Deputy Director: Protocol and Ceremonial Services

About the role

The Presidency of the Republic of South Africa is recruiting a Deputy Director for its Protocol and Ceremonial Services. The role provides protocol and ceremonial support to the President and Deputy President, ensuring that events are organised according to national and international policy and procedures.

Key responsibilities

• Provide protocol and ceremonial support in line with national and international policies and procedures, and implement and adhere to protocol policies.
• Conduct research on protocol in other countries as requested or required.
• Advise and support clients and ensure compliance, maintenance and management of protocol on all events.
• Consult with stakeholders.
• Oversee the overall logistical arrangements for all events attended by the President or Deputy President.
• Establish and ensure that seating arrangements follow hierarchical order.
• Assist with programme development and develop the order of proceedings.
• Liaise with the Presidential Protection Service Planning unit in coordinating events.
• Coordinate, review and consolidate the directorate's inputs for the medium-term expenditure framework (MTEF) and estimates of national expenditure (ENE).

Required profile

• Senior Certificate plus an appropriate National Diploma/Advanced Certificate or equivalent at NQF level 6.
• At least 3-4 years of middle management experience in Protocol and Ceremonial Services.
• Valid driver's licence.