Director: Cadet and Youth Development

Overview

Director of Cadet and Youth Development at the National School of Government in Pretoria, requiring a bachelor's degree and five years' relevant experience.

Requirements

• A minimum bachelor’s degree or equivalent (NQF level 7) in Management Studies, Human and Social Studies, Education, Training Development or related field.
• Registration with a relevant professional body will also be an added advantage.
• The successful applicant will be subjected to security vetting at an appropriate clearance level for senior managers.
• Experience: Five (5) years of proven relevant experience at a middle/senior managerial level in the areas of ETD interventions and youth capacity development.
• Knowledge: In- depth theoretical and practical knowledge of the education, training, and development environment, in particular business development.
• In-depth understanding of the public sector, relevant policies and applicable legislative frameworks (including but not limited to: Public Service Act;
• Public Administration and Management Act;
• Public Service Regulatory Frameworks).
• Knowledge of professional bodies and regulatory body requirements (South African Qualifications Authority, Quality Council for Trades and Occupations, Council for Higher Education), Policy development, analysis and implementation.
• Advanced computer literacy, including excellent working knowledge of MS Office suite and relevant software for data analysis.
• Knowledge on assessing the effects of projects, applying new developments and innovation.
• Batho Pele principles.
• Skills: Advanced proficiency in communication, facilitation and presentations.
• Planning, organising, project management, financial management.
• Emotional intelligence and interpersonal relations.
• Research methodologies to analyse data and information (qualitative and quantitative).
• Computer literacy.
• Competencies Must be able to provide a vision, set the direction for the organisation and inspire others to deliver on the organisational mandate.
• Must be able to plan, manage, monitor and evaluate specific activities to deliver the desired outputs.
• Compile and manage budgets, control cash flow, institute risk management and administer tender procurement processes in accordance with generally recognised financial practices to ensure the achievement of strategic organisational objectives.
• Initiate and support organisational transformation and change to successfully implement new initiatives and deliver on service delivery commitments.
• Promote the generation and sharing of knowledge and learning to enhance the collective knowledge of the organisation.
• Explore and implement new ways of delivering services that contribute to the improvement of organisational processes to achieve organisational goals.
• People management skills.
• Ability to put people first in delivery of services (Batho Pele).
• High standards of integrity and ethics.
• Personal Attributes: Participate in professional development growth activities to maintain professional knowledge and keep up to date with business solutions trends.
• Ability to multi-task, organize and prioritize.
• Work independently while contributing to a team environment.
• Problem solving and conflict resolution skills.
• Good interpersonal skills and ability to work cordially with management, employees, stakeholders and the public.
• Willingness to travel and work extended hours, when required.

Duties

• Analyse strategic and policy documents, statutory reports and other mechanisms to identify capacity development and delivery modalities.
• Undertake research of local and international best practices to identify cutting edge capacity development interventions.
• Identify appropriate strategies and learning areas to meet capacity development needs.
• Manage the provision of high-quality capacity development through formal courses, programmes, workshops and seminars, just-in-time interventions, and follow-up institutional support.
• Lead and oversee the pilot and iteration of organisational learning strategies that contribute to service impact.
• Inform project plans, budget plans and concept notes to guide learning strategies.
• Support in curriculum formulation and content, including the identification of platforms and partners as well as critical reading and analysis.
• Serve on project teams for new curriculum development.
• Support the development and/or enhancement of facilitator, moderator and assessor competence profiles based on capacity development content and delivery requirements.
• Determine requirements and capabilities towards the appointment and/or contracting of panel of experts, partners and HEIs.
• Support the management and the review and update of curriculum content, including customisation of content.
• Oversee the orientation of capacity development offerings.
• Provide effective and efficient programme and project monitoring and management.
• Support the recruitment and/or contracting of panel of experts, partners and HEIs pertinent to the capacity development intervention.
• Provide collaborative review, regular quality assurance, and feedback sessions with internal and external stakeholders.
• Support the adherence to accreditation requirements, support assessment and certification, including timely issuing of certificates.
• Determine and provide post-delivery support to individuals and institutions, as well as case file management and data management.
• Assess the monitoring and evaluation reports, post-programme delivery, for quality management and improvements.
• Establish and manage public and private sector networks and multi-sector relationships relevant to the subject matter area located within the bands.
• Manage cross-functional projects to advance capacity development support initiatives.
• Participate in capacity development interventions, including facilitation of offerings.
• Manage the resources (people, finance, systems, assets) allocated within the directorate.
• Implement operations management within the directorate, including determination of service standards, standard operating procedures, business process management, total quality management and digital transformation.
• Develop appropriate strategies and plans for achieving performance targets and directorate requirements, including quarterly performance reporting.
• Identify and manage strategic and operational risks within the directorate and mitigation plans, including business continuity plans.
• Manage a team of employees expected to accomplish assigned duties efficiently, effectively, and competently and strive for improvement and excellence in all work.

How to apply

APPLY USING THIS LINK: APPLICATION FOR EMPLOYMENT DIRECTOR: CADET AND YOUTH DEVELOPMENT NSG, 14/2026. – Fill out form OTHER POSTS

Enquiries: Mpho Mugodo Tel No: (012) 441 6017

Notes

Applications must consist of: A fully completed and signed new Z83 form with a comprehensive CV containing contactable references. Use of the old Z83 Form will result in disqualification. Candidates should not attach certified documents to the application. Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified documents on or before the day of the interview. The relevant reference number must be written on the application form. Foreign qualifications must be accompanied by an evaluation certificate from the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA). 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 All shortlisted candidates, including SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One must be a practical exercise, and the other must be an Integrity (Ethical Conduct) Assessment. All appointments are subject to personnel suitability checks such as security vetting, citizen verification, financial records check, and qualifications verifications. Applications that do not comply with the above- mentioned requirements as well as applications that are received late, will not be considered. The selection process of the SMS post will be in line with the Senior Management Service requirements. The successful candidate will be expected to sign a performance agreement within three months from the date of assumption of duties and where applicable to disclose particulars of all registrable financial interests within a month. The employment decision shall be informed by the Employment Equity Plan of the Department to achieve its employment equity targets. It is the Department’s intention to promote equity (race, gender, and disability) through the filling of this post. The NSG reserves the right not to make an appointment and to use other recruitment processes. Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. Successful completion of the Senior Management Pre-Entry Programme (Nyukela) is required for appointment to the SMS posts. Enrolment for the course should be made on the NSG’s website at https://www.thensg.gov.za/trainingcourse/sms-pre-entry-programme. MANAGEMENT ECHELON