DEPUTY DIRECTOR: PRODUCTIVITY AND CAPABILITY MEASUREMENT

Department of Public Service and Administration

Reference number: DPSA 09/2026
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/Business Administration/Management Services/Industrial Psychology/Operations/Production Management or a related qualification in the abovementioned fields as recognised by SAQA. Minimum 8 years’ experience in Public Administration/Policy Development/Research environment. Knowledge of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, knowledge of government legislation framework, knowledge of government programmes such as the National Development Plan, a sound understanding of operations management and a sound understanding of productivity measurements. Understanding of Productivity Measurement, understanding of operation management frameworks and the use of data systems Operational research techniques. Research and data analysis, policy analysis, forecasting, writing skills and measuring regulatory performance. monitoring and evaluation, Innovation and research, Strategic thinking and leadership, financial management and human resource management. Confidentiality, honesty, ethics, loyalty, reliability and trustworthiness.

Duties

Develop and monitor the implementation of policies, prescripts, and frameworks on productivity and capability measurement. Conduct research on productivity and capability measurement. Develop, implement and maintain norms and standards to institutionalise productivity and capability measurement. Provide technical support services to departments on productivity and capability measurement. Provide technical advice and capacity building to support implementation. Conduct monitoring and evaluation of compliance on productivity and capability measurements. Develop and maintain systems to monitor compliance. Compile and publish case study reports on productivity. Provide support in all the operations, systems and processes of the Directorate. Develop and submit the Directorate's annual and operational plans and related monthly and annual reports by the stipulated dates.

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 Advert092026@dpsa.gov.za

Enquiries

Mr. Poloko Segale Tel No: (012) 336 1124

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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