Deputy Director General : Corporate Services

The Department of Mineral Resources; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 750,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

A government department is seeking a Deputy Director General: Corporate Services to provide strategic leadership and manage human capital and financial strategies. The ideal candidate requires an Honours Degree or Postgraduate Diploma, along with at least 8 years of senior managerial experience. Responsibilities include overseeing IT functions and stakeholder engagement efforts. This position offers an opportunity to drive significant departmental objectives.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years of senior managerial experience in a relevant field.
• In-depth knowledge of relevant legislation and regulatory frameworks.
• Strong strategic planning and business process optimization skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic direction to achieve the DMPR's mission.
• Develop and implement security strategies for infrastructure management.
• Oversee human capital management strategies and systems.

Skills

Leadership in strategic direction

Knowledge of human capital management

Financial management

Project management

Knowledge of government policies

Education

Honours Degree or Postgraduate Diploma in Public Management

Job description

Job Title: Deputy Director General: Corporate Services

Location: Gauteng, Johannesburg

Deadline: August 15, 2025

Requirements:

• Honours Degree or Postgraduate Diploma in Public Management, Business Management, Business Administration, Public Administration, or an appropriate Postgraduate qualification (NQF Level 8) plus a minimum of 8 years’ senior managerial experience in a relevant field.
• Knowledge and understanding of DPMR policies, functions, projects, etc.
• In-depth knowledge of human capital management, management policies, standards, procedures, relevant legislation, and regulatory frameworks.
• System thinking, integration, business process optimization, policy development, strategic planning, internal and external communication, liaison, publication services, and speech writing.
• Financial management, project management, government policies, and information technology.

Duties:

• Provide strategic direction to achieve the DMPR's mission, strategic objectives, and mandate.
• Develop and implement facilities and security strategies for infrastructure management, including cleaning, health and safety, security, and reception.
• Oversee Human Capital Management strategies and systems, and drive culture, change, wellness, performance, and labor relations initiatives.
• Drive communication, marketing, stakeholder management strategies, media relations, and stakeholder engagement functions.
• Manage the Department's Information Technology functions to establish sound information management systems.
• Oversee legal support and advisory services to the Ministry and Department.
• Provide strategic leadership to support the Minister and Director General in overseeing State-Owned Enterprises.
• Manage people, finances, governance, compliance, systems, and risks to ensure successful execution of priorities, programs, and projects.

Note: Administrative/Management roles are included in the responsibilities.