DIRECTOR: PROJECTS is a South African government vacancy at Department of Land Reform and Rural Development (DLRRD). This job is part of Circular 19 of 2026 from the DPSA. centre: Gauteng (Pretoria) | closing date: 22 June 2026. Use this page to review the requirements, duties, application instructions and official source links before applying.
Job details
Directorate
Project Management Office
Salary
R1 317 384 per annum (Level 13), (all-inclusive package). The package includes a basic salary (70% of package), and a flexible portion that may be structured in accordance with the rules for Senior Management Services (SMS)
Centre
Gauteng (Pretoria)
Requirements
- Minimum requirements: Applicants must be in a possession of a Grade 12 Certificate and a Bachelor’s Degree or Advanced Diploma in Statistics / Mathematics / Economics / Data Science (NQF Level 7) and a Nyukela certificate (Pre-entry Certificate to the SMS) submitted prior to appointment.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience at middle/senior managerial level in statistics or economics projects.
- Job-related knowledge: Knowledge of project management, budgetary planning and expenditure reporting.
- Project initiation, planning, execution, monitoring and evaluation.
- Knowledge and application of project management software and tools.
- Risk management.
- Plan the life cycle of the product and define the requirements.
- Assess the training needs and tools for certain team members.
- Job-related skills: Project management (develop project plans, coordinate projects, communicate change and progress, complete projects on time and budget, manage project team activities).
- Proficiency in statistical software, data management techniques, and experience with big data in development contexts.
- Change management (able to develop implementation plans, communicate change, monitor and evaluate results).
- Analytical (able to collect and research data, synthesise complex information, and design workflows and procedures).
- Planning and organising (prioritise and plan work activities, set goals and objectives, schedule people and their work, set realistic action plans).
- Communication (able to read, write and interpret complex written information).
- Presentation (Ability to effectively facilitate the discussion and manage audience).
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office products (Word, Projects, Excel, PowerPoint).
- A valid driver’s licence.
Duties
- Manage the economic research and statistical data projects across the Branch.
- Coordinate and support to develop and produce economic and statistical data, ensuring accurate data collection, analysis, and dissemination to support strategic planning and policymaking on rural development matters.
- Provide statistical expertise in rural development and rural economy.
- Ensure compliance with project management framework and associated templates.
- Maintain research and data statistical projects for the branch and provinces.
- Ensure compliance with governance frameworks.
- Monitor the implementation of project management principles.
- Provide strategic leadership and support to develop best practices and tools for economic research and statistical data.
- Develop, implement strategic and operational plans on economic research and statistical data on rural economics aligning departmental strategic direction.
- Oversee the entire statistical value chain, from data collection and procession to analysis and the publication of statical releases.
- Develop system and processes to improve information management in the Branch.
- Maintain and populate data for a management dashboard and quality review research and data postmortems reports.
- Ensure the adherence to the virtuous cycle framework.
- Audit the quality of project management documentation and process compliance (Public Finance Management Act).
- Review the integrity and accuracy of the data supplied for the creation of dashboards.
- Investigate innovative ways of data collection and information management.
- Collaborate with other stakeholders to promote sound reporting relationships.
- Provide support to develop full-scale project plans, project teams and associated documents and reports.
- Monitor the allocation of resources.
- Provide assistance in allocation of resources.
- Management of project teams.
Enquiries
Ms N. Dlamini Tel No: (012) 312 9295
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 Post55@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. Shortlisted applicants for the advertised vacancies will undergo two pre-entry assessments: a practical assessment and an integrity assessment, both of which form part of the selection criteria after the interview, 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: Coloured and White Males and African, Coloured and Indian Females and Persons with disabilities. OTHER POSTS
Z83 form: Government job applications usually require the Z83 application form. Download the Z83 application form before applying.
Original Text
SALARY : R1 317 384 per annum (Level 13), (all-inclusive package). The package includes a basic salary (70% of package), and a flexible portion that may be
structured in accordance with the rules for Senior Management Services (SMS)
CENTRE : Gauteng (Pretoria)
REQUIREMENTS : Minimum requirements: Applicants must be in a possession of a Grade 12
Certificate and a Bachelor’s Degree or Advanced Diploma in Statistics /
Mathematics / Economics / Data Science (NQF Level 7) and a Nyukela certificate (Pre-entry Certificate to the SMS) submitted prior to appointment.
Minimum of 5 years of experience at middle/senior managerial level in statistics or economics projects. Job-related knowledge: Knowledge of project
management, budgetary planning and expenditure reporting. Project initiation, planning, execution, monitoring and evaluation. Knowledge and application of
project management software and tools. Risk management. Plan the life cycle of the product and define the requirements. Assess the training needs and tools
for certain team members. Job-related skills: Project management (develop project plans, coordinate projects, communicate change and progress,
complete projects on time and budget, manage project team activities).
Proficiency in statistical software, data management techniques, and experience with big data in development contexts. Change management (able
to develop implementation plans, communicate change, monitor and evaluate results). Analytical (able to collect and research data, synthesise complex
information, and design workflows and procedures). Planning and organising
(prioritise and plan work activities, set goals and objectives, schedule people and their work, set realistic action plans). Communication (able to read, write
and interpret complex written information). Presentation (Ability to effectively facilitate the discussion and manage audience). Proficiency in Microsoft Office
products (Word, Projects, Excel, PowerPoint). A valid driver’s licence.
DUTIES : Manage the economic research and statistical data projects across the Branch. Coordinate and support to develop and produce economic and statistical data,
ensuring accurate data collection, analysis, and dissemination to support strategic planning and policymaking on rural development matters. Provide
statistical expertise in rural development and rural economy. Ensure compliance with project management framework and associated templates.
Maintain research and data statistical projects for the branch and provinces.
Ensure compliance with governance frameworks. Monitor the implementation of project management principles. Provide strategic leadership and support to
develop best practices and tools for economic research and statistical data.
Develop, implement strategic and operational plans on economic research and statistical data on rural economics aligning departmental strategic direction.
Oversee the entire statistical value chain, from data collection and procession to analysis and the publication of statical releases. Develop system and
processes to improve information management in the Branch. Maintain and populate data for a management dashboard and quality review research and
data postmortems reports. Ensure the adherence to the virtuous cycle framework. Audit the quality of project management documentation and
process compliance (Public Finance Management Act). Review the integrity and accuracy of the data supplied for the creation of dashboards. Investigate
innovative ways of data collection and information management. Collaborate with other stakeholders to promote sound reporting relationships. Provide
support to develop full-scale project plans, project teams and associated documents and reports. Monitor the allocation of resources. Provide assistance
in allocation of resources. Management of project teams.
ENQUIRIES : Ms N. Dlamini Tel No: (012) 312 9295
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 Post55@dlrrd.gov.za
NOTE : EE Targets: Coloured and White Males and African, Coloured and Indian Females and Persons with disabilities.
OTHER POSTS
Official source
This vacancy was imported from DPSA Circular 19 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.