Deputy Director-General: Corporate Services

DEPUTY DIRECTOR-GENERAL: CORPORATE SERVICES is listed by DEPARTMENT OF HIGHER EDUCATION AND TRAINING. The post is based in Pretoria, Gauteng. The closing date is 30 September 2026.

Job Details

Requirements

• An appropriate Postgraduate qualification (NQF level
• 8) in Human Resource Management / Business Administration / Public Management / Public Administration / Management/ Marketing / Public Relations or related qualification.
• A minimum of eight (8) years’ relevant experience at senior management level in corporate service environment and five (5) years must be as a member of the SMS in the Public Service.
• Successful completion of the Nyukela Public Service SMS Pre-entry Programmed as endorsed by NSG.
• Knowledge and skills: understanding of the Higher Education sector; policies and governance environment of TVET Colleges; annual reporting requirements by the Higher Education Institutions; knowledge and understanding of TVET Administration; Public Service Acts and Regulations; PFMA; Information Technology and Communication; Facilities Management; Labour Relation Acts; Implementing DPSA Directive and PSBC resolutions; knowledge in human resource management/ OD and change management Directives.
• Strategic capability and leadership; people management and empowerment; programmed and project management; change management; knowledge management; service delivery innovation; problem solving and analysis; client orientation; excellent verbal and written communication; decision making; financial management; conflict management.
• Values required are: Client service focus, integrity, committed/ dedicated, proactive, loyal, ethics, professional, respect, and goal-driven.
• Valid driver’s license.

Duties / Responsibilities

• To manage, oversee and provide efficient, cost-effective corporate management support services to the branches in the Department.
• Oversee Human Resources Management and Development Services.
• Provide oversight of human resource administration and systems control services.
• Ensure human resource development and performance management services.
• Oversee organisational development, human resource planning, employment, equity, policy and strategy services.
• Provide employee health and wellness programs.
• Oversee grievance dispute and misconduct resolution processes.
• Oversee the departmental collective bargaining.
• Provide Corporate Communication services.
• Ensure marketing and publications.
• Oversee external communication and medialising.
• Oversee internal communication and client services.
• Provide oversight of Information Technology and Business Systems Management Services.
• Oversee information technology
• (IT) infrastructure support and operation.
• Ensure application development support.
• Oversee information knowledge and records management services.
• Align DHET’s information security to legislation, governance standards and security frameworks.
• Provide Security Management Services and oversee Facilities Management services.
• Oversee the physical security management services.
• Manage the Vetting services and processes.
• Provide Facilities Management services.
• Oversee Asset management processes.
• Provide Administrative support to the Offices of the Director-General and Ministry.
• Ensure effective management of correspondence, documentation, records and confidential information.
• Coordinate preparation and quality assurance of executive submissions, briefing notes and parliamentary responses.
• Facilitate efficient information flow and stakeholder engagement involving the Director-General and the Ministry.
• Ensure compliance with service standards, governance requirements and audit readiness.
• Oversee and coordinate administrative, protocol and logistical support services for executive offices.
• Management and Control of the

Knowledge, Skills and Competencies

• understanding of the Higher Education sector; policies and governance environment of TVET Colleges; annual reporting requirements by the Higher Education Institutions; knowledge and understanding of TVET Administration; Public Service Acts and Regulations; PFMA; Information Technology and Communication; Facilities Management; Labour Relation Acts; Implementing DPSA Directive and PSBC resolutions; knowledge in human resource management/ OD and change management Directives.
• Strategic capability and leadership; people management and empowerment; programmed and project management; change management; knowledge management; service delivery innovation; problem solving and analysis; client orientation; excellent verbal and written communication; decision making; financial management; conflict management.
• Values required are: Client service focus, integrity, committed/ dedicated, proactive, loyal, ethics, professional, respect, and goal-driven.
• Valid driver’s license.

Application Instructions

DHET invites applicants to apply online on the New Z83 form by accessing the Departmental Website (click the ‘apply now’ button) or http://z83.ngnscan.co.za/apply

Method: Online link

Notes

Follow the easy prompts/instructions. Upload the supporting document namely, (1) a comprehensive CV and any other document (where required).

A fully completed and signed Z83 form and a detailed Curriculum Vitae will be considered. A helpful user guide and videos are available on the DHET website careers page to enable completion of the digital Z83.

Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified documents/copies of qualifications and other relevant documents to support the application on or before the day of the interviews. It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA).

Candidates whose appointments promote representativity in terms of race, gender, and disability will receive preference. 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. All shortlisted candidates for SMS posts will be subjected to a technical exercise and interview.

Following the technical exercise and interview, a maximum of three (3) SMS candidates will undergo psychometric assessments to assess cognitive capabilities, behavioural preferences, emotional intelligence, and integrity. One of the minimum entry requirements for the SMS position is the Pre-entry Certificate.

No appointment will occur without successfully completing the pre-entry certificate and submission thereof. For more details on the pre-entry course visit: https://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-pre-entry-programme/.

The candidate(s) will be required to sign an annual performance agreement, disclose his/her financial interests, and be subjected to security clearance. If you have not been contacted within three (3) months of the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.

Suitable candidates will be subjected to personnel suitability checks (criminal record check, citizenship verification, qualification/study verification, and previous employment verification). Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.

DHET is committed to providing equal opportunities and practising affirmative action employment. It is our intention to promote representatives in terms of (race, gender, and disability) in the organisation.

Employment Equity principles will be applied in accordance with the Departmental Employment Equity Policy, taking into consideration the applicable equity targets, representativity, and legislative requirements. N.B. All shortlisted candidates will be required to complete a relevant competency exercise.

Circular Notes

Circular Notes

can be submitted by hand delivery during office hours to 20 Steve Biko Street, Agriculture Place, Arcadia, Pretoria, 0002 or by email ASDERrecruit84@nda.gov.za NOTE: EE Target: Africans, Indians, Coloureds, Whites and Persons with Disabilities. 7 ANNEXURE B DEPARTMENT OF DEFENCE APPLICATIONS: Department of Defence, Office of the Secretary for Defence, Private Bag X910, Pretoria, 0001 or you may hand deliver to ARMSCOR Building C/O Nossob & Delmas Ave, Erasmuskloof Ext 4, Pretoria, 0001 or email to zama.mahlangu@dod.mil.za CLOSING DATE: 28 September 2026 at 16h00 (Applications received after the closing date and faxed copies will not be considered).

NOTE: It is the Department’s intention to promote equity (race, gender and disability) through the filling of these posts with candidates whose transfer/promotion/appointment will promote representivity in line with the numeric targets as contained in our Employment Equity plan. Applications must be submitted on the prescribed form Z83 (obtainable from any Public Service

Enquiries

Mr R Kgare Tel No: (012) 312 5442)

Required Documents

Z83, CV, Qualifications, Driver licence, Other

DPSA Circular Source

• Circular: DPSA Circular 33 of 2026
• Source pages: 23–24
• Open the DPSA circular PDF