Defence Assistant Director: Exports Vacancy 2026

Opportunity Overview

The Department of Defence is inviting applications for the role of Assistant Director: Exports, based in Pretoria. This position offers an opportunity to contribute to the critical function of Conventional Arms Control within the department.

The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring the legal and proper movement of conventional arms by processing and administering permit applications. This involves a range of administrative and oversight tasks crucial for compliance and national security.

Minimum Requirements

Applicants must meet the following criteria:

• Education: A minimum of Grade 12 (NQF Level 4) or equivalent, coupled with a recognised Bachelor’s Degree or Advanced Diploma (NQF Level 7) in Law, Public Management, Public Administration, or a related field.
• Experience: A minimum of three (3) years of supervisory experience in Arms Control or Administration.
• Knowledge:
• Public Service Act, Public Service Regulations, and relevant prescripts.
• Departmental policies and procedures.
• Batho Pele principles.
• Minimum Information Security Standards.
• National Conventional Arms Control.
• Project Management and Financial Management.
• Skills:
• Verbal and written communication.
• Problem-solving and decision-making.
• Analytical, innovative, sound organising, and planning skills.
• Computer literacy (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Ability to work individually and in a team.
• Ability to collaborate effectively and communicate with stakeholders at various levels.
• Ability to work under pressure, proactively meet deadlines, and deliver results with limited supervision.
• Good interpersonal relations, service orientation, and integrity.
• Creative and innovative, objective, and professional.
• Confidentiality, reliability, flexibility, teamwork, and ethical conduct.

Key Responsibilities

The Assistant Director: Exports will be responsible for:

• Processing permit applications in accordance with legislative prescripts for the movement of Conventional Arms Control.
• Administering permit applications.
• Obtaining approval for the issuing of permits.
• Administering the processing of export permit applications.
• Obtaining validation of applications.
• Furnishing approved permits.
• Monitoring the re-submission of exports confirmation documents.

How to Apply

Applications must be submitted by 04 September 2026.

Choose one of the following application methods:

• Email Application:
• Send your application to: Phumelele.Gabuza@dod.mil.za
• Use "REF NO: DPSP/26/30/26/02" as the subject line for your email.

• Hand Delivery:
• Deliver your application during office hours to:

Department of Defence, Armscor Building, cnr of Nossob and Boeing Street, Erasmuskloof, Pretoria, 0001.

Please Note: Applications sent to any other address or email will not be considered.