DEPUTY DIRECTOR GENERAL: CORPORATE SERVICES
Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources
- Reference number
- 097
- Salary
- R1 885 710 per annum (Level 15), (all-inclusive package)
- Centre
- Head Office, Pretoria
- Province
- Gauteng
- Closing date
- 16 October 2026
- Circular
- No 35 of 2026
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Honours Degree or Postgraduate Diploma in Business Management/ Business Administration/ / Public Management/ Public Administration or an appropriate Postgraduate qualification (NQF Level 8) Plus minimum of 8 years’ experience at senior managerial in a relevant field. Knowledge of: Understanding of DMPR policies, functions, projects etc. In-depth knowledge of human capital management, knowledge management policies, standards and procedures. Relevant legislation and regulatory frameworks. Systems thinking, integration and business process optimisation. Policy development, strategic planning. Internal and external communication and liaison. Skills: Communication skills (verbal and written). Management and organisational skills. Computer skills. Creativity and innovation. Interpersonal skills. Analytical skills. Numerical skills. Organising and co-ordination. Facilitation and implementation. Well-developed interpersonal relationships at all levels. Teamwork. Financial Management. Negotiation and consultation skills. Problem solving and analysis. Strategic Capability and leadership. Change management. Policy development and implementation. Legal interpretation and Implementation; Thinking Demand: Creative/ innovative thinker. Ability to analyse information. Logical. Objective. Accurate. Diplomatic.
Duties
Provide strategic direction to advance the achievement of the DMPR's missions, strategic objectives mandate. Ensure the development and implementation of facilities and security strategies and systems for efficient infrastructure management including cleaning services, health and safety, security and reception. Oversee the development and implementation of human capital management strategies and system and drive the integration and execution of culture, change, wellness, performance, labour relations and other HR services. Drive the development and execution of communication, Marketing, and Stakeholder Management strategies and systems, media relations, and other stakeholder engagement functions. Oversee the provision of strategic leadership and support to Minister and Director-General in the execution of their responsibilities relating to oversight of the State Owned Enterprise. Oversee the management of Information Technology functions of the Department to ensure the establishment of sound information Management Systems. Oversee the provision of Legal support and advisory service to the Ministry and Department. Lead and manage the people, financial, governance, compliance, systems and risk aspects of the portfolio and ensure successful execution and delivery of the branch’s priorities, programs and project.
Enquiries
Ms LM Maluleka at 082 303 7721
Note
No appointment shall be affected without the recommended candidate producing a Certificate of completion for the SMS Pre-Entry Programme (Nyukela) offered by the National School of government which can be accessed via this link: https://www.thensg.gov.za. Candidates will undergo a compulsory competency assessment and technical assessment. The Candidate will have to disclose her/ his financial Interests. Note: Preference will be given to women for top management level and consideration can be given to the employment of persons with disability are encouraged to apply.
Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 35 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 2 October 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 3 October 2026.
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