South Africa’s Department of Traditional Affairs is hiring for new job vacancies in May 2024.
FOR ATTENTION : Ms L Motlhala
CLOSING DATE : 17 May 2024
In this article, we bring you up to speed with the various entry-level as well as senior roles that are now open for application.
About the Department of Traditional Affairs
The Department of Traditional Affairs is a department of the South African government, responsible for overseeing the traditional leadership of South Africa’s indigenous communities.
It is the Department’s intention to promote equity (race, gender and disability) through the filling of positions with a candidate whose transfer/promotion/appointment will promote representivity in line with the numeric targets as contained in the department’s Employment Equity plan.
Whites, Coloured, Indians, youth and Persons with Disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Open jobs at the Department of Traditional Affairs
ACCOUNTING CLERK: FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT REF NO: 2024/12
SALARY : R216 417 per annum (Level 05)
CENTRE : Pretoria
REQUIREMENTS : A Grade 12 Certificate with accounting/mathematics as a passed subject. A Degree or National Diploma in Accounting/Business Administration or equivalent with accounting as a passed subject will serve as an added advantage.
Generic competencies: Finance, problem solving and client orientation and customer focus.
Technical competencies: Public Finance Management Act (PFMA), Treasury Regulations, general ledger reconciliation and analysis, Knowledge of travel and subsistence, Basic Accounting System (BAS) and PERSAL System.
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT REF NO: 2024/11
Secretariat: National House of Traditional & Khoi-San Leaders
SALARY : R216 417 per annum (Level 05)
CENTRE : Pretoria
REQUIREMENTS : A Grade 12 Certificate or equivalent qualification with appropriate experience in office management and administration. A post-Matric qualification will serve as an added advantage.
Core competencies: Client orientation and customer focus. Communication. Honesty and integrity. Planning and organizing. Telephone etiquette. Computer literacy.
Technical Competencies: Office management and administration, secretarial functions and general
administration.
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT REF NO: 2024/10
Chief Directorate: Partnerships
SALARY : R216 417 per annum (Level 05)
CENTRE : Pretoria
REQUIREMENTS : A Grade 12 Certificate or equivalent qualification with appropriate experience in office management and administration. A post-Matric qualification will serve as an added advantage.
Core competencies: Client orientation and customer focus. Communication. Honesty and integrity. Planning and organizing. Telephone etiquette. Computer literacy.
Technical Competencies: Office management and administration, secretarial functions and general
administration.
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT REF NO: 2024/09
Chief Directorate: Office of the Director-General
SALARY : R216 417 per annum (Level 05)
CENTRE : Pretoria
REQUIREMENTS : A Grade 12 Certificate or equivalent qualification with appropriate experience in office management and administration. A post-Matric qualification will serve as an added advantage.
Core competencies: Client orientation and customer focus. Communication. Honesty and integrity. Planning and organizing. Telephone etiquette. Computer literacy.
Technical Competencies: Office management and administration, secretarial functions, and general
administration.
SENIOR STATE ACCOUNTANT: BUDGETS REF NO: 2024/08
SALARY : R376 413 per annum (Level 08)
CENTRE : Pretoria
REQUIREMENTS : A National Diploma or Degree in Accounting/Business Administration or equivalent with accounting as a passed subject (NQF level 6/7). Three (3) years relevant experience.
Generic competencies: Finance, problem solving and client orientation and customer focus, good verbal/ and written communications skills, Decision making skills.
Technical competencies: Public Finance Management Act (PFMA), Treasury Regulations, guidelines and
directives, Reconciliation processes, Understanding of Government financial delegations, Management of government departments standard chart of accounts, Government Budget systems, principles and procedures, Government Financial Systems, Supply Chain Management, Financial prescripts (GAAP and GRAP), Basic Accounting System (BAS) and PERSAL System.
SENIOR PERSONNER PRACTITIONER: RECRUITMENT REF NO: 2024/07
SALARY : R376 413 per annum (Level 08)
CENTRE : Pretoria
REQUIREMENTS : A National Diploma/degree in Human Resource Management or equivalent qualification on level NQF 6/7 plus at least 5 years’ relevant experience recruitment and selection.
Generic Competencies: Knowledge and understanding of enabling legislation (BCEA, EEA, PSA, PSR, CORE, PFMA, etc). Ability to perform in a pressure driven environment.
Proven strong and verbal written communication skills. Sound analytical, statistical, and problemsolving skills. Knowledge of PERSAL and Vulindlela. Computer literate. Driver’s licence.
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: INTERNAL AUDIT REF NO: 2024/06
(12 months Contract)
SALARY : R444 036 per annum (Level 09). Plus 37% in lieu of service benefits
CENTRE : Pretoria
REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate Bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualification in Internal Auditing at NQF level 7 plus 3-5 years’ experience in an Internal Auditing environment
Generic competencies: Service delivery innovation, problem solving and analysis, client orientation and customer focus, computer literacy, communication.
Technical competencies: Assurance, Consulting and performance audits, risk management and auditing practices, the Public Finance Management Act, development of policies.
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: OFFICE SUPPORT & ADMINISTRATION REF NO: 2024/05
Secretariat: Commission on Khoi-San Matters
(Contract post linked to term of office of the Commission)
SALARY : R444 036 per annum (Level 09). Plus 37% in lieu of service benefits
CENTRE : Pretoria
REQUIREMENTS : A Bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualification in Public Administration or related qualification on NQF level 7 plus 3-5 years’ relevant experience at supervisory level. A valid driver’s licence.
Generic competencies: Planning and organising; Coordination, Problem solving & decision making; Project Management; People Management and Empowerment; Client Orientation and Customer Focus; Team Leadership; Communication (Verbal and written).
Technical competencies: Knowledge of Public Service policies and regulations; Office Management; Government systems and procedures, Records management, Report writing, Afrikaans fluency.
DEPUTY DIRECTOR: RISK OFFICER REF NO: 2024/04
12 months contract
SALARY : R849 702 per annum (Level 11), an all-inclusive remuneration package. The package includes a basic salary (70% of package) and a flexible portion that may be structured in terms of the applicable guidelines.
CENTRE : Pretoria
REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate Bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualification in Risk Management/ Internal Auditing plus 5 years relevant experience in a Risk Management/Internal Auditing environment. A valid drivers license.
Generic Competencies: Service delivery innovation, Problem solving and analysis, People management and empowerment, Client orientation and customer focus, computer literacy and communication.
Technical Competencies: Risk management and auditing practices, The Public Financial Management Act,
Corporate governance, Development of policies and strategies.
SECRETARY: COMMISSION ON KHOI-SAN MATTERS REF NO: 2024/03
Contract post linked to term of Office of The Commission on Khoi-San Matters
SALARY : R1 162 200 per annum (Level 13), An all-inclusive remuneration package, (70% of package) and a flexible portion that may be structured in terms of the applicable guidelines
CENTRE : Pretoria
REQUIREMENTS : A Degree or equivalent qualification (NQF level 7) in Social or Management Science. Certificate for entry into the Senior Management Services (SMS) (Nyukela Certificate). At least five years experience at middle management. A valid drivers license.
Core competencies: Strategic capacity and leadership, people management and empowerment, programme and project management, change management and Financial Management.
Technical competencies: Office management, Monitoring and evaluation, Fluency in Afrikaans (verbal & written)
Process competencies: Knowledge management. Service delivery innovation, Problem solving and analysis, Client orientation, customer focus and communication.
How to Apply
APPLICATIONS : All applications may be posted to: Human Resource Management, Department of Traditional Affairs, Private Bag X22, Arcadia, 0083 or Hand deliver to: 509 Pretorius Street, Arcadia, 2nd Floor Pencardia 1 Building.
Here is an easy guide for the application:
- First, download the full jobs advert
- All applications must be submitted on a New Z83 form, which can be downloaded here: new prescribed Z83 form.
- This form should be accompanied by a recent comprehensive CV only; contactable referees (telephone numbers and email addresses must be indicated).
- Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of qualifications and other related documents on or before the day of the interview following communication from Human Resources.
NOTE : The successful candidate’s appointment will be subject to a security clearance process and the verification of educational qualification certificates. Applications must quote the relevant reference number and must be completed on the New Z83 form and signed when submitted.
All applications must be accompanied fully completed Z83 and a detailed CV only. Shortlisted candidates only will be required to submit certified copies of qualifications and other relevant documents before the interview date.
Persons with a disability are encouraged to apply. It is the responsibility of shortlisted applicant’s to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) and to provide proof of such evaluation (only when shortlisted).
Incomplete applications or applications received after the closing date will not be considered. It is important to note that it is the applicant’s responsibility to ensure that the application is submitted by the due date.
Due to the large number of responses anticipated, correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only. If you have not been contacted within three months of the closing date of the
advertisement, please accept that your application has been unsuccessful.
The department reserves the right not to fill the advertised position. Download the complete circular: Public Service Vacancy Circular No 14 of 26 April 2024 [PDF]
