DEPUTY DIRECTOR: GENERAL BENEFITS is a South African government vacancy at Department of Public Service and Administration (DPSA). This job is part of Circular 25 of 2026 from the DPSA. centre: Pretoria | closing date: 03 August 2026. Use this page to review the requirements, duties, application instructions and official source links before applying.
Job details
Salary
R932 292 per annum (Level 11), (an all-inclusive remuneration package). The all-inclusive remunerative package consists of basic salary (70% of the total remuneration package), the State’s contribution to the Government Employees Pension Fund (13% of basic salary) and a flexible portion that may be structured according to personal needs within a framework.
Centre
Pretoria
Requirements
- A Senior Certificate, a minimum qualification at NQF Level 7 in Public Administration/Public Management/Human Resource Management/Labour Relations/Economics/Law and a related qualification in the above-mentioned fields.
- A minimum of 3 years' experience at the first management level/Assistant Director level with a minimum of 5 years' appropriate experience in the Conditions of Service environment.
- Knowledge of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa; government legislative framework with specific reference to employment legislation, public service legislative and policy framework, government programs such as the National Development Plan, and key strategic priorities of the government.
- General benefits theory and practice, research and analysis, policy development and implementation, and data management.
- Decision-making, problem-solving, written and verbal communication, stakeholder management and coordination, strategic thinking and leadership, analytical skills, interpersonal relations, teamwork, financial management, human resource management, change management, and project and program management.
- Diversity management, communication and information management, facilitation, negotiation, presentation, report writing, computer literacy, and conflict management.
Duties
- Develop and implement prescripts in relation to leave of absence, incapacity leave, and ill-health retirement for the public service and conduct research to guide the development of prescripts.
- Provide implementation support to national and provincial departments and relevant entities.
- Undertake interventions to support the implementation of and compliance with the prescripts.
- Provide technical support and capacity building and advise as required.
- Monitor the implementation and compliance on leave of absence, incapacity leave, and ill-health retirement for the public service and support the operations, systems, and processes of the directorate.
- Conduct evaluation and impact studies as required.
- Make contributions to the development of the Chief Directorate service delivery model, standards, improvement plans, and related reports.
Enquiries
Mr. Samson Radebe Tel No: (012) 336 1569
Applications
Where to send your application.
Applications quoting the reference number must be addressed to Mr. Thabang Ntsiko. Applications must be posted to the Department of Public Service and Administration, Private Bag X916, Pretoria, 0001, or delivered to 546 Edmond Street, Batho Pele House, cnr. Edmond and Hamilton Street, Pretoria, Arcadia 0083, or emailed. E-mail your application to Advert072026@dpsa.gov.za
Department Notes
Applications must quote the relevant reference number and consist of: A fully completed and signed NEW Z83 form which can be downloaded at https://www.dpsa.gov.za/newsroom/psvc/.’’From 1 January 2021 should an application be received using the incorrect application for employment (Z83), it will not be considered”, a recent comprehensive CV; contactable referees (telephone numbers and email addresses must be indicated); Applicants are not required to submit copies of qualifications and other relevant documents on application but must submit the Z83 and a detailed curriculum vitae (Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified documents, all nonSA citizens must attach a copy of proof of permanent residence in South Africa on or before the day of the interviews). Foreign qualifications must be accompanied by an evaluation certificate from the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA). All shortlisted candidates will be subjected to personnel suitability checks on criminal records, citizenship verification, financial records, qualification verification and applicants could be required to provide consent for access to their social media accounts. Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. If you have not been contacted within three (3) months of the closing date of the advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. 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.
Original Text
SALARY : R932 292 per annum (Level 11), (an all-inclusive remuneration package). The all-inclusive remunerative package consists of basic salary (70% of the total
remuneration package), the State’s contribution to the Government Employees
Pension Fund (13% of basic salary) and a flexible portion that may be structured according to personal needs within a framework.
CENTRE : Pretoria
REQUIREMENTS : A Senior Certificate, a minimum qualification at NQF Level 7 in Public Administration/Public Management/Human Resource Management/Labour
Relations/Economics/Law and a related qualification in the above-mentioned fields. A minimum of 3 years' experience at the first management
level/Assistant Director level with a minimum of 5 years' appropriate experience in the Conditions of Service environment. Knowledge of the
Constitution of the Republic of South Africa; government legislative framework with specific reference to employment legislation, public service legislative and
policy framework, government programs such as the National Development
Plan, and key strategic priorities of the government. General benefits theory and practice, research and analysis, policy development and implementation,
and data management. Decision-making, problem-solving, written and verbal communication, stakeholder management and coordination, strategic thinking
and leadership, analytical skills, interpersonal relations, teamwork, financial management, human resource management, change management, and
project and program management. Diversity management, communication and information management, facilitation, negotiation, presentation, report writing,
computer literacy, and conflict management.
DUTIES : Develop and implement prescripts in relation to leave of absence, incapacity leave, and ill-health retirement for the public service and conduct research to
guide the development of prescripts. Provide implementation support to national and provincial departments and relevant entities. Undertake
interventions to support the implementation of and compliance with the prescripts. Provide technical support and capacity building and advise as
required. Monitor the implementation and compliance on leave of absence, incapacity leave, and ill-health retirement for the public service and support the
operations, systems, and processes of the directorate. Conduct evaluation and impact studies as required. Make contributions to the development of the Chief
Directorate service delivery model, standards, improvement plans, and related reports.
ENQUIRIES : Mr. Samson Radebe Tel No: (012) 336 1569
APPLICATIONS : Applications quoting the reference number must be addressed to Mr. Thabang Ntsiko. Applications must be posted to the Department of Public Service and
Administration, Private Bag X916, Pretoria, 0001, or delivered to 546 Edmond
Street, Batho Pele House, cnr. Edmond and Hamilton Street, Pretoria, Arcadia
0083, or emailed. E-mail your application to Advert072026@dpsa.gov.za
Official source
This vacancy was imported from DPSA Circular 25 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.