DEPUTY DIRECTOR: PROTOCOL SERVICES is a South African government vacancy at Mpumalanga Office of the Premier. This job is part of Circular 20 of 2026 from the DPSA. centre: Mbombela | closing date: 30 June 2026. Use this page to review the requirements, duties, application instructions and official source links before applying.
Job details
with the Director: Integrated Security Management.
Applications
Where to send your application.
Please forward your applications, quoting the relevant reference number to: erecruitement.mpg.gov.za
Salary
R1 101 468 per annum (Level 12), an all-inclusive remuneration package. The successful candidate will be required to enter into a Performance Agreement
with the Director: Integrated Security Management.
Requirements
- An appropriate Bachelor’s Degree/Advanced National Diploma in International Relations / Protocol / Public Management (NQF 7) or related fields.
- A minimum of three (3) years’ experience at a Junior Management level with experience in an environment rendering protocol matters and a valid driver’s license.
- Essential skills will include the following: Protocol Services.
- Strategic Capability and Leadership.
- Financial Management.
- Change Management.
- Report Writing and Presentation.
- Knowledge Management.
- People Management and Empowerment.
- Programme and Project Management.
- Service Delivery Innovations.
- Client Orientation and Customer Focus.
- Problem Solving and Analysis.
- Communications.
Duties
- Developing and implementing the Provincial protocol policy.
- Rendering protocol support to the Premier and the Executive Council.
- Rendering ceremonial services and state visits matters.
- Co-ordinating Provincial protocol services.
- Compile and present reports on protocol matters.
- Managing human, financial and physical resources, as well as information.
- Manage the provision of administrative support services.
Enquiries
should be directed to the Deputy Director: Internal HRM & D: Ms. SS Monareng Tel No: (013) 766 2004.
Notes
The Office of the Premier is looking for dynamic, innovative, experienced and suitable candidates to fill the following posts, listed in the various Units below. The minimum entry requirement for Senior Management Services (SMS) posts is a Pre-entry Certificate that is obtainable through a course named Certificate for entry into SMS submitted prior to appointment, and the full details can be sourced by following the link: https://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/smspre-entry-programme/. (SMS Pre-entry Certificate submitted prior appointment). 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 recommended candidates for Senior Management Level (SMS) and Middle Management Level (MMS) posts shall be subjected to a competency assessment. All appointments are subject to security clearance, security vetting, employment reference checks, qualification verification and signing of performance agreements. Applications should only be submitted online through the link: erecruitment.mpg.gov.za on the new Z83 form and should be accompanied by a comprehensive CV. Only short-listed candidates will be required to submit certified copies of qualifications. If no correspondence is received within two months of the closing date, applicants must accept that their applications have been unsuccessful. MANAGEMENT ECHELON
Z83 form: Government job applications usually require the Z83 application form. Download the Z83 application form before applying.
Original Text
SALARY : R1 101 468 per annum (Level 12), an all-inclusive remuneration package. The successful candidate will be required to enter into a Performance Agreement
with the Director: Integrated Security Management.
CENTRE : Mbombela
REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate Bachelor’s Degree/Advanced National Diploma in International Relations / Protocol / Public Management (NQF 7) or related fields. A minimum
of three (3) years’ experience at a Junior Management level with experience in an environment rendering protocol matters and a valid driver’s license.
Essential skills will include the following: Protocol Services. Strategic Capability and Leadership. Financial Management. Change Management. Report Writing
and Presentation. Knowledge Management. People Management and
Empowerment. Programme and Project Management. Service Delivery
Innovations. Client Orientation and Customer Focus. Problem Solving and
Analysis. Communications.
DUTIES : Developing and implementing the Provincial protocol policy. Rendering protocol support to the Premier and the Executive Council. Rendering
ceremonial services and state visits matters. Co-ordinating Provincial protocol services. Compile and present reports on protocol matters. Managing human,
financial and physical resources, as well as information. Manage the provision of administrative support services.
ENQUIRIES : should be directed to the Deputy Director: Internal HRM & D: Ms. SS Monareng Tel No: (013) 766 2004.
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.



