DEPUTY DIRECTOR: DIRECTOR-GENERAL SUPPORT is a South African government vacancy at North West Department of Agriculture and Rural Development. This job is part of Circular 20 of 2026 from the DPSA. centre: Mmabatho | 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.
e-mail: ooprecruitment1@nwpg.gov.za
Salary
R932 292 per annum (Level 11), (all-inclusive package)
Requirements
- Three-year tertiary qualification in Public Administration/Public Management and/or equivalent qualification at NQF level 6 and/ or equivalent qualifications (NQF level and credits).
- 6 years’ experience in Office administration of which 3 years should be in Office administration of which 3 years should be in Assistant Director level.
- Knowledge, Skills and Competencies: Knowledge and understanding of Government policies;
- Knowledge of computer, Basic knowledge of financial administration, Good telephone etiquette, Good communication skills, Problem solving skills.
- Research Skills.
- Computer literacy.
- Self-management, Ability to act tact and to do research and analyse documents and situations.
- Ability to work under pressure.
Duties
- Coordination of administrative support to the Director-General.
- Coordination of secretariat support to the Director General meetings.
- Coordination of liaison with all spheres of government on provincial administration issues.
- Management of administrative activities in the Office of the Director-General.
- Write reports.
- Provide secretariat services to senior and executive management meetings.
Enquiries
Ms. M Melokwe Tel No: (018) 388 3040
Notes
This Department is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. It is our intention to promote representatively (race, gender and disability) in the Department through the filling of these posts and candidates whose transfer/promotion/appointment will promote representativity will receive preference. Applications must be accompanied by improved Z83 Employment Form (81/971431) obtainable from any Public Service Department and accessible on the website, www.dpsa.gov.za. The improved Z83 Form must be fully completed in all areas signed and dated. Should the applicant use incorrect application form for employment (Z83), the application/s will not be considered for selection purposes (disqualified). The completed and signed form Z83 should be accompanied by a recently updated, comprehensive CV and ID copy as well as three contactable referees. Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified documents on or before the day of the interviews. Non-RSA citizens/permanent resident permit holders must attach a copy of their permanent residence permit to their applications. Should you possess a foreign qualification, it must be accompanied by an evaluation certificate from the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). Failure to submit the requested documents will result in the Application not being considered. All qualifications will be verified. All shortlisted candidates, including SMS shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One shall be a practical exercise, and the other an Integrity (Ethical Conduct) Assessment. Selection panels shall score both technical exercises as an additional criterion in the interview process. It will be expected of candidates to be available for selection interviews on a date, time and place as determined by the Department. Applicants who do not comply with the above-mentioned requirements, as well as applications received late, will not be considered. No faxed or copied application will be considered. Correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only. If you have not been contacted within three (3) months after the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. All appointments are subjected to personnel suitability checks (criminal record check, citizenship verification, financial/asset record checks, qualification /study verification and previous employment verification, reference checks and security vetting. SMS appointments are also subjected to SMS competency assessment as a DPSA requirement. All shortlisted candidates for SMS posts and positions with requisite skills will be subjected to a technical exercise that intends to test relevant technical elements of the job. Applicants who do not possess Nyukela Pre Entry Certificate shall be considered for shortlisting and interviews but cannot be appointed before they successfully obtain pre-entry certificate. (SMS Pre Entry Programme) is offered by the National School of government, information can be accessed via this link: http://www.thensg.gov.za. The appointee to SMS post must be in possession of such, prior to taking up the post. The Department reserves the right not to make appointment for the advertised posts. The successful candidates will enter into an employment contract with the Department that will be reviewed based on performance. MANAGEMENT ECHELON
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Original Text
Job Purpose: Coordinate the Provision of Administrative Support Services to the Director-General’s office.
SALARY : R932 292 per annum (Level 11), (all-inclusive package)
CENTRE : Mmabatho
REQUIREMENTS : Three-year tertiary qualification in Public Administration/Public Management and/or equivalent qualification at NQF level 6 and/ or equivalent qualifications
(NQF level and credits). 6 years’ experience in Office administration of which 3 years should be in Office administration of which 3 years should be in Assistant
Director level. Knowledge, Skills and Competencies: Knowledge and understanding of Government policies; Knowledge of computer, Basic
knowledge of financial administration, Good telephone etiquette, Good communication skills, Problem solving skills. Research Skills. Computer
literacy. Self-management, Ability to act tact and to do research and analyse documents and situations. Ability to work under pressure.
DUTIES : Coordination of administrative support to the Director-General. Coordination of secretariat support to the Director General meetings. Coordination of liaison
with all spheres of government on provincial administration issues.
Management of administrative activities in the Office of the Director-General.
Write reports. Provide secretariat services to senior and executive management meetings.
ENQUIRIES : Ms. M Melokwe Tel No: (018) 388 3040
APPLICATIONS : e-mail: ooprecruitment1@nwpg.gov.za
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.