DEPARTMENT OF COOPERATIVE GOVERNANCE VACANCIES

DEPARTMENT OF COOPERATIVE GOVERNANCE VACANCIES

DEPARTMENT OF COOPERATIVE GOVERNANCE
The vision of the Department of Cooperative Governance is one of having a well co-ordinated system of
Government consisting of National, Provincial and Local spheres working together to achieve
sustainable development and service delivery. The Department intends to invest in human capital,
increase integrated technical capacity directed at service delivery and promote representivity in the
Department through the filling of these posts. The candidature of persons whose
appointment/transfer/promotion will promote representivity will therefore receive preference.

CLOSING DATE : 13 May 2026

NOTE : Applicants are advised that a new application for employment (Z83) has been
in effect since 1 January 2021. The new application for employment form can
be downloaded at http://www.dpsa.gov.za/dpsa2g/vacancies.asp. Applications
submitted using the old Z83 form will not be accepted. Applications must be
accompanied by a comprehensive CV, with specific starting and ending dates
in all relevant positions and clarity on the levels and ranks pertaining to
experience, as well as current remuneration package, as well as at least 2
contactable references. A recommended CV template is available on the
department’s website on www.cogta.gov.za, click on the jobs tab. Only
shortlisted candidates will be requested to submit certified documents/ copies
on or before the interviews. It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign
qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA).
Incomplete applications or applications received after the closing date will not
be considered.

All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS, shall undertake
two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a
candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements
and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. Following the
interview and technical exercise(s), the selection panel will recommend
candidates to attend a generic managerial competency assessment (in
compliance with the DPSA directive on the implementation of competencybased assessments). The competency assessment will be testing generic
managerial competencies using the mandated DPSA SMS competency
assessment tools. Core competencies: Strategic capacity and leadership.
People management and empowerment. Advanced programme and project
management. Change management. Financial management. Process

Competencies: Knowledge management. Service Delivery Innovation.
Advanced problem-solving and analysis. Client orientation and customer
focus. Advanced communication skills (written and verbal). The successful
candidate will be appointed to positive results of a pre-employment screening
process which includes criminal, credit, citizenship checks and verification of
educational qualification certificates. The successful candidate will be
appointed to probation for a period of 12 months and will be required to sign a
performance agreement. It is important to note that it is the applicant’s
responsibility to ensure that all information and attachments in support of the
application are submitted by the due date.

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 to make
an appointment. The requirements for appointment at Senior Management
Service level include the successful completion of Senior Management Preentry Programme as endorsed by the National School of Government, which
can be accessed using the following link: https://www.thensg.gov.za/trainingcourse/sms-pre-entry-programme/. Candidates must provide proof of
successful completion of the course prior to appointment. Persons with
disabilities are encouraged to apply.
MANAGEMENT ECHELON

POST 14/11 : SENIOR SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT PRACTITIONER: DEMAND
MANAGEMENT, SUPPLIER PERFORMANCE AND REPORTING REF NO: SSCMP-01
SALARY : R413 001 per annum (Level 08)
CENTRE : Pretoria

REQUIREMENTS : A 3-Year National Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Logistics / Purchasing and
Supply Chain Management or equivalent qualification at NQF 6/7 as
recognised by SAQA. 2-3 years’ experience in a related field. Proficient in
Micro-Software Office packages (MS Word, MS PowerPoint, MS Teams, MS
Excel and Outlook etc.) Other: A valid driver’s license. Generic Competencies:
Quality of work. Reliability. Initiative. Communication. Interpersonal relations.
Teamwork. Planning and execution. Technical Competencies: In-depth
knowledge of: Public Finance Management Act. Framework for Supply Chain
Management. Transversal systems, i.e. LOGIS and BAS. Tender and contract
administration. Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act. BEE
Framework and BBBEE Act.

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DUTIES : The successful candidate will perform the following duties: Update and
maintain the Department’s annual demand and procurement plan to ensure
alignment with strategic objectives. Report on the progress of the procurement
plan on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis. Coordinate the drafting of
specifications and terms of reference in compliance with the Departmental
Supply Chain Management (SCM) policy and relevant legislation. Coordinate
Bid Specification Committee (BSC) and Bid Adjudication Committee (BAC)
meetings to facilitate the compilation, consideration, and approval of terms of
reference. Maintain and update the SCM registers (contract, deviation,
variation and expansion etc.) ensuring accuracy and completeness.

ENQUIRIES : Mr S Ramphisa at 064 000 8438 / Ms F Kwape at 060 403 6868
For application enquiries contact: To the T Recruitment at 067 391 7387
APPLICATIONS : Applications must be submitted electronically via email to:
dcog13@tttrecruitment.co.za

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POST 14/12 : ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER: DISASTER PREPAREDNESS, RESPONSE
AND RECOVERY COORDINATION REF NO: AO-DPRRC-02
SALARY : R338 106 per annum. (Level 07)
CENTRE : Pretoria

REQUIREMENTS : A 3-Year National Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Disaster Management /
Development Studies / Environmental Studies or equivalent qualification at
NQF 6/7 as recognised by SAQA. 2-3 years’ experience in a related field.
Proficient in Micro-Software Office packages (MS Word, MS PowerPoint, MS
Teams, MS Excel and Outlook etc.) Other: A valid driver’s license. Travelling.
Generic Competencies: Quality of work. Reliability. Initiative. Communication.
Interpersonal relations. Teamwork. Planning and execution. Technical
Competencies: Knowledge of: Disaster Management Act. National Disaster
Management Framework. Division of Revenue Act.

DUTIES : The successful candidate will perform the following duties: Maintain and update
database for Disaster Response Coordination. Assist in screening disaster
funding applications in line with the Disaster Grant Funding Framework and
follow-up on the outstanding matters. Liaise with organs of state on the
development and submission of the seasonal disaster management
contingency plans. Provide secretariat services to Preparedness, Response
and Recovery Coordination Structures.

ENQUIRIES : Ms M Pitso Tel No: (012) 065 0974
For application enquiries contact: To the T Recruitment at 067 391 7387
APPLICATIONS : Applications must be submitted electronically via email to: dcog14@tttrecruitment.co.za