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DEPUTY DIRECTOR-GENERAL: INSTITUTIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND SUPPORT

Department of Justice and Constitutional Development

Salary band

R 2 124 237

Closing date

11 August 2026

Reference

26/21/IDS

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About this role

Department

Department of Justice and Constitutional Development

Location

National Office, Pretoria State

Salary

R1 885 710 – R2 124 237 per annum (Level 15), (an all-inclusive remuneration package)

Requirements

An NQF Level 8 qualification as recognised by SAQA, in Public Administration, Public Management, Administration, Law, Governance, Social Sciences or a related field. 8 years' experience at Senior Management level in public administration within a large, complex organisation. Extensive knowledge of the Public Finance Management Act, the Public Service legislative and governance framework, organisational performance management, strategic planning, institutional governance, human resource management and public administration. Sound understanding of Government priorities, organisational development, policy coordination, justice sector governance and executive management within the Public Service. Skills and Competencies: Exceptional strategic capability and leadership with the ability to provide organisational direction, develop and implement strategies and inspire high performance. Demonstrated capability in programme and project management, financial management, organisational transformation and change management, knowledge management, service delivery innovation and organisational performance improvement. Strong analytical, planning and problem-solving capability. Excellent people management, stakeholder engagement, communication and client orientation skills, with the ability to build collaborative partnerships and influence strategic outcomes. High levels of professionalism, ethical leadership, innovation, accountability and commitment to public service values.

Duties

Provide strategic leadership for justice policy coordination, entity oversight and Justice Cluster governance to strengthen institutional governance, integrated decision-making and the implementation of departmental strategic priorities. Lead justice education, professional development, research, innovation and knowledge management programmes to strengthen institutional capability and organisational performance. Direct strategic planning, organisational performance management, service delivery improvement, operational intelligence and integrated performance monitoring systems to support evidence-based planning, accountability and continuous organisational improvement. Lead public education, strategic communication, media relations, stakeholder engagement and reputation management initiatives to promote public confidence, improve access to justice and strengthen the Department's public profile. Provide strategic leadership for legal services, legal advisory services, litigation management, contract management, statutory legal processes and legal governance to mitigate legal risks and safeguard the Department's interests. Ensure sound strategic, financial, human resource, asset and performance management, promote compliance with legislative and regulatory prescripts,

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About the hiring department

This vacancy is within Department of Justice and Constitutional Development. 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

·An NQF Level 8 qualification as recognised by SAQA, in Public Administration, Public Management, Administration, Law, Governance, Social Sciences or a related field
·8 years' experience at Senior Management level in public administration within a large, complex organisation
·Extensive knowledge of the Public Finance Management Act, the Public Service legislative and governance framework, organisational performance management, strategic planning, institutional governance, human resource management and public administration
·Sound understanding of Government priorities, organisational development, policy coordination, justice sector governance and executive management within the Public Service
·Skills and Competencies: Exceptional strategic capability and leadership with the ability to provide organisational direction, develop and implement strategies and inspire high performance
·Demonstrated capability in programme and project management, financial management, organisational transformation and change management, knowledge management, service delivery innovation and organisational performance improvement
·Strong analytical, planning and problem-solving capability
·Excellent people management, stakeholder engagement, communication and client orientation skills, with the ability to build collaborative partnerships and influence strategic outcomes
·High levels of professionalism, ethical leadership, innovation, accountability and commitment to public service values

Key Duties

·Provide strategic leadership for justice policy coordination, entity oversight and Justice Cluster governance to strengthen institutional governance, integrated decision-making and the implementation of departmental strategic priorities
·Lead justice education, professional development, research, innovation and knowledge management programmes to strengthen institutional capability and organisational performance
·Direct strategic planning, organisational performance management, service delivery improvement, operational intelligence and integrated performance monitoring systems to support evidence-based planning, accountability and continuous organisational improvement
·Lead public education, strategic communication, media relations, stakeholder engagement and reputation management initiatives to promote public confidence, improve access to justice and strengthen the Department's public profile
·Provide strategic leadership for legal services, legal advisory services, litigation management, contract management, statutory legal processes and legal governance to mitigate legal risks and safeguard the Department's interests
·Ensure sound strategic, financial, human resource, asset and performance management, promote compliance with legislative and regulatory prescripts, and build a capable, ethical and high- performing Branch that supports the Department's constitutional mandate

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 ditprecruit58@nda.gov.za before the closing date - late or incomplete submissions are not considered

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The advertised salary band for this post is R 2 124 237. 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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