THE PRESIDENCY Jobs – 28 June 2026

The Presidency is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. It is our intention to promote
representivity (race, gender and disability). The candidature of persons whose transfer/appointment will
promote representivity will receive preference.

APPLICATIONS : The Presidency, Private Bag x1000, Pretoria, 0001 or Hand deliver at Government
Avenue, Union Buildings, Pretoria or by email: applications@presidency.gov.za

FOR ATTENTION : Ms N Mshengu
CLOSING DATE : 10 July 2026 at 16h30 (walk-in) and 23:59 (online)

NOTE : Applications must quote the relevant reference number and include only TWO (2)
documents (Z83 & CV). A fully completed and signed new Z83 Form, obtainable
from any Public Service Department or on the Department of Public Service and
Administration (DPSA) website link: https://www.dpsa.gov.za/newsroom/psvc/ and
a detailed updated Curriculum Vitae. ONLY shortlisted candidates will be required
to submit certified copies of Identity Document, Grade 12 Certificate and the
highest required qualifications as well as a driver’ s licence where necessary, to
Human Resources on or before the day of the interview. Failure to do so will result
in your application being disqualified. Foreign qualifications must be accompanied
by an evaluation report issued by the South African Qualifications Authority
(SAQA). It is the applicant’s responsibility to have all foreign qualifications
evaluated by SAQA and to provide proof of such evaluation report (only when
shortlisted). Please ensure that you submit your application before the closing date
as no late applications will be considered. Do not submit duplicate applications. If
applying for multiple posts, submit separate applications for each post. Due to the
large number of applications we envisage to receive, correspondence will be
limited to successful candidates only, applications will however be acknowledged
by auto response. Should you not be contacted within 3 months of the closing date
of the advertisement, please consider your application to be unsuccessful. Should,
during any stage of the recruitment process, a moratorium be placed on the filling
of posts or the Department be affected by any process such as, but not limited to,
restructuring or reorganisation of posts, the Department reserves the right to cancel
the recruitment process and re-advertise the post at any time in the future.
Important: The Department reserves the right not to fill a position. Shortlisted
candidates will be required to be available for interviews at a date and time as
determined by the Department. All shortlisted candidates will be subjected to
Personnel Suitability Checks, which may include social media profiles of the
shortlisted candidates and pre-employment screening to determine the suitability
of a person for employment. Applicants must declare any pending criminal,
disciplinary or any other allegations or investigations against them. Should this be
uncovered during / after the interview took place, the application will not be
considered and in the unlikely event that the person has been appointed such
appointment will be terminated. The successful candidate will be required to enter
into the SMS employment contract and a performance agreement. The
requirements for appointment at Senior Management Service (SMS) level will be
the successful completion of the Nyukela Public Service SMS 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/smspre-entry-programme/ and 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. 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. Failure
to submit the requested two (2) documents (the Z83 & CV) on application, will result
in your not being considered. In addition, the successful candidates will be required
to disclose their financial interests.

POST 22/272 : DEPUTY DIRECTOR: CHANCERY OF ORDERS (REF: DD:CO/PRES/2026)

SALARY : R932 292 per annum (level 11)
CENTRE : Pretoria

REQUIREMENTS : A Senior Certificate plus an appropriate Bachelor’s degree or equivalent
qualification on NQF level 6. Minimum of 3 to 5 years’ relevant experience.
competencies: Be professional. highly motivated. initiative and critical thinker who
will be able to gather and analyse information skilfully. Have excellent interpersonal
skills. Have excellent organizational and planning skills and ability to work on
multiple projects simultaneously. Have sense of urgency and ability to identify,
analyse and resolve problems in a timely manner. Be able to work independently
and as part of a team and also work well under pressure. Excellent telephone
etiquette. Have project management skills. Have excellent oral and written
communication skills. Good office management skills. Be able to handle
confidential matters and have integrity and be trustworthy. Knowledge: Good
understanding of protocol and security measures. Good computer knowledge.
Good understanding of Public Service Regulatory Framework.

DUTIES : Administration of National Orders through Management of nominations for the
National Orders including the register. Editing and reworking the bios of the
nominees. Ensuring that the manual and electronic registers of the recipients are
updated. Compilation of memos for approval acceptance and wearing of foreign
awards. Administration of the unit through Monthly and quarterly compilation of
reports of the Directorate. Administering and monitoring of the budget. Compilation
of inputs for the Annual Report. Administering the State Official and Provincial
Official Funeral manual through facilitation of documentation for the declaration of
declared funerals. Oversee arrangements and documentation for official memorial
services and funerals. Coordinating meetings of the Funeral Planning Committee.
Providing secretariat support to the Presidential Advisory Council on National
Orders. Coordinating administration relating to the Advisory Council. When
necessary, assisting the Director in drafting and amending the Charter for the
Advisory Council.

ENQUIRIES : Mr Neo Mokganya (012) 308 1419
NOTE : NB: Email applications must on the subject line state ONLY the Reference number:
DD:CO/PRES/2026 (with no spaces)

POST 22/271 : CHIEF DIRECTOR: LEGAL AND EXECUTIVE SERVICES (REF: LES/PRES/2026)

Re-advertisement, applicants who applied previously are encouraged to re-apply.
SALARY : R1 554 696 per annum (level 14) (All-inclusive remuneration package)
CENTRE : Pretoria

REQUIREMENTS : A Senior Certificate plus an LLB Degree. A minimum of 5 years’ Senior
Management Services experience and 10 years’ experience in the legal
environment. Admission as an Attorney or Advocate. Process competencies:
Advanced communication, both oral and writing. Client orientation and customer
focus. Honesty and integrity. Service delivery innovation. Willing to work extended
hours, when necessary. Problem solving and analysis. Knowledge management.
Core competencies: Financial management. Strategic capability leadership.
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Program and project management. People management and empowerment,
Change Management. Knowledge management: Public Service Regulatory
Framework, Policy formulation process within government, Business and
management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human
resources modelling and leadership technique. Sound and broad knowledge of
legislation and case law. In-depth understanding of how the law works with a keen
interest to stay abreast of current affairs in the profession. Technical Sills: Research
Skills, Strong presentation and advocacy skills, the ability to present a point of view
convincingly. Excellent academic ability and an aptitude for applying legal theory
to practise. Ability to absorb, understand and analyse large amounts of information.

DUTIES : The successful candidate will be responsible for providing efficient and effective
legal and executive services within The Presidency and legal advice to Cabinet
and its Committees. Support The Presidency in being compliant with its
constitutional and legislative obligations. Ensure provision of legal, executive and
administrative support to the President, Deputy President and Secretary of the
Cabinet, in the performance of their executive and mandated functions. Provide
strategic advice to the Director-General and President on legislative changes and
providing research on legal implications. Ensure provision of legal inputs that
relates to matters processed by the Director-General and Secretary of the Cabinet,
as well as Forum of South African Director-General (FOSAD). Provide direction
and oversight on the legal approach to cross cutting legal issues pertaining to
government. Draft and review a wide variety of agreements pertaining to The
Presidency and government wide. Manage litigation and representing The
Presidency in labour, commercial and other disputes. Ensure provision of general
advice to The Presidency. Oversee and manage the work of the Legal and
Executive Services Unit. Identify, mitigate and manage commercial regulatory and
other risks. Manage Strategic planning, Budgeting and MTEF processes of the LES
Chief Directorate. Manage communications and Stakeholder Relations of the Unit.
Ensure the Unit is properly resourced to execute on its mandate.

ENQUIRIES : Mr Katlego Futhane (012) 300 5995
NOTE : NB: Email applications must on the subject line state ONLY the Reference number:
LES/PRES/2026 (with no spaces)

POST 22/270 : HEAD OF POLICY AND RESEARCH SERVICES (REF: PRS/PRES/2026)

Re-advertisement, applicants who applied previously are encouraged to re-apply.
SALARY : R1 885 710 per annum (level 15) (All-inclusive remuneration package)
CENTRE : Pretoria

REQUIREMENTS : A Senior Certificate plus an appropriate Hons Degree/Postgraduate or equivalent
qualification on NQF level 8 as recognized by SAQA. 8-10 years’ experience at
Senior managerial level. Process competencies: Communication, both oral and
writing. Client orientation and customer focus. Honesty and integrity. Service
delivery innovation. Willing to work extended hours, when necessary. Problem
solving and analysis. Knowledge management. Core competencies: Financial
management. Strategic capability leadership. Program and project management.
People management and empowerment. Change Management. Stakeholder
Management. Knowledge: In depth understanding of the Public Service Regulatory
Framework. Good understanding of government policies, programmes, strategies,
projects and plans. Public Service Regulatory Framework. Government systems.
Good knowledge and ability to use appropriate research methodologies.
Monitoring and evaluation methods, tools and techniques. Knowledge of
assessment and reviews techniques.

DUTIES : The successful candidate will be responsible for the following duties: Provide policy
support and advise to the Political Principals in The Presidency. Facilitate policy
coordination in government through the Cabinet system and FOSAD. Liaise with
Senior Officials responsible for research and policy development in government as
well as Think Tanks and Research Institutions to identify research gaps and
outcomes that impact on public policy and use such to make recommendations on
interventions required. Provide technical support to the structures chaired by the
President and Deputy President. Conduct socio-economic impact assessments in
respect of policy outcomes.

ENQUIRIES : Ms Nonhlanhla Mshengu (012) 300 5895
NOTE : NB: Email applications must on the subject line state ONLY the Reference number:
PRS/PRES/2026 (with no spaces)

POST 22/269 : DEPUTY DIRECTOR-GENERAL: CORPORATE MANAGEMENT (REF: DDG:CM/PRES/2026)

Re-advertisement, applicants who applied previously are encouraged to re-apply.
SALARY : R1 885 710 per annum (level 15) (All-inclusive remuneration package)
CENTRE : Pretoria

REQUIREMENTS : : A Senior Certificate plus an appropriate postgraduate or equivalent qualification
on NQF level 8 as recognised by SAQA. 8 years’ experience at Senior managerial
level. Proven experience in managing a wide range of strategic business
operations. It is expected of the successful candidate to have advanced
communication skills, both oral and writing. Client orientation and customer focus,
honesty and integrity, service delivery innovation, willingness to work extended
hours, when necessary, problem solving and analysis, knowledge management,
financial management, strategic capability leadership, program and project
management, people management and empowerment, change management and
business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource
allocation, human resource modelling and leadership technique. In depth
understanding of the Public Service Regulatory Framework, good understanding
of Policy formulation process within government, monitoring and evaluation
methods, tools and techniques.

DUTIES : The key responsibilities are to provide efficient and effective leadership,
management and administrative (operational) support services to the Principals
and Branches of The Presidency. Assist The Presidency in the fulfilment of its
mandate and responsibilities by managing all responsibilities as delegated by the
Accounting Officer, Director-General and the Executive Authority. Determine the
strategic direction for all the relevant Chief Directorates and Directorates within the
Corporate Management Branch. Provide strategic advice and leadership through
alignment of the Branch goals to that of The Presidency’s strategic objectives to
the following Chief Directorates: Human Resources Management and
Development. Protocol, Ceremonial Services and Events Management; Corporate
Services; Internal Communication and Research Services, including the
Independent Commission; Financial Management and Legal and Executive
Services. Facilitate the building of strategic partnerships with stakeholders.
Implement a corporate management governance framework aligned with relevant
legislations and regulations to mitigate identified risks. Contribute to an effective
leadership development culture and capacity building for The Presidency.

ENQUIRIES : Ms Nonhlanhla Mshengu (012) 300 5895
NOTE : NB: Email applications must on the subject line state ONLY the Reference
number: DDG:CM/PRES/2026 (with no spaces)

We wish you all the best with your applications