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