GTAC Project Manager Vacancy: DPSA Circular 32 of 2026 (Apply Online)

Published: 4 September 2026

Last updated: 5 September 2026

Last checked: 5 September 2026

Closing date: 18 September 2026

Advertisement status: Open

Amended advertisement: No amended GTAC advertisement was identified in the supplied Circular 32 vacancy pages.

Withdrawal: No withdrawal notice was identified in the supplied GTAC vacancy advertisement.

Employer: Government Technical Advisory Centre, GTAC

Circular: Public Service Vacancy Circular 32 of 2026

Employment type: 24-month fixed-term contract

Location: Pretoria, Gauteng

Application method: GTAC eRecruitment website

Salary: R932,292 to R1,098,195 per annum, Level 11, all-inclusive

Reference number: G15/2026

Post number: 32/47

Download GTAC Circular 32 of 2026 PDF

The Government Technical Advisory Centre, GTAC, vacancy appears under Annexure E of Public Service Vacancy Circular 32 of 2026.

The supplied official advertisement lists Post 32/47, Project Manager: Jobs Fund PMU, Reference G15/2026. The post is offered on a 24-month fixed-term contract and is based in Pretoria.

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Applicants should read the complete official advertisement before submitting an application. This article summarises and explains the vacancy for job seekers. It does not replace the official government advertisement.

Apply for the GTAC Vacancy

GTAC states that applicants must register or sign in and apply through the GTAC eRecruitment website.

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The advertisement states that only online applications will be accepted. Applicants must submit a comprehensive CV and a fully completed Z83 form.

Quick Vacancy Facts

Detail	Information
Employer	Government Technical Advisory Centre, GTAC
Circular	Public Service Vacancy Circular 32 of 2026
Post	Project Manager: Jobs Fund PMU
Post number	32/47
Reference	G15/2026
Contract	24 months fixed term
Salary	R932,292 to R1,098,195 per annum
Salary level	Level 11
Location	Pretoria
Closing date	18 September 2026
Application method	GTAC eRecruitment
Minimum qualification	NQF Level 7 relevant qualification
Experience	At least 5 years project or programme management experience
Management experience	At least 2 years at management level

The salary and appointment details come directly from the supplied GTAC advertisement.

Table of Contents

1. Introduction
2. About GTAC
3. GTAC Vacancy in Circular 32
4. Project Manager: Jobs Fund PMU
5. Salary and Contract
6. Requirements
7. What the Requirements Mean
8. Key Duties
9. Skills and Competencies
10. Who Should Apply?
11. Who Should Not Apply?
12. How to Apply
13. Application Checklist
14. Common Application Mistakes
15. Selection Process
16. What We Verified
17. Editorial Review
18. Official Source
19. Related Government Job Guides
20. About DPSACircular.co.za
21. About the Author
22. Disclaimer
23. Frequently Asked Questions

Introduction

GTAC vacancies are included in Public Service Vacancy Circular 32 of 2026.

The GTAC advertisement contains one post in the supplied section. The vacancy is Project Manager: Jobs Fund PMU, Reference G15/2026, Post 32/47.

The position is based in Pretoria and carries an annual salary of R932,292 to R1,098,195 at Level 11. The appointment is for 24 months on a fixed-term contract.

The closing date is 18 September 2026. GTAC requires applicants to use its eRecruitment website and states that only online applications will be accepted.

This page adds practical explanations to the official vacancy information. You will find a breakdown of the qualification and experience requirements, an application checklist, common mistakes to avoid and an explanation of the selection process.

About Government Technical Advisory Centre

The Government Technical Advisory Centre, GTAC, forms part of the National Treasury environment.

The vacancy advertised in Circular 32 relates to the Jobs Fund Project Management Unit. The successful applicant will manage projects, monitor implementation, work with financial information, support project governance and engage with government and other stakeholders.

The advertised role therefore suits an experienced project or programme management professional with relevant financial, analytical and government-related skills.

GTAC Vacancy in Circular 32 of 2026

Project Manager: Jobs Fund PMU

Post number: 32/47

Reference number: G15/2026

Contract: 24 months fixed term

Salary: R932,292 to R1,098,195 per annum

Salary level: Level 11, all-inclusive

Centre: Pretoria

Closing date: 18 September 2026

The main purpose of the position is to lead the planning, management, organisation and monitoring of project implementation within the Jobs Fund.

The role also contributes to knowledge and learning through evidence-based insights, continuous improvement and shared learning across projects.

Salary and Contract

GTAC advertises an annual salary range of R932,292 to R1,098,195 for the Project Manager: Jobs Fund PMU position.

The post is classified at Salary Level 11 and the advertisement describes the remuneration as all-inclusive.

The appointment is for 24 months on a fixed-term contract.

The salary should therefore be understood within the advertised Level 11 remuneration structure and the stated fixed-term arrangement.

Requirements

Applicants need one of the following qualifications at NQF Level 7:

• Bachelor Degree in Development Finance, Economics, Business Management, Project Management, Project Finance or a related field.
• Advanced Diploma in one of the listed fields or a related field.
• BTech Degree in one of the listed fields or a related field.

An NQF Level 8 postgraduate qualification in Development Finance, Economics, Business Management, Project Management or Project Finance is listed as advantageous.

Applicants also need at least five years of experience in a project management or programme management position.

At least two years of the required experience must have been at management level.

What the Requirements Mean

The qualification requirement shows that GTAC is looking for a professional with formal training in project management, finance, economics, business management, development finance or a related area.

The five-year experience requirement is also important. Your CV should demonstrate actual project or programme management experience rather than broad administrative experience.

The advertisement further requires at least two years at management level.

For example, an applicant with five years of project experience but without the required management-level experience should carefully compare their background against the advertised requirement before applying.

The NQF Level 8 qualification is advantageous. The advertisement does not list the postgraduate qualification as the minimum qualification.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

The successful applicant will work across project management, financial management, analysis, governance and stakeholder engagement.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing project plans, deliverables, financials, dependencies and outcomes.
• Monitoring project implementation.
• Managing project risks and mitigation measures.
• Maintaining project records and documentation.
• Analysing business plans and project plans.
• Supporting project data and information management.
• Monitoring and evaluating projects.
• Monitoring project cash flows and expenditure.
• Conducting commercial analysis.
• Conducting financial modelling.
• Conducting risk and institutional analysis.
• Reviewing project milestones and targets.
• Preparing project status reports.
• Supporting project governance requirements.
• Making recommendations aligned with project specifications.
• Managing project and portfolio activities according to relevant strategies and policies.
• Contributing to financial and technical management.
• Reviewing financial information and forecasts.
• Comparing actual results against plans and forecasts.
• Analysing financial performance.
• Identifying financial trends.
• Supporting financial reporting.
• Engaging with National Treasury and other government departments.
• Engaging with private investors and official development agencies.
• Working with relevant project stakeholders.

Skills and Competencies

The advertisement identifies a broad set of competencies for the position.

These include:

• Administrative operations
• Client service orientation
• Commitment to learning
• Computer literacy
• Quality and order
• Development financing
• Effective communication
• Emotional intelligence
• Financial analysis
• Grant management
• Information sharing
• Integrity and honesty
• Labour market knowledge
• Legislative knowledge
• Problem solving and analysis
• Project budget management
• Project governance
• Project management
• Resource planning
• Results orientation
• Systems thinking
• Team participation
• Valuing diversity
• Vision and purpose

Why These Requirements Matter

This is not an entry-level project management position.

The combination of five years’ experience and two years at management level indicates that GTAC expects the successful applicant to manage projects and make informed decisions rather than perform only supporting administrative tasks.

The duties also connect project delivery with financial analysis, risk management, governance and stakeholder engagement.

Applicants should therefore tailor their CV around measurable project management responsibilities.

Examples include:

• Projects managed
• Budgets monitored
• Teams coordinated
• Risks identified and mitigated
• Stakeholders managed
• Project reports prepared
• Financial analysis performed
• Project milestones achieved

Who Should Apply?

You should consider applying if you:

• Hold the required NQF Level 7 qualification.
• Have at least five years of project or programme management experience.
• Have at least two years of management-level experience.
• Have experience managing project plans and deliverables.
• Understand project budgets and financial information.
• Have experience with project risk management.
• Understand project governance.
• Have strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Have experience engaging with government or external stakeholders.
• Have relevant knowledge of development finance, grants, labour markets or public-sector projects.

Who Should Not Apply?

This vacancy is unlikely to suit applicants who:

• Do not meet the qualification requirement.
• Have less than five years of relevant project or programme management experience.
• Do not meet the two-year management-level experience requirement.
• Have experience unrelated to project or programme management.
• Want to submit an email application instead of using the GTAC eRecruitment platform.
• Submit after the 18 September 2026 deadline.

GTAC states that late applications and applications failing to meet the requirements will not be considered.

How to Apply for GTAC Vacancies

GTAC states that applicants must register or sign in and apply through the GTAC eRecruitment website.

Follow these steps:

1. Open the GTAC eRecruitment website.
2. Register an account if you do not already have one.
3. Sign in to your account.
4. Search for the Project Manager: Jobs Fund PMU vacancy.
5. Confirm reference number G15/2026.
6. Prepare your comprehensive CV.
7. Complete and sign the Z83 form.
8. Make sure the post title and reference number appear correctly on the Z83.
9. Upload the required documents.
10. Review your information before submission.
11. Submit the application online before 18 September 2026.

GTAC states that only online applications will be accepted.

Application Checklist

Before submitting your application, check:

• You meet the NQF Level 7 qualification requirement.
• Your qualification relates to one of the advertised fields.
• You have at least five years of relevant project or programme management experience.
• You have at least two years of management-level experience.
• Your CV clearly describes relevant responsibilities.
• Your CV is comprehensive and current.
• Your Z83 form is fully completed.
• Your Z83 form is signed.
• The correct post title appears on your Z83.
• Reference number G15/2026 is correct.
• You are applying through GTAC eRecruitment.
• Your application is submitted before 18 September 2026.
• You have retained confirmation or evidence of your online submission.

GTAC states that shortlisted candidates will need certified copies of qualifications and other relevant documents on or before the interview date.

Common Application Mistakes

Avoid these errors:

1. Using the wrong application method

GTAC states that only online applications will be accepted.

2. Leaving the Z83 incomplete

The advertisement specifically requires a fully completed and signed Z83 form.

3. Using the wrong reference number

The reference number is G15/2026.

4. Submitting a weak CV

Your CV should provide enough detail for GTAC to assess your project and programme management experience.

5. Ignoring the management requirement

The advertisement requires at least two years of experience at management level.

6. Applying after the deadline

Late applications will not be considered.

7. Relying only on qualification titles

Your CV should explain how your work experience matches the duties of the position.

8. Failing to prepare for assessments

Shortlisted candidates will undergo pre-entry assessments, including a practical exercise and an integrity assessment.

Selection Process

GTAC states that shortlisted candidates must make themselves available for a panel interview on a date determined by GTAC.

Shortlisted candidates will also undergo personnel suitability checks.

The successful candidate will undergo security vetting.

GTAC also states that shortlisted candidates, including SMS candidates, will undertake two pre-entry assessments.

One assessment involves a practical exercise designed to assess suitability against the technical and generic requirements of the post.

The second assessment concerns integrity and ethical conduct.

GTAC states that applicants who do not receive feedback within two months after the closing date should regard their applications as unsuccessful. GTAC also reserves the right to fill or not fill the advertised post.

What We Verified

DPSACircular.co.za reviewed the supplied GTAC advertisement and checked the following vacancy details:

• Employer
• Vacancy title
• Post number
• Reference number
• Contract period
• Location
• Salary
• Qualification
• Experience requirement
• Management-level experience
• Application method
• Z83 requirement
• Closing date
• Shortlisting process
• Pre-entry assessments
• Security vetting requirements

The vacancy facts in this article are based on the supplied official advertisement.

Editorial Review

DPSACircular.co.za reviewed the vacancy details against the supplied official government advertisement.

Our review focused on the advertised position, reference number, salary information, qualification requirements, experience requirements, closing date and application instructions.

We also reviewed the duties, competencies, application requirements and selection information to provide additional practical guidance for applicants.

Readers should use the official advertisement as the final source before submitting an application.

This page does not reproduce the official vacancy PDF in full. Instead, DPSACircular.co.za provides a summary and original applicant-focused explanations to help readers assess their eligibility and prepare an application.

Information We Added for Applicants

The official advertisement provides the formal vacancy requirements.

This article adds applicant-focused information, including:

• An eligibility breakdown.
• Explanation of the qualification and experience requirements.
• Guidance on presenting relevant experience on your CV.
• An application checklist.
• Common application mistakes.
• An explanation of the selection process.
• Questions applicants often ask about the vacancy.
• Guidance on checking the official source before applying.

These additions help you understand the vacancy rather than requiring you to rely on a copied version of the government advertisement.

Official Source

The official vacancy advertisement should remain your final source for the application.

Official sources to check:

• Department of Public Service and Administration, Public Service Vacancy Circular 32 of 2026.
• Government Technical Advisory Centre, GTAC.
• GTAC eRecruitment website.

The supplied GTAC advertisement directs applicants to the GTAC eRecruitment website and provides the application instructions and closing date.

Related Government Job Guides

You may also find these DPSACircular.co.za guides useful:

• How to Complete the Z83 Application Form
• How to Apply for South African Government Jobs
• Documents Needed for Government Vacancies
• How to Write a CV for Government Jobs
• How Government Job Shortlisting Works in South Africa
• How to Prepare for a South African Government Job Interview
• DPSA Circular 32 of 2026
• Latest DPSA Vacancies 2026

These should be added as actual internal links to the relevant published pages on DPSACircular.co.za.

About DPSACircular.co.za

DPSACircular.co.za is an independent South African job information and application guidance website.

We publish information about DPSA Vacancy Circulars, government vacancies, internships, learnerships, graduate programmes, bursaries and public-sector career opportunities.

We publish vacancy guides to help job seekers understand government advertisements, identify relevant requirements, find the correct application method and prepare applications.

DPSACircular.co.za does not accept government job applications.

We do not make recruitment decisions.

We do not represent GTAC, National Treasury, DPSA or any other government department.

Why DPSACircular.co.za Is Publishing This Post

Government vacancy advertisements often contain detailed requirements, duties, competency descriptions and application instructions.

DPSACircular.co.za publishes explanatory vacancy guides so job seekers have a clearer way to assess eligibility and prepare applications.

For this GTAC vacancy, the article focuses on the Project Manager: Jobs Fund PMU requirements, the experience threshold, application procedure, selection process and practical application checks.

The official advertisement remains the final source for the vacancy.

About the Author

Godwin Samuel is the founder and publisher of DPSACircular.co.za.

He has more than eight years of experience researching employment opportunities, recruitment information and application guidance.

His work focuses on presenting public-sector vacancy information in a clear format and helping job seekers understand requirements and application procedures.

Disclaimer

DPSACircular.co.za is an independent government-job information and application guidance website.

DPSACircular.co.za is not affiliated with, endorsed by or connected to the Department of Public Service and Administration, Government Technical Advisory Centre, National Treasury or any South African government department.

We do not accept job applications.

We do not participate in recruitment decisions.

We do not guarantee employment, shortlisting, interviews or selection.

Vacancy information is provided for information and application guidance.

Government departments remain responsible for their vacancy advertisements, recruitment procedures, application systems, shortlisting and employment decisions.

Applicants should verify the vacancy title, reference number, requirements, salary, closing date and application procedure against the official government advertisement before submitting an application.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What GTAC vacancy is advertised in Circular 32 of 2026?

GTAC advertises Project Manager: Jobs Fund PMU, Post 32/47, Reference G15/2026.

2. What is the GTAC vacancy closing date?

The closing date is 18 September 2026.

3. Where is the Project Manager position based?

The position is based in Pretoria.

4. What salary does GTAC offer?

The advertised salary is R932,292 to R1,098,195 per annum at Level 11, all-inclusive.

5. Is the GTAC Project Manager position permanent?

No. The advertisement describes the appointment as a 24-month fixed-term contract.

6. What qualification is required?

Applicants need a Bachelor Degree, Advanced Diploma or BTech Degree at NQF Level 7 in Development Finance, Economics, Business Management, Project Management, Project Finance or a related field.

7. Is an NQF Level 8 qualification compulsory?

No. The advertisement lists an NQF Level 8 postgraduate qualification as advantageous.

8. How much experience is required?

Applicants need at least five years of project management or programme management experience.

9. Is management experience required?

Yes. At least two years of the required experience must have been at management level.

10. How do I apply for the GTAC vacancy?

Applicants must register or sign in and apply through the GTAC eRecruitment website.

11. Does GTAC accept email applications?

The advertisement states that only online applications will be accepted.

12. Is a Z83 form required?

Yes. GTAC states that applications must include a fully completed and signed Z83 form and a comprehensive CV.

13. Should I submit certified qualification copies with my application?

GTAC states that certified copies of qualifications and other relevant documents will be required from shortlisted candidates on or before the interview date.

14. What is the reference number?

The reference number is G15/2026. The post number is 32/47.

15. What does the Project Manager do?

The role involves managing project plans, deliverables, financials, risks, project documentation, monitoring and evaluation, financial analysis, reporting and stakeholder engagement within the Jobs Fund.

16. Will shortlisted candidates attend an interview?

Yes. GTAC states that shortlisted candidates must make themselves available for a panel interview on a date determined by GTAC.

17. Are there assessments after shortlisting?

Yes. GTAC states that shortlisted candidates will undertake a practical exercise and an integrity or ethical conduct assessment.

18. Will the successful candidate undergo security vetting?

Yes. GTAC states that the successful candidate will undergo security vetting.

19. What happens if I do not receive feedback?

GTAC states that applicants who have not received feedback within two months of the closing date should regard their applications as unsuccessful.

20. Can GTAC decide not to fill the position?

Yes. The advertisement states that GTAC reserves the right to fill or not fill the advertised post.

21. Should I rely on DPSACircular.co.za instead of the official advertisement?

No. Use this article for guidance and use the official government advertisement as the final source before submitting your application.

22. What should I highlight in my CV?

Focus on relevant project or programme management experience, management responsibilities, financial analysis, project budgets, risk management, stakeholder engagement, reporting and project governance.

23. Who is the vacancy best suited to?

The vacancy is aimed at experienced project or programme management professionals who meet the qualification and management-level experience requirements and have skills relevant to financial, governance and stakeholder aspects of project delivery.

24. What should I do before submitting my application?

Check your qualification, five-year experience requirement, two-year management experience requirement, CV, Z83 form, reference number, application method and closing date.

Final Application Check

Before you leave this page, confirm:

Vacancy: Project Manager: Jobs Fund PMU

Reference: G15/2026

Post: 32/47

Salary: R932,292 to R1,098,195 per year

Contract: 24 months fixed term

Location: Pretoria

Closing date: 18 September 2026

Application: GTAC eRecruitment

Required: Comprehensive CV and fully completed and signed Z83

Always check the official advertisement immediately before applying because the employer controls the vacancy, recruitment process and application system.