Assistant Director: Traditional Institutional Management (Customary Initiation)

Department of Co-Operative Governance and Traditional Affairs; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 450,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of Co-Operative Governance and Traditional Affairs in Johannesburg invites applications for the role of Assistant Director: Traditional Institutional Management (Customary Initiation). The incumbent will coordinate the Provincial Initiation Coordinating Committee (PICC), develop annual implementation plans and support PICC meetings.

The position requires strong leadership, communication and policy coordination skills, with experience in traditional leadership structures and initiation

Qualifications

• Matric plus NQF level 6/SAQA-recognised qualification.
• 3–5 years’ experience with Traditional and Khoi San leadership or initiation environment.
• Certificate of Competency from a recognised Senior Traditional Leader is an added advantage.
• Competency in policy guidelines, legislation, PFMA and public service regulatory frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and support the Provincial Initiation Coordinating Committee (PICC).
• Develop and annually review Terms of Reference; coordinate stakeholder identification and appointment; facilitate quarterly meetings; minute proceedings; track resolutions; develop annual implementation plans.

Skills

Communication

Report writing

Conflict handling

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Organising

Problem solving

Project management

Computer literacy

Stakeholder coordination

Facilitation

Education

Matric

National Diploma in Development Studies

Job description

Department of Co-Operative Governance and Traditional Affairs

Assistant Director: Traditional Institutional Management (Customary Initiation)

• Reference Number : REFS/057052
• Directorate : Traditional Institutional Management
• Number of Posts : 1
• Package : R487 197.00 per annum (plus benefits)

Requirements :

• Matric plus NQF level 6/ National Diploma in Development Studies or a relevant SAQA-recognised qualification. A minimum of 3–5 years’ experience working with the institution of Traditional and Khoi San leadership and/or within the customary initiation environment. A Certificate of Competency, issued by a recognised Senior Traditional Leader, as a male or female initiate, will be an added advantage. Competency: Knowledge of the Customary Initiation Act, No. 2 of 2021, policy guidelines and legislative processes, the institution of Traditional Leadership, customary initiation practices and the PFMA and Public Service regulatory frameworks. Skills and Competencies: excellent communication and report writing, conflict handling and interpersonal skills, organising and time management, problem solving and project management, computer literacy and stakeholder coordination and facilitation. A valid driver’s license and South African citizenship are compulsory.

Duties :

• The incumbent will be expected to coordinate and support the Provincial Initiation Coordinating Committee (PICC): Develop and annually review Terms of Reference; coordinate stakeholder identification and appointment; facilitate quarterly meetings; minute proceedings; track resolutions; develop annual implementation plans; facilitate induction and training of PICC members. Provide administrative support to the PICC: Develop systems for processing applications received, approved and rejected; communicate PICC decisions to applicants; prepare seasonal provincial statistical reports; manage fatalities emanating from initiation schools in line with legislative prescripts. Develop provincial policy and legislation on customary initiation: Draft provincial policy; consult stakeholders; coordinate legislative processes for province-specific legislation; facilitate EXCO approval and State Law Advisor pre-certification; ensure referral of the Bill to the Gauteng Provincial Legislature. Facilitate training, awareness and stakeholder support: Develop concept documents for training and awareness programmes; coordinate annual training for PICC, Provincial Initiation Monitoring Teams, traditional surgeons and principals; conduct community awareness programmes; coordinate printed communication materials (pamphlets, posters); facilitate media statements, press briefings and interviews before and after initiation seasons.

It is our intention to promote representivity (race, gender, and disability) in the Public Service through the filling of these posts. Preference will be given to people with disabilities, and they will be exempted from a driver’s license requirement.

Employer : Department of Co-Operative Governance and Traditional Affairs

Location : Johannesburg

Closing Date : 09-11-2026

Criteria Questions

Don you have Matric plus NQF level 6/ National Diploma in Development Studies or a relevant SAQA-recognised qualification?

Don you a minimum of 3–5 years’ experience working with the institution of Traditional and Khoi San leadership and/or within the customary initiation environment?

Do you have a Certificate of Competency, issued by a recognised Senior Traditional Leader, as a male or female initiate?

Do you have the following competencies Knowledge of the Customary Initiation Act, No. 2 of 2021, policy guidelines and legislative processes, the institution of Traditional Leadership, customary initiation practices and the PFMA and Public Service regulatory frameworks. Skills and Competencies: excellent communication and report writing, conflict handling and interpersonal skills, organising and time management, problem solving and project management, computer literacy and stakeholder coordinati

Do you have a Driver’s License?