DIRECTOR: HOUSE OF TRADITIONAL LEADERS 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 317 384 per annum (Level 13), (all-inclusive salary package)
Requirements
- Matric plus an undergraduate qualification (NQF Level 7) in Social Science / Public Management / Public Administration and Governance or related as recognized by SAQA.
- Minimum 5 Years of relevant experience at middle/senior managerial level and valid driver’s license (with exception of person with disability).
- SMS Pre-Entry (Nyukela) Certificate prior to appointment.
- Core and Process Competencies: Sound and in-depth knowledge of relevant prescripts; application of the legislative framework governing the public service e.g.
- Public Service Act, TKLA, Labour Relation Act, PFMA; strong and dynamic strategic leadership and communication skills; an understanding of the operational environment of the Department and its delivery service imperatives; possess experience in the stakeholder management; negotiation and corporate governance; knowledge on the relevant policies/prescripts and procedures.
- 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;
- Service delivery Innovation (SDI);
- Communication (Verbal and written).
- Technical competencies: Legislation interpretation;
- Coordination and monitoring skills;
- Strong organizational and conflict management skills;
- Legislation and/or Policy implementation, Adaptability during changes to meet the goals.
Duties
- Provide effective secretarial services for the Provincial House of Traditional Leaders;
- Manage the formulation and implementation of programmes, policies and laws affecting house of traditional leaders;
- Manage the establishment of provincial and local houses of traditional leaders;
- Establish, maintain and ensure a good working relationship within the department and relevant stakeholders;
- Manage resources (human, financial, equipment/assets);
- 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.
Enquiries
Ms. Mokhomole Makgano Tel No: (015) 294 2270
Notes
EE Target: African Female, Coloured Female, White Female, Indian Female, Persons with Disability OTHER POSTS
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Original Text
Branch: Traditional Affairs
SALARY : R1 317 384 per annum (Level 13), (all-inclusive salary package)
CENTRE : Polokwane
REQUIREMENTS : Matric plus an undergraduate qualification (NQF Level 7) in Social Science /
Public Management / Public Administration and Governance or related as recognized by SAQA. Minimum 5 Years of relevant experience at middle/senior
managerial level and valid driver’s license (with exception of person with disability). SMS Pre-Entry (Nyukela) Certificate prior to appointment. Core and
Process Competencies: Sound and in-depth knowledge of relevant prescripts; application of the legislative framework governing the public service e.g. Public
Service Act, TKLA, Labour Relation Act, PFMA; strong and dynamic strategic leadership and communication skills; an understanding of the operational
environment of the Department and its delivery service imperatives; possess experience in the stakeholder management; negotiation and corporate
governance; knowledge on the relevant policies/prescripts and procedures.
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; Service delivery Innovation (SDI); Communication
(Verbal and written). Technical competencies: Legislation interpretation;
Coordination and monitoring skills; Strong organizational and conflict management skills; Legislation and/or Policy implementation, Adaptability
during changes to meet the goals.
DUTIES : Provide effective secretarial services for the Provincial House of Traditional Leaders; Manage the formulation and implementation of programmes, policies
and laws affecting house of traditional leaders; Manage the establishment of provincial and local houses of traditional leaders; Establish, maintain and
ensure a good working relationship within the department and relevant stakeholders; Manage resources (human, financial, equipment/assets);
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.
ENQUIRIES : Ms. Mokhomole Makgano Tel No: (015) 294 2270
NOTE : EE Target: African Female, Coloured Female, White Female, Indian Female, Persons with Disability
OTHER POSTS
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.