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.

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 on 012 300 5895

NB: Email applications must on the subject line state ONLY the Reference number: DDG:CM/PRES/2026 (with no spaces)