DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT

If the candidate is applying for an OSD post, certificates of service must be attached to the CV. It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA). Failure to submit the requested documents will result in your application not being considered. Personnel suitability checks will be conducted on short listed candidates and the appointment is subject to positive outcomes of the checks. Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. The selection of candidates will be done with due regard to the relevant aspects of the selection process as set out in the Public Service Regulations, 2016 Chapter 4/67. Applications received after the closing date will not be taken into consideration. No faxed or e-mailed applications will be considered. If you have not been contacted within three months after the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. DSD reserves the right to cancel the filling/ not to fill a vacancy that was advertised during any stage of the recruitment process. 
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MANAGEMENT ECHELON
 
 
CHIEF DIRECTOR: SOCIAL INSURANCE Ref NO: F1/A/2020 
Branch: Comprehensive Social Security 
SALARY : R1, 251,183 per annum. This inclusive remuneration package consists of a basic salary, the states’ contribution to the Government Employees Pension Fund and flexible portion that may be structured i.t.o. the applicable rules. 
CENTRE : Harlequins Office Park, (Groenkloof) 
 
REQUIREMENTS : An under-graduate qualification (NQF level 7) as recognised by SAQA in Economics, Public Finance or Business Administration plus five years of experience at a senior managerial level in the social security or related field. A Master’s degree will be an added advantage. Understanding of social protection, particularly social insurance. Knowledge of the relevant social security provisions in South Africa, and understanding of relevant international standards and practice. Knowledge of relevant public finance and labour market policies. Knowledge of the relevant Public Service legislation. Competencies: Programme and project management skills. People Management and empowerment skills. Financial management skills. Communication (verbal, written and liaison) skills. Client orientation and customer focus. Policy development and formulation skills. Strategic capability and leadership skills. Computer literacy. Change management skills. Interpersonal skills. Problem-solving and analysis skills. Service delivery innovation skills. Good quantitative and qualitative research skills. Attributes: Good interpersonal and negotiation skills. Ability to work under pressure. Innovative and creative. Ability to work in a team and independently. Adaptability. Independent thinker. Cost consciousness. Honesty and Integrity. 
 
DUTIES : Key Responsibilities: Develop and review policies and provisions for social insurance benefits including retirement, survivor and disability benefits. Facilitate the establishment of an appropriate institutional architecture, including the benefit design, legislation and service delivery platforms to ensure a coherent, efficient and responsive social insurance system in the country. Develop and review policies for the financing of social insurance benefits to ensure coverage for all workers in both formal and informal employment settings. Cultivate and maintain good working relationships with related government departments and institutions to promote coherence in the design, implementation and oversight of social insurance policies. Promote and facilitate civil society involvement in the development and design of social insurance schemes. Develop and promote good working relations with all key stakeholders in social security. Promote and support regional and international cooperation in social security policy and practice. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Ms B Sibeko, Tel No: (012) 741-6803 
 
 
 
 
 
DIRECTOR: GENDER FOCAL POINT REF NO: F1/B/2020 
Chief Directorate: Strategy Management and Transformation 
SALARY : R1,057,326 per annum, This inclusive remuneration package consists of a basic salary, the states’ contribution to the Government Employees Pension Fund and flexible portion that may be structured i.t.o. the applicable rules. 
CENTRE : Pretoria, HSRC Building 
 
REQUIREMENTS : An An appropriate recognized Bachelor’s Degree in Social Science or equivalent qualification (NQF level 7) as recognised by SAQA plus 5 years middle/senior management experience in the gender field. Knowledge of the Public Service legislation. Expertise on gender issues. Knowledge of legislation and policies on gender and transformation. Knowledge of women empowerment. Knowledge of PFMA. Knowledge of the supply chain processes. Competencies needed: Project management skills. Internal and external networking skills. Policy development and analytical skills. Financial management skills. Interpersonal skills. Communication (written, verbal and liaison) skills. People management and empowerment skills. Client orientation and customer focus skills. Negotiation skills. Strategic planning skills. Presentation skills. Problem solving-skills. Attributes: Emotional intelligence. Creative. Honesty and integrity. Innovative. Computer literacy. Ability to work under pressure. Assertiveness. 
 
DUTIES : Key Responsibilities: Manage and monitor the development of policies, legislation, minimum norms and standards, practice in respect of gender issues. Manage capacity development for women empowerment and gender equality matters. Advocate for gender issues to be considered in the departmental planning processes. Adopt a wide set of options for governance and institutional development. Adopt a wide set of options for women empowerment and gender equality. Manage the advocacy and lobbying on gender issues. Provide support to various Directorates for compliance with international and national reporting obligations. Manage the compilation of regular reports for various gender stakeholders and organs of Government. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Ms D Moema, Tel No: (012) 312-7394

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OTHER POSTS
 
 
DEPUTY DIRECTOR: LOGISTICS AND ASSET MANAGEMENT REF NO: F1/C/2020 
Directorate: Supply Chain Management 
SALARY : R733 257 per annum. This inclusive remuneration package consists of a basic salary, the states’ contribution to the Government Employees Pension Fund and flexible portion that may be structured i.t.o. the applicable rules. 
CENTRE : HSRC Building, Pretoria 
 
REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate Bachelor’s Degree or National Diploma in financial management and purchasing management Plus 3 year’s middle management experience in supply chain. Knowledge of the Public Service legislation. Knowledge of: supply chain management framework and procurement prescripts, LOGIS and BAS, PFMA, Treasury Regulations, fleet management and contract management. Must be in possession of a valid driver’s license. Competencies needed: Communication (written, verbal) and liaison skills. Analytical skills. Problem-solving skills. Coordination skills. People management and empowering skills. Strategic capability and leadership skills. Project management skills. Presentation skills. Research skills. Facilitation skills. Policy development and implementation skills. Client orientation and customer focus skills. Monitoring and evaluation skills. Attributes: Innovative and creative. Confidence. Integrity. Compliant. Patient. Accuracy. Diplomacy. Assertiveness. Ability to work under pressure. Ability to work in a team and independently. Trustworthy. 
 
DUTIES : Facilitate the provision of departmental fleet services. Manage administration services of the department cellular phones and data cards in terms of the telecommunication policy. Manage departmental movable assets. Manage logistics services of the department. Develop and implement logistics and assets management strategies, policies and guidelines. Oversee the management of LOGIS system. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Ms S Mgwaba, Tel No: (012) 312-7844 / 7543 
 
 
 
 
 
SUPPLY CHAIN CLERK (TRANSPORT) REF NO: F1/D/2020 
Directorate: Supply Chain Management 
SALARY : R173 703. per annum. 
CENTRE : HSRC Building, Pretoria 
 
REQUIREMENTS : A Grade 12 Certificate or equivalent qualification. An unrestricted code B drivers license. Knowledge of the Traffic Regulations. Basic knowledge and insight of the Public Service Financial legislation (PFMA & Financial Manual). Basic knowledge of financial functions and practices. Competencies needed: Driving skills. Problem-solving skills. Communication (written, verbal) skills. Computer literacy. Planning and organizing skills. Analytical skills. Coordination skills. Attributes: Ability to capture data and operate computer. Ability to work in a team and independently. Ability to work under pressure. Systematic. Assertiveness. Integrity. Initiative. Consistent. Compliant. Honesty. Adaptive. Good interpersonal relations. Accuracy and thoroughness. Commitment. 
 
DUTIES : Issue GG vehicles and facilitate GG shuttle services. Inspect government vehicles prior to issuing as well as when they are returned. Facilitate maintenance of vehicles, book vehicles for service, deliver cars at service point and re-collect the after service. Liaise with G-Fleet officials to report the condition of the vehicles and register all problems of government vehicles. Facilitate the cleaning and tidying of government vehicles. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Ms S Mgwaba, Tel No: (012) 312-7844/7543 
 
 
 
 
 
FINANCE CLERK (SALARIES) REF NO: F1/E/2020 
Directorate: Financial Administration and Accounting 
SALARY : R173 703. per annum. 
CENTRE : HSRC Building, Pretoria 
 
REQUIREMENTS : A Grade 12 Certificate or equivalent qualification with Accounting as a subject. Knowledge of the relevant Public Service Regulations and Acts. Knowledge and understanding of PERSAL and BAS. Basic knowledge and insight of the Public Service Financial Legislation, procedures and Treasury Regulations (PFMA, DORA, PSA, PSR, PPPFA, Financial Manual). Basic knowledge of financial functions and practices. Competencies needed: Financial skills. Problem-solving skills. Communication (written, verbal) skills. Computer literacy. Planning and organizing skills. Analytical skills. Coordination skills. Attributes: Ability to capture data, operate computer and collate financial statistics. Ability to work in a team and independently. Ability to work under pressure. Systematic. Ability to analyze and interpret financial statements. Assertiveness. Integrity. Initiative. Consistent. Compliant. Honesty. Adaptive. Good interpersonal relations. Accuracy and thoroughness Commitment. 
 
DUTIES : Process advices received (capture allowances and deductions on Persal). Administer departmental debt. Capture all financial transactions. Reconciliation of payroll. Pay over of revenue collected. File all documents. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Ms RC Henning, Tel No: (012) 312-7844/7543 
 
 
 
 
 
FINANCE CLERK (PAYMENTS) REF NO: F1/F/2020 
Directorate: Financial Administration and Accounting 
SALARY : R173 703 per annum 
CENTRE : HSRC Building, Pretoria 
 
REQUIREMENTS : A Grade 12 Certificate or equivalent qualification with Accounting as a subject. Knowledge of the relevant Public Service Regulations and Acts. Knowledge and understanding of BAS. Basic knowledge and insight of the Public Service Financial Legislations, procedures and Treasury Regulations (PFMA, DORA, PSA, PSR, PPPFA, Financial Manual). Basic knowledge of financial functions and practices. Competencies needed: Financial skills. Problem-solving skills. Communication (written, verbal) skills. Computer literacy. Planning and organizing skills. Analytical skills. Coordination skills. Attributes: Ability to capture data, operate computer and collate financial statistics. Ability to work in a team and independently. Ability to work under pressure. Systematic. Assertiveness. Integrity. Initiative. Consistent. Compliant. Honesty. Adaptive. Good interpersonal relations. Accuracy and thoroughness. Commitment. 
 
DUTIES : Verify all requests for payments received for allocation codes and supporting documentation. Capture all payments on BAS and LOGIS. Ensure payments adhere to legislation, government prescripts and departmental policies and procedures. Perform monthly reconciliation of accounts to ensure all invoices are paid in time. Attend to queries related to payments. File all documents. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Ms RC Henning, Tel No: (012) 312-7844/7543