DEPUTY DIRECTOR-GENERAL: INSTITUTIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND SUPPORT is a South African government vacancy at Department of Justice and Constitutional Development (DoJ&CD). This job is part of Circular 26 of 2026 from the DPSA. centre: National Office, Pretoria State | closing date: 11 August 2026. Use this page to review the requirements, duties, application instructions and official source links before applying.
Job details
Salary
R1 885 710 – R2 124 237 per annum (Level 15), (an all-inclusive remuneration package)
Centre
National Office, Pretoria State
Requirements
- An NQF Level 8 qualification as recognised by SAQA, in Public Administration, Public Management, Administration, Law, Governance, Social Sciences or a related field.
- 8 years' experience at Senior Management level in public administration within a large, complex organisation.
- Extensive knowledge of the Public Finance Management Act, the Public Service legislative and governance framework, organisational performance management, strategic planning, institutional governance, human resource management and public administration.
- Sound understanding of Government priorities, organisational development, policy coordination, justice sector governance and executive management within the Public Service.
- Skills and Competencies: Exceptional strategic capability and leadership with the ability to provide organisational direction, develop and implement strategies and inspire high performance.
- Demonstrated capability in programme and project management, financial management, organisational transformation and change management, knowledge management, service delivery innovation and organisational performance improvement.
- Strong analytical, planning and problem-solving capability.
- Excellent people management, stakeholder engagement, communication and client orientation skills, with the ability to build collaborative partnerships and influence strategic outcomes.
- High levels of professionalism, ethical leadership, innovation, accountability and commitment to public service values.
Duties
- Provide strategic leadership for justice policy coordination, entity oversight and Justice Cluster governance to strengthen institutional governance, integrated decision-making and the implementation of departmental strategic priorities.
- Lead justice education, professional development, research, innovation and knowledge management programmes to strengthen institutional capability and organisational performance.
- Direct strategic planning, organisational performance management, service delivery improvement, operational intelligence and integrated performance monitoring systems to support evidence-based planning, accountability and continuous organisational improvement.
- Lead public education, strategic communication, media relations, stakeholder engagement and reputation management initiatives to promote public confidence, improve access to justice and strengthen the Department's public profile.
- Provide strategic leadership for legal services, legal advisory services, litigation management, contract management, statutory legal processes and legal governance to mitigate legal risks and safeguard the Department's interests.
- Ensure sound strategic, financial, human resource, asset and performance management, promote compliance with legislative and regulatory prescripts, and build a capable, ethical and highperforming Branch that supports the Department's constitutional mandate.
Enquiries
Ms Duduzile Magampa at 060 972 1178
Applications
Where to send your application.
- Quoting the relevant reference number, direct your application to: https://forms.office.com/r/X2XaVPasWu OR
- Postal address: The Human Resources: Department of Justice and Constitutional Development, Private Bag X81, Pretoria, 0001 OR
- Physical address: Application Box, First Floor Reception, East Tower, Momentum Building, 329 Pretorius Street, Pretoria.
Department Notes
Applicants are invited to submit applications, quoting the relevant reference number to the link and or address indicated in each specific advertisement. Applications should be accompanied by a fully completed and signed Application for Employment Form (New Z83, effective from 1 January 2021, obtainable at www.dpsa.gov.za), citing the correct post number and job title; a comprehensive CV (citing the start and end date (dd/mm/yy), job title, detailed duties performed and exit reason for each employment period to be considered, as well as the details of three contactable employment references and copies of educational qualifications. Applicants who possess foreign qualification(s), are furthermore required to submit the evaluated results of such qualifications as received from the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA).All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS, shall undertake two preentry 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. These assessments are aimed at assessing candidate’s professional and technical competency against the job requirements and duties, general job fit, integrity and digital literacy). All shortlisted candidates for SMS positions will be subjected to a technical exercise and interview. Following the technical exercise and interview, a maximum of three (3) candidates will undergo psychometric assessment to assess cognitive capabilities, behavioural, emotional intelligence and integrity. All suitable candidates will be subjected to mandatory pre-employment screening/ suitability checks/ verification (credit, criminal, citizenship, qualifications, employment pending disciplinary action and professional registration. Suitable candidates for Senior Management Service positions will also be required to successfully complete the online Nyukela Pre-entry Certificate to Senior Management Services course, which can be accessed via: http://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-pre-entry-programme/. Candidates wishing to be considered for appointment, are encouraged to enrol for the course as soon as possible. Due to high volumes anticipated, communication will be limited to shortlisted candidates. The Department reserves the right not to make an appointment. The Department of Justice and Constitutional Development (DOJ&CD) seeks to appoint exceptional, ethical and visionary leaders to join its executive leadership team in advancing constitutional democracy. Applications received after the closing date will not be considered. The Department is committed to providing equal opportunities and affirmative action employment. It is our intention to promote representativity in terms of (race, gender, and disability).
Original Text
SALARY : R1 885 710 – R2 124 237 per annum (Level 15), (an all-inclusive remuneration package)
CENTRE : National Office, Pretoria State
REQUIREMENTS : An NQF Level 8 qualification as recognised by SAQA, in Public Administration, Public Management, Administration, Law, Governance, Social Sciences or a
related field. 8 years' experience at Senior Management level in public administration within a large, complex organisation. Extensive knowledge of
the Public Finance Management Act, the Public Service legislative and governance framework, organisational performance management, strategic
planning, institutional governance, human resource management and public administration. Sound understanding of Government priorities, organisational
development, policy coordination, justice sector governance and executive management within the Public Service. Skills and Competencies: Exceptional
strategic capability and leadership with the ability to provide organisational direction, develop and implement strategies and inspire high performance.
Demonstrated capability in programme and project management, financial management, organisational transformation and change management,
knowledge management, service delivery innovation and organisational performance improvement. Strong analytical, planning and problem-solving
capability. Excellent people management, stakeholder engagement, communication and client orientation skills, with the ability to build collaborative
partnerships and influence strategic outcomes. High levels of professionalism, ethical leadership, innovation, accountability and commitment to public service
values.
DUTIES : Provide strategic leadership for justice policy coordination, entity oversight and Justice Cluster governance to strengthen institutional governance, integrated
decision-making and the implementation of departmental strategic priorities.
Lead justice education, professional development, research, innovation and knowledge management programmes to strengthen institutional capability and
organisational performance. Direct strategic planning, organisational performance management, service delivery improvement, operational
intelligence and integrated performance monitoring systems to support evidence-based planning, accountability and continuous organisational
improvement. Lead public education, strategic communication, media relations, stakeholder engagement and reputation management initiatives to
promote public confidence, improve access to justice and strengthen the
Department's public profile. Provide strategic leadership for legal services, legal advisory services, litigation management, contract management,
statutory legal processes and legal governance to mitigate legal risks and safeguard the Department's interests. Ensure sound strategic, financial,
human resource, asset and performance management, promote compliance with legislative and regulatory prescripts, and build a capable, ethical and highperforming Branch that supports the Department's constitutional mandate.
ENQUIRIES : Ms Duduzile Magampa at 060 972 1178
APPLICATIONS : Quoting the relevant reference number, direct your application to: https://forms.office.com/r/X2XaVPasWu OR Postal address: The Human
Resources: Department of Justice and Constitutional Development, Private
Bag X81, Pretoria, 0001 OR Physical address: Application Box, First Floor
Reception, East Tower, Momentum Building, 329 Pretorius Street, Pretoria.
Official source
This vacancy was imported from DPSA Circular 26 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.