NATIONAL SCHOOL OF GOVERNMENT

The National School of Government (The NSG) contributes to the building of an effective, capable and
professional public service through the provision of relevant, mandatory and non-mandatory training
programmes. Suitably qualified, dynamic, passionate, and experienced persons are invited to apply for
the vacant permanent positions. Applicants are requested to visit the NSG website at www.thensg.gov.za
or www.dpsa.

APPLICATIONS : Applications can be submitted using the link provided, should you submit your
application and CVs to the incorrect link it will be regarded as lost and will not
be considered. For Attention and Enquiries: Kindly contact Mr Mpho Mugodo
(012) 441 6017 or Mr Thabo Ngwenya (012) 441-6108.

CLOSING DATE : 24 August 2026

NOTE : Applications must consist of: A fully completed and signed new Z83 form with
a comprehensive CV containing contactable references. Use of the old Z83
Form will result in disqualification. Candidates should not attach certified
documents to the application. Only shortlisted candidates will be required to
submit certified documents on or before the day of the interview. The relevant
reference number must be written on the application form. Foreign
qualifications must be accompanied by an evaluation certificate from the South
African Qualification Authority (SAQA). All shortlisted candidates for SMS posts
will be subjected to a technical exercise and interview. Following the technical
exercise and interview, a maximum of three (3) SMS candidates will undergo
psychometric assessments to assess cognitive capabilities, behavioural
preferences, emotional intelligence, and integrity All shortlisted candidates,
including SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One must be a
practical exercise, and the other must be an Integrity (Ethical Conduct)
Assessment. All appointments are subject to personnel suitability checks such
as security vetting, citizen verification, financial records check, and
qualifications verifications. Applications that do not comply with the abovementioned requirements as well as applications that are received late, will not
be considered. The selection process of the SMS post will be in line with the
Senior Management Service requirements. The successful candidate will be
expected to sign a performance agreement within three months from the date
of assumption of duties and where applicable to disclose particulars of all
registrable financial interests within a month. The employment decision shall
be informed by the Employment Equity Plan of the Department to achieve its
employment equity targets. It is the Department’s intention to promote equity
(race, gender, and disability) through the filling of this post. The NSG reserves
the right not to make an appointment and to use other recruitment processes.
Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. Successful
completion of the Senior Management Pre-Entry Programme (Nyukela) is
required for appointment to the SMS posts. Enrolment for the course should
be made on the NSG’s website at
https://www.thensg.gov.za/trainingcourse/sms-pre-entry-programme.

POST 28/53 : SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT PRACTITIONER REF NO: NSG 19/2026

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

REQUIREMENTS : A tertiary qualification at (NQF level 6) in Logistics Management, Purchasing
Management, Supply Chain Management or Commerce. Experience: one (1)
to two (2) years relevant experience in supply management. Knowledge: Public
sector legislation, relevant policies and applicable legislative frameworks
(including but not limited to: Public Service Act; Public Administration
Management Act; Public Finance Management Act. Treasury Regulations, and
SCM Practice Notes. Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act and
Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment. Microsoft Office suite, especially
Word, PowerPoint, and Excel. Administration of LOGIS and BAS systems.
Virtual meetings (organise, host, record, transcript). Meetings management
(scheduling, agenda setting, recording, minute taking, action plans). Document
management. Batho Pele principles. Skills: Oral and written communication
skills. Strong interpersonal skills. Good writing and presentation skills. Problem
solving skills. Operations management skills. Financial management skills.
Capabilities: Planning and organising. Programme and project management.
Problem solving and analysis. Client orientation and customer focus. Analytics
and research. Personal Attributes: Ability to multitask and organise, prioritise,
and follow multiple projects and tasks through to completion with attention
detail. Ability to work independently while contributing to a team environment.
Commitment to quality and continuous learning. Professional behaviour and
sound judgement. Integrity and honesty; detail-oriented; creative and
innovative; ability to work under pressure. Travel and work with extended
hours, including away from office, may be required.

DUTIES : Provide administrative support in the development, implementation and
monitoring of supply chain management policies, frameworks, and practice
notes. Support supply chain management audit and compliance processes.
Conduct elementary research as required by the Director to support the
implementation and monitoring of supply chain policies, frameworks, and
practice notes. Support awareness and communication initiatives to empower
NSG officials on SCM matters. Provide general technical and administrative
advice to NSG officials, service providers and clients on SCM matters. Provide
support in the development and implementation of asset needs assessment,
asset acquisitions, operational and asset disposal plans. Ensure the
implementation of preferential procurement policy objectives. Ensure that
received assets are barcoded, accurate updating of the asset register and
monthly reconciliation with supporting documents. Plan and undertake the
assets verification, in stock counts, investigate and report on variances, make
necessary recommendations to resolve discrepancies. Provide support to
obsolescence planning or depreciation rates, management of losses, write offs,
redundant and disposal of assets, inventory, and consumables. Provide
administrative and secretariat support to the relevant committees related to
asset management, as may be required. Provide support in the development
and implementation of procurement needs assessment (including future
needs), acquisitions, and management. Assess the value of goods and
services to be procured, determine optimal acquisition process, commodity and
industry analysis, and request response from registered suppliers or activate a
bidding response. Compile and source requests for quotations for procurement
using the Central Supplier Database (CSD), undertake prescribed evaluation
processes, conduct appropriate clearance of the preferred bidder and facilitate
contractual bidding processes. Check completeness of documentation and
compliance against supply chain management principles and thresholds.
Provide support in the development of bidding documents in accordance with
relevant policies, including briefing sessions. Provide administrative and
secretariat support to the relevant committees related to acquisition and
demand management, including the Bid Committees, as may be required.
Prepare appointment letters, maintain, and update contract register and liaise
with relevant managers for contract management. Assist in the identification
and determination of irregular, fruitless and wasteful expenditure. Undertake all
aspects of warehouse management, stocktaking, including submission of
stocktaking reports per sub-inventory, compilation and updating of stock
inventories. Ensure that stock levels are determined, maintained, available
upon demand and that proper internal controls are in place. Undertake
verification of suppliers in line with applicable prescripts, accurate placement
of orders and updating of systems. Manage the performance of vendors,
including addressing instances of under- or non-performance against predetermined standards. Receive invoices from centralised system and forward
to relevant line managers. Ensure accurate and verified placement of orders,
and payment of suppliers within 30 days. Implement an effective document
control and filling systems. Ensure fair and equitable distribution of goods
across the NSG. Implement effective and efficient supply chain management
systems, including daily capturing, verification, and management on the LOGIS
and BAS systems. Ensure the effective monitoring and evaluation of supply
chain practices and processes. Maintain close working relationships with other
relevant units in the NSG and other key external stakeholders to ensure
efficient supply chain management. Administer project accounts (e.g., courier
and travel services) as may be determined. Implement effective operations
management. including service standards, standard operating procedures,
business process management. total quality management and digital
transformation. Provide monthly and quarterly inputs on financial and nonfinancial performance of the Directorate.

ENQUIRIES : Thabo Ngwenya Tel No: (012) 441 6108
APPLICATIONS : APPLY USING THIS LINK: APPLICATION FOR SUPPLY CHAIN
MANAGEMENT PRACTITIONER REF NO: NSG 19/2026 – FILL OUT
FORM

POST 28/52 : ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: ETD COORDINATION REF NO: NSG 18/2026

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

REQUIREMENTS : A tertiary qualification registered at (NQF Level 6) in Human Resource
Development, Business Administration & Management, Public Administration
& Management, Operations Management or Project Management. Experience:
3 years’ experience in education, training, and development (ETD)
coordination or working in an ETD environment, including supervisory
experience. The job holder will be subjected to a security vetting process, the
clearance level of which will be determined. Knowledge: Good understanding
of the education, training, and development (ETD) environment. Practical and
proven knowledge of ETD co-ordination or client service coordination.
Proficiency with necessary technology such as software applications and
computers. Good understanding of the public sector, relevant policies, and
applicable legislative frameworks (including but not limited to: Public Service
Act; Public Administration and Management Act; Public Service Regulatory
Frameworks). Knowledge of professional bodies and regulatory body
requirements (e.g., South African Qualifications Authority, Quality Council for
Trades and Occupations, Council for Higher Education). Advanced computer
literacy, including excellent working knowledge of MS Office suite and relevant
software for data analysis. Batho Pele principles. Skills: Events and project
management. Time management. Strong interpersonal skills. Problem solving
skills. Research and analysis techniques. Excellent organising and planning
skills. Computer literacy in Microsoft Office Suite and other relevant solutions.
Proven writing skills, including report writing, submissions and articles. Digital
skills to work in digital environments with digital systems, management and
reporting tools. Good conflict management skills. Creative and analytical skills.
Personal Attributes: Participate in professional development growth activities
for maintaining professional knowledge and staying current with business
solutions trends. Ability to multitask and organise, prioritise, and follow multiple
projects and tasks through to completion with an attention to detail. Ability to
work independently while contributing to a team environment. Ability to analyse
problems, identify solutions and take appropriate action, resolve conflicts using
independent judgment and decision-making processes. Ability to establish and
maintain effective working relationships with management, employees,
stakeholders, and the public. Integrity and honesty; detail-oriented; creative
and innovative; ability to work under pressure. Travel and work extended hours.

DUTIES : The incumbent will be responsible for the following Key Results Areas: Coordinate the planning process for the delivery of ETD events (e.g., face-to-face,
virtual, e-learning and blended training). Manage bulk bookings not to exceed
the actual booked number. Co-ordinate ETD interventions with client
departments, contracted service providers, and internal business divisions.
Manage the processes related to procurement of logistics (e.g. venue and
catering). Deployment of the panel of experts and HEl’s in accordance with
their area of specialization. Prepare case files for handover (final attendance
registers, verification of captured records, deviation memos/submissions) and
submit to Learner Records after course reports. Management of priority clients
(schedule meetings, ensure MOU/MOA project plans implementation). Monitor
and assess each ETD event’s success, prepare reports and identify areas of
improvement. Manage the logistics related to printing and packaging of course
material (for face-to-face training) and delivery before the ETD intervention.
Monitor and replenish the stock levels of course material timeously and
efficiently. Ensure the distribution and completion of learner evaluation
questionnaires and feedback forms and submit to the relevant business unit.
Ensure the thorough completion of attendance registers and the prompt receipt
of reports from the panel of experts and higher education institutions (HEls)
subsequent to the educational and training development (ETD) intervention.
Quality assure physical and online documentation received from the Contact
Centre before co-ordination activities. Manage the quality of course materials
distributed in line with the approved specification before printing as well as
before dispatching clients. Undertake periodic site visits to ETD venues
(internally and externally) to ensure quality standards. Monitor the quality and
performance of service providers responsible for catering, venues, and printing
in line with the NSG policies and standards. Create awareness of NSG
Standards, to Departmental Coordinators. Provide support in the orientation of
contracted panel of experts and HEl’s and assist in presenting on training
logistics matters. Manage and verify the accuracy of data capturing into the
system. Ensure quality of the ETD interventions into the system, through
continuous monitoring and in liaison with relevant programme managers.
Manage data integrity and security of learner personal information into the
system. Liaise with Learner Records after each ETD intervention for the issuing
of payments and certificates. Manage the resources (people, finance, systems,
assets) allocated within the sub-directorate. Implement operations
management within the sub-directorate, including determination of service
standards, standard operating procedures, business process management,
total quality management and digital transformation. Develop appropriate
strategies and plans for the achievement of performance targets and subdirectorate requirements, including quarterly performance reporting. Identify
and manage strategic and operational risks within the sub-directorate, as well
as mitigation plans, including business continuity plans. Manage a team of
employees, who are expected to accomplish assigned duties in an efficient,
effective, and competent manner and to strive for improvement and excellence
in all work performed.

ENQUIRIES : Thabo Ngwenya Tel No: (012) 441 6108
APPLICATIONS : APPLY USING THIS LINK: APPLICATION FOR ASSISTANT DIRECTOR:
ETD COORDINATION REF NO: NSG 18/2026 – FILL OUT FORM

We wish you all the best with your applications