This vacancy has closed. It closed on 10 July 2026 and is kept here for reference only.
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: SKILLS DEVELOPMENT
Department of Traditional Affairs
Institutional Support & Coordination Branch
- Reference number
- 2026/09
- 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 Human Resource Development, Human Resource Management, Development Studies, or equivalent qualification at NQF 6/7 as recognised by SAQA. Certificates as an Assessor and Moderator, Skills Development Facilitators would serve as Advantage. A valid driver’s licence. 5 years’ relevant experience in training and development. Multilingual in south African languages would serve as advantage. Proven experience in capacity building, conducting presentations and report writing. Good presentation skills. Extensive travelling. Computer literacy (MS Word, EXCEL, PowerPoint). Generic competencies: Programme and Project Management, Problem solving and Analysis, Planning and organising, Client orientation and customer focus, Coordination, Diversity Management, Research and analytical thinking, Team Leadership and Excellent communication skills (verbal & written). Technical competencies: In depth knowledge of Education, Training and Development (ETD) and skills development, Skills Development and Skills Levies Act, Training facilitation skills, Presentation skills, Curriculum and standard development, National Skills Development Strategy; Standards, practices, processes and procedures; The System of traditional and Khoi-San affairs; Traditional affairs policies and legislation and Methods to analyse issues and trends pertinent to the mandate of Traditional Affairs.
Duties
The successful candidate will perform the following duties: Provide support in the co-ordination and facilitation of capacity building programmes for the traditional and khoi-San Leadership institution. Provide logistical support for capacity building intervention. Assist in the development of reports for the Directorate. Oversee the administration management function of the Directorate. Compile submissions for all capacity building Interventions. Consolidate and analyse capacity building intervention reports. Develop and maintain capacity-building training schedules. Assist with the implementation of capacity building programmes.
Where to send your application
Applications may be posted to: Human Resource Management, 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 DTARecruit202609@cogta.gov.za
Enquiries
Mr M Molepo Tel No: (012) 065 3488
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 10 September 2026.
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