deputy director: executive support, Ref No. DSD02/02/2026HO

Bachelor's Degree (NQF level 7) in Public Administration, Public Management, Business Administration, Office Management, or Administrative Management

5 years Assistant Director / Junior Management in at least three of the following areas

• Advanced office and workflow management
• High-level written communication (reports and submissions)
• Executive scheduling and secretariat expertise
• Mastery of the Public Service Act and Regulations
• Analytical skills to track and follow up on executive action items
• Ability to engage with senior management and external stakeholders
• Knowledge of records and document management systems
• Resource coordination (HR, basic budget, and assets)

• Minimum of 5 years at Assistant Director or junior management level
• Proven experience in at least three areas: Executive support (HOD/DDG level preferred), Office administration, Secretariat/Committee coordination, Document management, Stakeholder liaison, or Reporting coordination

• Lead the operational management of the HoD's Office to ensure seamless executive functionality
• Coordinate secretariat and governance functions, including high-level committee support
• Manage complex document workflows and correspondence tracking systems
• Facilitate stakeholder coordination and outreach initiatives on behalf of the senior leadership
• Consolidate and coordinate monthly, quarterly, and ad-hoc departmental reports
• Oversee special projects and program coordination within the executive office
• Manage the sub-directorate's resources, including team supervision and task allocation
• Identify and resolve administrative bottlenecks to improve office efficiency
• Ensure compliance with the Public Service legislative framework and PFMA standards