DEPUTY DIRECTOR: ADMINISTRATION

Department of Traditional Affairs

Reference number: 2026/20
Salary: R932 292 per annum (Level 11), (all-inclusive salary package)
Centre: Pretoria
Province: Gauteng
Closing date: 23 October 2026
Circular: No 36 of 2026

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Requirements

Degree in Law or Public Administration or Social or Business Management Science or Public Policy or relevant qualification on NQF level 7 with at least 5 years’ experience at Assistant Director/Junior Management level plus relevant experience in office administration. A valid driver’s licence. Generic competencies: Planning and organising; Coordination, Problem solving & decision making; Project Management; People Management and Empowerment; Client Orientation and Customer Focus; Team Leadership; Communication (Verbal and written). Technical competencies: Knowledge of Public Service policies and regulations; Office Management; Government systems and procedures, Records management, Report writing.

Duties

The successful candidate will perform the following duties: Support the Secretary of the Commission on the provision of secretariat and administrative support services of the Commission; Provide support to the Secretary of the Commission in respect of financial management within the Commission Secretariat and performance of the Commission’s statutory functions; Provide support to the Secretary of the Commission in respect of effective CKSM records and database management and operations of the Commission; Supervise support staff within the Commission.

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 DTARecruit202620@cogta.gov.za FOR ATTENTION : Director: Human Resource Management

Enquiries

Ms RS Mogaladi Tel No: (012) 065 3450

Note

Youth and Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 36 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 9 October 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 9 October 2026.