Prior to the formation of the deputy governor, the post of the vice governor of Jakarta was held by multiple officials.

Between 1964 and 1966, the post of vice governor was held by two officeholders.

The law legally established the office of the deputy governor.

[1] The position of the deputy governor was further specified in the presidential regulation about the office, tasks, function, and responsibilities of the deputy governor[2] and in the gubernatorial regulation on the same topic.

[3] The office remained unseated for about two years until the inauguration of the deputy governors on 6 March 2009 by Fauzi Bowo.