GAUTENG DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT 

It is the department’s intention to promote equity through the filling of all numeric targets as contained in the Employment Equity Plan. To facilitate this process successfully, an indication of race, gender and disability status is required. The Department also urges all designated groups applying for positions to please to indicate their race and disability for purposes of Employment Equity Office for attention Ms M Mzamela. All applicants are also encouraged to number the pages of their CV and the attached certified documents. 

APPLICATIONS : To apply for the below positions, please apply online at https://jobs.gauteng.gov.za

CLOSING DATE : 03 July 2026

NOTE : Applicants with disabilities are encouraged to apply. If you have not been contacted within three (3) months after the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. All appointments are subject to the verification of educational qualifications, previous experience, citizenship, reference checks and security vetting. All shortlisted candidates for SMS posts will be subjected to a technical exercise and interview. Following the technical exercise and interview, a maximum of three (3) SMS candidates will undergo psychometric assessments to assess cognitive capabilities, behavioural preferences, emotional intelligence, and integrity. The department reserves the right to fill or not to fill the vacant post. The successful candidates will enter into an employment contract with the GDSD that will be reviewed based on performance expiration. All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. 

MANAGEMENT ECHELON

DIRECTOR: NPO PARTNERSHIP AND FINANCING REF NO: REFS/049764 

This is an erratum for this post which was posted on the 5th June 2026. Please note that this is re-advertisement. Applicants who have applied should re-apply again. 

SALARY : R1 317 384 per annum, (all-inclusive package which includes basic salary of 70% of the package and a flexible portion that may be structured in terms of the applicable SMS guidelines per annum). 

CENTRE : Johannesburg (Head Office) 

REQUIREMENTS : An undergraduate qualification (NQF level 7) in Financial Management, Cost Accounting, Auditing, Project Management and /or Public Management / Administration. A minimum 5 years of experience at a middle/senior managerial level, in the financial management environment. Nyukela SMS Certificate for entry into SMS (Senior Management Service) from the National School of Government submitted prior to appointment. Valid driver’s license. Knowledge and understanding of legislative, Policy and Institutional frameworks governing NPO and Community Partnership and Development Programmes in the Public Service. Knowledge of the Department's Strategic priorities and Service Delivery model. A valid driver's license. Excellent Communication (verbal and written), Analytical and Problem solving, analysis, Financial Management, Strategic capability and leadership, Monitoring and Evaluation skills. 

DUTIES : Management of NPO budget approval and payment system process for service providers as part of Departmental Annual Performance Plan. Provide institutional capacity building on all compliance related matters VI. Establish and maintain a sound internal control system on SAP System in line with relevant legislation such as PFMA, and Treasury Regulations. Manage the compilation of provincial proposed budget for Management Authority. Manage and monitor Expenditure and Financial analysis and consolidate monthly reports for subsequent subsidy payments ll. Conduct risk assessment through analysis of audited financial statement of all funded NGOs. Conduct risk assessment through analysis of audited financial statement of all funded NGOs. Manage policy formulation and provide support to stakeholders. Develop relevant and cost-efficient costing models for all funded programmes delivered by NPOs. Manage and monitor the compliance of funded NPO in Social Service Sector and participate in the corridors Task Teams. Management of audit processes for the Directorate. Manage both Programme and Financial Monitoring processes. Management of Directorate's budget and expenditure, performance reporting development, leave and discipline. 

ENQUIRIES : Ms E Motloutsi Tel No: (011) 355 7700