ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: PARTNERSHIPS is a South African government vacancy at Department of Traditional Affairs (DTA). This job is part of Circular 21 of 2026 from the DPSA. centre: Pretoria | closing date: 03 July 2026. Use this page to review the requirements, duties, application instructions and official source links before applying.
Job details
Salary
R487 197 per annum (Level 09)
Centre
Pretoria
Requirements
- A Bachelor’s Degree in Public Administration, Public Management, Development Studies, Social Sciences or equivalent relevant qualification at NQF level 7 plus 3-5 years’ relevant experience in the Public Service in the field of development, and/or stakeholder relations and partnerships.
- Experience in policy analysis, implementation, and monitoring and evaluation will be an added advantage.
- A valid driver’s licence.
- Generic competencies: Service Delivery Innovation, Problem Solving and Analysis, Client Orientation and Customer Focus, Communication (written & verbal) skills.
- Technical competencies: Knowledge of government systems, processes and local governance, Knowledge of the Traditional and Khoi-San Leadership Act, Understanding of socio-economic development and community development frameworks.
- Coordination and facilitation skills, monitoring and evaluation techniques and skills, research and policy analysis, data analysis, analytics and interpretation, development and management of partnerships and Memoranda of Agreement (MoAs).
- Report writing and presentation skills, Advanced computer literacy (database management, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) skills.
Duties
- The successful candidate will perform the following duties: Development policy frameworks on partnerships between Traditional and Khoi-San Leaders, spheres of government, business sector and civil society.
- Develop and review frameworks to support the institution of Traditional and Khoi-San Leaders through partnerships.
- Establish and manage an electronic database between the various stakeholders.
- Develop report on the procurement and management of partnerships in Traditional and Khoi-San Leaders.
- Assist and provide support to the Traditional and Khoi-San Leaders structures to participate in socio-economic development programmes.
Enquiries
Mr. M Mpisi Tel No: (012) 065 3426
Applications
Where to send your application.
Applications may be posted to: Human Resource Management Directorate, Department of Traditional Affairs, Private Bag X22, Arcadia, 0083 or Hand deliver to: 509 Pretorius Street, Arcadia, 2nd Floor Pencardia 1 Building or email to DTARecruit202610@cogta.gov.za
For Attention
Director: Human Resource Management
Department Notes
The successful candidate’s appointment will be subject to a security clearance process and the verification of educational qualification certificates. Applications must quote the relevant reference number and must be completed on the New Z83 form obtainable from any Public Service department and signed when submitted. From 1 January 2021 should an application be received using the incorrect application for employment (Z83), the application will not be considered. Only shortlisted candidates will submit relevant documents. Applicants should submit CV and Z83 only. Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies a day before the interview date. 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. Persons with a disability are encouraged to apply. It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) and to provide proof of such evaluation only when shortlisted. Incomplete applications or applications received after the closing date will not be considered. It is important to note that it is the applicant’s responsibility to ensure that all information and attachments in support of the application are submitted by the due date. Due to the large number of responses anticipated, correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only. If you have not been contacted within three months of the closing date of the advertisement, please accept that your application has been unsuccessful. The department reserves the right not to fill the advertised position.
Original Text
SALARY : R487 197 per annum (Level 09)
CENTRE : Pretoria
REQUIREMENTS : A Bachelor’s Degree in Public Administration, Public Management, Development Studies, Social Sciences or equivalent relevant qualification at
NQF level 7 plus 3-5 years’ relevant experience in the Public Service in the field of development, and/or stakeholder relations and partnerships.
Experience in policy analysis, implementation, and monitoring and evaluation will be an added advantage. A valid driver’s licence. Generic competencies:
Service Delivery Innovation, Problem Solving and Analysis, Client Orientation and Customer Focus, Communication (written & verbal) skills. Technical
competencies: Knowledge of government systems, processes and local governance, Knowledge of the Traditional and Khoi-San Leadership Act,
Understanding of socio-economic development and community development frameworks. Coordination and facilitation skills, monitoring and evaluation
techniques and skills, research and policy analysis, data analysis, analytics and interpretation, development and management of partnerships and
Memoranda of Agreement (MoAs). Report writing and presentation skills,
Advanced computer literacy (database management, Word, Excel, and
PowerPoint) skills.
DUTIES : The successful candidate will perform the following duties: Development policy frameworks on partnerships between Traditional and Khoi-San Leaders,
spheres of government, business sector and civil society. Develop and review frameworks to support the institution of Traditional and Khoi-San Leaders
through partnerships. Establish and manage an electronic database between the various stakeholders. Develop report on the procurement and management
of partnerships in Traditional and Khoi-San Leaders. Assist and provide support to the Traditional and Khoi-San Leaders structures to participate in
socio-economic development programmes.
ENQUIRIES : Mr. M Mpisi Tel No: (012) 065 3426
APPLICATIONS : Applications may be posted to: Human Resource Management Directorate, Department of Traditional Affairs, Private Bag X22, Arcadia, 0083 or Hand
deliver to: 509 Pretorius Street, Arcadia, 2nd Floor Pencardia 1 Building or email to DTARecruit202610@cogta.gov.za
FOR ATTENTION : Director: Human Resource Management
Official source
This vacancy was imported from DPSA Circular 21 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.