CHIEF DIRECTOR: COOPERATIVE GOVERNANCE SUPPORT is a South African government vacancy at Limpopo Department of Co-Operative Governance, Human Settlements and Traditional Affairs. This job is part of Circular 20 of 2026 from the DPSA. centre: Polokwane | 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.
Applications should be submitted online through http://erecruitment.limpopo.gov.za Hand delivered applications should be submitted to 28 Market Street (Next to UNISA) Registry Office (First Floor by 16h00 daily) or alternatively post to The Director: HRMA&EW; Department of Co-operative Governance, Human Settlements and Traditional Affairs, Private Bag X9485, Polokwane, 0700.
Salary
R1 554 696 per annum (Level 14), (all-inclusive salary package)
Requirements
- Matric plus an undergraduate qualification (NQF Level 7) in Public Administration / Management/Social Science or related field as recognized by SAQA.
- Minimum 5 Years of relevant experience at senior managerial level in the local government field and valid driver’s license (with exception of person with disability).
- SMS Pre-Entry (Nyukela) Certificate prior to appointment.
- Core and Process Competencies: Sound and in-depth knowledge of relevant prescripts, application of the legislative framework governing the public service e.g., Public Service Act, Labour Relation Act, PFMA, etc.
- Generic Competencies: Strategic Capability and Leadership;
- People Management and Empowerment;
- Programme and Project Management;
- Financial Management;
- Change Management;
- Knowledge Management;
- Service Delivery Innovation;
- Problem Solving and Analysis;
- Client Orientation and Customer Focus;
- Communication (Verbal and written).
- Technical competencies: Legislation interpretation;
- Coordination and monitoring skills;
- Legislation and/or Policy implementation.
Duties
- Facilitate support and oversight to enhance Municipal financial viability;
- Ensure monitoring and evaluation of the performance of municipalities;
- Develop and implement capacity building programs to improve institutional, administrative and technical capabilities in municipalities.
- Ensure availability of systems and processes in municipalities to improve governance and service delivery.
- Coordinate collaboration and partnerships among various stakeholders to support municipalities.
- Manage resources (human and physical).
Enquiries
Mr. Ramagoshi Phuti Tel No: (015) 294 2225
Notes
EE Target: African Female, Coloured Female, White Female, Indian Female, Persons with Disability
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Original Text
Branch: Cooperative Governance
SALARY : R1 554 696 per annum (Level 14), (all-inclusive salary package)
CENTRE : Polokwane
REQUIREMENTS : Matric plus an undergraduate qualification (NQF Level 7) in Public Administration / Management/Social Science or related field as recognized by
SAQA. Minimum 5 Years of relevant experience at senior managerial level in the local government field and valid driver’s license (with exception of person
with disability). SMS Pre-Entry (Nyukela) Certificate prior to appointment. Core and Process Competencies: Sound and in-depth knowledge of relevant
prescripts, application of the legislative framework governing the public service e.g., Public Service Act, Labour Relation Act, PFMA, etc. Generic
Competencies: Strategic Capability and Leadership; People Management and
Empowerment; Programme and Project Management; Financial Management;
Change Management; Knowledge Management; Service Delivery Innovation;
Problem Solving and Analysis; Client Orientation and Customer Focus;
Communication (Verbal and written). Technical competencies: Legislation interpretation; Coordination and monitoring skills; Legislation and/or Policy
implementation.
DUTIES : Facilitate support and oversight to enhance Municipal financial viability; Ensure monitoring and evaluation of the performance of municipalities; Develop and
implement capacity building programs to improve institutional, administrative and technical capabilities in municipalities. Ensure availability of systems and
processes in municipalities to improve governance and service delivery.
Coordinate collaboration and partnerships among various stakeholders to support municipalities. Manage resources (human and physical).
ENQUIRIES : Mr. Ramagoshi Phuti Tel No: (015) 294 2225
NOTE : EE Target: African Female, Coloured Female, White Female, Indian Female, Persons with Disability
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.