DEPUTY DIRECTOR: DISABILITY MANAGEMENT

Department of Public Service and Administration

Reference number: DPSA 08/2026
Salary: R932 292 per annum (Level 11), (an all-inclusive remuneration package). The all-inclusive remunerative package consists of basic salary (70% of the total remuneration package), the State’s contribution to the Government Employees Pension Fund (13% of basic salary) and a flexible portion that may be structured according to personal needs within a framework.
Centre: Pretoria
Province: Gauteng
Closing date: 3 August 2026
Circular: No 25 of 2026

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Requirements

A Senior Certificate, a minimum qualification at NQF Level 7 in Public Administration/Public Management/Human Resource Management/ Industrial Psychology/Industrial and Organisational Psychology/ Social Science as recognised by SAQA. Minimum 8 years’ experience in Disability Management Environment. Knowledge of public service policy frameworks, knowledge of legislative and policy environments, knowledge of public service and administration, a white paper on the transformation of the public service (1995), advanced knowledge of a white paper on affirmative action, and advanced knowledge of a handbook on reasonable Accommodation for people with disabilities in the public service workplace, 2007; advance knowledge on strategic frameworks for the recruitment, employment, and retention of persons with disabilities in the public service workplace, 2009; advance knowledge on employment equity and affirmative action programs; and advance knowledge of relevant international instruments/agreements. Research and analysis, policy development, data management, technical ability in disability management, diversity management, communication and information management, disability mainstreaming, monitoring and evaluation, and governance and compliance. Decision-making, problem-solving, Written and verbal communication, Stakeholder management and coordination, Strategic thinking and leadership, analytical skills, interpersonal relations, teamwork, confidentiality, financial management, human resource management, and change project and program management. Generic skills: Facilitation, negotiation, presentation, report writing, computer literacy, and conflict management.

Duties

Develop and review prescripts in relation to disability management for the public service. Conduct research to guide the development of prescripts. Provide implementation support to national and provincial departments and relevant entities. Provide technical support and capacity building and advise as required. Undertake interventions to support the implementation of and compliance with the prescripts. Monitor the implementations and compliance on disability management for the public service and support the operations, systems, and processes of the directorate. Develop and maintain systems to monitor compliance. Conduct evaluation and impact studies.

Where to send your application

Applications quoting the reference number must be addressed to Mr. Thabang Ntsiko. Applications must be posted to the Department of Public Service and Administration, Private Bag X916, Pretoria, 0001, or delivered to 546 Edmond Street, Batho Pele House, cnr. Edmond and Hamilton Street, Pretoria, Arcadia 0083, or emailed. E-mail your application to Advert082026@dpsa.gov.za 102

Enquiries

Ms. Anusha Naidoo Tel No: (012) 336 1328

Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 25 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 17 July 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 30 July 2026.

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