DEPUTY DIRECTOR: POLICY AND RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT
(CULTURAL) REF NO: DSAC-13/08/2025

SALARY :

R896 436 per annum, (all inclusive)

CENTRE : Pretoria

REQUIREMENTS :

Senior Certificate/Matric Certificate /Grade 12 Certificate or equivalent
qualification. A Minimum four-year Degree (NQF level 7) as recognised by
SAQA or relevant qualification in Social Sciences/ Humanities/ Cultural
Studies/Public Policy/Developmental studies or relevant Research and Policy
Development qualification.

• 3-5 years relevant experience at least 3 years at an Assistant Director level in Research and Policy Development within the cultural
  and creative industry;
• Knowledge of relevant policies and research methods;
• Understanding of the arts, culture, and heritage sector;
• Knowledge of Public Service Regulations and the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA);
• Knowledge and understanding of South African cultural policy framework and legislative environment;
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills;
• Good communication and interpersonal relations;
• Research skills, including data collection, analysis, and interpretation;
• Policy analysis skills, including identifying problems, developing solutions, and evaluating outcomes;
• Strong project management skills;
• Problem solving skills.

DUTIES :

Planning and research development; Facilitate steering Committee Meetings
for planning of research work,

namely:

• identification and prioritization of research project;
• Facilitate policy consultations with relevant stakeholders,
  including government entities, artists, cultural institutions, and civil society;
• Represent the department at forums, workshops, and conferences related to culture and arts policy and research;
• Manage and Conduct Research projects;
• Commission and manage research projects in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders;
• Analyze trends, data, and reports to support evidencebased policy development;
• Develop, review and analyse Policies;
• Ensure alignment of cultural policies with national development plans and international conventions;
• Ensure policy alignment with the White Paper on Arts, Culture
  and Heritage, NDP 2030, and other national frameworks;
• Facilitate intergovernmental and sector-wide consultation processes on draft policy documents;
• Monitor and evaluate the implementation of cultural policies and their impact; Develop, manage operational and project budgets;
• Facilitate risk management register in the chief directorate by identifying project risks and development of risk action plans;
• Ensure compliance with risk action plan reports of the Chief Directorate.

ENQUIRIES :

Ms M Chikeka Tel No: (012) 441 3668

DIRECTOR: LEGAL SERVICES REFERENCE NO: DSAC-12/08/2025/6

SALARY :

R1 266 714 per annum, an all-inclusive remuneration package, consisting of a
basic salary (70% of the total remuneration package), State’s contribution to
the Government Employees Pension Fund (13% of basic salary) and a flexible
portion that may be structured in terms of applicable rules and guidelines.

CENTRE :

Pretoria

REQUIREMENTS :

Senior Certificate/Matric Certificate /Grade 12 Certificate or Senior
Certificate/Matric Certificate /Grade 12 Certificate or equivalent qualification,
an undergraduate qualification (NQF level 7) in LLB or relevant legal
qualification as recognised by SAQA. Successful completion of the Pre-entry
Certificate for the Senior Management Service (SMS) as endorsed by the
National School of Government. Admission as an Attorney or Advocate of the
High Court of South Africa.

A minimum of 5 years’ legal experience at a
Middle/Senior Management level (Deputy Director level or higher or and MR6)
within the public sector or a public law environment. A valid driver’s license.
Extensive knowledge of the Constitution, Public Service legal frameworks
(PFMA, PSA, PAJA, PAIA, POPIA), and relevant public sector regulations.

Proven expertise in constitutional, administrative, and contract law, legislative
law processes, litigation, legal drafting and vetting. Strategic capability and
leadership, people management, programme and project management,
financial management, service delivery innovation, and legal research skills.
Excellent communication, presentation, interpersonal and analytical skills.
Ability to manage legal risk and provide sound legal advice.

DUTIES :

• Providing legal advice, interpreting statutes, drafting legal opinions and
  ensuring legal compliance.
• Managing litigation for and against the department and liaising with the Office of the State Attorney and other legal authorities.
• Drafting, vetting, and managing legal contracts and agreements, ensuring
  compliance with procurement legislation.
• Overseeing legislative drafting and regulatory compliance aligned with constitutional and administrative law.
• Managing the Legal Services Directorate, including staff performance,
  resource allocation, and budgeting.

ENQUIRIES :

Mr S Tsanyane Tel No: (012) 441 3492