Deputy Director General : Cooperative Governance : Polokwane

Departments : Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs; Polokwane; On-site; ZAR 400,000 - 500,000; Full time

Job summary

A government department in Limpopo is seeking a Deputy Director General to oversee cooperative governance in Polokwane. The ideal candidates should possess relevant undergraduate and postgraduate qualifications, have at least 8 years of senior managerial experience, and be adept in municipal performance evaluation and intergovernmental relations. This role is essential for managing provincial development and resources efficiently.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of experience at a senior managerial level.
• Valid driver’s license required (except for candidates with disabilities).
• SMS pre-entry (Nyukela) certificate upon appointment.

Responsibilities

• Provide and facilitate provincial development and planning service.
• Monitor, support, and evaluate municipal performance.
• Manage resources including financial, human, and physical.

Skills

Provincial development coordination

Financial resource management

Intergovernmental relations coordination

Public participation management

Education

Undergraduate qualification (NQF Level 7)

Postgraduate qualification (NQF level 8)

Job description

Overview

Job title : Deputy Director General : Cooperative Governance : Polokwane

Job Location : Limpopo, Polokwane

Deadline : October 31, 2025

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Key Performance Areas

• Provide and facilitate provincial development and planning service; Coordinate municipal infrastructure development;
• Monitor, support and evaluate the performance of municipalities;
• Coordinate intergovernmental relations, Disaster Management, public participation and governance; Manage resources (financial, human and physical).

Prerequisites

• Matric plus an undergraduate qualification (NQF Level 7) and a post graduate qualification in Public Administration / Public Management / Political Science (NQF level 8) or related as recognized by SAQA.
• Minimum 8 years of experience at a senior managerial level and valid driver’s license (with exception of person with disability). SMS pre-entry (Nyukela) certificate upon appointment
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