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Deputy Director: Protocol and Ceremonial Services
Chief Directorate: Protocol and Ceremonial Services Re-advert. All applicants who previously applied for this post are encouraged to re-apply.
Closes Friday 6 November 2026
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Deputy Director for Protocol and Ceremonial Services. Organises protocol and ceremonial support for the President and Deputy President. Suits a middle manager with protocol experience and strong plann
- Main duties: give logistical support for protocol and ceremonies for the President and Deputy President, and oversee logistics for all their events.
- Other duties include setting sitting arrangements in hierarchical order, developing programmes and orders of proceedings, and liaising with the Presidential Protection Service Planning unit.
- Must-have qualifications: a Senior Certificate plus a National Diploma or Advanced Certificate (or equivalent on NQF level 6), and a valid driver's licence.
- Must-have experience: 3 to 4 years of middle management experience in Protocol and Ceremonial Services.
- Key skills include good knowledge of protocol, security measures, travel and subsistence procedures, and the Public Service Regulation Framework. Willingness to travel locally and internally is required.
- Based in Pretoria. This is a re-advert, and applicants who applied before are encouraged to re-apply.
- To apply, email your application with the subject line stating only the reference number PROT/PRES/2026 (no spaces). The advert does not state a closing date. Enquiries: Mr P Seopa, (012) 308 1779.
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Requirements
- A Senior Certificate plus an appropriate National Diploma/Advanced Certificate or equivalent on NQF level 6.
- A minimum of 3-4 years’ middle management experience in Protocol and Ceremonial Services.
- Must possess a valid driver’s licence.
- Candidate must have the following competencies:
- Be professional, highly motivated, initiative and critical thinker who will be able to gather and analyse information skillfully.
- Have excellent interpersonal skills.
- Have excellent organizational and planning skills and ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously.
- Have sense of urgency and ability to identify, analyse and resolve problems in a timely manner.
- Be able to work independently and as part of a team and also work well under pressure.
- Excellent telephone etiquette.
- Have projects management skills.
- Have good report writing skills.
- Have effective oral and written communication skills.
- Good office management skills.
- Be able to handle confidential matters, have integrity and be trustworthy.
- Knowledge:
- Good understanding of protocol and security measures.
- Good computer knowledge.
- Good knowledge of travel and subsistence procedures.
- Willingness to travel local and internal.
- Good understanding of Public Service Regulation Framework.
Duties
- Providing hands-on logistical experience in offering Protocol and Ceremonial services to the President and the Deputy President.
- Providing of protocol and ceremonial support in accordance with national and international policies and procedures.
- The implementation of and adherence to protocol policies and procedures.
- Conducting of research on protocol in respect of other countries as requested/required.
- Advising and support of ‘clients”.
- Ensure compliance, maintenance and management of protocol on all events.
- Consult with stakeholders.
- Oversee overall logistical arrangements for all events attended by the President or Deputy President.
- Establish and ensure that sitting arrangements is in hierarchical order.
- Assist with development of programmes and develop order of proceedings.
- Liaise with the Presidential Protection Service Planning unit in coordination of events.
- Coordinate, review and consolidate directorate’s inputs for the medium term expenditure framework (MTEF) and estimates of national expenditure (ENE).
How to apply
The Presidency, Private Bag X1000, Pretoria, 0001 or Hand deliver at Government Avenue, Union Buildings, Pretoria or by email: applications@presidency.gov.za
For attention:Ms L Mphahlele
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Enquiries
Mr. P Seopa Tel No: (012) 308 1779
Notes from the department
Email applications must on the subject line state ONLY the Reference number: PROT/PRES/2026 (with no spaces).
As printed in Circular 38 of 2026 · page 168 · open the PDF (opens in new tab)
POST 38/234: DEPUTY DIRECTOR: PROTOCOL AND CEREMONIAL SERVICES REF NO: PROT/PRES/2026 Chief Directorate: Protocol and Ceremonial Services Re-advert. All applicants who previously applied for this post are encouraged to re-apply. SALARY: R932 292 per annum (Level 11) CENTRE: Pretoria REQUIREMENTS: A Senior Certificate plus an appropriate National Diploma/Advanced Certificate or equivalent on NQF level 6. A minimum of 3-4 years’ middle management experience in Protocol and Ceremonial Services. Must possess a valid driver’s licence. Candidate must have the following competencies: Be professional, highly motivated, initiative and critical thinker who will be able to gather and analyse information skillfully. Have excellent interpersonal skills. Have excellent organizational and planning skills and ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously. Have sense of urgency and ability to identify, analyse and resolve problems in a timely manner. Be able to work independently and as part of a team and also work well under pressure. Excellent telephone etiquette. Have projects management skills. Have good report writing skills. Have effective oral and written communication skills. Good office management skills. Be able to handle confidential matters, have integrity and be trustworthy. Knowledge: Good understanding of protocol and security measures. Good computer knowledge. Good knowledge of travel and subsistence procedures. Willingness to travel local and internal. Good understanding of Public Service Regulation Framework. DUTIES: Providing hands-on logistical experience in offering Protocol and Ceremonial services to the President and the Deputy President. Providing of protocol and ceremonial support in accordance with national and international policies and procedures. The implementation of and adherence to protocol policies and procedures. Conducting of research on protocol in respect of other countries as requested/required. Advising and support of ‘clients”. Ensure compliance, maintenance and management of protocol on all events. Consult with stakeholders. Oversee overall logistical arrangements for all events attended by the President or Deputy President. Establish and ensure that sitting arrangements is in hierarchical order. Assist with development of programmes and develop order of proceedings. Liaise with the Presidential Protection Service Planning unit in coordination of events. Coordinate, review and consolidate directorate’s inputs for the medium term expenditure framework (MTEF) and estimates of national expenditure (ENE). ENQUIRIES: Mr. P Seopa Tel No: (012) 308 1779 NOTE: Email applications must on the subject line state ONLY the Reference number: PROT/PRES/2026 (with no spaces).