Secretary: Commission on Khoi-San Matters

About the role

The Department of Traditional Affairs is hiring a Secretary: Commission on Khoi-San Matters, based in Pretoria. This is a contract post, paying R1,317,384 a year. Contract Post Linked to Term of Office of The Commission on Khoi-San Matters How to apply: 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 DTARecruit202619@cogta.gov.za For attention: Director: Human Resource Management Reference number to quote: 2026/19 Closing date: 23 October 2026 Use the new Z83 form and attach a detailed CV. Note: Women, Youth and Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• The successful candidate will perform the following duties: Manage secretariat and administrative support services for the Commission on Khoi-San leaders, Manage Secretariat and administrative support and Programmes of the Commission on Khoi-San matters.
• Manage the financial resources of the Commission on Khoi-San matters, Manage human resources within the Secretariat of the Commission on Khoi-San matters, Manage and oversee research support to the Commission on Khoi-San matters.
• Manage and supervision of staff in the Secretariat.

Requirements

• A Degree or equivalent qualification (NQF level 7) in Law or Public Administration or Social or Business Management Science or Public Policy or relevant qualification.
• Certificate for entry into the Senior Management Services (SMS).
• At least 5 years of experience in MMS/SMS management.
• A valid drivers license.
• Core competencies: Strategic capacity and leadership, people management and empowerment, programme and project management, change management and Financial Management.
• Technical competencies:
• Office management, Monitoring and evaluation Process competencies: Knowledge management
• Service delivery innovation, Problem solving and analysis, Client orientation, customer focus and communication