DIRECTOR: PROVINCIAL OPERATIONS SUPPORT is a South African government vacancy at Department of Land Reform and Rural Development (DLRRD). This job is part of Circular 21 of 2026 from the DPSA. centre: Western Cape (Cape Town) | closing date: 03 July 2026. Use this page to review the requirements, duties, application instructions and official source links before applying.
Job details
Directorate
Provincial Operations Support
Salary
R1 317 384 per annum (Level 13), (all-inclusive package). The package includes a basic salary (70% of package), and a flexible portion that may be structured in accordance with the rules for Senior Management Services (SMS)
Centre
Western Cape (Cape Town)
Requirements
- Minimum requirements: Applicants must be in a possession of a Grade 12 Certificate and a Bachelor’s Degree or Advanced Diploma in Public Administration / Business Administration / Public Management (NQF Level 7) or related equivalent qualification and a Nyukela certificate (Pre-entry Certificate to the SMS) submitted prior to appointment.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience at middle / senior managerial level.
- A valid driver’s licence.
- Job related knowledge: Understanding of Corporate governance Principle.
- Ability to implement performance management and monitoring systems.
- Knowledge of government systems.
- Job-related skills: Ability to communicate effectively across a broad spectrum.
- A thorough understanding and practical experience of Project Management.
- Analytical and problem-solving.
- Facilitation and coordination and experience.
- Experience in implementation of goals/plans, including monitoring, tracking and reporting status toward goal completion.
- Ability to think conceptually when analysing data and designing concepts to modify corporate policies, procedures and processes.
- Presentation and comfortable creating and communicating compelling arguments for modifying a course of action.
- Computer literacy.
- Willingness to travel.
- Ability to work under pressure and long hours.
Duties
- Facilitate the integration of planning, resource allocation and performance management of outcomes of the Provincial Office through the Corporate Governance Framework.
- Facilitate the issuing of planning framework by the Directorate: Strategic Planning for all Provincial Offices and monitor Provincial Offices planning process.
- Analyse the District Integrated Operational Plans and ensure alignment with the DLRRD Annual Performance Plan.
- Analyse Provincial Integrated Operational Plans and ensure alignment to the District Operational Plans.
- Ensure approval (signing off) of all Districts and Provincial Integrated Operational Plans.
- Lead the development and implementation of consistent corporate performance monitoring and evaluation to focus on the delivery of Provincial Office Annual Performance Plan outcomes.
- Manage and implement evaluation and research frameworks.
- Monitor the initiating and conducting research and evaluation.
- Coordinate the integration of all monitoring and evaluation systems within the province.
- Manage reporting instruments and tools on monitoring and evaluation.
- Ensure robust governance, effective decision making, value for money and appropriate benefits are achieved through corporate activity, policy and strategy frameworks.
- Monitor monthly and provide written reports on functionality of provincial governance structures.
- Randomly attend the provincial governance structures as part of monitoring functionality.
- Provide professional advice and support to the Chief Director: Provincial Office in community participation, community planning, corporate and operational planning, program performance reporting, corporate project, policy, strategy and infrastructure development and implementation, and corporate governance development and implementation.
- Provide quarterly reports identifying performance risks and recommending intervention plans and improvements for operational efficiency and performance improvements.
- Prepare bi-annual integrated operational plan performance reports clearly identifying trends, areas requiring policy and systems improvements.
- Provide professional advice as when the need arise and especially when risks are identified.
- Provide assistance with the initiation, management, coordination and the implementation of strategic corporate projects.
- Integrate strategic, operational and performance management functions, frameworks and systems, including recommendations for strategic resource allocation at provincial level.
- Provide assistance to the Chief Director: Provincial Office Coordination to initiate and coordinate the implementation of strategic corporate (cross-provincial service centres) projects to improve the Provincial Office ability to meet strategic outcomes and service delivery objectives exercising appropriate discretion to achieve required outcomes.
- Monitor the performance of the identified DLRRD key programmes and facilitate sharing of the best practices and lessons learnt by provinces through the existing departmental governance structures.
- Monitor implementation of Standard Operating Procedures in implementation of the departmental key programmes (obtain reports from Directors, analyse and produce bi-monthly reports).
- Establish and maintain internal and external networks to monitor trends and best practices in corporate governance.
- Identify institutions that will be part of the networks for the DLRRD and have a report approved by the Chief Director and facilitate development of relationships and networks with those institutions.
- Ensure the maintenance of these networks and ongoing relationships.
- Benchmark with the identified institutions to get best practices and learn lessons from these institutions once a year.
- Develop a report on proposed continuous improvement.
- Develop Integrated Operational Plans performance reporting system.
- Monitor all Provincial performance against the approved Integrated Operational Plans monthly.
- Request and get monthly reports from Directors.
- Analyse the reports (performance reported against plans, reasons for variance and proposed intervention plans).
- Consolidate monthly the Provincial Performance to one (1) Integrated Operational Performance plan.
Enquiries
Mr T Mtintsilana Tel No: (021) 409 0580
Applications
Where to send your application.
Applications can be submitted by hand delivery during office hours to: 4th floor, No 2 Riebeeck Street, ABSA Building, Cape Town or by email to Post78@dlrrd.gov.za
Department Notes
To apply, submit a completed Z83 form and detailed Curriculum Vitae (PDF document to a maximum of 10 megabytes) via e-mail or hand delivery. The Department will not be held responsible for server delays. Late applications due to technical issues will not be considered. Shortlisted candidates must provide certified copies of required documents (Identity Document, qualifications, etc) where necessary and service certificates to support senior management experience to Human Resources before the interviews, including South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) evaluation reports for foreign qualifications. Failure to comply will result in disqualification. To be appointed at Senior Management Service (SMS) level, you must complete the SMS Preentry programme offered by the National School of Government (NSG). Find course details here: https://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-pre-entryprogramme/ appointment is subject to successful competition of the Nyukela Programme: Pre-entry Certificate to SMS and submission of proof. Shortlisted applicants for the advertised vacancies will undergo two pre-entry assessments: a practical assessment and an integrity assessment, both of which form part of the selection criteria after the interview. All shortlisted candidates for SMS posts will be subjected to a technical exercise and interview. Following the technical exercise and interview, a maximum of three (3) SMS candidates will undergo psychometric assessments to assess cognitive capabilities, behavioural preferences, emotional intelligence, and integrity. NB: Please note that false or fraudulent qualifications submitted by applicants will be reported to the South African Police Services (SAPS), and a criminal case shall be opened. Applications: Please submit your application before the closing date as late applications will not be considered. Do not submit duplicate applications. If applying for multiple posts, submit separate applications for each post. Applications submitted via email will be acknowledged via an automated response. Applications received manually will not be acknowledged due to high volumes of applications received. If you have not heard from us within 3 months, please consider your application to be unsuccessful. Should, during any stage of the recruitment process, a moratorium be placed on the filling of posts or the Department is affected by any process such as, but not limited to, restructuring or reorganisation of posts, the Department reserves the right to cancel the recruitment process and readvertise the post at any time in the future. Important: DLRRD is an equal opportunity employer committed to promoting representivity and affirmative action. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates. The Department reserves the right not to fill vacancies. By applying you consent to the collection and processing of your personal information for recruitment purposes. Shortlisted candidates will be required to be available for assessments and interviews at a date and time as determined by the Department. Shortlisted candidates will undergo personnel suitability checks, security vetting and reference checks (including social media profiles). Applications must declare any pending criminal, disciplinary or any other allegations or investigations. Successful candidates must pass security clearance, sign an employment contract, sign an annual performance agreement and disclose financial interests. All applicants are required to declare any conflict or perceived conflict of interest, to disclose memberships of Boards and directorships that they may be associated with. Failure to disclose relevant information may result in disqualification or termination.
Notes
EE Targets: Coloured and White Males and African, Coloured and Indian Females and Persons with disabilities.
Z83 form: Government job applications usually require the Z83 application form. Download the Z83 application form before applying.
Original Text
Directorate: Provincial Operations Support
SALARY : R1 317 384 per annum (Level 13), (all-inclusive package). The package includes a basic salary (70% of package), and a flexible portion that may be
structured in accordance with the rules for Senior Management Services (SMS)
CENTRE : Western Cape (Cape Town)
REQUIREMENTS : Minimum requirements: Applicants must be in a possession of a Grade 12 Certificate and a Bachelor’s Degree or Advanced Diploma in Public
Administration / Business Administration / Public Management (NQF Level 7)
or related equivalent qualification and a Nyukela certificate (Pre-entry
Certificate to the SMS) submitted prior to appointment. Minimum of 5 years of experience at middle / senior managerial level. A valid driver’s licence. Job
related knowledge: Understanding of Corporate governance Principle. Ability to implement performance management and monitoring systems. Knowledge
of government systems. Job-related skills: Ability to communicate effectively across a broad spectrum. A thorough understanding and practical experience
of Project Management. Analytical and problem-solving. Facilitation and coordination and experience. Experience in implementation of goals/plans,
including monitoring, tracking and reporting status toward goal completion.
Ability to think conceptually when analysing data and designing concepts to modify corporate policies, procedures and processes. Presentation and
comfortable creating and communicating compelling arguments for modifying a course of action. Computer literacy. Willingness to travel. Ability to work under
pressure and long hours.
DUTIES : Facilitate the integration of planning, resource allocation and performance management of outcomes of the Provincial Office through the Corporate
Governance Framework. Facilitate the issuing of planning framework by the
Directorate: Strategic Planning for all Provincial Offices and monitor Provincial
Offices planning process. Analyse the District Integrated Operational Plans and ensure alignment with the DLRRD Annual Performance Plan. Analyse
Provincial Integrated Operational Plans and ensure alignment to the District
Operational Plans. Ensure approval (signing off) of all Districts and Provincial
Integrated Operational Plans. Lead the development and implementation of consistent corporate performance monitoring and evaluation to focus on the
delivery of Provincial Office Annual Performance Plan outcomes. Manage and implement evaluation and research frameworks. Monitor the initiating and
conducting research and evaluation. Coordinate the integration of all monitoring and evaluation systems within the province. Manage reporting
instruments and tools on monitoring and evaluation. Ensure robust governance, effective decision making, value for money and appropriate
benefits are achieved through corporate activity, policy and strategy frameworks. Monitor monthly and provide written reports on functionality of
provincial governance structures. Randomly attend the provincial governance structures as part of monitoring functionality. Provide professional advice and
support to the Chief Director: Provincial Office in community participation, community planning, corporate and operational planning, program
performance reporting, corporate project, policy, strategy and infrastructure development and implementation, and corporate governance development
and implementation. Provide quarterly reports identifying performance risks and recommending intervention plans and improvements for operational
efficiency and performance improvements. Prepare bi-annual integrated operational plan performance reports clearly identifying trends, areas requiring
policy and systems improvements. Provide professional advice as when the need arise and especially when risks are identified. Provide assistance with the
initiation, management, coordination and the implementation of strategic corporate projects. Integrate strategic, operational and performance
management functions, frameworks and systems, including recommendations for strategic resource allocation at provincial level. Provide assistance to the
Chief Director: Provincial Office Coordination to initiate and coordinate the implementation of strategic corporate (cross-provincial service centres)
projects to improve the Provincial Office ability to meet strategic outcomes and service delivery objectives exercising appropriate discretion to achieve
required outcomes. Monitor the performance of the identified DLRRD key programmes and facilitate sharing of the best practices and lessons learnt by
provinces through the existing departmental governance structures. Monitor implementation of Standard Operating Procedures in implementation of the
departmental key programmes (obtain reports from Directors, analyse and produce bi-monthly reports). Establish and maintain internal and external
networks to monitor trends and best practices in corporate governance. Identify institutions that will be part of the networks for the DLRRD and have a report
approved by the Chief Director and facilitate development of relationships and networks with those institutions. Ensure the maintenance of these networks
and ongoing relationships. Benchmark with the identified institutions to get best practices and learn lessons from these institutions once a year. Develop a
report on proposed continuous improvement. Develop Integrated Operational
Plans performance reporting system. Monitor all Provincial performance against the approved Integrated Operational Plans monthly. Request and get
monthly reports from Directors. Analyse the reports (performance reported against plans, reasons for variance and proposed intervention plans).
Consolidate monthly the Provincial Performance to one (1) Integrated
Operational Performance plan.
ENQUIRIES : Mr T Mtintsilana Tel No: (021) 409 0580
APPLICATIONS : Applications can be submitted by hand delivery during office hours to: 4th floor, No 2 Riebeeck Street, ABSA Building, Cape Town or by email to
Post78@dlrrd.gov.za
NOTE : EE Targets: Coloured and White Males and African, Coloured and Indian Females and Persons with disabilities.
Official source
This vacancy was imported from DPSA Circular 21 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.