This vacancy has closed. It closed on 10 July 2026 and is kept here for reference only.
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS
Department of Traditional Affairs
Institutional Support & Coordination Branch
- Reference number
- 2026/11
- Salary
- R487 197 per annum (Level 09)
- Centre
- Pretoria
- Province
- Gauteng
- Closing date
- 10 July 2026
- Circular
- No 21 of 2026
Requirements
A Bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualification in Public Administration, Public Management, Development Studies, Social Sciences, International Relations or equivalent relevant qualification at NQF level 7 plus 3-5 years relevant experience in the Public Service, Intergovernmental Relations, Stakeholder Relations, Cooperative Governance, Local Government, Policy Analysis, implementation or a related environment. Experience in traditional affairs and monitoring and evaluation will be an added advantage. A valid driver’s license. Generic Competencies: Applied strategic thinking, Problem solving and decision making, Service Delivery Innovation, Stakeholder engagement and relationship management, Project management, Team leadership, Client orientation and customer focus, Diversity management, Computer literacy and communication and Information Management. Technical Competencies: Knowledge of government systems and processes. Knowledge of the Traditional and Khoi-San Leadership Act; Knowledge and understanding of local government legislation and governance structures. Knowledge of stakeholder participation mechanisms within municipal planning processes. Coordination and facilitation skills; Secretariat support and meeting management. Monitoring and evaluation techniques and skills; Research and policy analysis; Data analysis and interpretation; Report writing and presentation skills.
Duties
The successful candidate will perform the following duties: Coordinate the implementation of the intergovernmental relations structures, provide secretariat support to Joint Steering Committees, workstreams and intergovernmental forums involving government and traditional leadership stakeholders. Provide technical support in the development, implementation, review and analysis of policies, strategies, frameworks and programmes aimed at strengthening intergovernmental relations and cooperative governance. Facilitate the implementation and policy analysis to strengthen intergovernmental relations. Monitor and report on the effectiveness of the intergovernmental strategy. Coordinate the implementation of the intergovernmental projects. Provide support in the implementation of traditional affairs legislations and policies in relation to IGR.
Where to send your application
Applications may be posted to: Human Resource Management Directorate, Department of Traditional Affairs, Private Bag X22, Arcadia, 0083 or Hand deliver to: 509 Pretorius Street, Arcadia, 2nd Floor Pencardia 1 Building or email to DTARecruit202611@cogta.gov.za
Enquiries
Ms N Lebona Tel No: (012) 065 3480
Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 21 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 19 June 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 9 September 2026.
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