Deputy Director: Protocol and Ceremonial Services
The Presidency · Pretoria, South Africa
Closes 6 November (tomorrow)
- Employer
- The Presidency
- Location
- Pretoria, South Africa
- Salary
- R932 292 per year
- Posted
- 24 October 2026
- Closing date
- 6 November 2026
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About the job
REF NO: PROT/PRES/2026 REQUIREMENTS: 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. Candidate must hav e the following competencies: Be professional, highly motivated, initiative and critical thinker who will be able to gather and analyse information skillfully . Have excellent interpersonal skills. Have excellent organizational and planning skills and ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously. Have sense of urgency and ability to identify, analyse and resolve problems in a timely manner. Be able to work independently and as part of a team and also work well under pressure. Excellent telephone etiquette. Have projects management skills. Have good report writing skills. Have effective oral and written communication skills. Good office management skills. Be able to handle confidential matters, have integrity and be trustworthy. Knowledge: Good understanding of protocol and security measures. Good computer knowledge. Good knowledge of travel and subsistence procedures. Willingness to travel local and internal. Good understanding of Public Service Regulation Framework. NOTE: Email applications must on the subject line state ONLY the Reference number: PROT/PRES/2026 (with no spaces). DUTIES: Providing hands-on logistical experience in offering Protocol and Ceremonial services to the President and the Deputy President. Providing of protocol and ceremonial support in accordance with national and international policies and procedures. The implementation of and adherence to protocol policies and procedures. Conducting of research on protocol in respect of other countries as requested/required. Advising and support of ‘clients”. Ensure compliance, maintenance and management of protocol on all events . Consult with stakeholders. Oversee overall logistical arrangements for all events attended by the President or Deputy President. Establish and ensure that sitting arrangements is in hierarchical order. Assist with development of programmes and develop or der of proceedings. Liaise with the Presidential Protection Service Planning unit in coordination of events. Coordinate, review and consolidate directorate’s inputs for the medium term expenditure framework (MTEF) and estimates of national expenditure (ENE). SALARY: R932 292 per annum (Level 11) CENTRE: Pretoria ENQUIRIES: Mr. P Seopa Tel No: (012) 308 1779 Chief Directorate: Protocol and Ceremonial Services Re-advert. All applicants who previously applied for this post are encouraged to re-apply.
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