DIRECTOR: YOUTH DEVELOPMENT 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 Chief Director: Human Rights Transformation.
Applications
Where to send your application.
Please forward your applications, quoting the relevant reference number to: erecruitement.mpg.gov.za
Salary
R1 317 384 per annum (Level 13), an all-inclusive remuneration package. The successful candidate will be required to enter into a Performance Agreement
with the Chief Director: Human Rights Transformation.
Requirements
- An appropriate Bachelor’s Degree or Advanced National Diploma in Social Science/Developmental studies (NQF level 7) or related fields.
- A minimum of five (5) years’ experience at Middle/ Senior Management level.
- Experience in the field of youth development programmes would be an added advantage.
- Essential skills will include the following: Proven experience in Strategic Capability and Leadership, People Management and Empowerment, Programme and Project Management, Planning and Organising Skills, Financial Management, Change Management, Computer literacy (Ms Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), Communication and Presentation, Report Writing, Analytical thinking and Decision making, Able to interpret and apply policies.
- Knowledge in Human Resource Management, Public Service prescripts and Youth Development Policy Frameworks.
Duties
- Manage and monitor the implementation of policy and procedures pertaining to youth development.
- Manage the development of sector youth policy and its implementation in line with national policy.
- Oversee the implementation provincial policies and plans.
- Develop an effective project plan for Youth within government departments and ensure the implementation thereof.
- Oversee the management and promotion of youth development projects and programs.
- Monitor the mainstreaming of youth development programmes and projects in the province.
- Coordinate the provision of necessary support to youth development initiatives.
- Monitor effective project plan and implementation.
- Develop an engagement model that ensures interaction and integration of youth programs in the provincial government.
- Facilitate and coordinate youth development imperatives.
- Conduct needs analysis for the youth of the province.
- Facilitate the identification of economic opportunities for the youth.
- Develop database for unemployed youth and their skills.
- Identify and collaborate with public and private sectors in supporting youth with skills development and economic opportunities.
- Develop intervention strategy to address any challenges identified.
- Manage the provision of administrative support services.
- Managing human, financial and physical resources, as well as information.
Enquiries
should be directed to the Deputy Director: Internal HRM & D: Ms. SS Monareng Tel No: (013) 766 2004. OTHER POSTS
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 317 384 per annum (Level 13), an all-inclusive remuneration package. The successful candidate will be required to enter into a Performance Agreement
with the Chief Director: Human Rights Transformation.
CENTRE : Mbombela
REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate Bachelor’s Degree or Advanced National Diploma in Social Science/Developmental studies (NQF level 7) or related fields. A minimum of
five (5) years’ experience at Middle/ Senior Management level. Experience in the field of youth development programmes would be an added advantage.
Essential skills will include the following: Proven experience in Strategic
Capability and Leadership, People Management and Empowerment,
Programme and Project Management, Planning and Organising Skills,
Financial Management, Change Management, Computer literacy (Ms Word,
Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), Communication and Presentation, Report
Writing, Analytical thinking and Decision making, Able to interpret and apply policies. Knowledge in Human Resource Management, Public Service
prescripts and Youth Development Policy Frameworks.
DUTIES : Manage and monitor the implementation of policy and procedures pertaining to youth development. Manage the development of sector youth policy and its
implementation in line with national policy. Oversee the implementation provincial policies and plans. Develop an effective project plan for Youth within
government departments and ensure the implementation thereof. Oversee the management and promotion of youth development projects and programs.
Monitor the mainstreaming of youth development programmes and projects in the province. Coordinate the provision of necessary support to youth
development initiatives. Monitor effective project plan and implementation.
Develop an engagement model that ensures interaction and integration of youth programs in the provincial government. Facilitate and coordinate youth
development imperatives. Conduct needs analysis for the youth of the province. Facilitate the identification of economic opportunities for the youth.
Develop database for unemployed youth and their skills. Identify and collaborate with public and private sectors in supporting youth with skills
development and economic opportunities. Develop intervention strategy to address any challenges identified. Manage the provision of administrative
support services. Managing human, financial and physical resources, as well as information.
ENQUIRIES : should be directed to the Deputy Director: Internal HRM & D: Ms. SS Monareng Tel No: (013) 766 2004.
OTHER POSTS
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.