The National School of Government (NSG) has advertised several vacancies based in Pretoria, ranging from a Director (Level 13) post to entry-level administrative and driver posts. The closing date is 13 March 2026.

NSG’s role is to support a capable, professional public service through mandatory and non-mandatory training programmes.

Closing Date

13 March 2026

How to Apply (Important)

Applications must include:

New Z83 form (signed)
Comprehensive CV with contactable references

Do not attach certified documents when applying. Only shortlisted candidates will be asked for certified copies later.

Apply via the correct online link for each post (NSG warns that applications sent to the wrong link will be treated as lost and not considered).

SMS requirement: Successful completion of Nyukela (SMS Pre-Entry Programme) is required for SMS posts.

Enquiries (NSG):

Mr Mpho Mugodo: (012) 441 6017
Mr Thabo Ngwenya: (012) 441 6108

Posts Available (Annexure I)

Post 07/55: Director: Accreditation Management (SMS)

Ref: NSG 01/2026
Salary: R1 266 714 per annum (all-inclusive) Level 13
Centre: Pretoria
Minimum requirements (summary):

Bachelor’s degree (NQF7) in Education or Quality Management (postgraduate QA/curriculum design is an advantage)
5 years relevant experience at middle/senior management level in accreditation management or related
Strong knowledge of ETD landscape, accreditation bodies (e.g., SAQA, QCTO, CHE) and public sector legislation
Key duties (summary):
Manage institutional & programme accreditation processes, submissions, site visits, standards compliance, policies, training, stakeholder engagement, reporting, and directorate resources.
Apply: Online via the post-specific link (“Application for employment Director: Accreditation Management REF NO: NSG 01/2026 – Fill out form”)
Enquiries: Mpho Mugodo (012) 441 6017

Post 07/56: Assistant Director: Business and Data Intelligence

Ref: NSG 02/2026
Salary: R468 459 per annum (Level 9)
Centre: Pretoria
Minimum requirements (summary):

NQF6 qualification in Statistics / Computer or Data Science / Business & Information Management / Marketing (or similar)
3–4 years experience in BI/data analysis/statistical concepts + supervisory exposure
Skills in data analysis tools (e.g., STATA/SAS), SQL, data mining, reporting and visualisation
Key duties (summary):
Build ETD business intelligence, analyse datasets, produce trends/insights, support business development, maintain data in systems, and report to management.
Apply: Online via the post-specific link
Enquiries: Thabo Ngwenya (012) 441 6108

Post 07/57: Senior Administrative Officer: Office of the DDG (Learning & Professional Development)

Ref: NSG 03/2026
Salary: R376 413 per annum (Level 8) + benefits
Centre: Pretoria
Minimum requirements (summary):

NQF6 National Diploma in office/business/public admin (or relevant)
2–3 years office administration experience
Strong MS Office + meeting coordination + minutes + records + travel arrangements
Key duties (summary):
DDG diary, meetings and minutes, branch coordination, compliance calendar, reporting, quality-checking documents, and budget admin support.
Apply: Online via the post-specific link
Enquiries: Thabo Ngwenya (012) 441 6108

Post 07/58: Team Assistant: Outcomes & Impact

Ref: NSG 04/2026
Salary: R325 101 per annum (Level 7) + benefits
Centre: Pretoria
Minimum requirements (summary):

NQF6 Diploma/Degree in Office Admin/Business/Public Admin/Project Management/M&E (or similar)
1–2 years admin experience (preferably in M&E)
Strong Teams/Zoom meeting support, documentation, data tracking and reporting support
Key duties (summary):
Support M&E admin, coordinate engagements, maintain records, manage tools/feedback instruments, support dashboards/reports, events logistics, stakeholder coordination.
Apply: Online via the post-specific link
Enquiries: Ms Nthabiseng Fuma (012) 441 6011

Post 07/59: Administrative Officer: Organisational Transformation (12-Month Contract)

Ref: NSG 05/2026
Salary: R325 101 per annum (Level 7)
Centre: Pretoria
Minimum requirements (summary):

NQF6 qualification in Office/Public Admin/Change Management (or similar)
1–2 years admin experience
Records/document management + basic finance/SCM knowledge
Key duties (summary):
Admin support for transformation programmes, workshops, registers, filing, tracking deliverables, basic procurement follow-ups, reporting registers, archiving.
Apply: Online via the post-specific link
Enquiries: Christopher Chokwe (012) 441 6133

Post 07/60: Administrator: Executive Support

Ref: NSG 07/2026
Salary: R228 321 per annum (Level 5) + benefits
Centre: Pretoria
Minimum requirements (summary):

Grade 12 (NQF5 qualification in admin is an advantage)
No experience required
Key duties (summary):
Executive support, records management, procurement requests, meetings/events logistics, stakeholder coordination, cabinet/parliament interface admin support, drafting and tracking documents.
Apply: Online via the post-specific link
Enquiries: Christopher Chokwe (012) 441 6133

Post 07/61: Driver

Ref: NSG 06/2026
Salary: R193 359 per annum (Level 4) + benefits
Centre: Pretoria
Minimum requirements (summary):

Grade 10 + valid Code 08 driver’s licence (manual)
PDP is an advantage
7–12 months driving experience
Key duties (summary):
Transport staff, deliver documents/mail, vehicle inspections and logbooks, basic vehicle checks, messenger and registry support when needed.
Apply: Online (the annexure points to the PDF link for details; application is via an online link per NSG instructions)
Enquiries: Ms Nthabiseng Fuma (012) 441 6011