Administration · Circular 26 of 2026

Chief Director: Corporate Services

Department of Economic Development, Environment, Conservation, and Tourism

Overview

Chief Director of Corporate Services at the North West Department of Economic Development, leading HR, legal, security and administration functions at SMS Level 14.

Requirements

An appropriate Bachelor’s Degree (NQF Level 7) as recognised by SAQA.
A minimum of 5 years’ experience at a senior management level or equivalent to SMS level from other sectors.
A valid driver’s license.
In-depth knowledge and understanding of corporate services management in public service.
Competencies: Strategic capability and leadership skills.
Programme and project management skills.
Financial management skills.
Change management skills.
Knowledge management skills.
Service delivery innovation skills.
Problem-solving and analysis skills.
People management and empowerment skills.
Client orientation and customer focus.
Communication skills.
Honesty and integrity.
Networking and presentation skills.
Computer skills.
Excellent, in- depth knowledge of and insight into all applicable policy frameworks governing the public sector.

Duties

Oversee the rendering of Human Resource Management & Development Services within the Department.
Manage the provision of strategic support and administration services.
Oversee the legal support services of the Department.
Oversee security compliance and transformation within the Department.
Oversee the management of ICT Corporate communication and Knowledge management within the Department.
Ensure departmental compliance to the PAIA and POPIA.
Monitor Communications Services within the Department.
Coordinate strategic planning cycle, strategic and business plans.
Collate organizational performance reports quarterly and annually.
Manage and provide support services to the entire department.
Manage information by ensuring that all information in the department is secure/accessible/reliable and properly recorded.
Minimize risk to the department by ensuring that controls for all internal processes are in place.
Develop and implement efficient reporting systems to ensure optimal internal decision-making for management.
Manage the departmental PMDS for Senior Management Services in line with the Annual Performance Plan and implementation plan as well as annual report.
Provide financial and personnel leadership and ensure overall management and control of the Chief Directorate Corporate Services.

How to apply

Completed application forms and the Comprehensive CV quoting the relevant reference number, may either be hand-delivered to Department of Economic Development, Environment, Conservation and Tourism, NWDC Building, Cnr University Drive and Provident Street, Mmabatho, 2745. OR E-mail: dedectapplications@nwpg.gov.za

Enquiries: Mr. R. E. Mofokane Tel No: (018) 388 5823

Post 26/179, sourced from the DPSA Circular 26 of 2026. Apply directly to Department of Economic Development, Environment, Conservation, and Tourism by 07 August 2026 NOTES : Application must be submitted on a newly subscribed Z83 Form, obtainable from any Public Service Department, which must be signed and dated (and unsigned and not dated Z83 form will disqualify an application) and must be accompanied by a recently updated, comprehensive CV, including the details of at least three contactable referees (should be people who recently worked with the applicant). Should you be in possession of a foreign qualification, it must be accompanied by an evaluation certificate from the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA). Failure to submit all the requested documents will result in the application not being considered. Correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only. If you have not being contacted within six (6) months after the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. Suitable candidates will be subjected to personnel suitability checks (criminal record check, citizenship verification, financial/asset record check, qualification/study verification and previous employment verification). Successful candidates will also be subjected to security clearance processes. The Department reserves the right not to make appointment(s) to the advertised post(s). No faxed and late applications will be considered. 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. Successful completion of the Nyukela Public Service (SMS Pre Entry Certificate) is required prior to finalisation of an appointment into any SMS post. For more details on the pre-entry course visit: https: www.thensg.gov.za/training -course/sms-pre-entry programme. 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. Successful applicants will be required to enter into an employment contract and a performance agreement. Disclosure of financial interests is a requirement. NB: Applicants who previously applied for these posts need not re-apply. MANAGEMENT ECHELON, quoting reference 02/. This is an unofficial index; the advert in the circular is authoritative.

Location: Mahikeng, North West
Salary: R1 554 696 p/a · Level 14
Closing date: 07 August 2026 NOTES : Application must be submitted on a newly subscribed Z83 Form, obtainable from any Public Service Department, which must be signed and dated (and unsigned and not dated Z83 form will disqualify an application) and must be accompanied by a recently updated, comprehensive CV, including the details of at least three contactable referees (should be people who recently worked with the applicant). Should you be in possession of a foreign qualification, it must be accompanied by an evaluation certificate from the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA). Failure to submit all the requested documents will result in the application not being considered. Correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only. If you have not being contacted within six (6) months after the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. Suitable candidates will be subjected to personnel suitability checks (criminal record check, citizenship verification, financial/asset record check, qualification/study verification and previous employment verification). Successful candidates will also be subjected to security clearance processes. The Department reserves the right not to make appointment(s) to the advertised post(s). No faxed and late applications will be considered. 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. Successful completion of the Nyukela Public Service (SMS Pre Entry Certificate) is required prior to finalisation of an appointment into any SMS post. For more details on the pre-entry course visit: https: www.thensg.gov.za/training -course/sms-pre-entry programme. 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. Successful applicants will be required to enter into an employment contract and a performance agreement. Disclosure of financial interests is a requirement. NB: Applicants who previously applied for these posts need not re-apply. MANAGEMENT ECHELON Closed
Reference: 02/

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Apply directly to the department, by the closing date, quoting the reference.