JOBS | DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING, MONITORING AND EVALUATION
ANNEXURE H | JOBS
DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING, MONITORING AND EVALUATION
APPLICATIONS : Applications must be posted / or hand-delivered to: The Department of
Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation (DPME), Attention: Human Resource
Admin & Recruitment, at Private Bag X 944. Pretoria 0028 or hand delivered
to 330 Grosvenor Street, Hatfield, Pretoria 0028 (please quote the relevant
post and reference number). Applications can also be emailed to
Recruitment10 @dpme.gov.za
CLOSING DATE : 24 October 2025 at 16:30
WEBSITE : www.dpme.gov.za
NOTE : The relevant reference number must be quoted on all applications. The
successful candidate will have to sign an annual performance agreement and
will be required to undergo a security clearance. Applications must be
submitted on a signed Z83 accompanied by a comprehensive CV only
specifying all experience indicating the respective dates (MM/YY) as well as
indicating three reference persons with the following information: name and
contact number(s), email address and an indication of the capacity in which the
reference is known to the candidate. Certified copies of qualifications and other
relevant documents will be requested from shortlisted candidates only.
Applicants will be required to meet vetting requirements as prescribed by
Minimum Information Security Standards. The DPME is an equal opportunity
affirmative action employer. The employment decision shall be informed by the
Employment Equity Plan of the Department. It is the Department’s intention to
promote equity (race, gender and disability) through the filling of this post(s)
Failure to submit the above information will result in the application not being
considered. It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications
evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). Reference
checks will be done during the selection process. Note that correspondence
will only be conducted with the short-listed candidates. If you have not been
contacted within three (3) months of the closing date of the advertisement,
please accept that your application was unsuccessful. Shortlisted candidates
must be available for interviews at a date and time determined by DPME.
Applicants must note that pre-employment checks will be conducted once they
are short-listed and the appointment is also subject to positive outcomes on
these checks, which include security clearance, security vetting, qualification
verification and criminal records. All shortlisted candidates will be required to
undergo a technical exercise that intends to test the relevant technical
elements of the job. For salary levels 11 to 15, the inclusive remuneration
package consists of a basic salary, the state’s contribution to the Government
Employees Pension Fund and a flexible portion in terms of applicable rules.
SMS will be required to undergo a Competency Assessment as prescribed by
DPSA. The DPME reserves the right to utilise practical exercises/tests for non-
SMS positions during the recruitment process (candidates who are shortlisted
will be informed accordingly) to determine the suitability of candidates for the
post(s). The DPME also reserves the right to cancel the filling / not to fill a
vacancy that was advertised during any stage of the recruitment process. Prior
to appointment, a candidate would be required to complete the Nyukela
Programme: Pre-entry Certificate to Senior Management Services as
endorsed by DPSA which is an online course, endorsed by the National School
of Government (NSG). The course is available at the NSG under the name
Certificate for entry into the SMS and the full details can be sourced by the
. Candidates are required to use the new Z83 (Application for
employment) that is implemented with effect from 1 January 2021. A copy can
be downloaded on the website https://www.dpsa.gov.za/dpsa2g/documents/
MANAGEMENT ECHELON
POST 37/60 : DEPUTY DIRECTOR -GENERAL: CORPORATE SERVICES REF
NO:10/2025
Branch: Corporate Services
SALARY : R1 741 770.per annum (all-inclusive salary package) (Level 15). The
remuneration package consists of a basic salary, the State’s contribution to the
Government Employees Pension Fund and a flexible portion that may be
structured according to personal needs within the relevant framework.
CENTRE : Pretoria
REQUIREMENTS : A relevant and appropriate NQF level 8 qualification in either Public
Administration/ Social Science/ Business Management, Law/ Strategic
Management/ Human Resources and 10 years appropriate experience of
which 8 years must be Senior Managerial level. NQF level 9 (Master’s Degree)
will be an added advantage. Being able to communicate effectively by
exchanging information and ideas in a clear and concise manner appropriate
for the audience in order to explain, persuade, convince and influence others
to achieve the desired outcomes. Be able to display and build the highest
standards of ethical and moral conduct in order to promote confidence and
trust in the Public Service. Deep knowledge of the Government legislative
framework, Public Service legislative and Policy Framework, Government
Medium Term Strategic Framework linked to the National Development Plan,
Advanced knowledge of public policy analysis and policy development
process, Stakeholder management and coordination, Strategic thinking and
leadership, Research skills, Financial and Human Resource Management.
Knowledge of the Public Service Act (PSA), Public Service Regulations, Public
Finance Management Act (PFMA) and Treasury Regulations. Competencies &
Skills: Management skills including people management and empowerment,
and involvement in managing multi-disciplinary teams. Ability to provide
strategic direction and leadership. The ability/experience to create an
environment for high performance culture and staff development. Ability to
manage multiple projects. Excellent interpersonal & communication skills
(written & verbal) and the ability to communicate with diverse audiences. Highly
developed negotiation and conflict management skills. Strategic and analytical
skills. Research and policy analysis skills. Financial, Computer and
project/programme management skills. Personal Attributes: The incumbent
must be assertive, self-driven, innovative, client and solution orientated and
able to work under stressful situations.
DUTIES : The successful incumbent will be responsible for providing strategic Corporate
Services to the Department. This involves providing strategic leadership and
coordination in the development, implementation and monitoring of the
strategic plan, annual performance plan, annual report and communication
services of the department. Oversee the provision of strategic and integrated
human resource services, effective security and facilities management
services to enhance management support and organisational performance.
Provide strategic leadership and oversee the provision of Information,
Communication and Technology services and the implementation of the ICT
plan to support management operations. Coordinate all administrative inputs
to Ministry, DG, external stakeholders and strategic control points. Effective
management of the resources of the branch to ensure compliance with
statutory requirements. Provide leadership in the coordination of all
administrative functions and services assigned to the branch with specific
reference to Strategic, Annual Performance and Operational planning and
budgeting.
ENQUIRIES : Mr M Cilo, Tel No (012) 312- 0453.