Deputy Director: Administrative Support and Portfolio Management

Grade 12 plus an appropriate Degree NQF (Level 07) in Office Administration/Public Management & Governance/Public Administration/Business Management/Administration as recognized by SAQA. 3 years’ experience below middle management at Assistant Director /middle management level. Valid driver’s license (code B). Competencies: Working knowledge of the political and parliamentary processes in South Africa. Computer literacy. Communication, Workflow coordination, Strategic capability and leadership, Programme and project management, Financial Management, Problem solving and analysis, People management and Empowerment, Governance, Broad knowledge and understanding of the functional areas covered by the executive authority’s portfolio.

Duties

Manage the administrative and coordination activities within the office of the executive authority and the accounting officer. Liaise with internal and external role players with regard to matters relating to the portfolio of the executive authority and the accounting officer. Render a Cabinet/executive council support service to the executive authority and accounting officer. Supervise employees.

Applications to be submitted online only at

Employer

Department of Economic Development

56 Eloff Street (Marshalltown) Umnotho House

Closing Date

09-11-2026

Criteria Questions

Do you have the required qualification Do you have 3 years’ experience below middle management at Assistant Director /middle management level. Valid driver’s license (code B). Competencies: Working knowledge of the political and parliamentary processes in South Africa

Please Notes

Due to the large number of applications we envisage receiving, applications will not be acknowledged. If you do not receive any response within 3 months, please accept that your application was not successful.