Chief Director Executive Support and Intergovernment Relations Ref No: 2025/380/OCJ, (12 Months Fixed Term Contract) at Office of the Chief Justice South Africa

REQUIREMENTS :

• Applicants should be in possession Bachelors Degree (NQF Level 7) as by SAQA in Public Administration / Management / Business Administration / Management or equivalent. An LLB qualification and proven research capabilities will be an added advantage.
• The applicant should have a minimum of 5 years experience at senior management level. Experience in executive support or strategic management either in public or private sector.
• Successful completion of the Public Service SMS pre-entry Certificate (Nyukela Certificate) as endorsed by the National School of Government is a pre- requisite for appointment.
• Proven ability to draft and quality control highly complex policy documents and legal instruments. 
• An understanding of the South African legal system. 
• Extensive knowledge of the functioning of an executive office and related administrative systems. 
• Organizational ability and analytical acumen.
• Advanced research and writing skills. 
• Advanced knowledge of the application of MS Office applications. 
• Ability and willingness to travel often and work long hours.
• A valid driver’s license. 
• The candidate need to meet the requirements for a top secret security clearance. 

Attributes:

• Self-driven.
• Display initiative. 
• Ability to meet strict deadlines and to work under pressure. 
• A sense of attention to detail. 
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal). 

Process Competencies: 

• Knowledge Management, Service Delivery Innovation,  Problem Solving and Analysis, Client Orientation and Customer Focus, Communication Honesty and integrity. 

Required Core Competencies:

• Strategic Capacity and Leadership, People Management and Empowerment, Financial Management, Change Management, Programme and project Management

CLOSING DATE : 06 FEBRUARY 2026