CHIEF DIRECTOR: PROVINCIAL COORDINATION is a South African government vacancy at Department of Land Reform and Rural Development (DLRRD). This job is part of Circular 20 of 2026 from the DPSA. centre: Gauteng (Pretoria) | closing date: 29 June 2026. Use this page to review the requirements, duties, application instructions and official source links before applying.
Job details
Chief Directorate
Provincial Coordination
Salary
R1 554 696 per annum (Level 14), (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 Public Administration / Public Management / Business Administration (NQF Level 7) or related equivalent qualification and a Nyukela certificate (Pre-entry Certificate to the SMS) submitted prior to appointment.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience at senior managerial level in the relevant environment.
- Job related knowledge: Planning, resource allocation and performance management of department-wide outcomes.
- Develop and implement consistent corporate performance monitoring to focus on the delivery of Provincial Shared Service outcomes.
- Initiate and coordinate the implementation of strategic corporate projects to improve Provincial Shared Service Centre’s ability to meet strategic outcomes and exercise appropriate discretion to achieve service delivery objectives and required outcomes.
- Develop and implement a Corporate Governance Framework and corporate activity process including planning, monitoring and reporting and ensuring that strategic priorities are assessed for risk and value through the application of governance principles and processes.
- Maintain, develop and implement a Corporate Governance Framework (CGF) to ensure high standards of accountability and the effective delivery of the department’s objectives and community value.
- Job related skills: Financial management.
- Communication (verbal and written).
- Interpersonal relations and conflict management.
- Business management and development.
- Leadership qualities.
- Facilitation and presentation.
- Computer literacy.
- Problem solving.
- Analytical.
- A valid driver’s licence and willingness to travel.
Duties
- Oversee corporate governance, and performance management of outcomes of the Provincial Offices (PSSCS) through the Implementation of efficient Corporate Governance Frameworks.
- Provide strategic advice to the Deputy Director- General: Provincial Operations on all matters pertaining to coordination and management of Provincial Shared Services.
- Oversee the compilation of status report in terms of Provincial Shared Services Centres performance progress.
- Contribute to short, medium and long-term business planning, analysing the external environment and identifying opportunities that will support the overall business direction of the Provincial Shared Service Centres.
- Manage interface between the Provincial Shared Service Chief Directors and Deputy Director-General: Provincial Operations.
- Provide guidance and leadership in the implementation of decisions / directives from the Deputy Director-General to the Chief Director: Provincial Shared Service Centre.
- Manage and oversee the development of standardised integrated provincial operational plans and ensure the co-ordination of accurate reporting on outcomes and provincial performance.
- Ensure the development of standardised performance indicators for Provincial Shared Services Centres.
- Contribute to the corporate management of the Provincial Shared Services Centres including the development of the targets / objectives.
- Provide coordination support to branches in relation tom service delivery at Provincial Shared Services Centres.
- Ensure coordination and integration of delivery of the departmental programs.
- Coordinate the drafting of annual integrated operational plans to facilitate integrated delivery of the departmental programs at Provincial Shared Services Centre level.
- Ensure that designated duties are executed at all times in accordance with corporate policies and procedures.
- Oversee the implementation of provincial support services and develop service improvement plans and implement a service improvement programme in support of the Provincial Shared Service Centres operational planning objectives.
- Manage research on corporate support services to improve service delivery at the Provincial Shared Service Centres.
- Oversee the development and maintain performance dashboard.
- Oversee the development and maintenance of performance dashboard for the Provincial Shared Services Centres, ensure regular performance monitoring.
Enquiries
Ms B Letompa Tel No: (012) 312 8112
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 Post57@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.
Z83 form: Government job applications usually require the Z83 application form. Download the Z83 application form before applying.
Original Text
Chief Directorate: Provincial Coordination
SALARY : R1 554 696 per annum (Level 14), (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 Public
Administration / Public Management / Business Administration (NQF Level 7)
or related equivalent qualification and a Nyukela certificate (Pre-entry
Certificate to the SMS) submitted prior to appointment. Minimum of 5 years of experience at senior managerial level in the relevant environment. Job related
knowledge: Planning, resource allocation and performance management of department-wide outcomes. Develop and implement consistent corporate
performance monitoring to focus on the delivery of Provincial Shared Service outcomes. Initiate and coordinate the implementation of strategic corporate
projects to improve Provincial Shared Service Centre’s ability to meet strategic outcomes and exercise appropriate discretion to achieve service delivery
objectives and required outcomes. Develop and implement a Corporate
Governance Framework and corporate activity process including planning, monitoring and reporting and ensuring that strategic priorities are assessed for
risk and value through the application of governance principles and processes.
Maintain, develop and implement a Corporate Governance Framework (CGF)
to ensure high standards of accountability and the effective delivery of the department’s objectives and community value. Job related skills: Financial
management. Communication (verbal and written). Interpersonal relations and conflict management. Business management and development. Leadership
qualities. Facilitation and presentation. Computer literacy. Problem solving.
Analytical. A valid driver’s licence and willingness to travel.
DUTIES : Oversee corporate governance, and performance management of outcomes of the Provincial Offices (PSSCS) through the Implementation of efficient
Corporate Governance Frameworks. Provide strategic advice to the Deputy
Director- General: Provincial Operations on all matters pertaining to coordination and management of Provincial Shared Services. Oversee the
compilation of status report in terms of Provincial Shared Services Centres performance progress. Contribute to short, medium and long-term business
planning, analysing the external environment and identifying opportunities that will support the overall business direction of the Provincial Shared Service
Centres. Manage interface between the Provincial Shared Service Chief
Directors and Deputy Director-General: Provincial Operations. Provide guidance and leadership in the implementation of decisions / directives from
the Deputy Director-General to the Chief Director: Provincial Shared Service
Centre. Manage and oversee the development of standardised integrated provincial operational plans and ensure the co-ordination of accurate reporting
on outcomes and provincial performance. Ensure the development of standardised performance indicators for Provincial Shared Services Centres.
Contribute to the corporate management of the Provincial Shared Services
Centres including the development of the targets / objectives. Provide coordination support to branches in relation tom service delivery at Provincial
Shared Services Centres. Ensure coordination and integration of delivery of the departmental programs. Coordinate the drafting of annual integrated
operational plans to facilitate integrated delivery of the departmental programs at Provincial Shared Services Centre level. Ensure that designated duties are
executed at all times in accordance with corporate policies and procedures.
Oversee the implementation of provincial support services and develop service improvement plans and implement a service improvement programme in
support of the Provincial Shared Service Centres operational planning objectives. Manage research on corporate support services to improve service
delivery at the Provincial Shared Service Centres. Oversee the development and maintain performance dashboard. Oversee the development and
maintenance of performance dashboard for the Provincial Shared Services
Centres, ensure regular performance monitoring.
ENQUIRIES : Ms B Letompa Tel No: (012) 312 8112
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 Post57@dlrrd.gov.za
NOTE : EE Targets: Coloured and White Males and African, Coloured and Indian Females and Persons with disabilities.
Official source
This vacancy was imported from DPSA Circular 20 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.