DIRECTOR: PUBLIC SERVICE TRANSFORMATION is a South African government vacancy at Mpumalanga Office of the Premier. This job is part of Circular 20 of 2026 from the DPSA. centre: Mbombela | closing date: 30 June 2026. Use this page to review the requirements, duties, application instructions and official source links before applying.
Job details
with the Chief Director: Human Rights and Transformation.
Applications
Where to send your application.
Please forward your applications, quoting the relevant reference number to: erecruitement.mpg.gov.za
Salary
R1 317 384 per annum (Level 13), an all-inclusive remuneration package. The successful candidate will be required to enter into a Performance Agreement
with the Chief Director: Human Rights and Transformation.
Requirements
- An appropriate Bachelor’s Degree/Advanced National Diploma in Public Administration/ Public Management/ Operations Management (NQF Level 7).
- A minimum of five (05) years of experience at Middle/ Senior management level.
- Experience in Public Service Transformation will be an added advantage.
- Essential skills will include the following: Knowledge and understanding of the Operations Management Framework, Batho Pele Programmes and Transformation Agenda of Government, Public Service Act, Public Service Regulations, Public Finance Management Act, White Paper on Transforming Public Service Delivery and Change Management Strategy Framework.
Duties
- Oversee the coordination, monitoring and evaluation of the Provincial Service Delivery Improvement Plans.
- Oversee the coordination, monitoring and evaluation of Batho Pele projects.
- Oversee the coordination and monitoring of the implementation of Cascading Batho Pele programme to local municipalities and District Municipalities.
- Oversee the coordination, monitoring and evaluation of the Batho Pele Change engagement management Programme.
- Oversee the coordination, development and monitoring of Service Standards in Provincial Departments.
- Local Municipalities and District Municipalities.
- Manage the provision of administrative support services.
- Managing human, financial and physical resources, as well as information.
Enquiries
should be directed to the Deputy Director: Internal HRM & D: Ms. SS Monareng Tel No: (013) 766 2004.
Notes
The Office of the Premier is looking for dynamic, innovative, experienced and suitable candidates to fill the following posts, listed in the various Units below. The minimum entry requirement for Senior Management Services (SMS) posts is a Pre-entry Certificate that is obtainable through a course named Certificate for entry into SMS submitted prior to appointment, and the full details can be sourced by following the link: https://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/smspre-entry-programme/. (SMS Pre-entry Certificate submitted prior appointment). All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. The recommended candidates for Senior Management Level (SMS) and Middle Management Level (MMS) posts shall be subjected to a competency assessment. All appointments are subject to security clearance, security vetting, employment reference checks, qualification verification and signing of performance agreements. Applications should only be submitted online through the link: erecruitment.mpg.gov.za on the new Z83 form and should be accompanied by a comprehensive CV. Only short-listed candidates will be required to submit certified copies of qualifications. If no correspondence is received within two months of the closing date, applicants must accept that their applications have been unsuccessful. MANAGEMENT ECHELON
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), an all-inclusive remuneration package. The successful candidate will be required to enter into a Performance Agreement
with the Chief Director: Human Rights and Transformation.
CENTRE : Mbombela
REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate Bachelor’s Degree/Advanced National Diploma in Public Administration/ Public Management/ Operations Management (NQF Level 7).
A minimum of five (05) years of experience at Middle/ Senior management level. Experience in Public Service Transformation will be an added advantage.
Essential skills will include the following: Knowledge and understanding of the
Operations Management Framework, Batho Pele Programmes and
Transformation Agenda of Government, Public Service Act, Public Service
Regulations, Public Finance Management Act, White Paper on Transforming
Public Service Delivery and Change Management Strategy Framework.
DUTIES : Oversee the coordination, monitoring and evaluation of the Provincial Service Delivery Improvement Plans. Oversee the coordination, monitoring and
evaluation of Batho Pele projects. Oversee the coordination and monitoring of the implementation of Cascading Batho Pele programme to local municipalities
and District Municipalities. Oversee the coordination, monitoring and evaluation of the Batho Pele Change engagement management Programme.
Oversee the coordination, development and monitoring of Service Standards in Provincial Departments. Local Municipalities and District Municipalities.
Manage the provision of administrative support services. Managing human, financial and physical resources, as well as information.
ENQUIRIES : should be directed to the Deputy Director: Internal HRM & D: Ms. SS Monareng Tel No: (013) 766 2004.
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.