Deputy Director: Protocol and Ceremonial Services

The Presidency; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 839,000 - 1,026,000; Full time

Job summary

The Presidency in Pretoria is seeking a Deputy Director: Protocol and Ceremonial Services to manage hands-on logistics for the President and Deputy President. You will oversee seating, event planning, travel plans and protocol adherence in alignment with national and international guidelines.

Applicants should have a Senior Certificate plus a National Diploma/Advanced Certificate (NQF level 6) and 3–4 years’ middle management experience in Protocol. A valid driver's licence is required.

Qualifications

• Senior Certificate plus an appropriate National Diploma/Advanced Certificate or equivalent on NQF level 6.
• 3-4 years’ middle management experience in Protocol and Ceremonial Services; valid driver’s licence.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on logistical experience in offering Protocol and Ceremonial services to the President and Deputy President.
• Coordinate and oversee all event logistics, seating plans and travel arrangements.
• Ensure compliance with protocol policies and procedures and liaise with stakeholders.
• Conduct research on protocol matters and advise clients.
• Manage project work and maintain security and confidentiality.

Skills

Professionalism

Initiative

Interpersonal skills

Organisational skills

Planning skills

Report writing

Communication skills

Integrity

Education

Senior Certificate

National Diploma/Advanced Certificate (NQF 6)

Tools

Driver's licence

Computer knowledge

Job description

The Presidency is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. It is our intention to promote representivity (race, gender and disability). The candidature of persons whose transfer/appointment will promote representivity will receive preference.

Applications.

The Presidency, Private Bag X1000, Pretoria, 0001 or Hand deliver at Government Avenue, Union Buildings, Pretoria or by email: [e-mail]

For Attention

Ms L Mphahlele

Closing Date

06 November 2026 (16:30 walk ins and 00:00 on email)

Note

Applications must include only TWO (2) documents (a fully completed and signed new Z83 Form, obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the Department of Public Service and Administration (DPSA) website link: https://www.dpsa.gov.za/newsroom/psvc/ and a detailed Curriculum Vitae). ONLY shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of Identity Document, Grade 12 Certificate and the highest required qualifications as well as a Driver’ s licence where necessary, to Human Resources on or before the day of the interview. Failure to do so will result in your application being disqualified. Foreign qualifications must be accompanied by an evaluation report issued by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). It is the applicant’ s responsibility to have all foreign qualifications evaluated by SAQA and to provide proof of such evaluation report when requested. Please ensure that your application reaches the Department before the closing date as no late applications will be considered. Due to the large number of applications expected, correspondence will be limited to successful candidates only, applications will however be acknowledged by auto response. Should you not be contacted within 3 months of the closing date of the advertisement, please consider your application to be unsuccessful. Should, during any stage of the recruitment process, a moratorium be placed on the filling of posts or the Department be affected by any process such as, but not limited to, restructuring or reorganisation of posts, the Department reserves the right to cancel the recruitment process and re-advertise the post at any time in the future. Important: The Department reserves the right not to fill a position. Shortlisted candidates will be required to be available for interviews at a date and time as determined by the Department. All shortlisted candidates will be subjected to Personnel Suitability Checks, which may include social media profiles of the shortlisted candidates and pre-employment screening to determine the suitability of a person for employment. Applicants must declare any pending criminal, disciplinary or any other allegations or investigations against them. Should this be uncovered during / after the interview took place, the application will not be considered and in the unlikely event that the person has been appointed such appointment will be terminated. All shortlisted candidates, including SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One must be a practical exercise, and the other must be an Integrity (Ethical Conduct) Assessment. Selection panels shall score both technical exercises as an additional criterion in the interview process. The successful candidate will be subjected to reference checks and a security clearance up to the level of “Top Secret” as well as enter into a performance agreement. In addition, the successful candidates may be required to disclose their financial interests depending on their job.

POST 38/234: Deputy Director: Protocol and Ceremonial Services (Ref No: PROT/PRES/2026)

Chief Directorate: Protocol and Ceremonial Services Re-advert. All applicants who previously applied for this post are encouraged to re-apply.

Salary

R932 292 per annum (Level 11)

Centre

Pretoria

Requirements

A Senior Certificate plus an appropriate National Diploma/Advanced Certificate or equivalent on NQF level 6. A minimum of 3-4 years’ middle management experience in Protocol and Ceremonial Services. Must possess a valid driver’s licence.

Competencies

Candidate must have the following competencies: Be professional, highly motivated, initiative and critical thinker who will be able to gather and analyse information skilfully. Have excellent interpersonal skills. Have excellent organisational and planning skills and ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously. Have sense of urgency and ability to identify, analyse and resolve problems in a timely manner. Be able to work independently and as part of a team and also work well under pressure. Excellent telephone etiquette. Have projects management skills. Have good report writing skills. Have effective oral and written communication skills. Good office management skills. Be able to handle confidential matters, have integrity and be trustworthy.

Knowledge

Good understanding of protocol and security measures. Good computer knowledge. Good knowledge of travel and subsistence procedures. Willingness to travel local and internal. Good understanding of Public Service Regulation Framework.

Duties

Providing hands-on logistical experience in offering Protocol and Ceremonial services to the President and the Deputy President. Provisionof protocol and ceremonial support in accordance with national and international policies and procedures. The implementation of and adherence to protocol policies and procedures. Conducting of research on protocol in respect of other countries as requested/required. Advising and support of ‘clients'. Ensure compliance, maintenance and management of protocol on all events. Consult with stakeholders. Oversee overall logistical arrangements for all events attended by the President or Deputy President. Establish and ensure that sitting arrangements is in hierarchical order. Assist with development of programmes and develop order of proceedings. Liaise with the Presidential Protection Service Planning unit in coordination of events. Coordinate, review and consolidate directorate’s inputs for the medium term expenditure framework (MTEF) and estimates of national expenditure (ENE).

Enquiries

Mr. P Seopa on012 308 1779

Note

Email applications must on the subject line state ONLY the Reference number: PROT/PRES/2026 (with no spaces).