DEPARTMENT OF TRADITIONAL AFFAIRS Jobs – 22 June

It is the Department’s intention to promote equity (race, gender and disability) through the filling of
positions with a candidate whose transfer/promotion/appointment will promote representivity in line with
the numeric targets as contained in the department’s Employment Equity plan. Whites, Coloured,
Indians, youth and Persons with Disabilities are encouraged to apply.

CLOSING DATE : 03 July 2026

NOTE : The successful candidate’s appointment will be subject to a security clearance
process and the verification of educational qualification certificates.
Applications must quote the relevant reference number and must be completed
on the New Z83 form obtainable from any Public Service department and
signed when submitted. From 1 January 2021 should an application be
received using the incorrect application for employment (Z83), the application
will not be considered. Only shortlisted candidates will submit relevant
documents. Applicants should submit CV and Z83 only. Shortlisted candidates
will be required to submit certified copies a day before the interview date. 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. Persons with a disability are
encouraged to apply. It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign
qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA)
and to provide proof of such evaluation only when shortlisted. Incomplete
applications or applications received after the closing date will not be
considered. 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. Due to the large number of responses anticipated,
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 not to fill the advertised position.

POST 21/177 : ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS REF NO: 2026/11

Institutional Support & Coordination Branch
SALARY : R487 197 per annum (Level 09)
CENTRE : Pretoria

REQUIREMENTS : A Bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualification in Public Administration, Public
Management, Development Studies, Social Sciences, International Relations
or equivalent relevant qualification at NQF level 7 plus 3-5 years relevant
experience in the Public Service, Intergovernmental Relations, Stakeholder
Relations, Cooperative Governance, Local Government, Policy Analysis,
implementation or a related environment. Experience in traditional affairs and
monitoring and evaluation will be an added advantage. A valid driver’s license.
Generic Competencies: Applied strategic thinking, Problem solving and
decision making, Service Delivery Innovation, Stakeholder engagement and
relationship management, Project management, Team leadership, Client
orientation and customer focus, Diversity management, Computer literacy and
communication and Information Management. Technical Competencies:
Knowledge of government systems and processes. Knowledge of the
Traditional and Khoi-San Leadership Act; Knowledge and understanding of
local government legislation and governance structures. Knowledge of
stakeholder participation mechanisms within municipal planning processes.
Coordination and facilitation skills; Secretariat support and meeting
management. Monitoring and evaluation techniques and skills; Research and
policy analysis; Data analysis and interpretation; Report writing and
presentation skills.

DUTIES : The successful candidate will perform the following duties: Coordinate the
implementation of the intergovernmental relations structures, provide
secretariat support to Joint Steering Committees, workstreams and
intergovernmental forums involving government and traditional leadership
stakeholders. Provide technical support in the development, implementation,
review and analysis of policies, strategies, frameworks and programmes aimed
at strengthening intergovernmental relations and cooperative governance.
Facilitate the implementation and policy analysis to strengthen
intergovernmental relations. Monitor and report on the effectiveness of the
intergovernmental strategy. Coordinate the implementation of the
intergovernmental projects. Provide support in the implementation of traditional
affairs legislations and policies in relation to IGR.

ENQUIRIES : Ms N Lebona Tel No: (012) 065 3480
APPLICATIONS : Applications may be posted to: Human Resource Management Directorate,
Department of Traditional Affairs, Private Bag X22, Arcadia, 0083 or Hand
deliver to: 509 Pretorius Street, Arcadia, 2nd Floor Pencardia 1 Building or
email to DTARecruit202611@cogta.gov.za

POST 21/176 : ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: PARTNERSHIPS REF NO: 2026/10

Institutional Support & Coordination Branch
SALARY : R487 197 per annum (Level 09)
CENTRE : Pretoria

REQUIREMENTS : A Bachelor’s Degree in Public Administration, Public Management,
Development Studies, Social Sciences or equivalent relevant qualification at
NQF level 7 plus 3-5 years’ relevant experience in the Public Service in the
field of development, and/or stakeholder relations and partnerships.
Experience in policy analysis, implementation, and monitoring and evaluation
will be an added advantage. A valid driver’s licence. Generic competencies:
Service Delivery Innovation, Problem Solving and Analysis, Client Orientation
and Customer Focus, Communication (written & verbal) skills. Technical
competencies: Knowledge of government systems, processes and local
governance, Knowledge of the Traditional and Khoi-San Leadership Act,
Understanding of socio-economic development and community development
frameworks. Coordination and facilitation skills, monitoring and evaluation
techniques and skills, research and policy analysis, data analysis, analytics
and interpretation, development and management of partnerships and
Memoranda of Agreement (MoAs). Report writing and presentation skills,
Advanced computer literacy (database management, Word, Excel, and
PowerPoint) skills.

DUTIES : The successful candidate will perform the following duties: Development policy
frameworks on partnerships between Traditional and Khoi-San Leaders,
spheres of government, business sector and civil society. Develop and review
frameworks to support the institution of Traditional and Khoi-San Leaders
through partnerships. Establish and manage an electronic database between
the various stakeholders. Develop report on the procurement and management
of partnerships in Traditional and Khoi-San Leaders. Assist and provide
support to the Traditional and Khoi-San Leaders structures to participate in
socio-economic development programmes.

ENQUIRIES : Mr. M Mpisi Tel No: (012) 065 3426
APPLICATIONS : Applications may be posted to: Human Resource Management Directorate,
Department of Traditional Affairs, Private Bag X22, Arcadia, 0083 or Hand
deliver to: 509 Pretorius Street, Arcadia, 2nd Floor Pencardia 1 Building or
email to DTARecruit202610@cogta.gov.za
FOR ATTENTION : Director: Human Resource Management

POST 21/175 : ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: SKILLS DEVELOPMENT REF NO: 2026/09

Institutional Support & Coordination Branch
SALARY : R487 197 per annum (Level 09)
CENTRE : Pretoria

REQUIREMENTS : A Bachelor’s degree in Human Resource Development, Human Resource
Management, Development Studies, or equivalent qualification at NQF 6/7 as
recognised by SAQA. Certificates as an Assessor and Moderator, Skills
Development Facilitators would serve as Advantage. A valid driver’s licence. 5
years’ relevant experience in training and development. Multilingual in south
African languages would serve as advantage. Proven experience in capacity
building, conducting presentations and report writing. Good presentation skills.
Extensive travelling. Computer literacy (MS Word, EXCEL, PowerPoint).
Generic competencies: Programme and Project Management, Problem solving
and Analysis, Planning and organising, Client orientation and customer focus,
Coordination, Diversity Management, Research and analytical thinking, Team
Leadership and Excellent communication skills (verbal & written). Technical
competencies: In depth knowledge of Education, Training and Development
(ETD) and skills development, Skills Development and Skills Levies Act,
Training facilitation skills, Presentation skills, Curriculum and standard
development, National Skills Development Strategy; Standards, practices,
processes and procedures; The System of traditional and Khoi-San affairs;
Traditional affairs policies and legislation and Methods to analyse issues and
trends pertinent to the mandate of Traditional Affairs.

DUTIES : The successful candidate will perform the following duties: Provide support in
the co-ordination and facilitation of capacity building programmes for the
traditional and khoi-San Leadership institution. Provide logistical support for
capacity building intervention. Assist in the development of reports for the
Directorate. Oversee the administration management function of the
Directorate. Compile submissions for all capacity building Interventions.
Consolidate and analyse capacity building intervention reports. Develop and
maintain capacity-building training schedules. Assist with the implementation
of capacity building programmes.

ENQUIRIES : Mr M Molepo Tel No: (012) 065 3488
APPLICATIONS : Applications may be posted to: Human Resource Management, Department of
Traditional Affairs, Private Bag X22, Arcadia, 0083 or Hand deliver to: 509
Pretorius Street, Arcadia, 2nd Floor Pencardia 1 Building or email to
DTARecruit202609@cogta.gov.za
FOR ATTENTION : Director: Human Resource Management

We wish you all the best with your applications