit of customer service (Batho Pele) into practice. Must be able to exchange information and ideas in a clear and concise manner appropriate for the audience to explain, persuade, convince and influence others to achieve the desired outcomes. Must be able to display and build the highest standards of ethical and moral conduct to promote confidence and trust in the Public Service. Skills: High-level analytical, interpretative and synthesis skills. Executive writing, speech writing, policy brief development and communication. Strategic planning, coordination and project management. Problem-solving, judgement and decision-making. Stakeholder engagement, negotiation and diplomacy. Excellent interpersonal and professional communication skills. Advanced computer literacy (MS Office suite, digital collaboration tools). Information management, workflow management and organisational skills. Personal Attributes: Participate in professional development growth activities for maintaining professional knowledge and staying current with curricular trends. Ability to multi-task and organise, prioritise, and follow multiple projects and tasks through to completion with attention to details. Ability to work independently while contributing to a team environment. Ability to analyse problems, identify solutions and take appropriate action, resolve conflicts using independent judgment and decision-making processes. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with management, employees, stakeholders and the public. Integrity and honesty; detail-oriented; creative and innovative; ability to work under pressure. Travel and work extended hours. Preference will be given to African Females, Youth, African and Coloured Males and people with disability in accordance with our employment equity requirements.
Duties
The incumbent will be responsible for the following Key Results Areas: Analyse, synthesise and quality-assure strategic submissions, reports and briefing
What is the Salary
R1 266 714 per annum (Level 13), an inclusive remuneration package
Location
Pretoria
How to Apply
Mpho Mugodo Tel No: (012) 441 6017
Apply Online Via This Link: APPLICATION FOR DIRECTOR: EXECUTIVE SUPPORT NO: NSG 08/2026 – Fill out form OTHER POST
Apply Before:
3/27/2026
Reference No:
NSG
Additional Information