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: 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 organisational 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 on 012 308 1419

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