This vacancy has closed. It closed on 10 July 2026 and is kept here for reference only.

DEPUTY DIRECTOR: CHANCERY OF ORDERS

The Presidency

Reference number: DD:CO/PRES/2026
Salary: R932 292 per annum (level 11)
Centre: Pretoria
Province: Gauteng
Closing date: 10 July 2026
Circular: No 22 of 2026

Requirements

A Senior Certificate plus an appropriate Bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualification on NQF level 6. Minimum of 3 to 5 years’ relevant experience. competencies: Be professional. highly motivated. initiative and critical thinker who will be able to gather and analyse information skilfully. Have excellent interpersonal skills. Have excellent organizational and planning skills and ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously. Have sense of urgency and ability to identify, analyse and resolve problems in a timely manner. Be able to work independently and as part of a team and also work well under pressure. Excellent telephone etiquette. Have project management skills. Have excellent oral and written communication skills. Good office management skills. Be able to handle confidential matters and have integrity and be trustworthy. Knowledge: Good understanding of protocol and security measures. Good computer knowledge. Good understanding of Public Service Regulatory Framework.

Duties

Administration of National Orders through Management of nominations for the National Orders including the register. Editing and reworking the bios of the nominees. Ensuring that the manual and electronic registers of the recipients are updated. Compilation of memos for approval acceptance and wearing of foreign awards. Administration of the unit through Monthly and quarterly compilation of reports of the Directorate. Administering and monitoring of the budget. Compilation of inputs for the Annual Report. Administering the State Official and Provincial Official Funeral manual through facilitation of documentation for the declaration of declared funerals. Oversee arrangements and documentation for official memorial services and funerals. Coordinating meetings of the Funeral Planning Committee. Providing secretariat support to the Presidential Advisory Council on National Orders. Coordinating administration relating to the Advisory Council. When necessary, assisting the Director in drafting and amending the Charter for the Advisory Council.

Where to send your application

The Presidency, Private Bag x1000, Pretoria, 0001 or Hand deliver at Government Avenue, Union Buildings, Pretoria or by email: applications@presidency.gov.za FOR ATTENTION : Ms N Mshengu

Enquiries

Mr Neo Mokganya (012) 308 1419

Note

NB: Email applications must on the subject line state ONLY the Reference number: DD:CO/PRES/2026 (with no spaces)

Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 22 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 26 June 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 9 September 2026.

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