Are you a highly qualified administrator, economic analyst, or public sector specialist looking to serve at the highest echelon of state governance? That career opportunity is officially open. The Presidency of the Republic of South Africa has formally updated its employment portfolio for May 2026, announcing recruitment under the latest Public Service Vacancy Circular 17 of 2026.
Available Positions at The Presidency of the Republic of South Africa
Director: Socio-Economic Impact Assessment System (SEIAS)
Director: Human Resource Operations
Director: Strategic Management
Deputy Director: Administration
Deputy Director: Knowledge Management and Library Services
Deputy Director: Protocol and Ceremonial Services
Assistant Director: Internal Audit
Assistant Director: Events Management
Assistant Director: Occupational Health and Safety
Catering Manager
Assistant Director: Facilities
Senior Communication Officer: Graphic Designer
Practitioner: Risk and Business Continuity Management
Supply Chain Officer: Acquisition
Supply Chain Officer: Helpdesk
Qualifications and Requirements
1. Director: Socio-Economic Impact Assessment System (SEIAS)
A Senior Certificate plus an appropriate Degree in Economics/Social Science/Public Policy/ Research or equivalent qualification (NQF level 7).
A postgraduate qualification will be an added advantage.
A minimum of 5 years’ middle/senior managerial experience.
2. Director: Human Resource Operations
A Senior Certificate plus an appropriate degree/ or equivalent (NQF level 7).
A Minimum of 5 years’ middle/senior managerial experience.Â
3. Director: Strategic Management
A Senior Certificate plus an appropriate degree/ or equivalent (NQF level 7) in Social or Public Management.
A Minimum of 5 years’ middle/senior managerial experience.Â
4. Deputy Director: Administration
A Senior Certificate plus an appropriate Bachelor’s Degree or qualification on NQF level 6.
A minimum of 3-4 years’ middle management experience.
5. Deputy Director: Knowledge Management and Library Services
A Senior Certificate plus an appropriate Diploma/Advance Certificate OR equivalent qualification on NQF level 6.
A minimum of 3-4 years’ middle management experience.
6. Deputy Director: Protocol and Ceremonial Services
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.
7. Assistant Director: Internal Audit
A Senior Certificate plus an appropriate Bachelor Degree/advanced Diploma at NQF level 7 with majors in Auditing/Internal Auditing and Accounting.
A minimum of 3 – 5 years’ experience in Internal Auditing.
A valid driver’s licence.
Added advantage: Certifications such as CIA, CGAP, CRMA, PIA and IAT; Membership with IIASA.Â
8. Assistant Director: Events Management
A Senior Certificate plus an appropriate National Diploma/advanced Certificate or equivalent on NQF level 6.
A minimum of 3-4 years’ applicable experience in field of events.
9. Assistant Director: Occupational Health and Safety
A Senior Certificate plus an appropriate National Diploma/NQF level 6 or Bachelor’s Degree /Bachelor of Technology (BTech) in Safety Management OR equivalent qualification.
A minimum of 3-4 years’ experience in Health and Safety in a Corporate organisation, Public Sector or State Owned entities or organ of state.
10. Catering Manager
A Senior certificate plus an appropriate National Diploma or equivalent on NQF level 6 in Catering Management or related field in Culinary Studies.
Minimum of 3-4 years’ working experience as an Executive Chef or Sous Chef in a five-star hotel or equivalent hospitality establishment.
11. Assistant Director: Facilities
A Senior Certificate plus a National diploma qualification on NQF level 6 in either Hospitality Management or Heritage/Museum Management/ Facilities Management (or similar).
A minimum of 3 to 4 years’ appropriate experience in a Heritage Site.Â
12. Senior Communication Officer: Graphic Designer
A Senior Certificate plus an appropriate Diploma, Advanced Certificate or equivalent qualification at NQF Level 6 in Graphic Design, Digital Media, Multimedia Design, Visual Communication or a related field.
A minimum of 3 years’ experience in graphic design, digital content creation, photography, videography and multimedia production.
Applicants must include a portfolio of recent work in PDF format showcasing graphic design, photography, video production and multimedia content creation capabilities
13. Practitioner: Risk and Business Continuity Management
Senior Certificate plus an NQF Level 6 Diploma/Advanced Certificate in Risk Management/ Accounting/ Internal Auditing/ Social Science or equivalent qualification.
A minimum of 1-2 years’ experience in the in the field of Risk and Business Continuity Management.
14. Supply Chain Officer: Acquisition
A Senior Certificate plus
An appropriate three (3) years Degree/ National Diploma in Supply Chain Management/Logistics/Procurement or equivalent qualification on NQF level 6.
A Minimum of 1 – 2 years’ experience in a Supply Chain Management environment.
15. Supply Chain Officer: Helpdesk
A Senior Certificate plus an appropriate three (3) years Degree/ National Diploma or equivalent qualification on NQF level 6 in Logistics/Supply Chain Management/Public Administration/Management.
A Minimum of 1 – 2 years’ experience in a Supply Chain Management environment.
How to Apply for the Presidency Republic of South Africa Recruitment 2026
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