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ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION ETHICS, INTEGRITY AND CONDUCT MANAGEMENT

Salary band

R 573 897

Closing date

18 August 2026

Reference

DPSA 17/2026

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About this role

Department

Location

Pretoria.

Salary

of R573 897 per annum is possible, subject to satisfactory performance.

Requirements

A minimum qualification at NQF Level 6 in Public Administration / Public Management / Law / LLB as recognised by SAQA and Ethics Officer Certification. A minimum of 5 years’ experience in the field of ethics management / monitoring / compliance environments. Government legislative framework, public service legislative and policy framework, government programs such as the National Development Plan, and key strategic priorities of government. Attributes: honesty, ethics, sensitivity, professionalism, reliability, loyalty, confidentiality, and diligence. Open to new ideas, innovative, able to make sound judgements based on legal grounding and able to communicate advice with authority. Ability to communicate effectively on highly sensitive issues with employees and managers at all levels, with particular emphasis on developing trust and demonstrating fairness. Interpersonal relations skills, team player Generic skills: Client orientation and customer focus, problem-solving, decision-making, written and verbal communication and information management, interpersonal facilitation, negotiation, presentation, report writing, computer literacy (at least Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel), and project management. Technical skills: data analytics, organisational skills, policy analysis and development, and research skills.

Duties

Support the development of ethics, integrity & conduct management prescripts. Conduct research to support the drafting of Public Administration Ethics, Integrity & Conduct Management prescripts (policies, norms and standards, directives, circulars, frameworks, and guidelines). Draft of Public Administration Ethics, Integrity & Conduct Management prescripts (policies, norms and standards, directives, circulars, frameworks, and guidelines). Conduct pilots as part of the development of the prescripts, if required. Submit/communicate approved prescripts to departments for implementation. Provide implementation support to the departments. Requests for approval of requests and responses to inquiries are processed to the relevant approval authority within the unit and DPSA. Provide technical support and advise as required. Provide capacity building and make/contribute to the development of capacity development programs by the relevant institutions. Design advocacy programs to promote ethics in public administration. Monitor compliance with ethics, integrity & conduct management prescripts. Draft and maintain systems (e.g., collection and analysis of data) to monitor compliance. Assist in conducting evaluation and impact studies by implementing the approved instrument. Provide support in all the operations, systems, and processes of the directorate. Support systems for the effective and efficient functioning of the Directorate. Complete and submit inputs in the directorate budget by the stipulated due date

About administrative roles in South Africa

Administrative and clerical positions are among the most consistently advertised roles in both the South African public and private sectors. Government departments in particular have a high and ongoing demand for administrative clerks, especially at salary levels 5 to 7 on the public service scale. These roles form the operational backbone of every department and offer a stable entry point into a public sector career with a clear progression path.

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About the hiring department

This vacancy is within De. Government departments in South Africa advertise vacancies through the Public Service Commission and are required to follow a standardised recruitment process governed by the Public Service Act. Applications are screened against the minimum requirements listed in the advert before any CV is reviewed by a panel.

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Requirements

·A minimum qualification at NQF Level 6 in Public Administration / Public Management / Law / LLB as recognised by SAQA and Ethics Officer Certification
·A minimum of 5 years’ experience in the field of ethics management / monitoring / compliance environments
·Government legislative framework, public service legislative and policy framework, government programs such as the National Development Plan, and key strategic priorities of government
·Attributes: honesty, ethics, sensitivity, professionalism, reliability, loyalty, confidentiality, and diligence
·Open to new ideas, innovative, able to make sound judgements based on legal grounding and able to communicate advice with authority
·Ability to communicate effectively on highly sensitive issues with employees and managers at all levels, with particular emphasis on developing trust and demonstrating fairness
·Interpersonal relations skills, team player Generic skills: Client orientation and customer focus, problem-solving, decision-making, written and verbal communication and information management, interpersonal facilitation, negotiation, presentation, report writing, computer literacy (at least Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel), and project management
·Technical skills: data analytics, organisational skills, policy analysis and development, and research skills

Key Duties

·Support the development of ethics, integrity & conduct management prescripts
·Conduct research to support the drafting of Public Administration Ethics, Integrity & Conduct Management prescripts (policies, norms and standards, directives, circulars, frameworks, and guidelines)
·Draft of Public Administration Ethics, Integrity & Conduct Management prescripts (policies, norms and standards, directives, circulars, frameworks, and guidelines)
·Conduct pilots as part of the development of the prescripts, if required
·Submit/communicate approved prescripts to departments for implementation
·Provide implementation support to the departments
·Requests for approval of requests and responses to inquiries are processed to the relevant approval authority within the unit and DPSA
·Provide technical support and advise as required
·Provide capacity building and make/contribute to the development of capacity development programs by the relevant institutions
·Design advocacy programs to promote ethics in public administration

Before you apply - checklist

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 advert172026@dpsa.gov.za before the closing date - late or incomplete submissions are not considered

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How do I apply for the ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION ETHICS, INTEGRITY AND CONDUCT MANAGEMENT position at De?+

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What is the salary for the ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION ETHICS, INTEGRITY AND CONDUCT MANAGEMENT position?+

The advertised salary band for this post is R 573 897. This is the all-inclusive remuneration package, which typically covers basic salary, medical aid contribution, and other benefits. The exact split between cash and benefits is determined at appointment stage.

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