Administration · Circular 36 of 2026

Secretary: Commission on Khoi-san Matters

Department of Traditional Affairs

Overview

Secretary to the Commission on Khoi-San Matters in Pretoria, requiring a degree and five years of management experience.

Requirements

  • A Degree or equivalent qualification (NQF level 7) in Law or Public Administration or Social or Business Management Science or Public Policy or relevant qualification.
  • Certificate for entry into the Senior Management Services (SMS).
  • At least five years of experience in MMS/SMS management.
  • A valid drivers license.
  • Core competencies: Strategic capacity and leadership, people management and empowerment, programme and project management, change management and Financial Management.
  • Technical competencies: Office management, Monitoring and evaluation Process competencies: Knowledge management.
  • Service delivery innovation, Problem solving and analysis, Client orientation, customer focus and communication.

Duties

  • The successful candidate will perform the following duties: Manage secretariat and administrative support services for the Commission on Khoi-San leaders;
  • Manage Secretariat and administrative support and Programmes of the Commission on Khoi-San matters.
  • Manage the financial resources of the Commission on Khoi-San matters, Manage human resources within the Secretariat of the Commission on Khoi-San matters;
  • Manage and oversee research support to the Commission on Khoi-San matters.
  • Manage and supervision of staff in the Secretariat.

How to apply

Applications may be posted to: Human Resource Management, Department of Traditional Affairs, Private Bag X22, Arcadia, 0083 or Hand deliver to: 509 Pretorius Street, Arcadia, 2nd Floor Pencardia 1 Building or email DTARecruit202619@cogta.gov.za FOR ATTENTION : Director: Human Resource Management

Enquiries: Ms RS Mogaladi Tel No: (012) 065 3450

Notes

Women, Youth and Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. OTHER POSTS The successful candidate’s appointment will be subject to a security clearance process and the verification of educational qualification certificates. Applications must quote the relevant reference number and must be completed on the New Z83 form obtainable from any Public Service department and signed when submitted. From 1 January 2021 should an application be received using the incorrect application for employment (Z83), the application will not be considered. Only shortlisted candidates will submit relevant documents. Applicants should submit CV and Z83 only. Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies a day before the interview date. All shortlisted candidates, including 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. 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. Persons with a disability are encouraged to apply. It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) and to provide proof of such evaluation only when shortlisted. Incomplete applications or applications received after the closing date will not be considered. It is important to note that it is the applicant’s responsibility to ensure that all information and attachments in support of the application are submitted by the due date. Due to the large number of responses anticipated, correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only. If you have not been contacted within three months of the closing date of the advertisement, please accept that your application has been unsuccessful. The department reserves the right not to fill the advertised position. MANAGEMENT ECHELON

Post 36/74, sourced from the DPSA Circular 36 of 2026. Apply directly to Department of Traditional Affairs by 23 October 2026, quoting reference 2026/19. This is an unofficial index; the advert in the circular is authoritative.

Location
Pretoria
Salary
R1 317 384 p/a · Level 13
Closing date
23 October 2026
Reference
2026/19
How to apply →

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