DEPUTY DIRECTOR GENERAL: TRADITIONAL AFFAIRS is a South African government vacancy at Limpopo Department of Co-Operative Governance, Human Settlements and Traditional Affairs. This job is part of Circular 20 of 2026 from the DPSA. centre: Polokwane | closing date: 03 July 2026. Use this page to review the requirements, duties, application instructions and official source links before applying.
Job details
Applications
Where to send your application.
Applications should be submitted online through http://erecruitment.limpopo.gov.za Hand delivered applications should be submitted to 28 Market Street (Next to UNISA) Registry Office (First Floor by 16h00 daily) or alternatively post to The Director: HRMA&EW; Department of Co-operative Governance, Human Settlements and Traditional Affairs, Private Bag X9485, Polokwane, 0700.
Salary
R1 885 710 per annum (Level 15), (all-inclusive salary package)
Requirements
- Matric plus a qualification at NQF Level 8 in Anthropological Services/Social Sciences, Law, Public Administration or related as recognized by SAQA.
- Minimum Eight (8) Years of relevant experience at a senior managerial level and valid driver’s license (with exception of person with disability).
- SMS PreEntry (Nyukela) Certificate prior to appointment.
- Core and Process Competencies: Sound and in-depth knowledge of relevant prescripts, TKLA, legislations governing the institution of traditional leadership, legislative framework governing the public service e.g., Public Service Act, Labour Relation Act, PFMA, etc.
- Generic Competencies: Strategic Capability and Leadership;
- People Management and Empowerment;
- Programme and Project Management;
- Financial Management.
- Change Management;
- Knowledge Management;
- Service Delivery Innovation;
- Problem Solving and Analysis;
- Client Orientation and Customer Focus;
- Communication (Verbal and written).
- Technical competencies: Legislation interpretation;
- Secretariat of Statutory structures;
- Coordination and monitoring skills;
- Legislation and/or Policy implementation.
Duties
- Provide strategic direction and management to the Traditional Affairs Branch;
- Oversee the establishment and functionality of Traditional Leadership Institutions;
- Oversee the management and provision of administrative support to various institutions of traditional leadership;
- Oversee, manage and monitor the administration of initiation school;
- Oversee and coordinate the recognition and events of traditional leaders.
- Manage resources (human, financial, equipment/assets);
- Evaluate the performance of the branch on a continuing basis against pre-determined key measurable objectives and standards;
- Manage performance of staff and ensure assessment of their performance;
- Build and lead a high-performing team by ensuring provision of mentorship, coaching, and discipline of staff;
- Set clear goals and performance expectations for the team and ensuring alignment with organizational objectives.
Enquiries
Mr. Ramagoshi Phuti Tel No: (015) 294 2225
Notes
EE Target: African Female, Coloured Female, White Female, Indian Female, Persons with Disability
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Original Text
Branch: Traditional Affairs
SALARY : R1 885 710 per annum (Level 15), (all-inclusive salary package)
CENTRE : Polokwane
REQUIREMENTS : Matric plus a qualification at NQF Level 8 in Anthropological Services/Social Sciences, Law, Public Administration or related as recognized by SAQA.
Minimum Eight (8) Years of relevant experience at a senior managerial level and valid driver’s license (with exception of person with disability). SMS PreEntry (Nyukela) Certificate prior to appointment. Core and Process
Competencies: Sound and in-depth knowledge of relevant prescripts, TKLA, legislations governing the institution of traditional leadership, legislative
framework governing the public service e.g., Public Service Act, Labour
Relation Act, PFMA, etc. Generic Competencies: Strategic Capability and
Leadership; People Management and Empowerment; Programme and Project
Management; Financial Management. Change Management; Knowledge
Management; Service Delivery Innovation; Problem Solving and Analysis;
Client Orientation and Customer Focus; Communication (Verbal and written).
Technical competencies: Legislation interpretation; Secretariat of Statutory structures; Coordination and monitoring skills; Legislation and/or Policy
implementation.
DUTIES : Provide strategic direction and management to the Traditional Affairs Branch; Oversee the establishment and functionality of Traditional Leadership
Institutions; Oversee the management and provision of administrative support to various institutions of traditional leadership; Oversee, manage and monitor
the administration of initiation school; Oversee and coordinate the recognition and events of traditional leaders. Manage resources (human, financial,
equipment/assets); Evaluate the performance of the branch on a continuing basis against pre-determined key measurable objectives and standards;
Manage performance of staff and ensure assessment of their performance;
Build and lead a high-performing team by ensuring provision of mentorship, coaching, and discipline of staff; Set clear goals and performance expectations
for the team and ensuring alignment with organizational objectives.
ENQUIRIES : Mr. Ramagoshi Phuti Tel No: (015) 294 2225
NOTE : EE Target: African Female, Coloured Female, White Female, Indian Female, Persons with Disability
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.