DEPARTMENT OF COOPERATIVE GOVERNANCE 12 June

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 this post. Women and persons with disabilities are encouraged to
apply.

CLOSING DATE : 29 June 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 requirements for appointment at Senior Management
Service level include the successful completion of Senior Management Preentry Programme as endorsed by the National School of Government, which
can be accessed using the following link: https://www.thensg.gov.za/trainingcourse/sms-pre-entry-programme/. Candidates must provide proof of
successful completion of the course prior to appointment. Persons with
disabilities are encouraged to apply.

POST 20/12 : STATE ACCOUNTANT: FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING SERVICES REF NO: ST1

SALARY : R338 106 per annum (Level 07)
CENTRE : Pretoria

REQUIREMENTS : 3 Year National Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Financial
Management or equivalent qualification at NQF level 6/7 as recognised by
SAQA. 2-3 years relevant experience in the finance field. Proficiency in MicroSoftware Office packages (MS Word, MS PowerPoint, MS Teams, MS Excel
and Outlook etc.) BAS and LOGIS. Generic Competencies: Quality of work.
Reliability. Initiative. Communication. Interpersonal relations. Teamwork.
Planning and execution. Technical Competencies: LOGIS. Public Finance
Management Act, 1999 (Act No. 1 of 1999) and the Treasury Regulations.
General ledger reconciliation and analysis. Basic Accounting System (BAS).
Creditor payments. Microsoft Excel.

DUTIES : The successful candidate will perform the following duties: Final authorisation
of payments and journals on BAS and LOGIS. Clearing suspense accounts.
Administer revenue, receipt and petty cash. Administer travel agency account
and creditors reconciliation.

ENQUIRIES : Ms T Ndou Tel No: (012) 065 3354
APPLICATIONS : Applications must be submitted electronically via email to:
response2@multilead.co.za
For application enquiries contact: Mr. S Ndlovu Tel No: (011) 763 1103

POST 20/11 : SENIOR ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER: DISASTER PREPAREDNESS, RESPONSE AND RECOVERY COORDINATION REF NO: SAO2

SALARY : R413 001 per annum (Level 08)
CENTRE : Pretoria

REQUIREMENTS : 3-Year National Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Disaster Management /
Development Studies / Environmental / Social Sciences or equivalent
qualification at NQF 6/7 as recognised by SAQA. 2-3 years’ experience in a
related field. Proficient in MS Excel and MS Word. A valid driver’s license and
travelling. Generic Competencies: Quality of work. Reliability. Initiative.Communication. Interpersonal relations. Teamwork. Planning and execution.

DUTIES : The successful candidate will perform the following duties: Assist in the
development and implementation of guidelines and templates on disaster
damage assessments, classification and declaration process. Assist in the
development and implementation of mechanisms for funding disaster
management, guidelines and frameworks. Assist in the development of
national seasonal contingency plans. Assist in the coordination of
Intergovernmental Structures for preparedness, response and recovery work.
Provide secretariat functions to Disaster Response Coordination structures
and engagements.

ENQUIRIES : Ms M Pitso Tel No: (012) 848 4606
APPLICATIONS : Applications must be submitted electronically via email to:
response1@multilead.co.za
For application enquiries contact: Mr. S Ndlovu Tel No: (011) 763 1103

POST 20/10 : ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: DEMARCATION AND STRUCTURES
IMPLEMENTATION REF NO: ASD-DSI-02

SALARY : R487 197 per annum (Level 09)
CENTRE : Pretoria

REQUIREMENTS : 3 year National Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Public Administration /
Development Studies or equivalent qualification at NQF level 6/7 as recognised
by SAQA. 3-5 years’ experience in a related field. A driver’s license and
travelling. Proficiency in MS Excel and MS Word. Generic Competencies:
Planning and organising. Coordination. Problem solving and decision making.
Project management. People management and empowerment. Client
orientation and customer focus. Team leadership. Diversity management.
Communication (verbal and written). Technical Competencies: In-depth
knowledge of: Municipal Structures Act. Municipal Systems Act. Municipal
Finance Management Act. Constitution. Monitoring and support techniques.
Interpretation and analysis techniques.

DUTIES : The successful candidate will perform the following duties: Coordinate and
monitor the functionality of Municipal Public Accounts Committees (MPACs).
Develop and implement the municipal governance assessment tool. Facilitate
the training initiatives and workshops to municipal councils on performance of
their oversight roles and responsibilities (executive and administration) to
promote good governance. Assist municipalities in the development of
Municipal By-Laws, Council Standing Rules and Orders and other governance
related matters. Draft and compile the memorandums, responses to enquiries,
referrals and Parliamentary Questions pertinent to the implementation of
provisions of the Local Government Municipal Structures Act.

ENQUIRIES : Adv M Dunckle-Kock Tel No: (012) 395 4614
APPLICATIONS : Applications must be submitted electronically via email to:
dcog16@tttrecruitment.co.za
For application enquiries contact: To the T Recruitment at 067 391 7387

We wish you all the best with your applications