FIVE (5) YEARS FIXED-TERM EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT
REMUNERATION PACKAGE: R1,813,182 to R2,135,835 per annum
(All-inclusive package, of which a portion can be structured according to the individual’s needs)
REF NUMBER: : 11/2025
LOCATION: Head Office (Pretoria, Arcadia)
REQUIREMENTS: • An appropriate NQF level 9 Qualification Master’s Degree – preferably an MBA Qualification or
Human Sciences or Humanities • Minimum of 7 years’ experience in an executive or senior leadership role • Strong
understanding of the Public Sector environment, including engagement with all spheres of government and
community-based organisations • Comprehensive knowledge of applicable legislation (e.g., PanSALB Act, PFMA,
Treasury Regulations, Public Service Act) • Demonstrated experience in financial management, strategic planning,
performance management and organisational turnaround • Ability to build a performance-driven organisational culture
- Sound knowledge of language rights, linguistic policy, research and national language development priorities *
Proficiency in at least three official South African languages will be an added advantage
TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES: • Strategic Capability and Leadership • Visioning and Strategic Influencing • Conceptual
and Analytical Thinking • Business Acumen and Intelligence • People Management and Empowerment • Programme and
Project Management • Continuous Improvement
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS:
Provide strategic and executive leadership to PanSALB’s administrative staff, provincial offices and structures.
- Enable the Board to fulfil its governance mandate and achieve strategic objectives.
- Lead the development and implementation of organisational strategies, performance standards and annual plans.
- Establish and enforce clear authority levels, systems and sound people management practices.
- Strengthen strategic partnerships and collaborations nationally and provincially.
- Drive initiatives that promote community participation in language development and protection.
- Ensure effective communication and reporting to the Board, its committees and the relevant parliamentary portfolio
committee. - Serve as the Accounting Officer, ensuring strong financial governance, budget planning and effective resource
utilisation..
HOW TO APPLY:
Interested candidates must submit:
- A completed, signed and dated PanSALB Application Form (available on www.pansalb.org).
- A cover letter.
- A recent comprehensive CV.
- Originally certified copies of qualifications and ID.
Submit applications to: applications@pansalb.org
Enquiries (email only): bertha@pansalb.org
EQUITY, REPRESENTIVITY AND ORGANISATIONAL VALUES
PanSALB is committed to building a leadership team that reflects the diversity, equity and inclusivity central to South
Africa’s democratic values. Preference will be given to candidates whose appointment supports representivity objectives
(race, gender and disability). All appointments are subject to suitability checks.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- Candidates must be available for interviews on dates determined by PanSALB.
- PanSALB reserves the right not to make an appointment.
- If you have not been contacted within one month of the closing date, please regard your application as unsuccessful.
- Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates.
Applications must be submitted on a signed and dated PanSALB Application Form, obtainable from the PanSALB Website,
and must be accompanied by a comprehensive CV (Including copies of ID and qualifications). Incomplete applications will not
be considered. It will be expected of candidates to be available for interviews on the date and time and at a place as
determined by the PanSALB. Only South African citizens and foreigners with valid work permits may apply. The appointment
of successful candidates will be strictly subject to the outcome of interviews and competency assessments.
Interested individuals are invited to forward their applications via e-mail to applications@pansalb.org
Enquiries: Mr Bongani Mahlangu on 012 341 9638.
PanSALB is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. It is our intention to promote representivity (race, gender, and
disability) in PanSALB through the filling of posts. Preference will be given to youth, women, and people living with disability.
Candidates must note that they may be interviewed in any official language or choose which language they wish to be
interviewed in. If you have not been contacted one month of the closing date, kindly deem your application unsuccessfully.
Correspondence will only be with the short-listed candid. PanSALB reserves the right not to appoint
Closing Date for Applications:
30 December 2025
