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 this posts. The candidature of persons whose
appointment/transfer/promotion will promote representivity will therefore receive preference.

CLOSING DATE : 29 September 2025

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. 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
will be subjected to a technical exercise (or exercises/follow-up
engagements/second round interviews/or any other method) that intends to
test relevant technical elements of the job. 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 competency-based 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-entry-programme/.
Candidates must provide proof of successful completion of the course prior to
appointment. Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

POST 33/16 : SENIOR PROJECT COORDINATOR: COMMUNITY WORK PROGRAMME (GAUTENG) REF NO: SPC-CWP-04

SALARY : R397 116 per annum (Level 08)
CENTRE : Pretoria

REQUIREMENTS : A three-year National Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Social Science or
equivalent qualification at NQF level 6/7 as recognised by SAQA. 2-3 years’
experience in a related field. Proficiency in MS Excel and MS Word. Driver’s
License and travelling. Additional Requirements (Advantage): Project
Management. Generic Competencies: Quality of work. Initiative. Reliability.
Interpersonal Relations. Planning and Execution. Teamwork. Communication
(verbal and written). Technical Competencies: Knowledge and understanding
of Community Work Programme. Policy Development. Poverty eradication and
Job creation.

DUTIES : The successful candidate will perform the following duties: Provide
administration support in the implementation of CWP. Implement financial and
procurement policies and procedures. Coordinate the maintenance and
monitor existence and tracking of CWP asset management in assigned
province. Monitor programme performance through site visits and submit
reports.

ENQUIRIES : Mr K Mookeng at 066 484 9205
APPLICATIONS : Applications must be submitted electronically via email to: SPC-CWP04@tttrecruitment.co.za. For application enquiries contact: To the T
Recruitment at 067 391 7387

POST 33/15 : SENIOR ADMIN OFFICER: MUNICIPAL FUNCTIONS, POWERS AND INTERVENTIONS SUPPORT REF NO: SAO001

SALARY : R397 116 per annum (Level 08)
CENTRE : Pretoria

REQUIREMENTS : A three-year National Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Law/ Public
Administration or equivalent qualification at NQF level 6/7 as recognised by
SAQA. 2-3 years’ experience in a related field. Proficiency in MS Excel and MS
Word. Driver’s License and travelling. Generic Competencies: Quality of work.
Initiative. Reliability. Interpersonal Relations. Planning and Execution.
Teamwork. Communication (verbal and written). Technical Competencies:
Knowledge of National, Provincial and Local Government legislation and
systems. Research, analysis and interpretation skills. Data analysis and
interpretation.

DUTIES : The successful candidate will perform the following duties: Assist in monitoring
of regulatory framework on decentralization of power and functions to local
government. Administer applications for adjustment of powers and functions
between district and local municipalities. Administer database and submissions
on invocations and revocations of section 100 and 139 of the Constitution.
Assist in coordinating parliamentary questions, research, queries, legal
opinions, substantive and procedural requirements on applications of sections
100 and 139 of the Constitution.

ENQUIRIES : Ms S Thenga Tel No: (012) 334 0845/ 064 811 1787
APPLICATIONS : Applications must be submitted electronically via email to:
response2@multilead.co.za For application enquiries contact Sphamandla
Ndlovu Tel No: (011) 763 1103/4

POST 33/14 : ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: VETTING AND SCREENING REF NO: AD001

SALARY : R582 444 per annum (Level 10)
CENTRE : Pretoria

REQUIREMENTS : A three-year National Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Social Sciences or
equivalent qualification at NQF level 6/7 as recognised by SAQA. 3-5 years’
experience in Vetting Investigations. Proficiency in MS Excel and MS Word.
Other: A valid driver’s license. Security Vetting Investigations course offered by
State Security Agency. South African National Defence Force. Additional
Requirements (Advantage): MS PowerPoint, MS Project. Generic
Competencies: Planning and organising. Problem solving and decision
making. People management and empowerment. Team leadership. Project
management. Coordination. Client orientation and customer focus. Diversity
management. Communication (verbal and written). Technical Competencies:
Knowledge of Minimum Information Security Standards (miss) report security
services. Security Vetting. Disciplinary Procedures. Risk and Threat
Management.

DUTIES : The successful candidate will perform the following duties: Conduct vetting
field-work investigations and screening of service providers. Provide inputs for
the development and implementation of policies, guidelines, norms and
standards in vetting investigations. Provide effective communication channels
and systems between the Department and the State Security Agency and other
related agencies. Administer files and partake in task teams dealing with
matters related to vetting projects or processes.

ENQUIRIES : Dr M Modise Tel No: (012) 395 4707
APPLICATIONS : Applications must be submitted electronically via email to:
response4@multilead.co.za For application enquiries contact Sphamandla
Ndlovu Tel No: (011) 763 1103/4

We wish you all the best with your applications