DEPUTY DIRECTOR: PRODUCTIVITY AND CAPABILITY MEASUREMENT 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/Business Administration/Management Services/Industrial Psychology/Operations/Production Management or a related qualification in the abovementioned fields as recognised by SAQA.
- Minimum 8 years’ experience in Public Administration/Policy Development/Research environment.
- Knowledge of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, knowledge of government legislation framework, knowledge of government programmes such as the National Development Plan, a sound understanding of operations management and a sound understanding of productivity measurements.
- Understanding of Productivity Measurement, understanding of operation management frameworks and the use of data systems Operational research techniques.
- Research and data analysis, policy analysis, forecasting, writing skills and measuring regulatory performance. monitoring and evaluation, Innovation and research, Strategic thinking and leadership, financial management and human resource management.
- Confidentiality, honesty, ethics, loyalty, reliability and trustworthiness.
Duties
- Develop and monitor the implementation of policies, prescripts, and frameworks on productivity and capability measurement.
- Conduct research on productivity and capability measurement.
- Develop, implement and maintain norms and standards to institutionalise productivity and capability measurement.
- Provide technical support services to departments on productivity and capability measurement.
- Provide technical advice and capacity building to support implementation.
- Conduct monitoring and evaluation of compliance on productivity and capability measurements.
- Develop and maintain systems to monitor compliance.
- Compile and publish case study reports on productivity.
- Provide support in all the operations, systems and processes of the Directorate.
- Develop and submit the Directorate's annual and operational plans and related monthly and annual reports by the stipulated dates.
Enquiries
Mr. Poloko Segale Tel No: (012) 336 1124
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 Advert092026@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
REF NO: DPSA 09/2026
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/Business Administration/Management
Services/Industrial Psychology/Operations/Production Management or a related qualification in the abovementioned fields as recognised by SAQA.
Minimum 8 years’ experience in Public Administration/Policy
Development/Research environment. Knowledge of the Constitution of the
Republic of South Africa, knowledge of government legislation framework, knowledge of government programmes such as the National Development
Plan, a sound understanding of operations management and a sound understanding of productivity measurements. Understanding of Productivity
Measurement, understanding of operation management frameworks and the use of data systems Operational research techniques. Research and data
analysis, policy analysis, forecasting, writing skills and measuring regulatory performance. monitoring and evaluation, Innovation and research, Strategic
thinking and leadership, financial management and human resource management. Confidentiality, honesty, ethics, loyalty, reliability and
trustworthiness.
DUTIES : Develop and monitor the implementation of policies, prescripts, and frameworks on productivity and capability measurement. Conduct research on
productivity and capability measurement. Develop, implement and maintain norms and standards to institutionalise productivity and capability
measurement. Provide technical support services to departments on productivity and capability measurement. Provide technical advice and
capacity building to support implementation. Conduct monitoring and evaluation of compliance on productivity and capability measurements.
Develop and maintain systems to monitor compliance. Compile and publish case study reports on productivity. Provide support in all the operations,
systems and processes of the Directorate. Develop and submit the
Directorate's annual and operational plans and related monthly and annual reports by the stipulated dates.
ENQUIRIES : Mr. Poloko Segale Tel No: (012) 336 1124
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 Advert092026@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.