Communications and Digital Technologies Director: Parliamentary, Cabinet and Cluster Support Vacancy 2026

Opportunity Overview

The Department of Communications and Digital Technologies is seeking a dedicated and experienced individual for a permanent Director position based in Pretoria, Hatfield. This is a vital role focused on managing and driving the provision of effective and efficient support services to the Director-General regarding parliamentary, Cabinet, and cluster-related matters.

This opportunity offers a chance to contribute significantly to the smooth functioning of government processes by ensuring compliance with parliamentary rules, facilitating Cabinet submissions, and coordinating the department's engagement with key governmental bodies. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in the strategic administrative operations of the department.

Minimum Requirements

Candidates must meet the following criteria:

• An appropriate NQF Level 7 qualification / Degree in Public Administration, Political Science, Law, or Management, or a relevant equivalent qualification as recognised by the South African Qualifications Authority.
• A minimum of five (5) years’ experience at Middle / Senior Management level specifically within a Parliamentary and Cabinet environment.
• Demonstrated skills and knowledge in:
• Strategic Capability and Leadership
• People Management and Empowerment
• Programme and Project Management
• Financial Management
• Change Management
• Problem Solving and Analysis
• Client Orientation and Customer-Focused Communication
• E-Cabinet system for Cabinet Work
• Government Administrative Processes
• Public Service Regulations Act, Public Financial Management Act, RSA Constitution, and Labour Legislation.

Key Responsibilities

The Director will be responsible for a range of critical duties, including:

• Managing and driving all parliamentary processes for the department, including the preparation and submission of parliamentary questions (PQs), briefing notes, and responses to committee requests.
• Ensuring compliance with parliamentary rules and timelines for all submissions.
• Managing the flow of parliamentary questions (oral and written), ensuring quality control, accuracy, and adherence to deadlines.
• Tracking progress and maintaining the central PQ management system.
• Supporting and facilitating preparations for parliamentary meetings, debates, and committee sittings.
• Managing the coordination of cabinet memoranda/submissions, ensuring documents meet secretariat standards and are submitted within timelines.
• Preparing briefing packs for the Director-General ahead of cabinet/committee meetings.
• Tracking post-cabinet decisions and monitoring departmental implementation.
• Providing administrative support to the department and Ministry in relation to Cabinet/Cluster and Parliamentary work.
• Managing EXCO/MANCO related requests.
• Driving adherence to governance systems and processes and managing Directorate risks.
• Managing DGO staff based in the Parliamentary office in Cape Town.
• Managing the department’s participation in Parliamentary Portfolio and Select Committee meetings, including the preparation of presentations and briefing documents.
• Acting as a key point of contact with the Cabinet Secretariat, Parliamentary Committees, and the Ministry.

What the Work Involves

This leadership role involves intricate high-level coordination and strategic oversight within the government's operational framework. Day-to-day, the Director will be immersed in the meticulous process of managing parliamentary communications, which includes overseeing the drafting and submission of responses to parliamentary questions and preparing comprehensive briefing notes. A significant part of the work will involve coordinating Cabinet memoranda, ensuring all submissions meet stringent standards and deadlines, and providing essential briefing packs for the Director-General before crucial Cabinet meetings.

The role also involves proactive tracking of Cabinet decisions and monitoring their implementation across the department. You will serve as a central administrative support point for the Ministry and department regarding parliamentary and Cabinet affairs, ensuring seamless integration of content. The working environment is primarily office-based in Pretoria, Hatfield, requiring continuous liaison with various governmental bodies, including the Cabinet Secretariat and parliamentary committees, and managing a team in a separate parliamentary office.

How to Apply

The deadline for applications is 05 October 2026.

Please refer to the official vacancy document on the DPSA website at https://www.dpsa.gov.za/dpsa2g/documents/vacancies/2026/34/c.pdf for detailed application instructions.