DEPUTY DIRECTOR: CABINET AND CLUSTER COORDINATION

Job Overview

A Deputy Director: Cabinet and Cluster Coordination position is available in Pretoria with an all-inclusive salary package of R932 292 per annum (Reference: ODG07/2026). The role requires a National Diploma (NQF6) in Public Administration, Management, Development Studies or equivalent, alongside at least 5 years of experience in cluster coordination, intergovernmental relations, or secretarial fields, including 3 years at a junior management level. Responsibilities include coordinating departmental participation in cluster engagements, processing Cabinet memoranda, providing executive support, managing planning and reporting processes, and maintaining accurate documentation according to MISS requirements. Enquiries can be directed to Mr S Starke at (012) 399 9032.

Requirements & Qualifications

• National Diploma (NQF6) in Public Administration/Management, Development Studies or relevant qualification as recognized by SAQA.
• A minimum of five (5) years’ experience in Cluster Coordination, Intergovernmental Relations/Secretarial or relevant field.
• At least three (3) years of the experience should be at entry/junior management level (Assistant Director level or equivalent).
• Knowledge of government planning, monitoring and decision-making frameworks, Government policies and prescripts, Department procedures, programmes and priorities.
• Extensive understanding of Government Cabinet systems and protocols (FOSAD and Ministerial Clusters, Cabinet and its Committees).
• Ability to work independently and over extended hours, gather and analyse information, work under extreme pressure and resolve conflict.
• Strong communication (verbal and written) and stakeholder engagement, problem solving, good research and analytical skills, and time management skills.
• Ability to prepare and quality assure executive briefing material, manage multiple deadlines through coordination, planning and organising, report-writing, presentation and computer skills.
• Knowledge of record keeping.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide effective Cluster support and coordination by coordinating Departmental participation in DG and Ministerial Cluster engagements.
• Facilitate the internal processing of Cabinet memoranda through relevant Cluster processes, coordinating inputs, documentation, representative arrangements and presentations.
• Liaise with relevant branches and external Cluster Secretariats and review Cluster reports, minutes and outcomes.
• Coordinate support for executive engagements in Cabinet and Cluster processes by reviewing relevant documentation and preparing briefing notes.
• Provide effective Cabinet support and coordination by reviewing Cabinet memoranda for compliance with applicable guidelines, templates and submission requirements.
• Facilitate the processing of memoranda for Director-General sign-off and timely submission to the Minister’s office.
• Monitor progress against the approved Cabinet programme, communicate Cabinet decisions, and facilitate follow-up on outstanding Cabinet matters.
• Facilitate and coordinate planning, monitoring and reporting processes, including allocated SONA, MTDP and other government planning processes.
• Manage and maintain accurate Cabinet and Cluster documentation, submissions, decisions and correspondence in accordance with MISS requirements and departmental protocols.

Enquiries & Contact