Job Requirements
National Senior Certificate plus a Bachelor’s degree/National Diploma (NQF Level 6/7) in Public Administration, Social Work, Social Sciences, Development Studies or an equivalent qualification. 3-5 years’ relevant experience at Assistant Director level. A driver’s licence is a prerequisite. Competencies: Extensive knowledge of the Social Development Sector. Understanding of the legislative framework relevant to the Social Development Sector. Sound knowledge of financial, human resource and supply chain management. Good planning, organisational and decision-making skills. Strategic capability and leadership skills. Excellent management and empowerment skills. Service delivery innovation. Client and customer orientation. Understanding of the Batho Pele principles. Excellent problem-solving skills. Ability to communicate at all levels. A developmental approach and a clear understanding of South African policies on social transformation and community development.
Duties
Be responsible for the overall management and control of the area. Manage developmental social welfare and community development services. Manage financial, human resource and supply chain functions. Provide support to the community to promote self-sustainability and integrated development. Develop, monitor and evaluate the area. Consolidate Programme reports. Analyse and report on emerging trends. Develop, monitor and evaluate area annual and operational plans.
What is the Salary
R932 292 – R1 098 195 per annum (Level 11), all-inclusive remuneration package.
Location
Joe Gqabi: Maletswai Local Service Office
How to Apply
Joe Gqabi enquiries may be directed to Ms P. Tsuputse Tel No: (051) 633 9715 e-Recruitment Technical Support: Recruitment@ecdsd.gov.za
Applicants must strictly apply using only the provincial e-Recruitment system which is available on www.ecprov.gov.za, or https://www.ecprov.gov.za or https://erecruitment.ecotp.gov.za/. The system is available 24/7 and closes at 23:59 on the closing date. To report technical glitches, for assistance regarding the system, and/or for activation of your profile, send an email with your ID Number, your profile email address, details of the issue to recruitment@ecdsd.gov.za. (NB: For technical glitches only – No CVs). Technical support is limited to working hours: (08:00-16:30 Mon-Thursday and 08:00-16:00 on Fri). Should you submit your applications/ CV to: recruitment@ecdsd.gov.za and not as specified, your application will be regarded as lost and not be considered. Refer all application related enquiries to the specified contact person. Applications must be submitted via the provincial e-recruitment system accessible at: https://ecprov.gov.za (under Careers) and/or at https://erecruitment.ecotp.gov.za. The Provincial e-Recruitment System is available 24/7 and closes at 23: 59 on the Closing Date. To report any e- Recruitment System challenges send an email with your (i) ID Number, (ii) profile email address, (iii) details of your issue to: recruitment@ecdsd.gov.za. Do not send any applications to this email address; should you do so, your applications/ CV will be regarded as lost and will not be considered. Technical support is limited to working hours: (08:00 16:30 Mon-Thursday and 08:00- 16:00 on Friday). Direct all enquiries to the specified enquiries person or email Address.
Apply Before:
2026-11-13
Reference No:
DSD 03/11/2026
Additional Information
EE Target: Coloured Male
