CHIEF DIRECTOR TRADITIONAL INSTITUTIONAL MANAGEMENT

Department of Public Works and Infrastructure

Chief Directorate Traditional Institutional Management

Reference number: 19/26-27
Salary: R1 554 696 per annum (Level 14), (all-inclusive remuneration package)
Centre: Head Office
Province: Limpopo
Closing date: 5 October 2026
Circular: No 34 of 2026

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Requirements

Matric / Grade 12 / Diploma/Degree (NQF Level 7) in Public Administration / Public Management / Public Governance / Business Administration / Management / Development Studies / Political Science/Law / Social Sciences/ Anthropology as recognized by SAQA. Minimum of 5 years’ relevant experience at Senior Managerial level. Nyukela SMS Pre-Entry Certificate submitted prior to appointment, A valid driver’s license Competencies / Knowledge / Skills: In-depth Knowledge of: Customary Law Intergovernmental Prescripts, Customary Initiation Act, Customary Initiation processes Customary laws of succession and genealogy, Traditional and Khoi San Leadership Act, Northwest Traditional Governance Framework Act, Northwest House of Traditional Leaders Act, Traditional Court Act. Public Finance Management Act, Public Service Act, Public Service Regulations, Promotion of Administration Justice Act. Protection Access to Information Act, Customary Law and Practices. Strategic planning and organizing, Monitoring and Evaluations, Facilitation, Decision Making, Conflict Resolution, Leadership, People Management, Accountability, Communication, Policy interpretation, Report writing, Computer Literacy, Analytical thinking.

Duties

Administer provision of Traditional Institutional and resource administration services Administer implementation of anthropology. indigenous information and initiation school management services. Administer provision of Traditional leaders and secretariat support services. Coordinate Traditional council, governance, rural development and administration support services. Coordinate Traditional Institutional Financial Administration Services.

Where to send your application

Applications must be submitted online, or hand delivered at the Directorate of Human Resource Management, Second Floor, Ga-rona Building, Mmabatho. All attachments for online applications including the Z83 and CV must be one document in PDF, indicating the correct job title and the reference number of the post on the subject line of your e-mail. Use the correct e-mail address associated with the post. Failure to do so, your application will be disqualified.

Enquiries

MF Sepeng Tel No: (018) 388 3297

Note

All applications must indicate the correct reference number. The Office of the Premier is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer, and it is committed to the achievement and maintenance of diversity and equity in employment, especially in respect of race, gender and disability. In terms of the Employment Equity Plan for the Office, preference will be given to Persons with Disabilities, Youth, and Females for all these positions. Applications must be submitted on the approved Z83 form (81/971431) obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the DPSA website, www.dpsa.gov.za, which must be completed in such a manner that provide sufficient information about your candidature and the post applied for by completing all relevant fields. The declaration must be signed and initials in the second page are not mandatory. The Office reserves the right to introduce further objective criteria or post requirements for shortlisting should such a need arise. Should the applicant/s use incorrect application form for employment (Z83), or not compliant with the notes, the application applicant/s will not be considered for selection purposes(disqualified). The Z83 must be accompanied by detailed Curriculum Vitae clearly indicating positions held, period in the position and key responsibilities with three contactable referees. Subject of relevant qualification/s should be mentioned in the CV. Part A must be fully completed. Part B, C and D questions of the Z83 may be left blank, marked as not relevant, and use dashes or N/A if they do not apply to you or the position applied for. Part E, F and G do not need to be completed if the CV has been attached and provides the required information, However, the question related to conditions that prevent re-appointment under Part F is compulsory for applicants seeking re-employment into the Public Service. Applicants are not required to submit copies of qualifications and other relevant documents on application. The communication from the HR Directorate regarding the requirements for certified documents will be limited to shortlisted candidates. Therefore, only shortlisted candidates for the post will be required to submit certified documents on or before the day of the interview following communication from HR. Failure to submit the requested documents will result in your application not being considered. Successful completion of the Nyukela Public Service (SMS Pre Entry Certificate) is required prior to finalisation of an appointment into any SMS post. For more details on the pre-entry course visit: https://www.thensg.gov.za/training -course/sms-pre-entry programme. All shortlisted candidates, including SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One must be practical exercise, and the other must be an Integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. Selection panels shall score both technical exercises as an additional criterion in the interview process. Incomplete Z83 and late applications will not be considered. Communication will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. Successful candidates for the advertised positions will be required to undergo personnel suitability checks, which include criminal records, citizenship, financial checks, qualifications, and previous employment (Reference checks). It is the responsibility of the applicant to make sure that the South African Qualifications Authority evaluates foreign qualifications, and the evaluation certificate will be required on or before the day of the interview following communication from HR. If you do not hear from the Office, three months from the date of the advertisement, consider your application unsuccessful. The Office reserves the right not to make an appointment following this advertisement for any reason. Candidates who previously applied for the re-advertised positions are encouraged to re-apply they are still interested. NB: Due to austerity measures, the Office is not in a position to meet any travel and subsistence costs relating to the recruitment process for the shortlisted candidates.

Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 34 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 18 September 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 18 September 2026.

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