This vacancy has closed. It closed on 10 July 2026 and is kept here for reference only.
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: PARTNERSHIPS
Department of Traditional Affairs
Institutional Support & Coordination Branch
- Reference number
- 2026/10
- 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 in Public Administration, Public Management, Development Studies, Social Sciences or equivalent relevant qualification at NQF level 7 plus 3-5 years’ relevant experience in the Public Service in the field of development, and/or stakeholder relations and partnerships. Experience in policy analysis, implementation, and monitoring and evaluation will be an added advantage. A valid driver’s licence. Generic competencies: Service Delivery Innovation, Problem Solving and Analysis, Client Orientation and Customer Focus, Communication (written & verbal) skills. Technical competencies: Knowledge of government systems, processes and local governance, Knowledge of the Traditional and Khoi-San Leadership Act, Understanding of socio-economic development and community development frameworks. Coordination and facilitation skills, monitoring and evaluation techniques and skills, research and policy analysis, data analysis, analytics and interpretation, development and management of partnerships and Memoranda of Agreement (MoAs). Report writing and presentation skills, Advanced computer literacy (database management, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) skills.
Duties
The successful candidate will perform the following duties: Development policy frameworks on partnerships between Traditional and Khoi-San Leaders, spheres of government, business sector and civil society. Develop and review frameworks to support the institution of Traditional and Khoi-San Leaders through partnerships. Establish and manage an electronic database between the various stakeholders. Develop report on the procurement and management of partnerships in Traditional and Khoi-San Leaders. Assist and provide support to the Traditional and Khoi-San Leaders structures to participate in socio-economic development programmes.
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 DTARecruit202610@cogta.gov.za
Enquiries
Mr. M Mpisi Tel No: (012) 065 3426
Note
FOR ATTENTION: Director: Human Resource Management
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 8 September 2026.
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