National School of Government Vacancies (5 Posts)

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The National School of Government (NSG) plays a key role in building an effective, capable, and professional public service. We do this by offering relevant and mandatory training programs for public servants.

APPLICATIONS: To apply, use the specific online links provided for each position. Submitting your application and CV to the wrong link will mean it is lost and will not be considered. All applications must include a fully completed and signed new Z83 form along with a comprehensive CV that includes contactable references. Do not use the old Z83 form, as it will lead to disqualification. Do not attach certified documents to your initial application. Only shortlisted candidates will need to submit certified documents on or before the interview date. Write the relevant reference number on your application form. For foreign qualifications, include an evaluation certificate from the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). Shortlisted candidates will undergo a technical exercise. All appointments are subject to personnel suitability checks, including security vetting, citizenship verification, financial record checks, and qualification verifications. Applications that do not meet these requirements or are received late will not be considered. Successful candidates must sign a performance agreement within three months of starting and, if applicable, disclose all registrable financial interests within one month. Employment decisions will follow the Department’s Employment Equity Plan to meet equity targets, promoting representation across race, gender, and disability. The NSG reserves the right not to fill a position and may use other recruitment methods. Only shortlisted candidates will receive correspondence.

CLOSING DATE: 21 November 2025 at 16h00

FOR ATTENTION: Contact Mr. Thabo Ngwenya at (012) 441 6108 or Mr. Mpho Mugodo at (012) 441 6017 for inquiries.

Visit the NSG website at www.thensg.gov.za or www.dpsa.gov.za for more details on requirements and duties. Preference will be given to youth, African males, African females, Coloured males, and people with disabilities in line with our employment equity goals.

POST 41/127: STATE ACCOUNTANT: MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTING: DEBTORS (REF NO: NSG 25/2025)

SALARY: R325 101 per annum (Level 07), plus competitive benefits (cost to company).

LOCATION: Pretoria

REQUIREMENTS:

You need a tertiary qualification at NQF level 6 in Financial Accounting or Management Accounting, in the field of Commerce, Business, and Management Studies. You should have 1 to 2 years of relevant experience.

Knowledge Required:

  • Good understanding of financial laws, rules, and guidelines, including the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA), Treasury Regulations, National Treasury circulars and practice notes, Government Accounting Standards, Standard Chart of Accounts, and Guidelines for Preparing Financial Statements.
  • Knowledge of the Public Service Act and Public Service Regulations.
  • Familiarity with financial systems like BAS, PERSAL, and LOGIS.
  • Basic knowledge of financial and administrative procedures for donor funding allocations.
  • Good knowledge of policies on expenditure.
  • Practical skills in using the MS Office suite.

Skills and Capabilities:

  • Planning and organizing.
  • Basic program and project management.
  • Problem-solving and analysis.
  • Client orientation and customer focus.
  • Basic analytics and research.
  • Financial management.
  • Intermediate numeracy and financial accounting skills.
  • Basic literacy skills.
  • Good verbal and written communication, interpersonal, and analytical skills.
  • Intermediate computer literacy.

Personal Attributes:

  • Commitment to professional development and staying current with trends.
  • Ability to multitask, organize, prioritize, and complete projects with attention to detail.
  • Works well independently and in a team.
  • Focus on quality and continuous learning.
  • Professional behavior, sound judgment, integrity, honesty, creativity, and innovation.
  • Able to work under pressure, extended hours, and travel as needed.
  • Strong ability to build effective relationships with management, employees, stakeholders, and the public.

DUTIES:

In this role, you will support financial information analysis using tools, forecasting models, and cost estimates for planning and decision-making. You will analyze the NSG’s profitability and manage financial performance through standard costing, budgetary control, accounting ratios, cash and funds flow statements, cost reduction programs, and capital expenditure evaluations.

You will assist in budget planning, development, allocation, and control under the PFMA, including Medium-Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF), Estimates of National Expenditure (ENE), and Adjusted ENE. Collect and verify budget holder information, compare expenditure against budgets, identify variances, and prepare accurate reports. Capture budgets and accruals on systems like BAS and Vulindlela.

Help identify cost-saving opportunities to avoid fruitless and wasteful expenditure. Manage weekly bank and cash requisitions. Review and reconcile general and subsidiary ledger items. Record bank statements and balances on BAS, Pastel, TMS, and update spreadsheets. Support preparation of the Appropriation Statement for the NSG and implement processes to prevent unauthorized expenditure.

Develop monthly, quarterly, and annual expenditure reports. Handle monthly debt account reconciliations and management reports, including debt cases. Ensure compliance with management accounting policies, such as debtor and revenue management, and standard operating procedures. Participate in workshops with stakeholders on these policies.

Review debt invoicing, write-offs, and follow up on outstanding debts. Compile debtors’ statements, age analyses, and reconciliations. Liaise with stakeholders on debt collection. Distribute invoices and credit notes via email and courier. Investigate unapplied bank balances. Maintain debtor registers on Excel. Generate In-Year Monitoring (IYM) and Early Warning System (EWS) reports.

Assist in compiling and distributing monthly expenditure reports for business units and other financial/budgetary reports. Provide administrative support to Budget Control Committee (BCC) meetings. Maintain filing systems and statutory registers. Prepare Compliance Certificates.

ENQUIRIES: Nthabiseng Fuma at (012) 441 6011

POST 41/126: HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT PRACTITIONER (REF NO: NSG 24/2025)

SALARY: R325 101 per annum (Level 07), plus competitive benefits (cost to company).

LOCATION: Pretoria

REQUIREMENTS:

An appropriate qualification at NQF level 6 in Human Resources Management, Human Resource Development, Industrial Psychology, Public Management, Public Administration, or a related field. At least two (2) years of relevant experience in Human Resource Development. Experience using PERSAL is essential.

Knowledge Required:

  • Public Service Act and Regulations, and relevant Ministerial Directives and Determinations (ability to understand, interpret, and apply them).
  • Relevant HR legislation, such as the Skills Development Act, Labour Relations Act, and Employment Equity Act.
  • PERSAL system and System Control Change (SCC) registration.
  • Legislative frameworks in the public service.
  • Microsoft Office suite, protocol, etiquette, diplomacy, Batho Pele Principles, and Code of Conduct.

Skills and Capabilities:

  • Strong oral and written communication.
  • Ability to interpret directives.
  • Strong interpersonal, planning, and organizing skills.
  • Good writing, problem-solving, analysis, client orientation, customer focus, analytical, and creative thinking skills.
  • Basic program and project management, analytics, research, and financial management.
  • Numeracy skills.

Personal Attributes:

  • Professionalism, reliability, client-focused attitude, attention to detail.
  • Team player, trustworthy, honest, maintains confidentiality.
  • Willing to work long hours and outside normal working times.

DUTIES:

Assist in reviewing and implementing HRD-related policies, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and guidelines. Conduct benchmarking on HRD practices for policy improvement. Coordinate awareness sessions and training on new or revised HRD policies. Monitor compliance and report non-adherence. Maintain an updated HRD policy repository.

Coordinate submission and tracking of performance agreements and assessments. Guide staff and supervisors on Performance Management and Development System (PMDS) tools and policies. Maintain PMDS records for reporting, audits, and moderation. Support moderation and appeals processes. Implement performance improvement interventions.

Identify training needs through skills audits and performance reviews. Coordinate internal and external training aligned with the Workplace Skills Plan (WSP). Administer SETA programs, learnerships, and bursaries. Monitor and report on skills program implementation and impact. Ensure compliance with skills development legislation and reporting.

Organize induction and onboarding for new employees. Maintain records of orientation and development initiatives. Facilitate mentorship and coaching programs. Collect feedback on training and onboarding effectiveness. Provide logistical and administrative support for talent development.

Maintain an accurate HRD registry, including training records and personnel files. Ensure secure storage and retrieval per POPIA and NSG records policy. Prepare reports for internal use, SETAs, and regulators. Assist with HRD audits and documentation. Provide general administrative support to the Assistant Director: HRD and the unit.

ENQUIRIES: Nthabiseng Fuma at (012) 441 6011

POST 41/125: DIGITAL CONTENT CREATOR (REF NO: NSG 23/2025)

Twelve (12) months fixed-term contract

SALARY: R325 101 per annum (Level 07)

LOCATION: Pretoria

REQUIREMENTS:

A National Diploma (NQF level 6) in Graphic Design, Multimedia, Visual Communication, or an equivalent qualification. At least two (2) years of relevant experience in digital content creation, photography, or video editing in communications, marketing, or education environments.

Knowledge Required:

  • Basic knowledge of public sector legislation, policies, and frameworks.
  • Video editing software, social media tools, and content management systems.
  • Corporate communication and marketing practices, including government protocols and corporate identity.
  • Instructional design, digital learning platforms, mobile learning, and blended learning.
  • Digital content creation, multimedia production tools, accessibility standards, copyright, and licensing.

Skills:

  • Digital content creation and audio-visual recording/editing.
  • Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Premiere Pro) or equivalents.
  • Understanding and use of AI tools.
  • Interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Time management and task prioritization.
  • Computer literacy in Microsoft Office and digital platforms.

Capabilities:

  • Planning and organizing, basic program/project management, problem-solving, analysis, client orientation, analytics, research, financial management, and numeracy.

Personal Attributes:

  • Commitment to professional development and trends.
  • Multitasking, detail-oriented, independent and team worker.
  • Quality focus, continuous learning, professional judgment, integrity, creativity, innovation.
  • Able to work under pressure, extended hours, and travel.
  • Builds effective relationships.

DUTIES:

Capture and edit video and photographic content for communications. Produce promotional videos and multimedia for NSG programs and events. Apply NSG brand and Corporate Identity standards. Maintain a digital media library for secure storage and access. Operate video, photography, lighting, and audio equipment.

Update content on NSG digital platforms, including website and social media. Prepare and schedule posts for campaigns and events. Monitor engagement and generate reports. Assist with uploading videos, graphics, and newsletters. Flag issues and suggest user-friendly formatting.

Design digital posters, banners, infographics, and templates. Adapt designs for web/mobile. Support report and presentation layouts using templates. Ensure accuracy, formatting, and compliance. Assist with visuals for digital learning content.

Support marketing campaigns and events with content production, photography, video, and archiving. Liaise for stakeholder materials. Coordinate logistics for content production. Prepare and distribute post-event highlights.

Maintain content trackers and task lists. Organize files and assets. Support administrative tasks for the communication team. Stay updated on tools, trends, and technologies. Adhere to quality and workflow protocols.

ENQUIRIES: Nthabiseng Fuma at (012) 441 6011

POST 41/124: GRAPHIC DESIGNER (REF NO: NSG 22/2025)

Twelve (12) months fixed-term contract

SALARY: R397 116 per annum (Level 08)

LOCATION: Pretoria

REQUIREMENTS:

A recognized qualification at NQF level 6 in Graphic Design, Visual Communication, or a related field. At least three (3) years of relevant experience in graphic design or visual communication.

Knowledge Required:

  • Public sector legislation and frameworks, including Public Service Act, Public Administration Management Act, PFMA, Batho Pele White Paper, Public Service Regulations, and Operations Management Framework.
  • Proficiency in Adobe CC (Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop); basic animation tools advantageous.
  • Visual and typographic literacy, color theory, layout, and design fundamentals.
  • Stakeholder management, communication, project coordination.
  • Print production and digital formats.

Skills:

  • Oral and written communication, interpersonal, writing, presentation, problem-solving, operations management.

Capabilities:

  • Planning and organizing, basic program/project management, problem-solving, analysis, client orientation, research, analytics, financial management, numeracy.

Personal Attributes:

  • Multitasking, detail-oriented, independent and team worker, quality focus, continuous learning, professional judgment, integrity, creativity, innovation.
  • Able to work under pressure, extended hours, and travel.

DUTIES:

Interpret briefs and develop visual concepts meeting targets, tone, and branding. Design layouts for brochures, reports, presentations, infographics, and social media. Prepare files for print and web, ensuring correct formats and profiles. Maintain and evolve NSG brand identity per style guides. Adapt designs for platforms.

Create digital assets for e-learning, web, and social campaigns. Assist with motion graphics. Contribute to audiovisual content. Optimize media for loading and responsiveness. Liaise with IT/web providers for integration.

Oversee design projects from concept to completion, on time and budget. Interpret briefs, clarify requirements, collaborate with teams and suppliers. Present concepts, manage feedback, procure services.

Lead and mentor intern graphic designers, providing guidance and skills transfer. Source and take photographs for newsletters and publications. Guide on trends and tools.

Apply quality control for layouts, typography, resolution, and spelling. Ensure compliance with NSG, GCIS, and accessibility standards. Maintain template and asset libraries. Proofread and approve workflows. Archive artwork.

Design event materials like banners and slides. Collaborate on delivery. Develop campaign visuals. Provide on-site adjustments. Produce post-event highlights, including photography, streaming, videography, and editing.

Identify marketing opportunities and liaise for material distribution at events.

ENQUIRIES: Nthabiseng Fuma at (012) 441 6011

POST 41/123: SENIOR HUMAN RESOURCE PRACTITIONER (REF NO: NSG 21/2025)

SALARY: R397 116 per annum (Level 08), plus competitive benefits (cost to company)

LOCATION: Pretoria

REQUIREMENTS:

A recognized qualification at NQF level 6 in Human Resources Management, Human Resources Development, Industrial Psychology, Public Management, Public Administration, or a relevant field. At least three (3) years of relevant experience in Human Resource Management, including supervisory exposure to PERSAL transaction authorizations. Certificate in PERSAL Administration required. The role involves security vetting.

Knowledge Required:

  • Public Service Act and Regulations, relevant MPSA Directives and Determinations.
  • Legislative frameworks in the public service.
  • PERSAL system and SCC registration.
  • Microsoft Office suite, protocol, etiquette, diplomacy, Batho Pele Principles, Code of Conduct.

Skills:

  • Strong oral and written communication, directive interpretation, interpersonal, planning, organizing, writing, problem-solving, analysis, client orientation, analytical, creative thinking.

Capabilities:

  • Planning and organizing, basic program/project management, problem-solving, analysis, client orientation, analytics, research, financial management, numeracy.

Personal Attributes:

  • Professionalism, reliability, client-focused, attention to detail, team player, trustworthy, honest, confidential.
  • Willing to work long hours.

DUTIES:

Support drafting, reviewing, and implementing HRM policies and SOPs. Facilitate policy sessions with employees and Organized Labour. Maintain compliance matrix linking policies to legislation. Implement policies and compile reports. Conduct benchmarking for updates.

Develop annual recruitment schedule per HR plans. Draft adverts, manage applications, support panels. Coordinate verifications (references, vetting, qualifications). Compile appointments and communicate outcomes. Maintain recruitment data and reports.

Process PERSAL transactions for leave, termination, housing, allowances, long service, medical benefits. Respond to service and benefit queries. Handle exception reports and data accuracy. Apply agreements and DPSA determinations. Resolve benefit escalations.

Ensure accurate HR establishment data on PERSAL. Compile periodic reports like HR Plan and Oversight Report. Maintain vacancy, overtime, leave records. Verify data and assure quality.

Maintain compliant HR registry per records legislation. Securely store and retrieve documents. Support digitization. Provide audit documentation. Track performance indicators and reports.

ENQUIRIES: Mr. Thabo Ngwenya at (012) 441 6108

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