CHIEF DIRECTOR: PRIMARY MINERALS PROCESSING AND CONSTRUCTION is a South African government vacancy at Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (the dtic). This job is part of Circular 19 of 2026 from the DPSA. centre: Sunnyside, Pretoria | closing date: 23 June 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 can be submitted: Via e-mail to applications@thedtic.gov.za (Ref no. must appear in subject-line – if no reference no. is provided the application may not be considered), by post to The Director: Human Resources Management, Private Bag X84, Pretoria, 0001; Hand-delivered to the dtic Campus, corner of Meintjies and Robert Sobukwe Streets, Sunnyside, Pretoria.
Overview
To provide strategic leadership and management to the Primary Minerals Processing and Construction Chief Directorate with the Industrial Competitiveness & Growth Branch.
Salary
R1 554 696 per annum (Level 14), (all-inclusive remuneration package)
Centre
Sunnyside, Pretoria
Requirements
- A qualification at NQF level 7, as recognised by SAQA in Science, Engineering, Mineral Economics, Commerce, or a related field.
- 5 years’ relevant experience at a senior managerial level in development and implementation of industrial/economic policies in the Primary Minerals Processing and/or Construction sectors.
- In-depth understanding of Industrial Policy, the Critical Minerals Strategy, and the Beneficiation Strategy for the minerals industry, as well as broader government policies.
- Proven experience in people management, financial oversight, and strategic planning.
- Strong communication and negotiation skills to represent the department effectively.
- Understanding of PFMA, Public Service Act, and Regulations, Treasury Regulations.
- Proficient in monitoring and evaluation, project management, and research analysis for policy and programme development.
- Ability to build and maintain strategic partnerships with national and international stakeholders, including government, industry bodies, and research institutions.
Duties
- Strategy and Planning: Manage strategic planning for the chief directorate.
- Direct, manage, and transform the Chief Directorate into a highly effective Primary Minerals Processing and Construction unit for inclusion in the National Industrial Policy.
- Establish clear performance criteria and service standards for staff.
- Design and implement strategies and action plans in the sectors incorporated in the National Industrial Policy.
- Design and implement strategies and action plans towards implementing the Critical Minerals Strategy of the country towards contributing to the green economy.
- Coordination and development of interventions: Provide guidance to develop and manage systems, policies, and procedures to ensure effective and efficient growth of the Primary Minerals Processing and Construction industry in South Africa.
- Lead the coordination and development of interventions in line with priorities Primary Minerals Processing and Construction industry.
- Identify and address challenges faced by the Primary Minerals Processing and Construction Sector.
- Conduct research and implement business processes.
- Monitoring and Evaluation: Monitor the performance of the chief directorate against business and project plans and introduce corrective measures where necessary.
- Ensure compliance with the integrated performance reporting system, including highlevel dashboard reporting.
- Monitor and evaluate the strategy implemented in the Primary Minerals Processing and Construction chief directorate.
- Stakeholder Management: Establish and maintain strategic partnerships with local and international institutions in the area of Primary minerals Processing and Construction.
- Engage in ongoing interaction with key stakeholders.
- Manage the relationships with key stakeholders to ensure implementation of the programs.
- Ensure effective communication of the work of the chief directorate to key stakeholders.
- Ensure that there is a coherent system.
- Chief Directorate Management: Oversee the financial resources and assets of the Chief Directorate.
- Oversee and manage human resources.
- Oversee the strategic planning of the unit and execution of the operational and business plan.
- Oversee the reporting against the Chief Director's business and operational plans.
Enquiries
Ms U Pitse Tel No: (012) 394 1563 / L Mdashe Tel No: (012) 394 3103 / V Mazibuko Tel No: (012) 394 5608 OTHER POSTS
Department Notes
The application must include a completed and signed new Z83 Form, obtainable from any Public Service Department, the dtic website or on the internet at www.gov.za, and a detailed Curriculum Vitae. Applications received that do not comply with this requirement will not be considered. Certified copies of qualifications and Identity Document or any other relevant documents are to be submitted by only shortlisted candidates to HR on or before the day of 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. The selection panel for Senior Management Services (SMS) positions will further recommend candidates to attend a generic managerial competency-based assessment. The Senior Management Pre-Entry Programme (Nyukela Programme) as endorsed by the National School of Government (NSG) must be completed before an appointment on SMS level can be considered. The course is available at the NSG under the name Certificate for entry into the SMS and the full details can be sourced by the following link:https://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-pre-entry-programme. No appointment on SMS level will take place without the successful completion of the pre-entry certificate and submission of proof thereof. Background verification, social media checks and security vetting will form part of the selection process and successful candidates will be subjected to security vetting. It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). Applications received after the closing date will not be considered. Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. If you have not been contacted within 3 months of the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. The dtic reserves the right not to fill any advertised position(s). The dtic is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, and candidates whose appointment will promote representivity, will be given preference. ERRATUM: Kindly note that the following post was advertised in Public Service Vacancy Circular 18 dated 29 May 2026, Internal Auditor: Performance Audit with Ref No: ODG – 045; the correct salary is R487 197 per annum (Level 09).
Original Text
12-month contract post
Overview: To provide strategic leadership and management to the Primary
Minerals Processing and Construction Chief Directorate with the Industrial
Competitiveness & Growth Branch.
SALARY : R1 554 696 per annum (Level 14), (all-inclusive remuneration package)
CENTRE : Sunnyside, Pretoria
REQUIREMENTS : A qualification at NQF level 7, as recognised by SAQA in Science, Engineering, Mineral Economics, Commerce, or a related field. 5 years’ relevant experience
at a senior managerial level in development and implementation of industrial/economic policies in the Primary Minerals Processing and/or
Construction sectors. In-depth understanding of Industrial Policy, the Critical
Minerals Strategy, and the Beneficiation Strategy for the minerals industry, as well as broader government policies. Proven experience in people
management, financial oversight, and strategic planning. Strong communication and negotiation skills to represent the department effectively.
Understanding of PFMA, Public Service Act, and Regulations, Treasury
Regulations. Proficient in monitoring and evaluation, project management, and research analysis for policy and programme development. Ability to build and
maintain strategic partnerships with national and international stakeholders, including government, industry bodies, and research institutions.
DUTIES : Strategy and Planning: Manage strategic planning for the chief directorate. Direct, manage, and transform the Chief Directorate into a highly effective
Primary Minerals Processing and Construction unit for inclusion in the National
Industrial Policy. Establish clear performance criteria and service standards for staff. Design and implement strategies and action plans in the sectors
incorporated in the National Industrial Policy. Design and implement strategies and action plans towards implementing the Critical Minerals Strategy of the
country towards contributing to the green economy. Coordination and development of interventions: Provide guidance to develop and manage
systems, policies, and procedures to ensure effective and efficient growth of the Primary Minerals Processing and Construction industry in South Africa.
Lead the coordination and development of interventions in line with priorities
Primary Minerals Processing and Construction industry. Identify and address challenges faced by the Primary Minerals Processing and Construction Sector.
Conduct research and implement business processes. Monitoring and
Evaluation: Monitor the performance of the chief directorate against business and project plans and introduce corrective measures where necessary. Ensure
compliance with the integrated performance reporting system, including highlevel dashboard reporting. Monitor and evaluate the strategy implemented in the Primary Minerals Processing and Construction chief directorate.
Stakeholder Management: Establish and maintain strategic partnerships with local and international institutions in the area of Primary minerals Processing
and Construction. Engage in ongoing interaction with key stakeholders.
Manage the relationships with key stakeholders to ensure implementation of the programs. Ensure effective communication of the work of the chief
directorate to key stakeholders. Ensure that there is a coherent system. Chief
Directorate Management: Oversee the financial resources and assets of the
Chief Directorate. Oversee and manage human resources. Oversee the strategic planning of the unit and execution of the operational and business
plan. Oversee the reporting against the Chief Director's business and operational plans.
ENQUIRIES : Ms U Pitse Tel No: (012) 394 1563 / L Mdashe Tel No: (012) 394 3103 / V Mazibuko Tel No: (012) 394 5608
OTHER POSTS
Official source
This vacancy was imported from DPSA Circular 19 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.