Purpose

• The Department of Cooperative Governance & Traditional Affairs is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer.
• Military Veterans, persons from previously disadvantaged (designated) groups including people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
• Employment Equity targets of the Department will be considered in the selection process.

Requirements

• National Higher Certificate/Diploma (NQF Level 5) with no experience OR Senior Certificate (NQF level 4) with 1 to 2 years' experience.
• Computer literacy in Microsoft Office (i.e. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook etc.).
• Valid Code 8 Driver's License.
• Preference will be given to applicants residing in the area of jurisdiction of the Traditional Councils.

Skills & Competencies

• Communication skills.
• Understanding of Traditional Leadership Institution.
• Client orientation and customer focus.
• Report writing skills, facilitation, and co-ordination.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate meetings between Traditional Council and other stakeholders.
• Coordinate Traditional Council meetings.
• Provide secretarial support in meetings of Traditional Councils.
• Promote cooperative governance between Traditional Council, Municipalities, and other stakeholders.
• Facilitate involvement of Traditional Councils in identification of community needs and involvement of traditional community in development or amendment of integrated development plan of the municipality under the jurisdiction of the Traditional Council.
• Facilitate participation of Traditional Council in development of policies and by-laws at local level.
• Facilitate and coordinate meetings of the Traditional Council with Traditional Community.
• Promote compliance by Traditional Leaders and Traditional Council members with all available pieces of legislation and policies.
• Manage finances including cash management of Traditional Council funds, financial statements, monthly returns, vouchers for payment, and compilation of estimates of revenue and expenditure.
• Manage records/documents of Traditional Councils.

Additional Information

• Applications must be submitted in the latest Z83 effective from 01 January 2021 obtainable from any Public Service department or on the internet at http://www.info.gov.za/documents/forms/employ.pdf) (An unsigned Z83 usually disqualifies an applicant, however, the Z83 in the e-recruitment system is currently un-downloadable and therefore unassignable – applicants who apply via the system will therefore not be disqualified).
• Should an application be received using the incorrect application for employment (Z83)/old such an application will not be considered.
• A Z83 should be accompanied by a recently updated, comprehensive CV including at least two contactable references as well as copies (copies need not be certified) of all qualification(s) [Matric certificate must also be attached] and ID-document and Driver’s license [where applicable].
• It is mandatory for manual applications to be signed for in the Register Book.
• Non-RSA Citizens/Permanent Resident Permit Holders must attach a copy of his/her Permanent Residence Permit to his/her application.
• Should you be in possession of a foreign qualification, it must be accompanied by an evaluation certificate from the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA) (It is the responsibility of applicants in possession of foreign qualifications to submit evaluated results by the SAQA).
• Failure to submit all the requested documents will result in the application not being considered.
• Correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates.
• If you have not been contacted within three (3) months after the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.
• Suitable candidates will be subjected to a personnel suitability check (criminal record check, citizenship verification, financial/asset record check, qualification/study verification and previous employment verification).
• Successful candidates will also be subjected to a security clearance process.
• Where applicable, candidates will be subjected to a skills/knowledge test.
• Successful candidates will be appointed on a probation period of twelve (12) months.
• The Department reserves the right not to make appointment(s) to the advertised post(s). Persons with disabilities and women are encouraged to apply.
• All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments.
• One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment.
• The selection panel will recommend candidates to attend a generic Managerial competency assessment in compliance with the DPSA Directive on the implementation of competency-based assessment.
• For SMS (Senior Management Service) Posts: In terms of DPSA Directive on compulsory capacity development, mandatory training, and minimum entry requirements for members of the Senior Management Level for SMS appointments, it is a requirement for recommended candidates, to have obtained pre-entry Certificate (Nyukela) as offered by the National School of Government (NSG) for entry into the SMS posts and the full details can be sourced by following the link: https://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/smspre-entry-programme (the SMS pre-entry certificate is not a requirement for shortlisting; is submitted prior to appointment).

Ref No

1. Maluti Region: Matandela Traditional Council (Ref No: COGTA 10A/06/2026)
2. Dalindyebo Region: Xesibe Traditional Council (Ref. NO: COGTA10/06/2026)
3. Dalindyebo Region: Hala Traditional Council (Ref. NO: COGTA: 10C/06/2026)
4. Western Thembuland Region: Ncuncuzo Traditional Council (Ref.NO COGTA 10D/06/2026)
5. Western Thembuland Region: Qamata Basin Traditional Council (Ref. COGTA NO: 10E/06/2026)
6. Rharhabe Region: Amajingqi Traditional Council (Ref. NO COGTA:10F/06/2026)
7. Rharhabe Region: Amarheledwane Traditional Council (Ref. COGTA: 10G/06/2026)
8. Qaukeni Region: Amatshangase Traditional Council (Ref.COGTA NO10H/06/2026)
9. Qaukeni Region: Amandengane Traditional Council (Ref. COGTA: 10i/06/2026)
10. Nyandeni Region: Malungela Traditional Council (Ref.NO: COGTA 10J/06/2026)
11. Sterkspruit Region: Hlubi Traditional Council (Ref. NO: COGTA 10K/06/2026)
12. Emboland Region: Amampondomise Asentshonalanga Traditional Council (Ref. NO: COGTA: 10L/06/2026)

Remuneration

• R237 453 - R279 708 per annum (Level 05)

Enquiries

• General Enquiries: Ms N. Gemby Tel No: (072 657 6518)
• Technical Enquiries: [email protected]

Centre

1. Maluti Region: Matandela Traditional Council X1
2. Dalindyebo Region: Xesibe Traditional Council X1
3. Dalindyebo Region: Hala Traditional Council X1
4. Western Thembuland Region: Ncuncuzo Traditional Council X1
5. Western Thembuland Region: Qamata Basin Traditional Council X1
6. Rharhabe Region: Amajingqi Traditional Council X1
7. Rharhabe Region: Amarheledwane Traditional Council X1
8. Qaukeni Region: Amatshangase Traditional Council X1
9. Qaukeni Region: Amandengane Traditional Council X1
10. Nyandeni Region: Malungela Traditional Council X1
11. Sterkspruit Region: Hlubi Traditional Council X1
12. Emboland Region: Amampondomise Asentshonalanga Traditional Council X1

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