ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: GEOGRAPHICAL NAMES (ADMINISTRATON AND RESEARCH REF NO: DSAC-18/06/2026

SALARY :

R487 197 per annum (Level 09)

CENTRE : Pretoria

REQUIREMENTS :

Senior Certificate/Matric Certificate /Grade 12 Certificate or equivalent
qualification; Three-year Degree/ National Diploma (NQF level 6)/ Degree
(NQF level 7) as recognised by SAQA in Geography/ Heritage Studies or any
relevant Heritage qualification; 2-3 years relevant experience at least 2 years
at a Heritage Officer level in research, geographical names, information or data
analysis, and data processing or any related environment; A valid driver’s
licence; Knowledge of South African Geographical Names Council Act, 1998;

 

Knowledge and understanding of South African Heritage Sector; Knowledge of
Heritage and cultural policy frameworks; Knowledge of Public Service
legislation and regulations; Ability to operate at a national, provincial, and local
levels; Understanding of language developments and orthography rules;

 

Computer literacy; Research and presentation skills; Good communication and
interpersonal relations; Analytical and critical thinking skills; Knowledge and
understanding of ArcView, ArcMap and Visual basics will be added advantage;
Problem solving skills; Planning and organising skills; Knowledge of basics of
Project Management.

 

DUTIES :

 

The purpose of this post is to provide coordination, and administrative support
in the South African Geographical Names Council (SAGNC); Facilitate the
standardization of geographical names in the country-Assist with liaising with
Provincial Geographical Names Committees to receive geographical name
applications; Ensure geographical names applications comply with the
Councils SOP’s;

 

Assist to compile and circulate calendars for SAGNC meetings, awareness and stakeholder engagements; Draft responses to general requests and queries; Drive evidence-based research and analysis on geographical names, heritage, history, and linguistic dimensions to support national standardization processes on receipt of geographical names. Participate in documenting indigenous knowledge, orthography, and placename heritage to strengthen informed decision-making and academic collaboration.

 

Provide Secretariat Support to the South African Geographical Names Council-Arrange logistics for SAGNC and subcommittee meetings (venue, catering, travel bookings); Prepare, record and distribute minutes and meeting documentation of subcommittee and council meetings; Assist with filing and management of SAGNC records; Coordinate processing of payments and travel claims for SAGNC members;

 

Assist in drafting memos and submitting necessary documents to Supply Chain Management for budget and financial Reconciliation; Provide administrative support in the establishment of the South African Geographical Names Council (SAGNC)-Assist with the nomination, appointment and general setting up of the new SAGNC members; Coordinate induction programme and ensuring reconciliation; File documents related to the nomination and the appointment process of the council;

 

Arrange awareness campaigns and monitor Stakeholder Liaison-Assist with organising awareness campaigns and outreach initiatives; Arrange logistics for awareness campaigns; Assist communication with National, Provincial, local authorities and stakeholders.

ENQUIRIES :

 

Mr WG Kasibe Tel No: (012) 441 3033

 

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