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  • Posted: Mar 2, 2026
    Deadline: Mar 13, 2026
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  • The National School of Government (NSG) is mandated with the responsibility of ensuring that public servants comply with the provisions of established legislation, regulations and systems, and can exercise proper discretion and innovation in solving routine and complex delivery problems. To this end, the NSG is tasked with ensuring that all public servants�...
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    Director: Accreditation Management Ref No: NSG 01/2026

    REQUIREMENTS :

    • A minimum bachelor’s degree or equivalent (NQF level 7) in education or quality management.
    • A post-graduate quality assurance/management/ curriculum design qualification will be an added advantage.
    • Registration with a relevant professional body will also be an added advantage. The successful applicant will be subjected to security vetting at an appropriate clearance level for senior managers.

    Experience:

    • Five (5) years of proven relevant experience at a middle/senior managerial level in Accreditation Management or related.

    Knowledge:

    • In-depth knowledge of and experience in institutional and programme accreditation. Knowledge of decolonising, transformational and participatory pedagogies. In-depth knowledge of ETD landscape and capacity building needs.
    • Knowledge and understanding of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa and public sector legislation (including the Public Service Act, Public Administration Management Act, Skills Development Act, Public Finance Management Act, National Qualifications Framework, Higher Education and Training Act, and Further Education and Training Act). In -depth knowledge of professional bodies/ associations and regulatory body requirements (South African Qualifications Authority, Quality Council for Trades and Occupations, Council for Higher Education). Theoretical and practical knowledge of best practices, cutting -edge quality assurance, and accreditation. Good understanding of project management cycle, methodologies and tools.

    Skills:

    • Proven advanced writing skills, proofreading, editing and overwriting skills, including report writing, submissions and articles. Digital skills to work in environments with digital systems, management and reporting tools. Good conflict management skills.

    Advanced computer skills.

    • Creative and analytical skills. Competencies Must be able to provide a vision, set the direction for the organisation and inspire others to deliver on the organisational man. Must be able to plan, manage, monitor and evaluate specific activities to deliver the desired outputs. Must be able to compile and manage budgets, control cash flow, institute risk management and administer tender procurement processes by generally recognised financial practices to ensure the achievement of strategic organisational objectives. Must be able to initiate and support organisational transformation and change to implement new initiatives and deliver service delivery commitments successfully. Must promote generating and sharing knowledge and learning to enhance the organisation's collective knowledge. Must be able to explore and implement new ways of delivering services that contribute to improving organisational processes to achieve organisational goals.

    Problem solving and analysis:

    • Must systematically identify, analyse and resolve existing and anticipated problems to reach optimum solutions promptly. Manage and encourage people, optimise their outputs, and effectively manage relationships to achieve organisational goals. Must be willing and able to deliver services effectively and efficiently to put the spirit of customer service (Batho Pele) into practice. Must be able to exchange information and ideas clearly and concisely appropriate for the audience to explain, persuade, convince and influence others to achieve the desired outcomes. Must be able to display and build the highest standards of ethical and moral conduct to promote confidence and trust in the Public Service.

    Personal Attributes:

    • Participate in professional development growth activities to maintain professional knowledge and stay current with quality assurance and accreditation trends. Ability to multi -task and organise, prioritise, and follow multiple projects and tasks through to completion with attention to detail. Ability to work independently while contributing to a team environment. Ability to analyse problems, identify solutions, take appropriate action, and resolve conflicts using independent judgment and decision -making. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with management, employees, stakeholders and the public. Integrity and honesty; detail -oriented; creative and innovative; ability to work under pressure. Travel and work extended hours

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    Assistant Director: Business and Data Intelligence Ref No: NSG 02/2026

    REQUIREMENTS :

    • A tertiary qualification at (NQF level 6) recognised by SAQA in Statistics, Computer or Data Science, Business & Information Management or Marketing and Entrepreneurial Studies.
    • Three to four years’ experience in applying business intelligence, data analysis and statistical concepts including supervisory experience. Registration with a relevant professional association/body may be an added advantage.

    Knowledge:

    • Demonstrated experience with statistical analysis packages. Knowledge and experience in using at least one statistical package (STATA/SAS) to analyse large datasets, data mining, report writing and the ability to data visualization. Theoretical and practical knowledge of the education, training, and development environment. Big data management, data analysis and modelling. Structured Query Language (SQL) to communicate with and manipulate databases. Knowledge of databases and structures, governance and meta data standards including data architecture. Good understanding of the public sector, relevant policies and applicable legislative frameworks (including but not limited to: Public Service Act; Public Administration and Management Act; Public Service Regulatory Frameworks). Computer literacy, including excellent working knowledge of MS Office suite and relevant software for data analysis.

    Skills:

    • Strong interpersonal skills. Problem solving skills. Research and analysis techniques. Excellent organising and planning skills. Computer literacy in Microsoft Office Suite and other relevant solutions. Writing skills, including report writing and submissions. Digital skills to work in digital environments. Good conflict management skills. Creative and analytical skills. Data analysis, interpretation and utilization. Capabilities; products using goal setting, objectives, targets, creating work schedules and work -plans with associated budgets and resources. Apply technology and innovation to enhance productivity, efficiency, responsiveness and the quality of service provided. Manage expenditure through responsible implementation of policies and SOPs to achieve efficiency and effectiveness. Achieve excellence in delivering the planned client service outcomes (i.e. service levels and standards) and monitoring the unit’s service delivery to ensure the highest level of client satisfaction.

    Personal Attributes:

    • maintaining professional knowledge and staying current with business solutions trends. Ability to multi -task and organize, prioritize, and follow multiple projects and tasks through to completion with an attention to detail. Ability to work independently while contributing to a team environment. Ability to analyze problems, identify solutions and take appropriate action, resolve conflicts using independent judgment and decision -making processes. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with management, employees, stakeholders and the public. Integrity and honesty; detail oriented; creative and innovative; ability to work under pressure. Travel and work extended hours.

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    Senior Administrative Officer: Office Of The Deputy Director General: Learning & Professional Development; Ref No: NSG 03/2026

    REQUIREMENTS :

    • A minimum National Diploma (NQF level 6) as recognized by SAQA in office administration, business administration, public management, or any relevant field.

    Experience:

    • Two (2) to three (3) years relevant experience in office administration.

    Knowledge:

    • Microsoft Office suite, especially Word, PowerPoint, and Excel. Virtual meetings (organize, host, record, transcript). Meetings management. Public service legislation, policies, prescripts, and procedures relevant to the job. Protocol, etiquette, and diplomacy.

    Competencies/Skills:

    • Strong computer literacy. Strong oral and written communication skills. Strong interpersonal, writing, planning, and organizing skills. Basic programme and project management skills. Problem solving and analysis. Client orientation and customer focus. Presentation skills.

    Personal Attributes:

    • High level of reliability. Client focused attitude. Keen attention to detail. Ability to work in a team. Trustworthy and honest and ability to maintain high levels of confidentiality. Good grooming and presentation. Willing to work long hours and outside working hours.

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    Team Assistant: Outcomes and Impact: Ref No: NSG 04/2026

    REQUIREMENTS :

    • A recognised National Diploma/ Bachelor’s degree or equivalent (NQF level 6) in Office Administration, Business or Public Administration, Project Management, Monitoring and Evaluation.
    • Experience: One (1) to two (2) years relevant administrative experience, preferably within a Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) environment.

    Knowledge:

    • Public sector legislation, relevant policies and applicable legislative frameworks (including but not limited to: Public Service Act; Public Administration Management Act; Public Finance Management Act, Batho Pele White Paper, Public Service Regulations, Operations Management Framework). Microsoft Office suite, especially Word, PowerPoint and Excel. Virtual meetings (organize, host, record, transcript). Organise virtual meetings using Zoom and/or Teams. The utilisation of any other AI tools will be an advantage, such as Microsoft Co -pilot. Knowledge of the M&E field will be an advantage. Meetings management such as scheduling, agenda setting, recording and minute taking as well as developing action plans. Ability to manage events, including venue identification, organizing accommodation, logistics, catering, transportation and cash disbursements. Document management. Protocol, etiquette and diplomacy. Batho Pele Principles. Competencies/skills Excellent oral and written communication skills. Strong interpersonal skills. Good writing and presentation skills. Problem solving skills. Operations management skills. Database skills/data management skills

    Personal Attributes:

    • Participate in professional development growth activities for maintaining professional knowledge and staying current with practices and trends. Ability to multi -task and organize, prioritize, and follow multiple projects and tasks through to completion with an attention to detail. Ability to work independently while contributing to a team environment. Commitment to quality and continuous learning. Professional behaviour and sound judgement. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with management, employees, stakeholders, and the public. Integrity and honesty; detail oriented; creative and innovative; ability to work under pressure

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    Administrative Officer : Organisational Transformation Ref No: NSG 05/2026

    REQUIREMENTS :

    • Applicants must be in possession a tertiary qualification (NQF 6) in Office Administration, Public Administration, Change Management, or equivalent qualification.

    Experience:

    • One (1) to two (2) years relevant experience in administration.

    Knowledge:

    • Microsoft Office suite, especially Word, PowerPoint and Excel. Knowledge of procedures related to information and records management. Basic knowledge of finance and supply chain management. Virtual meetings (organise, host, record, transcript). Meetings management (scheduling, agenda setting, recording, minute taking). Public service legislation, policies, prescripts and procedures. Office administration and secretarial support procedures. Records and documents. management. Practices. Understanding of transformation and change initiatives in the public sector. Basic financial and supply chain management processes. Batho Pele principles.

    Skills: 

    Good oral and written communication skills. Good interpersonal skills. Basic project management skills. Problem-solving and analysis. Elementary research skills. Basic analytical skills. Ability to interpret policies and directives.

    Competencies:

    • Plan, organise, and implement plans and policies for services and products using goal setting, objectives, and targets, as well as creating work schedules and work plans with associated budgets and resources. Apply technology and innovation to enhance productivity, efficiency, responsiveness and the quality of service provided. Monitor expenditure through responsible implementation of policies and SOPs to achieve efficiency and effectiveness. Solve problems by analysing situations and applying critical thinking to resolve issues, decide on courses of action, and implement the solutions developed to overcome difficulties and constraints. Adapt diverse cultural practices, customs, values and norms of individuals and groups to meet equity requirements and contribute to transforming the work unit and department. Manage interpersonal conflict and resolve problems practically and constructively to achieve results, solve service delivery difficulties, and gain acceptance to plans, policy implementation and proposals. Develop contacts and build and maintain a network of professional relations to keep abreast of developments in the area of work. Collect data and information, analyse and translate information into knowledge for planning, decision making or management reporting.

    Personal Attributes:

    • Participate in professional development growth activities for maintaining professional knowledge and staying current with practices and trends. Ability to multi-task and organise, prioritise and follow multiple projects and tasks through to completion with attention to detail. Ability to work independently while contributing to a team environment. Commitment to quality and continuous learning. Professional behaviour and sound judgement. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with management, employees, stakeholders and the public. Integrity and honesty; detail-oriented; creative and innovative; ability to work under pressure.

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    Administrator: Executive Support Ref No: NSG 07/2026

    REQUIREMENTS :

    • Grade 12. A tertiary qualification at (NQF level 5) in Office Administration, Business Administration, Public Administration will be an added advantage.

    Experience:

    • No experience.

    Competencies/Skills:

    • Strong computer literacy. Strong oral and written communication skills. Strong interpersonal skills. Strong planning and organizing skills. Writing skills. Basic programme and project management skills. Problem solving and analysis. Client orientation and customer focus. Basic analytical skills. Basic financial management skills. Presentation skills. Basic Numeracy skills.

    Knowledge:

    • Microsoft Office suite, especially Word, PowerPoint, and Excel. Virtual meetings (organize, host, record, transcript). Meetings management (scheduling, agenda setting, recording, minute taking, action plans). Public service legislation, policies, prescripts and procedures relevant to the job. Minimum Information Security Standards (MISS). Protocol, etiquette and diplomacy. Batho Pele principles. Personal attributes: High level of reliability. Client focused attitude. Keen attention to detail. Ability to work in a team, Trustworthy and Honest. Maintain very high levels of confidentiality. Good grooming and presentation. Willing to work long hours and outside working hours.

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    Driver: Ref No: NSG 06/2026

    REQUIREMENTS :

    • A grade 10 qualification/ standard 8 and valid code 08 driver’s license (manual transmission). A professional driving permit (PDP) will be an added advantage.

    Experience:

    • 7-12 months relevant experience. Knowledge Procedures to operate the motor vehicle e.g., obtain trip authorities, complete the logbooks, obtain consumables (e.g. petrol). Basic motor vehicle functions (e.g. fixing a flat tyre, checking oil and water levels). Knowledge of the prescripts for the correct utilisation and proper maintenance of the motor vehicle. General geographic knowledge.

    Competencies/skills:

    • Excellent driving skills. Good organisational and logistics skills. Interpersonal skills. Basic understanding of MS Office Suite, Outlook and internet application. Problem solving skills. Verbal and written communication skills. Telephone etiquette.

    Personal Attributes:

    • High level of reliability. Client focused attitude. Keen attention to detail. Ability to work in a team, trustworthiness and honesty. Maintain very high levels of confidentiality. Good grooming and presentation.

    Method of Application

    Interested and qualified? Go to National School of Government on www.dpsa.gov.za to apply

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