DEPUTY 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 Director: Public Service Transformation.
Applications
Where to send your application.
Please forward your applications, quoting the relevant reference number to: erecruitement.mpg.gov.za
Salary
R932 292 per annum (Level 11), an all-inclusive remuneration package. The successful candidate will be required to enter into a Performance Agreement
with the Director: Public Service Transformation.
Requirements
- An appropriate Bachelor’s Degree or Advanced National Diploma in Public Administration/ Public Management/ Operations Management/ Social Science (NQF Level 7).
- A minimum of three (3) years of experience at Junior Management Level.
- Experience in Public Service Transformation field will be an added advantage.
- Essential skills will include the following: Knowledge and understanding of the Operations Management Framework, of 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.
- Analytical, Communication, Interpersonal Relations, Team work, Initiative, Openness and Transparent, Serve the people” upholding values and principles, Live by a High Standard of Professional Ethics, Integrity – Credibility, Honesty – Incorruptible, Dedication – Hard working.
Duties
- Coordinate and monitor the implementation of Cascading Batho Pele to local Government programme and the Provincial Departments (Transformation Imperatives/Batho Pele Programmes).
- Coordinate, Monitor and evaluate the Batho Pele Change Management Engagement Programme (Capacitation on request by Municipalities, Government Depts. and SOEs).
- Coordinate, Monitor and evaluate Batho Pele projects.
- Coordinate, Monitor and Evaluate the provincial Service delivery improvement Plans.
- Manage the provision of administrative support services.
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 : R932 292 per annum (Level 11), an all-inclusive remuneration package. The successful candidate will be required to enter into a Performance Agreement
with the Director: Public Service Transformation.
CENTRE : Mbombela
REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate Bachelor’s Degree or Advanced National Diploma in Public Administration/ Public Management/ Operations Management/ Social Science
(NQF Level 7). A minimum of three (3) years of experience at Junior
Management Level. Experience in Public Service Transformation field will be an added advantage. Essential skills will include the following: Knowledge and
understanding of the Operations Management Framework, of 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. Analytical, Communication, Interpersonal Relations, Team work,
Initiative, Openness and Transparent, Serve the people” upholding values and principles, Live by a High Standard of Professional Ethics, Integrity –
Credibility, Honesty – Incorruptible, Dedication – Hard working.
DUTIES : Coordinate and monitor the implementation of Cascading Batho Pele to local Government programme and the Provincial Departments (Transformation
Imperatives/Batho Pele Programmes). Coordinate, Monitor and evaluate the
Batho Pele Change Management Engagement Programme (Capacitation on request by Municipalities, Government Depts. and SOEs). Coordinate, Monitor
and evaluate Batho Pele projects. Coordinate, Monitor and Evaluate the provincial Service delivery improvement Plans. Manage the provision of
administrative support services.
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.