Mpumalanga Office of the Premier Vacancies: Apply by 11 April 2025

The Office of the Premier in Mpumalanga invites applications from experienced, driven, and visionary professionals to fill several key senior and middle management positions. These roles are integral to policy coordination, governance, monitoring and evaluation, risk management, and provincial development. If you’re ready to contribute to shaping the province’s future, apply by 11 April 2025.

Vacancy Details

EmployerOffice of the Premier: Mpumalanga Provincial Government
Closing Date11 April 2025
LocationMbombela, Mpumalanga

Post Title: Director: Organisational Risk and Ethics Management

Reference No: D-OREM/OTP/01
Salary: R1 216 824 per annum (Level 13)

Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Risk Management or related field (NQF 7)
  • 5 years’ experience at Senior/Middle Management level in risk, compliance, and ethics
  • Strong leadership and knowledge of ISO 22301, governance frameworks, and continuity planning

Duties:

  • Oversee anti-corruption, risk, ethics, and business continuity management
  • Support departments in the province with implementation and capacity building
  • Develop internal control and compliance systems

Post Title: Deputy Director: Evaluation

Reference No: DD-EVA/OTP/02
Salary: R1 003 890 per annum (Level 12)

Requirements:

  • Degree in M&E, Development Studies, Economics, or Auditing (NQF 7)
  • 3 years’ management experience in evaluation and performance analysis

Duties:

  • Develop M&E frameworks and frontline service delivery tools
  • Evaluate department and district municipal performance
  • Generate quarterly reports

Post Title: Deputy Director: Information and Knowledge Management

Reference No: DD-IKM /OTP/03
Salary: R1 003 890 per annum (Level 12)

Requirements:

  • Degree in Development Studies, Social Science, or Population Studies (NQF 7)
  • 3 years’ management experience in KM or research

Duties:

  • Coordinate the Provincial Knowledge Management function
  • Drive KM strategy and awareness sessions
  • Monitor KM implementation in departments and municipalities

Post Title: Deputy Director: Research Services

Reference No: DD-RS/OTP/04
Salary: R1 003 890 per annum (Level 12)

Requirements:

  • Degree in Research, Social Science or Economics (NQF 7), postgrad preferred
  • 3 years’ junior management experience in research coordination

Duties:

  • Foster partnerships with universities
  • Strengthen research capacity and compile research agenda reports
  • Manage Mpumalanga Research Institute activities

Post Title: Deputy Director: Protocol Services

Reference No: DD-PS/OTP/05
Salary: R1 003 890 per annum (Level 12)

Requirements:

  • Degree in International Relations or Public Management (NQF 7)
  • 3 years’ experience in a protocol environment

Duties:

  • Render protocol and ceremonial services to the Premier and Executive
  • Coordinate provincial state visits and protocol policy implementation

Post Title: Deputy Director: International Relations

Reference No: DD-IR/OTP/06
Salary: R1 003 890 per annum (Level 12)

Requirements:

  • Degree in International Relations or Public Management (NQF 7)
  • 3 years’ management experience in international relations or donor funding

Duties:

  • Manage inbound/outbound missions
  • Coordinate twinning agreements and donor assistance programmes

Post Title: Deputy Director: Social Protection Communication and Human Development Cluster

Reference No: DD-SC/OTP/07
Salary: R1 003 890 per annum (Level 12)

Requirements:

  • Degree in Development Studies, Economics, M&E, or Public Policy (NQF 7)
  • 3 years’ junior management experience

Duties:

  • Monitor social sector performance
  • Manage policy review and planning for social transformation cluster

Post Title: Deputy Director: Media, Departmental Liaison and Information Services (Website)

Reference No: DD-MDL/OTP/08
Salary: R1 003 890 per annum (Level 12)

Requirements:

  • Degree in Journalism or Communications (NQF 7)
  • 3 years’ experience in media or public relations

Duties:

  • Manage media engagements and media monitoring
  • Draft media statements, manage government communicators forum

How to Apply

To apply and for more details, download the new Z83 form and submit it with your comprehensive CV to:

Email: otprecruitment@mpg.gov.za
Physical Address: Office of the Premier, Makhonjwa Building, Government Boulevard, Riverside Park, Mbombela, 1200

If no response is received within two months of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.