Director: IGR Secretariat and Cabinet Support at Departments: Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs

REQUIREMENTS :

• A National Senior Certificate and an undergraduate qualification in Political Science/ Public Administration/ Management or equivalent qualification (NQF 7 as recognised by SAQA). A minimum of 5 years’ experience at middle/ senior managerial level in IGR Secretariat and Cabinet Support environment. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Software packages (MS Word, MS PowerPoint, MS Teams, MS Excel and Outlook etc.).
• The Nyukela Senior Management PreEntry Programme is to be completed before appointment to the post.
• A valid driver’s license. Intensive travelling. Added Advantage: Exceptional writing skills. Core Competencies: Strategic capacity and leadership. People Management and Empowerment. Programme and project management. Financial management. Change management.
• Knowledge management. Service delivery innovation. Problem solving and analysis. Client orientation and customer focus. Communication (verbal and written). Technical Competencies: Intergovernmental Relation System, public service and departmental prescripts/ policies/ ministerial handbook, political landscape of government, three spheres of government, the government priorities of South Africa, high level of ethical conduct.

DUTIES :

• The successful candidate will perform the following duties:
• Manage and facilitate the establishment of relevant IGR structures as stipulated in Chapter 2 of the IGRFA. Oversee the development of procedures and processes for Intergovernmental Relations Structures based on the principles of the IGRFA.
• Oversee the provision of secretariat services to intergovernmental relations forums such as PCC, MINMEC, IMC, ICDM, JEXCO and technical meetings.
• Direct and manage the recording of resolutions, follow-ups and report on the implementation of IGR forums decision matrix. Provide cluster and cabinet support to the Director-General and Minister.

CLOSING DATE : 20 February 2026