Deputy Director: Protocol and Ceremonial Services

About the role

The Presidency is recruiting a Deputy Director for its Chief Directorate of Protocol and Ceremonial Services in Pretoria. The post provides hands-on logistical experience delivering protocol and ceremonial services to the President and the Deputy President, in line with national and international policies and procedures. Applicants who applied before are encouraged to re-apply.

Key responsibilities

• Provide protocol and ceremonial support and implement protocol policies and procedures.
• Research protocol for other countries as requested.
• Advise clients and ensure compliance, maintenance and management of protocol on all events.
• Oversee overall logistical arrangements for events attended by the President or Deputy President.
• Establish hierarchical sitting arrangements and assist with programme development and orders of proceedings.
• Liaise with the Presidential Protection Service Planning unit on event coordination.
• Coordinate, review and consolidate the directorate's inputs for the medium-term expenditure framework and estimates of national expenditure.

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.
• Willingness to travel locally and internally; good understanding of the Public Service Regulation Framework.

Required skills

• Good understanding of protocol and security measures.
• Good computer knowledge and good office management skills.
• Good knowledge of travel and subsistence procedures.
• Projects management, report writing, and excellent oral and written communication skills.

Applications must be submitted by email with the reference number PROT/PRES/2026 on the subject line only.