Deputy Director – Provincial Coordinator (Level 11)

About the role

The Department of Military Veterans is seeking a Deputy Director to serve as Provincial Coordinator in the Free State or Northern Cape. The role involves managing veteran programmes, stakeholder relations and provincial office operations.

Key responsibilities

• Manage military veterans programmes and coordinate provincial skills development initiatives.
• Implement policies, oversee provincial office management and stakeholder relations.
• Coordinate employment placement, honours, ceremonial and heritage functions for veterans.
• Manage service level agreements, posthumous services and first‑line assistance for veterans.
• Oversee the compilation of veteran profiles, resource systems and the provincial operational plan.

Required profile

• Senior Certificate and an appropriate degree or diploma (or equivalent qualification).
• Three to five years’ experience at an Assistant Director level in stakeholder and office management.
• Knowledge of stakeholder relations policies, inter‑governmental guidelines and government‑wide policies.
• Personal attributes such as integrity, interpersonal skills, fairness and commitment.

Required skills

• Negotiation and facilitation.
• Report writing, research and presentation.
• Analytical thinking and project management.
• Strategic planning, decision‑making and change management.