ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: PROJECT ADMINISTRATION (PMO) ( is a South African government vacancy at Department of Land Reform and Rural Development (DLRRD). This job is part of Circular 18 of 2026 from the DPSA. centre: Gauteng (Pretoria) | closing date: 12 June 2026. Use this page to review the requirements, duties, application instructions and official source links before applying.
Job details
Directorate
ICT Planning And Governance
Salary
R487 197 per annum (Level 9)
Centre
Gauteng (Pretoria)
Requirements
- Minimum requirements: Applicants must be in a possession of a Grade 12 certificate and a National Diploma in Information Technology / Computer Science / Advanced Diploma in Project Management or related equivalent qualification.
- Minimum of 3 years’ experience in planning and coordinating projects.
- Job related knowledge: Project management (e.g.
- Microsoft Project), Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) or equivalent tools.
- Job related skills: Ability to administer and coordinate project.
- Ability to create and maintain technical project plans and outcome.
- Understanding of project management principles and methodologies (e.g.
- Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK), Projects in Controlled Environments (PRINCE2).
- Good communication (verbal and written) skills.
- Report writing.
- Excellent interpersonal skills / telephone manner.
- High level of interpersonal skills, including active listening and understanding.
- Good Organisational skills and ability to prioritise workloads.
- Work according to tight deadlines / service levels.
- Follow-up and follow-through.
- Work under pressure, Teamwork, Meeting deadlines, Proactive, Self-Motivated.
- A valid driver’s licence.
Duties
- Compliance and Governance.
- Ensure adherence to departmental policies and project governance standards.
- Maintain accurate records for audits and quality assurance.
- Ensure that all project documents are stored in an approved centralised environment for easy access and compliance.
- Project coordination.
- Ensure the timely scheduling of meetings, workshops, and project activities.
- Minutes are captured and reviewed and circulate.
- Maintain project calendars and timelines.
- Ensure effective management of project documentation.
- Ensure project documentation meets audit and quality assurance requirements.
- Assist with obtaining sign-offs and approvals of completed deliverables.
- Communication.
- Serve as the primary liaison between project teams and stakeholders.
- Prepare and distribute meeting minutes, action items, and followup communications.
- Report issues and bottlenecks promptly to the Project Manager.
- Provide comprehensive and efficient logistical support to the Project Manager.
- Consolidate progress reports and project tasks.
- Circulate progress reports on behalf of Project Manager.
- Upload status reports on PMO repository.
- Manage the project calendar.
- Ensure meetings are timeously scheduled.
- Venues for meetings and workshops confirmed and communicated timeously.
Enquiries
Mr K Mohlala Tel: (012) 312 8733
Applications
Where to send your application.
Applications can be submitted by hand delivery during office hours to: 600 Lilian Ngoyi Street (formerly known as Van der Walt Street), Berea Park, Pretoria, 0002 or by email to Post38@dlrrd.gov.za
Department Notes
To apply, submit a completed Z83 form and detailed Curriculum Vitae (PDF document to a maximum of 10 megabytes) via e-mail or hand delivery. The Department will not be held responsible for server delays. Late applications due to technical issues will not be considered. Shortlisted candidates must provide certified copies of required documents (Identity Document, qualifications, etc) where necessary and service certificates to support senior management experience to Human Resources before the interviews, including South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) evaluation reports for foreign qualifications. Failure to comply will result in disqualification. To be appointed at Senior Management Service (SMS) level, you must complete the SMS Preentry programme offered by the National School of Government (NSG). Find course details here: https://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-pre-entryprogramme/ appointment is subject to successful competition of the Nyukela Programme: Pre-entry Certificate to SMS and submission of proof. All shortlisted candidates, including SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One must be a practical exercise, and the other must be an Integrity (Ethical Conduct) Assessment. Selection panels shall score both technical exercises as an additional criterion in the interview process, the selection committee will recommend candidates for a generic management competency assessment, as per the Department of public Service and Administration (DPSA) directives. The assessment will evaluate candidates’ managerial competencies using standardised tools. NB: Please note that false or fraudulent qualifications submitted by applicants will be reported to the South African Police Services (SAPS), and a criminal case shall be opened.
Notes
EE Targets: African, Coloured, Indian and White Males and African, Coloured and Indian Females and Persons with Disabilities.
Z83 form: Government job applications usually require the Z83 application form. Download the Z83 application form before applying.
Original Text
Directorate: ICT Planning And Governance
SALARY : R487 197 per annum (Level 9)
CENTRE : Gauteng (Pretoria)
REQUIREMENTS : Minimum requirements: Applicants must be in a possession of a Grade 12 certificate and a National Diploma in Information Technology / Computer
Science / Advanced Diploma in Project Management or related equivalent qualification. Minimum of 3 years’ experience in planning and coordinating
projects. Job related knowledge: Project management (e.g. Microsoft Project),
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) or equivalent tools.
Job related skills: Ability to administer and coordinate project. Ability to create and maintain technical project plans and outcome. Understanding of project
management principles and methodologies (e.g. Project Management Body of
Knowledge (PMBOK), Projects in Controlled Environments (PRINCE2). Good communication (verbal and written) skills. Report writing. Excellent
interpersonal skills / telephone manner. High level of interpersonal skills, including active listening and understanding. Good Organisational skills and
ability to prioritise workloads. Work according to tight deadlines / service levels.
Follow-up and follow-through. Work under pressure, Teamwork, Meeting deadlines, Proactive, Self-Motivated. A valid driver’s licence.
DUTIES : Compliance and Governance. Ensure adherence to departmental policies and project governance standards. Maintain accurate records for audits and quality
assurance. Ensure that all project documents are stored in an approved centralised environment for easy access and compliance. Project coordination.
Ensure the timely scheduling of meetings, workshops, and project activities.
Minutes are captured and reviewed and circulate. Maintain project calendars and timelines. Ensure effective management of project documentation. Ensure
project documentation meets audit and quality assurance requirements. Assist with obtaining sign-offs and approvals of completed deliverables.
Communication. Serve as the primary liaison between project teams and stakeholders. Prepare and distribute meeting minutes, action items, and followup communications. Report issues and bottlenecks promptly to the Project
Manager. Provide comprehensive and efficient logistical support to the Project
Manager. Consolidate progress reports and project tasks. Circulate progress reports on behalf of Project Manager. Upload status reports on PMO repository.
Manage the project calendar. Ensure meetings are timeously scheduled.
Venues for meetings and workshops confirmed and communicated timeously.
ENQUIRIES : Mr K Mohlala Tel: (012) 312 8733
APPLICATIONS : Applications can be submitted by hand delivery during office hours to: 600 Lilian Ngoyi Street (formerly known as Van der Walt Street), Berea Park,
Pretoria, 0002 or by email to Post38@dlrrd.gov.za
NOTE : EE Targets: African, Coloured, Indian and White Males and African, Coloured and Indian Females and Persons with Disabilities.
Official source
This vacancy was imported from DPSA Circular 18 of 2026 for reference.
Disclaimer: This vacancy was imported from the official DPSA circular PDF. Please confirm the reference number, closing date, and application instructions in the original circular before applying. View the official DPSA vacancy circulars.