DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT

The competency assessment will be testing generic managerial competencies using the mandated DPSA SMS competency assessment tools. The successful candidate will sign an annual performance agreement, complete a financial discloser form and will also be required to undergo a security clearance. 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, Regulation 67. Applications received after the closing date will not be taken into consideration. If you have not been contacted within three months after the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. Candidates requiring additional information regarding the advertised post may direct their enquiries to the person as indicated above. Internal applicants must submit and register their employment applications at the register book in the DSD reception area for the attention of Ms E Steenkamp. It is our intention to promote representivity (race, gender and disability) in the Public Service through the filling of these posts and candidates whose transfer/ promotion/ appointment will promote representivity will receive preference. 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: OFFICE ON THE RIGHTS OF THE CHILD REF NO: C3/A/2020 
Branch: Welfare Services 
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 : HSRC Building, Pretoria 
 
REQUIREMENTS : An undergraduate qualification (NQF level 7) as recognised by SAQA in Social Sciences plus five years of experience at a senior managerial level. Registration with the South African Council for Social Service Professions as a Social Worker will be an added advantage. Knowledge of the Children’s legislation on regional and international instruments. Knowledge of the Children’s Act and other legislation that have an impact on children’s issues. Knowledge and understanding of chapter nine institutions focusing on children’s issues. Knowledge and understanding of prevention and early intervention programmes. Competencies needed: Strategic capability and leadership. International relations engagement. Programme and Project management. Financial management and administration. Policy analysis and development. Information and knowledge management. Communication skills. Computer literacy. Service delivery innovation. Problem-solving and change management. People management and empowerment. Client orientation and customer focus. Stakeholder management. Presentation and facilitation. Cost consciousness. Honesty and integrity. Self-starter. Assertiveness. Attributes: Good interpersonal relations. Ability to work under pressure. Innovative and creative. Ability to work in a team and independently. Adaptability. Diplomacy. Independent thinker. 
 
DUTIES : Facilitate the development, implementation and monitoring of the National Plan of Action for Children. Manage, coordinate and ensure strengthening of the country’s institutional mechanisms for child rights delivery. Manage and coordinate the strengthening of child rights advocacy and social mobilisation. Coordinate and monitor the integration of services for child rights through the Inter-Sectoral Committee on Child Rights. Develop generic indicators to broadly monitor the children’s sector nationally and provincially. Develop an integrated data collection tool to ensure compliance and reporting on national legislation, regional and international instruments. Facilitate and monitor compliance and reporting to national, regional and international child rights commitments, obligations and international instruments (AU and UN) for children. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Ms I Sekawana Tel No: (012) 312-7352 
 
NOTE : In terms of the Branch: Welfare Services’ employment equity targets, African and Coloured males and Coloured females as well as persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. 
 
 
 
 
 
DIRECTOR: POPULATION DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMMES AND CAPACITY BUILDING REF NO: C3/B/2020 
Chief Directorate: Population and Development 
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 : HSRC Building, Pretoria 
 
REQUIREMENTS : An undergraduate qualification (NQF level 7) as recognised by SAQA in Population Studies plus 5 years of experience at a middle/senior managerial level in the field of population and development. A post-graduate qualification in Population Studies will be an added advantage. Knowledge of the relevant Public Service regulatory framework such as the PSR, PFMA and relevant Acts. Knowledge of and experience in the social development sector. Knowledge of the Population and Development Policy. Competencies: Proven management and leadership skills. Communication (written, verbal and liaison) skills. Policy development and formulation skills. Sound financial management skills. Strong strategic planning and analytical skills. Computer literacy. Excellent internal/ external networking skills. Programme and project management skills. Planning and organising skills. People management and empowerment skills. Resource management skills. Problem-solving skills. Interpersonal skills. Facilitation and capacity building or training skills. Attributes: Good interpersonal relationship. Ability to work under pressure. Innovative and creative. Ability to work in a team and independently. Adaptability. Compliant. Independent thinker. 
 
DUTIES : Manage the development and implementation of integrated population and development programmes in collaboration with relevant stakeholders. Provide advice and guidance to national, provincial, local government and civil society to support the implementation of the Population Policy. Manage and assess population and development capacity building needs of government departments at all spheres of government and civil society, and develop strategies to address identified gaps. Manage the implementation of training and capacity building programmes and ensure the linkages between population trends and government policies, plans and programmes. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Mr J van Zuydam Tel No: (012) 312 7961 / 066 480 6814 
 
NOTE : In terms of the Chief Directorate’s employment equity targets, African males and females as well as persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply 
 
 
 
 
 
DIRECTOR: POPULATION POLICY AND STRATEGY MONITORING AND EVALUATION REF NO: C3/C/2020 
Chief Directorate: Population and Development 
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 : HSRC Building, Pretoria
 
REQUIREMENTS : An undergraduate qualification (NQF Level 7) as recognised by SAQA in Population Studies PLUS 5 years’ relevant experience at a middle or senior management level within the population and development field. Knowledge of the relevant Public Service legislative framework. Knowledge of and experience in the social development sector. Knowledge of Population and Development Policy. A post graduate qualification in population studies will be an added advantage. Competencies needed: Financial management skills. Programme and project management skills. Communication (verbal, written and liaison) skills. Planning and organising skills. Strategic planning skills. Client orientation and customer focus skills. People management and empowerment skills. Analytical skills. Monitoring and evaluation skills. Research skills. Resource management skills. Policy development skills. Computer literate. Problem-solving skills. Coordination skills. Stakeholder management skills. Interpersonal relation skills. Attributes: Innovative and creative. Ability to work in a team and independently. Ability to work under pressure. Adaptability. Compliant. Independent thinker. 
 
DUTIES : Manage the development of the national population strategy and the coordination of structures related thereto. Manage the development of planning documents for the Chief Directorate and quarterly and annual progress reports. Manage, monitor and report on the country’s international population and development commitments. Monitor and evaluate the implementation of the SA Population Policy through provincial population units and in the social and economic sectors of government. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Mr J van Zuydam Tel No: (012) 312-7961 / 066 480 6814 
 
NOTE : In terms of the Chief Directorate’s employment equity targets, African males and females as well as persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. 
 
 

OTHER POSTS
 
 
DEPUTY DIRECTOR: PERFORMANCE AUDIT REF NO: C3/D/2020 
Chief Directorate: Internal Audit Services 
SALARY : R869 007 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 recognised Bachelor’s Degree or National Diploma in Internal Auditing or equivalent qualification plus three years’ experience in conducting performance audits at a junior management/supervisory level plus registration with the Institute of Internal Auditors of South Africa. Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) will be an added advantage. Knowledge of the i) Public Service Legislation and other relevant frameworks; ii) Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing (SPPIA); iii) Protection of Access to Information Act; and iv) PFMA and Treasury Regulations. Knowledge and understanding of i) investigation technique/practice; and ii) governance processes. Knowledge and application of the audit methodology. Competencies needed: Planning and organising skills. Coordination skills. Monitoring skills. People management skills. Presentation and facilitation skills. Communication (written and verbal) skills. Problem-solving skills. Report writing skills. Policy analysis and development skills. Computer literacy. Project management skills. Stakeholder and client liaison skills. Interpersonal and liaison skills. Conflict management skills. Attributes: Ability to work under pressure. Ability to work independently and in a team. Assertiveness. Innovative and creative. Achievement orientated. Cost consciousness. Personal and business ethics in line with IIA code of ethics. Confidentiality. 
 
DUTIES : Develop and coordinate the implementation of performance audit framework, methodology and annual risk-based audit plan in accordance with the requirements of the Public Finance Management Act and the Treasury Regulations. Coordinate and conduct performance audit to evaluate the adequacy and effectiveness of processes and controls in the Department. Provide performance audit support services on departmental entities and represent the Chief Directorate, when required. Determine departmental compliance with plans, policies, procedures, laws and regulations. Evaluate risk mitigation and management plans on performance processes. Monitor progress on execution of the operational plan for the performance projects identified and manage the overall team productivity. Conduct assessments on the implementation of audit recommendations and the impact of the corrective action taken by management on the deficiencies identified by the audit. Validate response on audit findings and produce audit reports for the relevant stakeholders. Prepare quarterly reports to the Audit Committee and assist with the coordination and management of the Audit Committee Activities. Provide administration support to the sub-directorate and/or any other support services relevant to the Chief Directorate. Coordinate co-sourced audit assignments assigned to service providers on projects falling within the sub-directorate. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Ms MV Manyoga Tel No: (012) 312-7316 
 
NOTE : In terms of the Chief Directorate: Internal Audit Services’ employment equity targets, African males and Coloured females as well as persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. 
 
 
 
 
 
MANAGER SOCIAL WORK POLICY GRADE 1 REF NO: C3/F/2020 
Directorate: Service Standards and Quality Assurance 
SALARY : R794 889 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 : Registration with the South African Council for Social Service Professions (SACSSP) as a Social Worker plus ten (10) years’ appropriate experience in social work after registration as Social Worker with the SACSSP of which five (5) years must be appropriate experience in social work policy development. Knowledge of key overarching legislation and policies for social welfare services. Knowledge and understanding of human behaviour and social systems. Knowledge of the Public Finance Management Act. Knowledge of the Framework for Social Welfare Services, the generic norms and standards, quality assurance processes and procedures. Willingness to travel. Competencies needed: Capacity building skills. Policy development and implementation skills. Monitoring and evaluation skills. Communication (written, verbal and presentation) skills. Interpersonal and liaison skills. Client orientation and customer focus skills. Project management skills. Computer literacy. Planning and organising skills. Negotiation skills. Financial management skills. Facilitation skills. Research skills. Attributes: Ability to work under pressure. Ability to work in a team and independently. Innovative and creative. Friendly and trustworthy. Integrity. 
 
DUTIES : Develop and review legislation, policies and strategies to determine whether the legislation, policies and procedures for social welfare services are still relevant and comply with current requirements. Develop, review, and monitor the implementation of the Framework for Social Welfare Services, the Generic Norms and Standards for Social Welfare Services and Quality Assurance Framework. Conduct capacity building on the implementation of the Framework for Social Welfare Services and the Generic Norms and Standards. Facilitate the development and planning of programmes and interventions to render a social work service through the efficient, economical and effective utilization of financial resources. Manage the relevant sub-directorate to ensure that an efficient and effective social work service is delivered through the efficient and effective utilization of human resources and ensure that all the administrative functions are performed. Keep up to date with new developments in the social work and management fields. Plan and ensure that social work policy research and development are undertaken. Liaise with key stakeholders including inter, intra-departmental representatives and various social services sectors to enhance integrated service delivery. Perform and/or ensure that all the administrative functions required in the unit are performed. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Ms C Legodu Tel No: (012) 312-7548 
 
NOTE : In terms of the Chief Directorate: Social Professional Services and Older Persons’ employment equity targets, Coloured males and females as well as persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. 
 
 

Competencies needed: Policy development and implementation skills. Monitoring and evaluation skills. Communication (written, verbal and presentation) skills. Interpersonal and liaison skills. Client orientation and customer focus skills. Project management skills. Computer literacy. Planning and organising skills. Networking skills. Financial management skills. Facilitation skills. People management skills. Diversity management Attributes: Ability to work under pressure. Ability to work in a team and independently. Innovative and creative. Friendly and trustworthy. Integrity. 
 
DUTIES : Develop and review legislation, policies and strategies to determine whether the legislation, policies and procedures are still relevant and comply with current requirements. Facilitate the development and planning of programmes and interventions to render a social work service through the efficient, economical and effective utilization of financial resources. Manage the relevant sub-directorate to ensure that an efficient and effective social work service is delivered through the efficient and effective utilization of human resources and ensure that all the administrative functions are performed. Keep up to date with new developments in the social work and management fields. Plan and ensure that social work policy research and development are undertaken. Liaise with key stakeholders including inter, intra-departmental representatives and various social services sectors to enhance integrated service delivery. Perform and/or ensure that all the administrative functions required in the unit are performed. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Ms N Cekiso Tel No: (012) 312-7989 
 
NOTE : In terms of the Chief Directorate: Children Services’ employment equity targets, African, Coloured, and White males as well as persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. 
 
 
 
 
 
DEPUTY DIRECTOR: INTERNAL COMMUNICATION REF NO: C3/E/2020 
Chief Directorate: Communication 
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 recognised Bachelor’s Degree or National Diploma in Communication or equivalent qualification plus three years’ experience in social media and online communication at a junior management/supervisory level. Knowledge of the relevant Public Service regulatory legislation and Government Communication Policy. Knowledge of management software. Knowledge of multimedia software. Knowledge of communication and online communication platforms. Knowledge of social development sector. Experience on online communication platforms both in South Africa and in international contexts. Competencies needed: Advanced written and verbal communication skills. Managerial and multi project management skills. Policy development and analysis skills. Planning and organising skills. Report writing skills. Computer literacy. Business ethics. Financial management skills. Problem-solving skills. Analytical and conceptualisation skills. Quality assurance skills. Attributes: Positive attitude and willingness to work in a team approach. Self-driven and independent. Diversity commitment and task driven. Adaptable and hardworking and willing to work under pressure. Integrity and trustworthy. 
 
DUTIES : Develop, manage and implement the Internal Communication strategy of die Department. Manage branding for internal and external departmental events. Manage and oversee exhibitions and displays in the frontline areas of the Department. Manage, promote and maintain the corporate identity and brand of the Department. Manage, coordinate and liaise with other government departments to align communication on departmental campaigns. Develop and manage marketing strategies, and activities for departmental programmes and campaigns. Manage media buying. Manage internal communication and inter-governmental communication including the sector newsletter. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Ms L Oliphant Tel No: (012) 312-7653 
 
NOTE : In terms of the Chief Directorate: Communication’s employment equity targets, Coloured and Indian males as well as persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. 
 
 
 
 
 
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: WOMEN EMPOWERMENT REF NO: C3/I/2020 
Directorate: Gender Focal Point 
SALARY : R470 040 per annum 
CENTRE : HSRC Building, Pretoria 
 
REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate recognised Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent qualification in Social Science plus three (3) years’ experience in the gender environment. Knowledge of the relevant Public Service Regulatory Framework. Knowledge of women’s empowerment and gender mainstreaming. Knowledge and understanding of global gender issues. Knowledge and understanding of development issues in South Africa. Knowledge of international, continental, regional and national instruments on gender. Competencies needed: Project management skills. Policy development skills. Training and facilitation skills. Problem-solving skills. Interpersonal and liaison skills. Computer literacy. Communication skills. Presentation skills. People management skills. Capacity building skills. Planning and organizing skills. Policy analysis skills. Advocacy skills. Attributes: Innovative and creative. Hard working and diligent. Trustworthy. Self-motivated. Assertive. Confident. Honest. Courteous. Accurate. Attention to detail. Friendly. Patient. Disciplined. Confidence. Precise. Positive attitude. Ability to work under pressure. 
 
DUTIES : Implement tools to audit the Department’s programmes, policies, planning and budgeting process. Adopt a wide set of options for women’s empowerment and gender equality. Collate information by coordinating and compiling reports as per national and international requirements. Conduct capacity building on gender mainstreaming and related areas. Facilitate and coordinate the commemoration of national days relevant to Gender. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Ms D Moema Tel No: (012) 312-7394 
 
NOTE : In terms of the Chief Directorate: Gender’s employment equity targets, African females as well as persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.