DEPUTY DIRECTOR: GENERAL BENEFITS

Department of Public Service and Administration

Reference number: DPSA 07/2026
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/Labour Relations/Economics/Law and a related qualification in the above-mentioned fields. A minimum of 3 years' experience at the first management level/Assistant Director level with a minimum of 5 years' appropriate experience in the Conditions of Service environment. Knowledge of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa; government legislative framework with specific reference to employment legislation, public service legislative and policy framework, government programs such as the National Development Plan, and key strategic priorities of the government. General benefits theory and practice, research and analysis, policy development and implementation, and data management. Decision-making, problem-solving, written and verbal communication, stakeholder management and coordination, strategic thinking and leadership, analytical skills, interpersonal relations, teamwork, financial management, human resource management, change management, and project and program management. Diversity management, communication and information management, facilitation, negotiation, presentation, report writing, computer literacy, and conflict management.

Duties

Develop and implement prescripts in relation to leave of absence, incapacity leave, and ill-health retirement for the public service and conduct research to guide the development of prescripts. Provide implementation support to national and provincial departments and relevant entities. Undertake interventions to support the implementation of and compliance with the prescripts. Provide technical support and capacity building and advise as required. Monitor the implementation and compliance on leave of absence, incapacity leave, and ill-health retirement for the public service and support the operations, systems, and processes of the directorate. Conduct evaluation and impact studies as required. Make contributions to the development of the Chief Directorate service delivery model, standards, improvement plans, and related reports.

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 Advert072026@dpsa.gov.za

Enquiries

Mr. Samson Radebe Tel No: (012) 336 1569

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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