Job Requirements
A post graduate qualification at NQF level 8 as recognised by SAQA in Public Administration, Social Sciences or Public Management plus 10 years of experience at a senior managerial level. Knowledge of i) Constitution of South Africa; ii) employment related legislations; iii) Public Service legislative framework and regulations; iv) PFMA and Treasury Regulations and v) Public Administration. Knowledge and understanding of Policy Development. Knowledge of i) Social Assistance bills, policies, acts, frameworks and legislations; ii) National Development Plan; iii) Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA); iv) Promotion of Access to Information Act (PAIA); v) of government prescripts and policies; vi) social welfare related legislation, framework, acts, policies and guidelines and vii) King IV Report for Corporate Governance. Knowledge and understanding in the planning, monitoring implementation, compliance and reporting processes. Knowledge of community development related legislative frameworks, acts, policies and guidelines. Competencies: Strategic capability and leadership. Financial Management. Change management. Programme and project management. People management and empowerment. Knowledge management. Service delivery innovation. Problem-solving and analysis. Communication. Negotiation. Executive management. Attributes: Motivational. Influential. Ability to initiate and support organisational transformation and change. Ability to explore and implement new ways of delivering service. Ability to provide vision, set organisational direction and inspire others to deliver on the organisational mandate. Ability to work together with civil society, business, academia and the international community. Ability to account and work in an ethical conduct.
Duties
Provide strategic leadership and accountability in the implementation of programmes towards achieving its constitutional, legislative and policy mandate. Provide leadership for the effective and efficient management and administration of the department. Provide leadership on inter and intra- government relations for effective coordination. Provide administrative support to the Executive Authority in performing oversight functions on the work entities and regulatory bodies. Serve as a main point of communication between the Executive Authority and the department.
What is the Salary
R2 352 642 per annum, plus a 10% non-pensionable HoD allowance. This inclusive remuneration package consists of a basic salary, the states’ contribution to the Government Employees Pension Fund and a flexible portion that may be structured i.t.o. the applicable rules. The successful candidate will be required to enter into a performance agreement, sign an employment contract and disclose her/his financial interest within one month of appointment and thereafter on an annual basis.
Location
Pretoria, HSRC Building
How to Apply
Mr XA Brukwe Tel No: (012) 312-7654/ 7866
Please forward your application, quoting the relevant reference number, to the Director-General, Department of Social Development, Private Bag X901, Pretoria, 0001. Physical Address: HSRC Building, 134 Pretorius Street In the event of hand delivery of applications, applicants must sign an application register book as proof of submission. Applicants may also email their applications to the following email addresses: For: For Director-General- e-recruit.DG123@dsd.gov.za Deputy Director-General: Community Development – e- recruit.DDGCD@dsd.gov.za Deputy Director NPO Registration, e-recruit.DDNPO@dsd.gov.za Senior NPO Officer- e-recruit.SNPOO@dsd.gov.za Social Work Policy Manager: Intercountry Adoptions – e- recruit.SWPMIA@dsd.gov.za Social Work Policy Manager- e-recruit.SWPMVEP@dsd.gov.za FOR ATTENTION : Mr R Khobatha
Apply Before:
5/29/2026
Reference No:
N1/A/2026
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