DEPARTMENT OF COOPERATIVE GOVERNANCE

The vision of the Department of Cooperative Governance is one of having a well co-ordinated system of
Government consisting of National, Provincial and Local spheres working together to achieve
sustainable development and service delivery. The Department intends to invest in human capital,
increase integrated technical capacity directed at service delivery and promote representivity in the
Department through the filling of these posts. The candidature of persons whose
appointment/transfer/promotion will promote representivity will therefore receive preference.

CLOSING DATE : 30 January 2026

NOTE : Applicants are advised that a new application for employment (Z83) has been
in effect since 1 January 2021. The new application for employment form can
be downloaded at http://www.dpsa.gov.za/dpsa2g/vacancies.asp. Applications
submitted using the old Z83 form will not be accepted. Applications must be
accompanied by a comprehensive CV, with specific starting and ending dates
in all relevant positions and clarity on the levels and ranks pertaining to
experience, as well as current remuneration package, as well as at least 2
contactable references. A recommended CV template is available on the
department’s website on www.cogta.gov.za, click on the jobs tab. Only
shortlisted candidates will be requested to submit certified documents/ copies
on or before the interviews. It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign
qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA).
Incomplete applications or applications received after the closing date will not
be considered. All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS, shall undertake
two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a
candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements
and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. Following the
interview and technical exercise(s), the selection panel will recommend
candidates to attend a generic managerial competency assessment (in
compliance with the DPSA directive on the implementation of competencybased assessments). The competency assessment will be testing generic
managerial competencies using the mandated DPSA SMS competency
assessment tools. Core competencies: Strategic capacity and leadership.
People management and empowerment. Advanced programme and project
management. Change management. Financial management. Process
Competencies: Knowledge management. Service Delivery Innovation.
Advanced problem-solving and analysis. Client orientation and customer
focus. Advanced communication skills (written and verbal). The successful
candidate will be appointed to positive results of a pre-employment screening
process which includes criminal, credit, citizenship checks and verification of
educational qualification certificates. The successful candidate will be
appointed to probation for a period of 12 months and will be required to sign a
performance agreement. It is important to note that it is the applicant’s
responsibility to ensure that all information and attachments in support of the
application are submitted by the due date. Correspondence will be limited to
short-listed candidates only. If you have not been contacted within three
months of the closing date of the advertisement, please accept that your
application has been unsuccessful. The Department reserves the right to make
an appointment. The below post is a senior management post. The
requirements for appointment at Senior Management Service level include the
successful completion of Senior Management Pre-entry Programme as
endorsed by the National School of Government, which can be accessed using
the following link: https://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-pre-entryprogramme/. Candidates must provide proof of successful completion of the
course prior to appointment. Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

POST 01/25 : ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: LOCAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PLANNING REF NO: AD_LED

SALARY : R468 459 per annum (Level 09)
CENTRE : Pretoria

REQUIREMENTS : A National Senior Certificate and a three-year National Diploma or Bachelor’s
Degree in Development Planning/ Economics or equivalent qualification at
NQF level 6/7 as recognised by SAQA. 3-5 years’ experience in a related field.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Software packages (MS Word, MS PowerPoint,
MS Teams, MS Excel and Outlook e.t.c). Driver’s License and travelling.
Generic Competencies: Planning and organising. Problem solving and
decision making. Coordination. Project Management. People management
and empowerment. Client orientation and customer focus. Team leadership.
Diversity management Communication (verbal and written). Technical
Competencies: Local Economic Development. LED Policy. Development
Planning. Economic Development Trends. Public Administration.

DUTIES : The successful candidate will perform the following duties: Coordinate
development of economic development policy and strategies across
government to support implementation of LED. Facilitate the alignment of Local
and Provincial plans and policies to national priorities and local economic
development initiatives. Facilitate LED programmes through collaborative
partnerships. Assist in mobilizing donor funding and coordinating donor activity
in LED. Monitor implementation of the LED policy framework to strengthen
implementation of local economic development programs in Municipalities.

ENQUIRIES : Ms V Sibelekwana at 064 8508 841
APPLICATIONS : Applications must be submitted electronically via email to: led@ntirho.co.za
For application enquiries contact Vanessa Cox Tel No: (010) 593 1998

POST 01/24 : DEPUTY DIRECTOR: RESEARCH AND EVALUATION COORDINATION REF NO: DD_RE_001

SALARY : R896 436 per annum (Level 11)
CENTRE : Pretoria

REQUIREMENTS : A National Senior Certificate and a three-year National Diploma or Bachelor’s
Degree in Political Science/ Development Studies or equivalent qualification at
NQF level 6/7 as recognised by SAQA. 3-5 years’ experience in policy
research, evaluation, or government/ municipal sector or related field.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Software packages (MS Word, MS PowerPoint,
MS Teams, MS Excel and Outlook e.t.c). A valid driver’s license and willing to
undertake Intensive travel. Additional Requirements (Advantage) Familiarity
with data analysis software (e.g. SPSS. STATA or Power BI) Generic
Competencies: Planning and Organising. Problem solving and decision
making. Coordination. Project Management. People management and
empowerment. Team leadership. Client orientation and customer focus.
Diversity management. Communication (verbal and written). Technical
Competencies: In-depth knowledge of: Research Methodology. Policy analysis
and development. Monitoring and evaluation. Methods to analyse issues and
trends pertinent to the mandate of Cooperative Governance.

DUTIES : The successful candidate will perform the following duties: Manage the
implementation of policy analysis and policy development projects. Manage
the process of conducting policy research using a variety of analytical methods
and analysis techniques. Manage the development and refinement of
memoranda, issue papers, policy papers or draft legislation. Manage
preparation of written reports, presentations and/or short study briefs for nonresearch audiences. Conduct research as identified on the Departmental
Annual Performance Plan.

ENQUIRIES : Mr T Plank Tel No: (012) 065 3062
APPLICATIONS : Applications must be submitted electronically via email to: raec@ntirho.co.za
For application enquiries contact Vanessa Cox Tel No: (010) 593 1998

POST 01/23 : DEPUTY DIRECTOR: MUNICIPAL FUNCTIONS, POWERS, AND INTERVENTIONS SUPPORT REF NO: DD003

SALARY : R896 436 per annum (Level 11)
CENTRE : Pretoria

REQUIREMENTS : A National Senior Certificate and a three-year National Diploma or Bachelor’s
Degree in Public Administration/ Law or equivalent qualification at NQF level
6/7 as recognised by SAQA. 3-5 years’ experience in related field. Proficiency
in Microsoft Office Software packages (MS Word, MS PowerPoint, MS Teams,
MS Excel and Outlook etc.). A valid driver’s license. Intensive travelling Generic
Competencies: Planning and Organising. Problem solving and decision
making. Coordination. Project Management. People management and
empowerment. Team leadership. Client orientation and customer focus.
Diversity management. Communication (verbal and written). Technical
Competencies: In-depth knowledge of: South African Constitution. National,
Provincial and Local Government legislation and systems. Policy development
and review. Research, analysis and interpretation skills. Intergovernmental and
stakeholder relations. Data management, analysis and interpretation.

DUTIES : The successful candidate will perform the following duties: Manage the
implementation of policy and regulatory framework on decentralization of
powers and functions to local government. Manage the configuration of powers
and the functions across the three spheres of government and between
districts and local municipalities. Manage the process of the invocation and
application of section 100 and 139 of the Constitution. Manage the coordination
of parliamentary questions, research, queries, legal opinions, substantive and
procedural requirements on applications of sections 100 and 139 of the
Constitution.

ENQUIRIES : Mr T Khasi at 083 8914 565
APPLICATIONS : Applications must be submitted electronically via email to:
response@multilead.co.za For application enquiries contact: Mr. S Ndlovu Tel
No: (011) 763 1103/04

POST 01/22 : DIRECTOR: INTEGRATED MONITORING AND REPORTING SYSTEM REF NO: D-IMRS-01

SALARY : R1 266 714 per annum. (Level 13), (An all-inclusive remuneration package).
The package includes a basic salary (70% of package) and a flexible portion
that may be structured in terms of the applicable guidelines. Candidates
earning more than the first notch of the Salary Level will be treated according
to provisions in PSR 44.
CENTRE : Pretoria

REQUIREMENTS : A National Senior Certificate and an undergraduate qualification in Monitoring
and Evaluation/ Public Administration/ Social Sciences or equivalent
qualification (NQF 7 as recognised by SAQA). A minimum of 5 years’
experience at middle/ senior managerial level in the monitoring and evaluation
or related field. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Software packages (MS Word,
MS PowerPoint, MS Teams, MS Excel and Outlook etc.). The Nyukela Senior
Management Pre-Entry Programme is to be completed before appointment to
the post. A valid driver’s license. Intensive travelling. Core Competencies:
Strategic capacity and leadership. People Management and Empowerment.
Programme and project management. Financial management. Change
management. Knowledge management. Service delivery innovation. Problem
solving and analysis. Client orientation and customer focus. Communication
(verbal and written). Technical Competencies: In-depth knowledge in:
Municipal Systems Act. Municipal Structure Act. Programme monitoring,
reporting and evaluation. Government Programme of Action.

DUTIES : The successful candidate will perform the following duties: Oversee the
development and implementation of policy and regulatory frameworks to
strengthen monitoring and reporting. Oversee the development and
implementation of a regulated standardized set of performance indicators for
municipalities. Oversee the coordination of the development of the municipal
performance report. Manage the process of conducting the assessments of
provincial and municipal performance. Oversee development of systems,
processes, and tools to ensure monitoring and reporting of performance of
local government across the three spheres of government.

ENQUIRIES : Ms M Leta at 071 353 4678
APPLICATIONS : Applications must be submitted electronically via email to:
dcog8@tttrecruitment.co.za For application enquiries contact: To the T
Recruitment at 067 391 7387

We wish you all the best with your applications