The Mpumalanga Provincial Office of the Premier is inviting suitably qualified and experienced candidates to apply for various vacancies within the Office of the Premier. The opportunities cover strategic management and planning, business continuity management, legal advisory services, and financial management.
The advertised positions are aimed at dynamic, innovative, experienced, and suitable professionals who can contribute to effective provincial administration and service delivery.
The Office of the Premier is also an equal opportunity employer committed to promoting representivity in terms of race, gender, and disability.
Mpumalanga Office of the Premier Vacancies 2026
The available positions include:
- Deputy Director: Strategic Management and Planning
- Deputy Director: Risk Management – Business Continuity Management
- Senior State Law Adviser: Legal Advisory Services
- PERSAL Controller: Financial Management
The vacancy notice also contains a post advertisement section relating to strategic planning and knowledge management responsibilities. The available extract identifies the advertised posts and requirements as outlined below.
1. Deputy Director: Strategic Management and Planning
Reference: DO-SMP/OTP/01
Salary: R932,292 per annum, Salary Level 11
The Deputy Director: Strategic Management and Planning will support operational and strategic planning processes within the Office of the Premier.
Requirements
Applicants should have:
- An appropriate SAQA-recognised undergraduate qualification in Public Administration, Public Affairs, Public Management, Monitoring and Evaluation, or a relevant qualification at NQF Level 7.
- A minimum of three years’ functional work experience.
- Experience at junior management level, such as Assistant Director level or equivalent.
- Knowledge of strategic management and service delivery improvement frameworks.
- Knowledge of programme and financial management.
- Knowledge and understanding of legislation governing government planning and reporting.
- Knowledge of data collection, analysis, and report writing.
- Knowledge of research methodology.
- Knowledge of strategic planning processes.
- Ability to develop and apply policies.
- Sound organising and planning abilities.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Ability to work under pressure and work extended hours where required.
Key Duties
The successful candidate will facilitate and coordinate operational and strategic planning processes.
Responsibilities include facilitating the development of the Strategic Plan, Provincial Programme of Action and Annual Performance Plans, as well as coordinating the development of the departmental Annual Operational Plan.
The position will also support information and knowledge management initiatives, coordinate knowledge-management maturity and compliance assessments, develop compliance matrices and reporting templates, and prepare knowledge-management performance information for monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting.
2. Deputy Director: Risk Management – Business Continuity Management
Salary: R932,292 per annum, Salary Level 11
The Deputy Director: Risk Management – Business Continuity Management will be responsible for strengthening the organisation’s business continuity arrangements and ensuring that appropriate plans are developed, tested, and maintained.
Requirements
Applicants should have:
- A Bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualification in Risk Management or a related field.
- Professional certification in Business Continuity Management.
- At least two years’ experience in business continuity management and five years’ experience in a related field.
- Strong knowledge of business continuity management principles, methodologies, and best practices.
- Knowledge of business continuity management standards and frameworks, including ISO 22301.
- Knowledge of relevant BCM standards and frameworks such as NIST SP 800-34.
- Project management skills and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Familiarity with business continuity management software, tools, and technologies.
- Experience conducting risk assessments and business impact analyses.
Key Duties
The successful candidate will:
- Develop and maintain the business continuity programme.
- Manage the organisation-wide business continuity strategy and reporting arrangements.
- Provide technical advice to management on business impact analysis.
- Prepare business continuity plans.
- Manage the design, build, testing, and monitoring of business continuity planning capacity.
- Liaise with ICT to ensure the integration of business continuity plans with disaster recovery arrangements.
- Develop a central source of business continuity information.
- Conduct awareness workshops.
3. Senior State Law Adviser: Legal Advisory Services
Reference: SSLALS/OTP/00
Salary: R1,342,915 per annum, LP9-OSD
The Senior State Law Adviser will provide legal advisory services to the Mpumalanga Provincial Government and contribute to the development, review, and implementation of provincial legislation.
Requirements
The position requires:
- An LLB degree or equivalent qualification at NQF Level 8.
- Admission as an Advocate or Attorney.
- At least eight years of appropriate post-qualification litigation and/or advisory experience.
- A postgraduate qualification will be an advantage.
- Knowledge and understanding of Constitutional Law and the Constitution of South Africa.
- Practical experience in drafting Bills.
- Knowledge of the Public Service Act, Public Finance Management Act, and Treasury Regulations.
- Strong legal research and drafting skills.
- Dispute resolution skills.
- Analytical thinking.
- Strong written and verbal communication.
- Presentation and facilitation skills.
- Financial management skills.
- Computer literacy.
- Planning and leadership capabilities.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team and under pressure.
Key Duties
The successful candidate will provide legal advice and oral and written legal opinions to the Mpumalanga Provincial Government.
Duties also include drafting provincial legislation, contributing to the rationalisation of provincial laws, drafting employment contracts and service-level agreements, preparing memoranda and other legal documents, and formulating and scrutinising provincial legislation and subordinate legislation.
The role will also involve providing input into policy formulation and implementation, commenting on draft Bills and policies from national departments, and managing risks identified within the Legal Advisory Services Unit.
4. PERSAL Controller: Financial Management
Reference: PC-FM/OTP/01
Salary: R487,197 per annum, Salary Level 9
The PERSAL Controller will support effective management of the PERSAL system and ensure that authorised users have appropriate access and support.
Requirements
Applicants should have:
- An appropriate Bachelor’s Degree or National Diploma in Accounting, Financial Management, or a related financial field at NQF Level 6.
- At least three years’ experience working with financial systems.
- Computer literacy.
- Successful completion of the PERSAL Controllers Course.
- Extensive knowledge of the functionality and capabilities of the PERSAL system.
- Knowledge of the Public Finance Management Act.
- Knowledge of the Rank Accounting System and other financial systems, including OGS and PERSAL.
- Knowledge of financial reporting and Treasury Regulations.
Key Duties
Responsibilities include:
- Registering and maintaining PERSAL user profiles.
- Registering PERSAL users and revisers.
- Ensuring user orientation and maintaining profiles through allocation of functions.
- Facilitating training for PERSAL users.
- Signing monthly reports and examining daily reports.
- Resetting locked users and restoring authorised access to the salary system.
- Developing, reviewing, and maintaining policies, procedures, and best practices relating to PERSAL user and system management.
- Representing the Department on the provincial PERSAL forum.
- Regularly monitoring audit and control reports available on PERSAL.
General Employment Requirements
The vacancy notice states that all appointments are subject to relevant verification and assessment processes. These include security clearance, security vetting, employment reference checks, qualification verification, and the signing of performance agreements.
Shortlisted candidates, including candidates for Senior Management Service positions, are required to undergo pre-entry assessments. The assessments include a practical assessment to determine suitability based on the technical and generic requirements of the post, as well as an integrity or ethical-conduct assessment. Recommended candidates for SMS and middle-management positions may also be subjected to competency assessments.
For Senior Management Service positions, the advert also states that a pre-entry certificate is a minimum entry requirement and must be obtained before appointment.
Essential Skills
Depending on the position, candidates are expected to demonstrate skills such as:
- Computer literacy
- People management
- Planning and organising
- Report writing
- Minute taking
- Decision-making
- Analytical thinking
- Problem-solving
- Communication and presentation
- Strategic capability and leadership
- Financial management
- Change management
- Knowledge management
- Programme and project management
- Client orientation and customer focus
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted online through the Mpumalanga Government recruitment platform using the new Z83 form and accompanied by a comprehensive CV.
Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of their qualifications and supporting documents.
Applicants should ensure that the information provided in their application is accurate and that their qualifications and experience clearly correspond with the requirements of the position for which they are applying.
The official Mpumalanga eRecruitment platform currently lists the Office of the Premier vacancies and provides the online application facility.
Application Deadline
The closing date for these vacancies is 23 October 2026.
Candidates who do not receive correspondence within two months of the closing date should regard their applications as unsuccessful.
Final Thought
The Mpumalanga Office of the Premier vacancies provide opportunities for experienced professionals in strategic management, business continuity, legal advisory services, and financial systems management.
Applicants should carefully review the requirements of their preferred position, prepare a comprehensive CV, complete the required online application, and submit their application before 23 October 2026.
