Deputy Director: Administration
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About the role
The Department of Traditional Affairs is hiring a Deputy Director: Administration, based in Pretoria. This is a contract post, paying R932,292 a year. Contract Linked to The 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 DTARecruit202620@cogta.gov.za For attention: Director: Human Resource Management Reference number to quote: 2026/20 Closing date: 23 October 2026 Use the new Z83 form and attach a detailed CV. Note: Youth and Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Responsibilities
- The successful candidate will perform the following duties: Support the Secretary of the Commission on the provision of secretariat and administrative support services of the Commission, Provide support to the Secretary of the Commission in respect of financial management within the Commission Secretariat and performance of the Commission’s statutory functions, Provide support to the Secretary of the Commission in respect of effective CKSM records and database management and operations of the Commission, Supervise support staff within the Commission.
Requirements
- Degree in Law or Public Administration or Social or Business Management Science or Public Policy or relevant qualification on NQF level 7 with at least 5 years’ experience at Assistant Director/Junior Management level plus relevant experience in office administration.
- A valid driver’s licence.
- Generic competencies:
- Planning and organising
- Coordination
- Problem solving & decision making
- Project Management
- People Management and Empowerment
- Client Orientation and Customer Focus
- Team Leadership
- Communication (Verbal and written)
- Technical competencies:
- Knowledge of Public Service policies and regulations
- Office Management
- Government systems and procedures
- Records management
- Report writing