NORTH WEST DEPARTMENT OF COOPERATIVE GOVERNANCE AND TRADITIONAL AFFAIRS 

APPLICATIONS : Completed applications should be forwarded to the Director: Human Resource Management, Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs, Private Bag X2145 Mmabatho, 2735 or hand delivered to Telkom Building, 3366 Bessemer Street, Industrial Site, Mafikeng (Behind the Crossing Shopping Complex), email: nwcogtarecruit@nwpg.gov.za

FOR ATTENTION : Ms Ethelia Masibi Tel No: (018) 388 3933 or Ms Katlego Sebaetse Tel No: (018) 388 3935 

CLOSING DATE : 05 October 2026, Time (15H30) 

NOTE : Directions on how to fill in the New Z83 Form NB: Candidate should note the following information on the new Z83 application form: All fields of the Z83 are compulsory, and the applicant’s signature is mandatory. The Z83 must be completed in full and signed for an applicant to be considered. The form must be completed in manner that provides sufficient information about the candidate, and the post applies for by completing all relevant fields. The questions related to conditions that prevent re-appointment under part F must be answered, it requires an applicant to specify if any may prevent re-employment in the public service. Applicants currently employed by the public service do not need to complete the section intended for those seeking re-employment. The Z83 form must be completed in full and signed in order for an applicant to be considered. Part A, B, C and D applicants may leave questions blank, mark them as not relevant, and uses dashes or N/A if they do not apply to them or the position they are applying for. The initials on the second page, where the signature is situated, are not mandatory. NB: The Department reserves the right not to make appointments. Correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only. Directions to Applicants: Applications must be submitted on the prescribed form, new Z83 (properly completed), obtainable from any Public Service office. A comprehensive CV with competencies, experience, and with full names, addresses, and telephone numbers of at least three referees. Applicants are not required to submit copies of qualifications and other relevant documents on applications; however, shortlisted candidates must submit other relevant documents to HR on or before the day of the interview and must be certified. OSD posts will be remunerated in accordance with relevant directives. Please note: It is the responsibility of a person in possession of a foreign qualification to furnish the Department with an evaluation certificate from the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) only when shortlisted. Applications should be forwarded in time to the Department, since applications received after the closing date indicated below will, as a rule, not be accepted. It will be expected of candidates to be available for interviews on a date and time and at a place as determined by the Department. Please note if you have not heard from us within three (03) months after the closing, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. NB: Senior Management Pre-entry Programme Certificate: No applicant shall be recommended for appointment without producing a Certificate of completion for the Nyukela Programme (SMS Pre-Entry Programme) offered by the National School of Government which can be accessed via this link: https://www.thensg.gov.za. All shortlisted candidates for SMS posts will be subjected to a technical exercise and interview. Following the technical exercise and interview, a maximum of three (3) SMS candidates will undergo psychometric assessments to assess cognitive capabilities, behavioural preferences, emotional intelligence, and integrity. Appointment of the successful candidate(s) will be strictly subject to the Personnel Suitability Checks results/outcome before appointment. Failure to comply with the above requirements will result in the disqualification of the application. The applicants should state the applicable reference number with the relevant post. Candidates requiring additional information regarding the advertised post must direct their conditions enquiries to the relevant person indicated on enquiries.

MANAGEMENT ECHELON

CHIEF DIRECTOR TRADITIONAL INSTITUTIONAL MANAGEMENT REF NO: 19/26-27 

Chief Directorate Traditional Institutional Management 

Job Purpose: To oversee implementation of Traditional Institutional Management Services 

SALARY : R1 554 696 per annum (Level 14), (all-inclusive remuneration package) 

CENTRE : Head Office 

REQUIREMENTS : Matric / Grade 12 / Diploma/Degree (NQF Level 7) in Public Administration / Public Management / Public Governance / Business Administration / Management / Development Studies / Political Science/Law / Social Sciences/ Anthropology as recognized by SAQA. Minimum of 5 years’ relevant experience at Senior Managerial level. Nyukela SMS Pre-Entry Certificate submitted prior to appointment, A valid driver’s license Competencies / Knowledge / Skills: In-depth Knowledge of: Customary Law Intergovernmental Prescripts, Customary Initiation Act, Customary Initiation processes Customary laws of succession and genealogy, Traditional and Khoi San Leadership Act, Northwest Traditional Governance Framework Act, Northwest House of Traditional Leaders Act, Traditional Court Act. Public Finance Management Act, Public Service Act, Public Service Regulations, Promotion of Administration Justice Act. Protection Access to Information Act, Customary Law and Practices. Strategic planning and organizing, Monitoring and Evaluations, Facilitation, Decision Making, Conflict Resolution, Leadership, People Management, Accountability, Communication, Policy interpretation, Report writing, Computer Literacy, Analytical thinking. 

DUTIES : Administer provision of Traditional Institutional and resource administration services Administer implementation of anthropology. indigenous information and initiation school management services. Administer provision of Traditional leaders and secretariat support services. Coordinate Traditional council, governance, rural development and administration support services. Coordinate Traditional Institutional Financial Administration Services. 

ENQUIRIES : MF Sepeng Tel No: (018) 388 3297