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CHIEF DIRECTOR: BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT AND SPECIALISED PROGRAMME

National School of Government

Salary band

R 1 554 696

Closing date

24 August 2026

Reference

NSG 13 /2026

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About this role

Department

National School of Government

Location

Pretoria.

Salary

R1 554 696 per annum (Level 14), an inclusive remuneration package

Requirements

A tertiary qualification at (NQF level 7) as recognized by SAQA in Business Administration / Management or Marketing Communication / Management. Registration with a relevant professional body will also be an added advantage. The job holder will be subjected to a security vetting process, the clearance level of which will be determined. Successful completion of the Senior Management Pre-Entry Programme (Nyukela). Experience: five years of proven experience at the senior management level. Proven experience in 52 business development, contract negotiations and stakeholder management.

Duties

Lead in generating market intelligence and diagnostic information that will inform demand for new product/business development opportunities and initiatives. Lead and manage marketing and visibility of NSG products and services (advocacy programmes) and provide support to piloting new products.

Enquiries

Mpho Mugodo Tel No: (012) 441 6017

Closing Date

2026-08-24T23:59:00+02:00

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Requirements

·A tertiary qualification at (NQF level 7) as recognized by SAQA in Business Administration / Management or Marketing Communication / Management
·Registration with a relevant professional body will also be an added advantage
·The job holder will be subjected to a security vetting process, the clearance level of which will be determined
·Successful completion of the Senior Management Pre-Entry Programme (Nyukela)
·Experience: five years of proven experience at the senior management level
·Proven experience in 52 business development, contract negotiations and stakeholder management

Key Duties

·Lead in generating market intelligence and diagnostic information that will inform demand for new product/business development opportunities and initiatives
·Lead and manage marketing and visibility of NSG products and services (advocacy programmes) and provide support to piloting new products

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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
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What is the salary for the CHIEF DIRECTOR: BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT AND SPECIALISED PROGRAMME position?+

The advertised salary band for this post is R 1 554 696. 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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