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ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: PRESIDENTIAL HOTLINE

Department of Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation

Salary band

R 605 742

Closing date

7 August 2026

Reference

09/2026

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About this role

Department

Department of Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation

Directorate

Presidential Hotline

Location

Pretoria

Salary

R605 742 per annum (Level 10), plus benefits

Requirements

An appropriate 3-year tertiary qualification (\NQF 6\) in the area of National Diploma / Degree in Public Administration/ Communications, Developmental Studies/ Humanities/ Data Analytics or related fields with at least 3 years’ relevant experience in Experience in the Monitoring and Evaluation, data analytics, project management environment and/or administrative experience and/or Customer care. A good understanding of government policies, M&E and logging of cases. Competencies/Skills: The ideal candidate should possess well developed report writing skills, research methodology and analytical skills, sound knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite (including Excel and Power Point) should produce good quality work, be reliable and take initiative. Should have good interpersonal relations and communication skills, should be flexible

Duties

The successful candidate will be responsible to support Presidential Hotline Directorate in ensuring good quality logging of cases, effective monitoring and support to departments and provinces and support the research, knowledge management and communications functions. Management of case logging and tracking function. Manage and track complaints referred to national departments and provinces (Stakeholders). Manage research & knowledge management and communications. Project and administration support.

Enquiries

Mr M Lehong Tel No (012) 312-0540

Notes

Applications must quote the relevant reference number and consist of: A fully completed and signed Z83 form and a recent comprehensive CV. Submission of copies of qualifications, Identity document, and any other relevant documents will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. All non-SA citizens will be required to submit proof of permanent residence in South Africa when shortlisted. Personnel suitability checks will be done during the selection process. Applicants could be required to provide consent for access to their social media accounts. Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. If you have not been contacted within 1 month of the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. In the pursuit of diversity and redress, appointments will be made in line with the DSBD EE Plan. 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 successful candidate will be required to sign a performance agreement within three months of appointment, as well as complete a financial interest declaration form within one month of appointment and annually thereafter. The Department reserves the rights not t

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Requirements

·An appropriate 3-year tertiary qualification (\NQF 6\) in the area of National Diploma / Degree in Public Administration/ Communications, Developmental Studies/ Humanities/ Data Analytics or related fields with at least 3 years’ relevant experience in Experience in the Monitoring and Evaluation, data analytics, project management environment and/or administrative experience and/or Customer care
·A good understanding of government policies, M&E and logging of cases
·Competencies/Skills: The ideal candidate should possess well developed report writing skills, research methodology and analytical skills, sound knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite (including Excel and Power Point) should produce good quality work, be reliable and take initiative
·Should have good interpersonal relations and communication skills, should be flexible

Key Duties

·The successful candidate will be responsible to support Presidential Hotline Directorate in ensuring good quality logging of cases, effective monitoring and support to departments and provinces and support the research, knowledge management and communications functions
·Management of case logging and tracking function
·Manage and track complaints referred to national departments and provinces (Stakeholders)
·Manage research & knowledge management and communications
·Project and administration support

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Make sure you have everything ready before the closing date.

✓Download and fully complete the official Z83 form - partial or outdated Z83 versions are rejected
✓Prepare a detailed CV listing every previous post with exact start and end dates (month and year)
✓Get certified copies of all qualifications - certification must be done at a police station or commissioner of oaths
✓Include a certified copy of your South African ID document or passport
✓Be prepared to undergo a criminal record check - a conviction may disqualify you depending on the nature of the post
✓Submit your complete application package to recruitment30@dpme.gov.za before the closing date - late or incomplete submissions are not considered

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