Circular 28 of 2026 · Post 28/52
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: ETD COORDINATION
National School of Government (NSG)
- LevelLevel 09
- AdvertCombined vacancy information
Closing date: 15 days remaining
Job details
- Circular
- 28 of 2026
- Page No.
- 7–8
- Circular Post
- 28/52
- Department
- National School of Government (NSG)
- Closing date
- 24 August 2026
About this vacancy
This advert contains combined vacancy information. Review the source-supplied values below; they are not automatically paired into individual positions.
Applications close on 24 August 2026.
Application and salary information
Salary
R487 197 per annum (Level 09)
Application route
Complete submission instructions are provided under How to apply.
Vacancy information
This advert contains combined vacancy information. Values are shown as supplied and are not paired into positions unless the source stores that relationship explicitly.
- Centre
- before co-ordination activities. Manage the quality of course materials distributed in line with the approved specification before printing as well as before dispatching clients. Undertake periodic site visits to ETD venues (internally and externally) to ensure quality standards. Monitor the quality and performance of service providers responsible for catering, venues, and printing in line with the NSG policies and standards. Create awareness of NSG Standards, to Departmental Coordinators. Provide support in the orientation of contracted panel of experts and HEl's and assist in presenting on training logistics matters. Manage and verify the accuracy of data capturing into the system. Ensure quality of the ETD interventions into the system, through continuous monitoring and in liaison with relevant programme managers. Manage data integrity and security of learner personal information into the system. Liaise with Learner Records after each ETD intervention for the issuing of payments and certificates. Manage the resources (people, finance, systems, assets) allocated within the sub-directorate. Implement operations management within the sub-directorate, including determination of service standards, standard operating procedures, business process management, total quality management and digital transformation. Develop appropriate strategies and plans for the achievement of performance targets and subdirectorate requirements, including quarterly performance reporting. Identify and manage strategic and operational risks within the sub-directorate, as well as mitigation plans, including business continuity plans. Manage a team of employees, who are expected to accomplish assigned duties in an efficient, effective, and competent manner and to strive for improvement and excellence in all work performed.
- Salary information
- R487 197 per annum (Level 09)
Requirements
- A tertiary qualification registered at (NQF Level 6) in Human Resource Development, Business Administration &
- Management, Public Administration &
- Management, Operations Management or Project Management.
- Experience: 3 years' experience in education, training, and development (ETD) coordination or working in an ETD environment, including supervisory experience.
- The job holder will be subjected to a security vetting process, the clearance level of which will be determined.
- Knowledge: Good understanding of the education, training, and development (ETD) environment.
- Practical and proven knowledge of ETD co-ordination or client service coordination.
- Proficiency with necessary technology such as software applications and computers.
- Good understanding of the public sector, relevant policies, and applicable legislative frameworks (including but not limited to: Public Service Act;
- Public Administration and Management Act;
- Public Service Regulatory Frameworks).
- Knowledge of professional bodies and regulatory body requirements (e.g., South African Qualifications Authority, Quality Council for Trades and Occupations, Council for Higher Education).
- Advanced computer literacy, including excellent working knowledge of MS Office suite and relevant software for data analysis.
- Batho Pele principles.
- Skills: Events and project management.
- Time management.
- Strong interpersonal skills.
- Problem solving skills.
- Research and analysis techniques.
- Excellent organising and planning skills.
- Computer literacy in Microsoft Office Suite and other relevant solutions.
- Proven writing skills, including report writing, submissions and articles.
- Digital skills to work in digital environments with digital systems, management and reporting tools.
- Good conflict management skills.
- Creative and analytical skills.
- Personal Attributes: Participate in professional development growth activities for maintaining professional knowledge and staying current with business solutions trends.
- Ability to multitask and organise, prioritise, and follow multiple projects and tasks through to completion with an attention to detail.
- Ability to work independently while contributing to a team environment.
- Ability to analyse problems, identify solutions and take appropriate action, resolve conflicts using independent judgment and decision-making processes.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with management, employees, stakeholders, and the public.
- Integrity and honesty; detail-oriented; creative and innovative; ability to work under pressure.
- Travel and work extended hours.
Duties
- The incumbent will be responsible for the following Key Results Areas: Coordinate the planning process for the delivery of ETD events (e.g., face-to-face, virtual, e-learning and blended training).
- Manage bulk bookings not to exceed the actual booked number.
- Co-ordinate ETD interventions with client departments, contracted service providers, and internal business divisions.
- Manage the processes related to procurement of logistics (e.g. venue and catering).
- Deployment of the panel of experts and HEl's in accordance with their area of specialization.
- Prepare case files for handover (final attendance registers, verification of captured records, deviation memos/submissions) and submit to Learner Records after course reports.
- Management of priority clients (schedule meetings, ensure MOU/MOA project plans implementation).
- Monitor and assess each ETD event's success, prepare reports and identify areas of improvement.
- Manage the logistics related to printing and packaging of course material (for face-to-face training) and delivery before the ETD intervention.
- Monitor and replenish the stock levels of course material timeously and efficiently.
- Ensure the distribution and completion of learner evaluation questionnaires and feedback forms and submit to the relevant business unit.
- Ensure the thorough completion of attendance registers and the prompt receipt of reports from the panel of experts and higher education institutions (HEls) subsequent to the educational and training development (ETD) intervention.
- Quality assure physical and online documentation received from the Contact
Enquiries
Thabo Ngwenya Tel No: (012) 441 6108
How to apply
Where and how to submit your application.
: APPLY USING THIS LINK: APPLICATION FOR ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: ETD COORDINATION REF NO: NSG 18/2026 – FILL OUT FORM
Notes and Z83 guidance
- Applications must consist of: A fully completed and signed new Z83 form with a comprehensive CV containing contactable references. Use of the old Z83 Form will result in disqualification.
- Candidates should not attach certified documents to the application.
- Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified documents on or before the day of the interview. The relevant reference number must be written on the application form. Foreign qualifications must be accompanied by an evaluation certificate from the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA).
- All shortlisted candidates for SMS posts will be subjected to a technical exercise and interview. Following the technical exercise and interview, a maximum of three (3) SMS candidates will undergo psychometric assessments to assess cognitive capabilities, behavioural preferences, emotional intelligence, and integrity All shortlisted candidates, including SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One must be a practical exercise, and the other must be an Integrity (Ethical Conduct) Assessment.
- All appointments are subject to personnel suitability checks such as security vetting, citizen verification, financial records check, and qualifications verifications.
- Applications that do not comply with the abovementioned requirements as well as applications that are received late, will not be considered.
- The selection process of the SMS post will be in line with the Senior Management Service requirements.
- The successful candidate will be expected to sign a performance agreement within three months from the date of assumption of duties and where applicable to disclose particulars of all registrable financial interests within a month.
- The employment decision shall be informed by the Employment Equity Plan of the Department to achieve its employment equity targets. It is the Department’s intention to promote equity (race, gender, and disability) through the filling of this post. The NSG reserves the right not to make an appointment and to use other recruitment processes.
- Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. Successful completion of the Senior Management Pre-Entry Programme (Nyukela) is required for appointment to the SMS posts. Enrolment for the course should be made on the NSG’s website at https://www.thensg.gov.za/trainingcourse/sms-pre-entry-programme.
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POST 28/52 : ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: ETD COORDINATION REF NO: NSG 18/2026
SALARY : R487 197 per annum (Level 09)
CENTRE : Pretoria
REQUIREMENTS : A tertiary qualification registered at (NQF Level 6) in Human Resource Development, Business Administration & Management, Public Administration
& Management, Operations Management or Project Management. Experience:
3 years' experience in education, training, and development (ETD)
coordination or working in an ETD environment, including supervisory experience. The job holder will be subjected to a security vetting process, the
clearance level of which will be determined. Knowledge: Good understanding of the education, training, and development (ETD) environment. Practical and
proven knowledge of ETD co-ordination or client service coordination.
Proficiency with necessary technology such as software applications and computers. Good understanding of the public sector, relevant policies, and
applicable legislative frameworks (including but not limited to: Public Service
Act; Public Administration and Management Act; Public Service Regulatory
Frameworks). Knowledge of professional bodies and regulatory body
requirements (e.g., South African Qualifications Authority, Quality Council for
Trades and Occupations, Council for Higher Education). Advanced computer literacy, including excellent working knowledge of MS Office suite and relevant
software for data analysis. Batho Pele principles. Skills: Events and project management. Time management. Strong interpersonal skills. Problem solving
skills. Research and analysis techniques. Excellent organising and planning skills. Computer literacy in Microsoft Office Suite and other relevant solutions.
Proven writing skills, including report writing, submissions and articles. Digital skills to work in digital environments with digital systems, management and
reporting tools. Good conflict management skills. Creative and analytical skills.
Personal Attributes: Participate in professional development growth activities for maintaining professional knowledge and staying current with business
solutions trends. Ability to multitask and organise, prioritise, and follow multiple projects and tasks through to completion with an attention to detail. Ability to
work independently while contributing to a team environment. Ability to analyse problems, identify solutions and take appropriate action, resolve conflicts using
independent judgment and decision-making processes. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with management, employees,
stakeholders, and the public. Integrity and honesty; detail-oriented; creative and innovative; ability to work under pressure. Travel and work extended hours.
DUTIES : The incumbent will be responsible for the following Key Results Areas: Coordinate the planning process for the delivery of ETD events (e.g., face-to-face, virtual, e-learning and blended training). Manage bulk bookings not to exceed
the actual booked number. Co-ordinate ETD interventions with client departments, contracted service providers, and internal business divisions.
Manage the processes related to procurement of logistics (e.g. venue and catering). Deployment of the panel of experts and HEl's in accordance with
their area of specialization. Prepare case files for handover (final attendance registers, verification of captured records, deviation memos/submissions) and
submit to Learner Records after course reports. Management of priority clients
(schedule meetings, ensure MOU/MOA project plans implementation). Monitor and assess each ETD event's success, prepare reports and identify areas of
improvement. Manage the logistics related to printing and packaging of course material (for face-to-face training) and delivery before the ETD intervention.
Monitor and replenish the stock levels of course material timeously and efficiently. Ensure the distribution and completion of learner evaluation
questionnaires and feedback forms and submit to the relevant business unit.
Ensure the thorough completion of attendance registers and the prompt receipt of reports from the panel of experts and higher education institutions (HEls)
subsequent to the educational and training development (ETD) intervention.
Quality assure physical and online documentation received from the Contact
Centre before co-ordination activities. Manage the quality of course materials
distributed in line with the approved specification before printing as well as before dispatching clients. Undertake periodic site visits to ETD venues
(internally and externally) to ensure quality standards. Monitor the quality and performance of service providers responsible for catering, venues, and printing
in line with the NSG policies and standards. Create awareness of NSG
Standards, to Departmental Coordinators. Provide support in the orientation of contracted panel of experts and HEl's and assist in presenting on training
logistics matters. Manage and verify the accuracy of data capturing into the system. Ensure quality of the ETD interventions into the system, through
continuous monitoring and in liaison with relevant programme managers.
Manage data integrity and security of learner personal information into the system. Liaise with Learner Records after each ETD intervention for the issuing
of payments and certificates. Manage the resources (people, finance, systems, assets) allocated within the sub-directorate. Implement operations
management within the sub-directorate, including determination of service standards, standard operating procedures, business process management,
total quality management and digital transformation. Develop appropriate strategies and plans for the achievement of performance targets and subdirectorate requirements, including quarterly performance reporting. Identify
and manage strategic and operational risks within the sub-directorate, as well as mitigation plans, including business continuity plans. Manage a team of
employees, who are expected to accomplish assigned duties in an efficient, effective, and competent manner and to strive for improvement and excellence
in all work performed.
ENQUIRIES : Thabo Ngwenya Tel No: (012) 441 6108
APPLICATIONS : : APPLY USING THIS LINK: APPLICATION FOR ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: ETD COORDINATION REF NO: NSG 18/2026 – FILL OUT FORM
SALARY : R487 197 per annum (Level 09)
CENTRE : Pretoria
REQUIREMENTS : A tertiary qualification registered at (NQF Level 6) in Human Resource Development, Business Administration & Management, Public Administration
& Management, Operations Management or Project Management. Experience:
3 years' experience in education, training, and development (ETD)
coordination or working in an ETD environment, including supervisory experience. The job holder will be subjected to a security vetting process, the
clearance level of which will be determined. Knowledge: Good understanding of the education, training, and development (ETD) environment. Practical and
proven knowledge of ETD co-ordination or client service coordination.
Proficiency with necessary technology such as software applications and computers. Good understanding of the public sector, relevant policies, and
applicable legislative frameworks (including but not limited to: Public Service
Act; Public Administration and Management Act; Public Service Regulatory
Frameworks). Knowledge of professional bodies and regulatory body
requirements (e.g., South African Qualifications Authority, Quality Council for
Trades and Occupations, Council for Higher Education). Advanced computer literacy, including excellent working knowledge of MS Office suite and relevant
software for data analysis. Batho Pele principles. Skills: Events and project management. Time management. Strong interpersonal skills. Problem solving
skills. Research and analysis techniques. Excellent organising and planning skills. Computer literacy in Microsoft Office Suite and other relevant solutions.
Proven writing skills, including report writing, submissions and articles. Digital skills to work in digital environments with digital systems, management and
reporting tools. Good conflict management skills. Creative and analytical skills.
Personal Attributes: Participate in professional development growth activities for maintaining professional knowledge and staying current with business
solutions trends. Ability to multitask and organise, prioritise, and follow multiple projects and tasks through to completion with an attention to detail. Ability to
work independently while contributing to a team environment. Ability to analyse problems, identify solutions and take appropriate action, resolve conflicts using
independent judgment and decision-making processes. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with management, employees,
stakeholders, and the public. Integrity and honesty; detail-oriented; creative and innovative; ability to work under pressure. Travel and work extended hours.
DUTIES : The incumbent will be responsible for the following Key Results Areas: Coordinate the planning process for the delivery of ETD events (e.g., face-to-face, virtual, e-learning and blended training). Manage bulk bookings not to exceed
the actual booked number. Co-ordinate ETD interventions with client departments, contracted service providers, and internal business divisions.
Manage the processes related to procurement of logistics (e.g. venue and catering). Deployment of the panel of experts and HEl's in accordance with
their area of specialization. Prepare case files for handover (final attendance registers, verification of captured records, deviation memos/submissions) and
submit to Learner Records after course reports. Management of priority clients
(schedule meetings, ensure MOU/MOA project plans implementation). Monitor and assess each ETD event's success, prepare reports and identify areas of
improvement. Manage the logistics related to printing and packaging of course material (for face-to-face training) and delivery before the ETD intervention.
Monitor and replenish the stock levels of course material timeously and efficiently. Ensure the distribution and completion of learner evaluation
questionnaires and feedback forms and submit to the relevant business unit.
Ensure the thorough completion of attendance registers and the prompt receipt of reports from the panel of experts and higher education institutions (HEls)
subsequent to the educational and training development (ETD) intervention.
Quality assure physical and online documentation received from the Contact
Centre before co-ordination activities. Manage the quality of course materials
distributed in line with the approved specification before printing as well as before dispatching clients. Undertake periodic site visits to ETD venues
(internally and externally) to ensure quality standards. Monitor the quality and performance of service providers responsible for catering, venues, and printing
in line with the NSG policies and standards. Create awareness of NSG
Standards, to Departmental Coordinators. Provide support in the orientation of contracted panel of experts and HEl's and assist in presenting on training
logistics matters. Manage and verify the accuracy of data capturing into the system. Ensure quality of the ETD interventions into the system, through
continuous monitoring and in liaison with relevant programme managers.
Manage data integrity and security of learner personal information into the system. Liaise with Learner Records after each ETD intervention for the issuing
of payments and certificates. Manage the resources (people, finance, systems, assets) allocated within the sub-directorate. Implement operations
management within the sub-directorate, including determination of service standards, standard operating procedures, business process management,
total quality management and digital transformation. Develop appropriate strategies and plans for the achievement of performance targets and subdirectorate requirements, including quarterly performance reporting. Identify
and manage strategic and operational risks within the sub-directorate, as well as mitigation plans, including business continuity plans. Manage a team of
employees, who are expected to accomplish assigned duties in an efficient, effective, and competent manner and to strive for improvement and excellence
in all work performed.
ENQUIRIES : Thabo Ngwenya Tel No: (012) 441 6108
APPLICATIONS : : APPLY USING THIS LINK: APPLICATION FOR ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: ETD COORDINATION REF NO: NSG 18/2026 – FILL OUT FORM