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DIRECTOR: STATE-OWNED ENTITIES GOVERNANCE

Department of Communications and Digital Technologies

Salary band

R 1 317 384

Closing date

7 August 2026

Reference

DSOEG 12

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About this role

Department

Department of Communications and Digital Technologies

Location

Pretoria, Hatfield

Salary

R1 317 384 per annum (Level 13), (the all-inclusive remuneration package consists of a basic salary, the State’s contribution to the Government Pension Fund, a medical fund and a flexible portion in terms of applicable rules).

Requirements

An appropriate NQF level 7/ degree in Auditing / Law / Accounting / Corporate Governance or relevant equivalent qualification as recognised by the South African Qualifications Authority. Five (5) years’ experience at Middle/ Senior Management level in Enterprise /SOEs corporate governance oversight services of organisations/public entities. Postgraduate qualifications in Corporate Governance will serve as an added advantage. Skills /

Duties

The successful candidate will manage and drive the development, review and implementation of the Departmental shareholder governance framework. Manage and monitor shareholder governance instruments applicable to assigned entities, including shareholder compacts, governance agreements and Memoranda of Incorporation. Manage assessments of governance performance and compliance of SOEs with shareholder compacts/governance agreements and other governance instruments. Manage the assessment of board governance, board, committee and executive evaluations, and implementation of approved governance improvement plans. Manage the Board appointment and remuneration process and analyse executive appointment submissions from assigned entities, including preparing recommendations for Ministerial consideration. Manage the coordination and facilitation of the Minister’s participation in SOE-related governance structures (annual general meetings and Minister-Board quarterly forum meetings), analysis of SOE annual reports and other reports submitted for the meetings and tabling of SOE annual reports. Manage oversight of interventions arising from audit findings within assigned entities, including assessing audit implications and recommending corrective actions. Manage preliminary assessments of allegations of misconduct across the SOE portfolio, oversight of formal investigations conducted by external service providers, and monitoring of implementation of investigation recommendations and corrective governance measures. Contributing to key result areas such as strategic functional leadership, managing human resources, managing financial resources, driving change and operational excellence, and managing and ensuring compliance.

Enquiries

Mr M Cilo Tel No: (012) 12 427 8514, Ms N Khosa Tel No: (012) 427 8260, Ms

Closing Date

2026-08-07T23:59:00+02:00

About IT and technology roles in South Africa

Information technology skills are among the most in-demand in the South African job market. Cape Town has established itself as a significant technology hub, while Johannesburg and Pretoria host the majority of corporate IT teams. The public sector is also a major employer of IT professionals, with posts in systems administration, network management, and software development regularly advertised through DPSA and government departments. Remote work is more common in technology than in any other South African sector.

·List all relevant certifications on your CV including Microsoft, AWS, Cisco, and CompTIA credentials with their expiry dates.

·Government IT roles at senior level often require SITA (State Information Technology Agency) familiarity and knowledge of the Government IT Infrastructure Framework.

·Technology recruiters in South Africa frequently screen via GitHub profiles and portfolios. Include links to your work.

·Remote technology roles advertised through South African platforms often pay in rands but compete with international salary benchmarks for scarce skills.

About the hiring department

This vacancy is within Department of Communications and Digital Technologies. 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.

Shortlisted candidates are contacted directly by the department. If you do not receive a response within 90 days of the closing date, your application was not successful. NewGenJobs tracks every application you submit through your personal dashboard so you always know where you stand.

Requirements

·An appropriate NQF level 7/ degree in Auditing / Law / Accounting / Corporate Governance or relevant equivalent qualification as recognised by the South African Qualifications Authority
·Five (5) years’ experience at Middle/ Senior Management level in Enterprise /SOEs corporate governance oversight services of organisations/public entities
·Postgraduate qualifications in Corporate Governance will serve as an added advantage

Key Duties

·The successful candidate will manage and drive the development, review and implementation of the Departmental shareholder governance framework
·Manage and monitor shareholder governance instruments applicable to assigned entities, including shareholder compacts, governance agreements and Memoranda of Incorporation
·Manage assessments of governance performance and compliance of SOEs with shareholder compacts/governance agreements and other governance instruments
·Manage the assessment of board governance, board, committee and executive evaluations, and implementation of approved governance improvement plans
·Manage the Board appointment and remuneration process and analyse executive appointment submissions from assigned entities, including preparing recommendations for Ministerial consideration
·Manage the coordination and facilitation of the Minister’s participation in SOE-related governance structures (annual general meetings and Minister-Board quarterly forum meetings), analysis of SOE annual reports and other reports submitted for the meetings and tabling of SOE annual reports
·Manage oversight of interventions arising from audit findings within assigned entities, including assessing audit implications and recommending corrective actions
·Manage preliminary assessments of allegations of misconduct across the SOE portfolio, oversight of formal investigations conducted by external service providers, and monitoring of implementation of investigation recommendations and corrective governance measures
·Contributing to key result areas such as strategic functional leadership, managing human resources, managing financial resources, driving change and operational excellence, and managing and ensuring compliance

Before you apply - checklist

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✓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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What is the salary for the DIRECTOR: STATE-OWNED ENTITIES GOVERNANCE position?+

The advertised salary band for this post is R 1 317 384. 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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