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. Candidates nominated for posts on salary levels 2 - 12 may be subjected to a competency assessment during the selection process. 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. 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
 
 
DIRECTOR: MEDICAL CASE ASSESSMENT AND ADJUDICATION (REF NO: W1/A/2021) 
Chief Directorate: Social Assistance Appeals 
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 : Harlequins Office Park, Groenkloof 
 
REQUIREMENTS : A MBChB Degree / B.Cur Degree / BSc Degree in Occupational Therapy or equivalent qualification (NQF level 7) as recognized by SAQA PLUS 5 years’ experience at a middle/senior managerial level in the medical assessment or disability management field. Registration with the applicable professional council. Knowledge of i) SASSA Medical Assessment Processes; ii) Disability Management practices and principles; iii) Social Assistance Act and Regulations; iv) Social Development Sector. Competencies: Financial management skills. Project management skills. Communication (verbal, written and liaison) skills. Risk management skills. Planning and organising skills. Strategic capability and leadership skills. Customer care skills. Analytical skills. Monitoring and evaluation skills. Presentation and facilitation skills. Negotiation skills. Computer literacy. Research skills. Problem-solving skills. Coordination skills. Compliance management. Attributes: Assertiveness. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Compliance. Diplomacy. Ability to work under pressure. Decisiveness. Adaptability. Confident. Accuracy. Compliant. Self-starter. Trustworthiness 
 
DUTIES : Manage Medical Case Assessment. Manage and support the Medical Adjudication Process. Provide strategic direction and support to the Medical Appeals Process. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Adv A Brink Tel No: (012) 741 6846 
 
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.

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OTHER POSTS
 
 
MANAGER: SOCIAL WORK POLICY GRADE 1 REF NO: W1/B/2021 
Directorate: Probation and Child Justice Service 
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 the field of probation and child justice service. Knowledge of quality assurance processes. Competencies needed: Project management skills. Planning and organising skills. Networking skills. Communication (written and verbal) skills. Professional counselling skills. Policy analysis and development skills. Financial management skills. Presentation and facilitation skills. Monitoring and evaluation skills. People management skills. Ability to compile complex reports. Attributes: Good interpersonal relations. Ability to work under pressure. Innovative and creative. Independent thinker. Quality assurance. Ability to work in a team and independently. Cultural sensitivity. Adaptability. Confidentiality. Cost consciousness. Honesty and Integrity. 
 
DUTIES : Develop, review, legislation, policies and strategies to determine whether the legislations, polies and procedures are still relevant and comply with current requirements. Monitor implementation of Norms and Standards for Diversion services in provinces. Facilitate transfer of funding to National Bodies. Support implementation of Quality Assurance processes for accredited service providers providing diversion services. Facilitate development of Quality Assurance system for monitoring and evaluation of programmes and services pertaining to the Child Justice Act. 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. Undertake complex social work research. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Mr NS Maselesele Tel No: (012) 312-7066
 
NOTE : In terms of the Chief Directorate: Social Crime Prevention and Anti-Substance Abuse’s employment equity targets, African, Coloured Indian and White males and Coloured, Indian and White females as well as persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. 
 
 
 
 
 
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: EVENTS MANAGEMENT AND PUBLIC LIAISON REF NO: W1/C/2021 
Chief Directorate: Communications 
SALARY : R470 040 per annum 
CENTRE : HSRC Building, Pretoria 
 
REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate recognized Bachelor’s Degree/ National Diploma in Communication/Marketing/Public Relations or equivalent qualification plus three years’ experience in the field of events and stakeholder affairs. Knowledge of the relevant public service legislation. Knowledge of national and international social political developments. Knowledge and understanding of formal and non-formal communication approaches. Knowledge of corporate and events management. Willingness to travel. Competencies needed: Public relations skills. Networking (internal and external) skills. Analytical and research skills. Communication (written and verbal) skills. Negotiation skills. Programme and project management skills. Financial management skills. Policy analysis and development skills. Service delivery innovation. Problem-solving and change management skills. People management and empowerment skills. Client orientation and customer focus skills. Stakeholder management skills. Presentation and facilitation skills. Attributes: Ability to work under pressure. Innovative and creative. Ability to work in a team and independently. Independently. Independent thinker. Honesty and integrity. 
 
DUTIES : Plan, organize, coordinate, monitor and evaluate campaigns and events. Manage the administrative and logistical arrangements of events and campaigns and facilitate adherence to tender procedures. Assist in the development and implementation of the internal communication policy as well as strategic projects and programmes. Maintain sound relationships with all social development stakeholders. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Ms M Sibeko Tel No: (012) 312-7496 
 
NOTE : In terms of the Chief Directorate’ employment equity targets, African females as well as persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. 
 
 
 
 
 
BRANCH ADMINISTRATOR REF NO: W1/D/2021 
Office of the Deputy Director-General: Comprehensive Social Security 
SALARY : R316 791 per annum 
CENTRE : Harlequins Office Park, Groenkloof 
 
REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate recognised Bachelor’s Degree or National Diploma (or equivalent qualification) plus two years’ experience in providing administrative support and financial administration services. Knowledge of the relevant Public Service legislation. Knowledge and understanding of i) financial, provisioning and procurement prescripts and procedures; ii) document management, tracking and retrieving of information; and iii) departmental operational policies. Competencies needed: Communication (verbal and written) skills. Computer literacy. Problem-solving skills. Planning and organising skills. Client liaison skills. Office administration skills. Financial administration skills. Coordination skills. Attributes: Friendly and trustworthy. Good interpersonal relations. Accurate. Independent. Assertiveness. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Ability to work under pressure. Adaptive. Confidentiality. Integrity. Disciplined. 
 
DUTIES : Coordinate financial planning, monitoring and reporting processes. Coordinate performance management and development compliance processes. Coordinate inputs, plans and reports for audit queries and risk management. Assist with the coordination of meetings and workshops including the administrative and logistical processes thereof. Support Administrative Assistants with procurement processes and provide advice to ensure compliance with the relevant administrative prescripts attached to their functions. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Mr B Khoza Tel No: (012) 741-6918 
 
NOTE : In terms of the Branch: Comprehensive Social Security’s employment equity targets, Coloured and White males and Coloured females as well as persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. 
 
 
 
 
 
SENIOR LABOUR RELATIONS OFFICER: COLLECTIVE BARGAINING REF NO: W1/E/2021 
Directorate: Labour Relations 
SALARY : R316 791 per annum 
CENTRE : HSRC Building, Pretoria 
 
REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate Bachelor’s Degree/National Diploma in Labour Relations or equivalent qualification plus 1-2 years’ experience in the labour relations field. Knowledge of the relevant Public Service legislation (Public Service Act, Public Service Regulations and Public Finance Management Act). Knowledge and understanding of labour relations policies and procedures. Competencies needed: Conflict management skills. Office administration skills. Customer service skills. Policy analysis skills. Communication (written and verbal) skills. Networking skills. Planning and organizing skills. Problem-solving and dispute resolution skills. Investigation skills. Research skills. Analytical skills. Presentation skills. Attributes: Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Ability to work under pressure. Friendliness and helpful. Reliable. Integrity. Adaptability. Innovation and creativity. Diplomatic. Honesty. Interpersonal relations. Independent thinking. Confidentiality. 
 
DUTIES : Render administrative support to the collective bargaining process. Represent the Department at the National Chamber. Monitor the implementation of collective agreements. Facilitate effective functioning of the DBC. Co-ordinate the effectiveness of the practitioner’s consultative forum. Facilitate contact and consultative sessions with various stakeholders. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Mr K Shabangu Tel No: (012) 312-7212 
 
NOTE : In terms of the Chief Directorate: Human Capital Management’s employment equity targets, Coloured and White males and Coloured females as well as persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. 
 
 
 
 
 
SENIOR HUMAN RESOURCE PRACTITIONER REF NO: W1/F/2021 
Sub-Directorate: Human Resource Management 
SALARY : R316 791 per annum 
CENTRE : HSRC Building, Pretoria 
 
REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate Bachelor’s Degree/National Diploma in Human Resource Management (or equivalent qualification) plus three years’ experience in the human resource environment. Knowledge of Public Service Act, Public Service Regulations, Basic Conditions of Employment Act, Government Employees Pension Law, Collective Agreements, PERSAL, SMS Handbook, Relevant departmental HR Policies, Financial Manual, OSD for Social Services Professions and related occupations and OSD for legally qualified personnel and applicable directives. Competencies needed: Planning and organizing skills. Computer literacy. Communication (written and verbal) skills. Problem-solving skills. Client orientation and customer focus skills. Ability to apply knowledge and skills to immediate work situation. Ability to accept responsibility for own area of work and those of subordinates. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Policy development skills. Supervisory skills. Attributes: Friendly. Positive. Participative. Accurate. Compliant. Self-starter. Drive. Initiative. Disciplined. Ability to work under pressure. 
 
DUTIES : Administer recruitment, selection and appointment of employees (capturing applications for advertised posts, perform secretariat function during short listing and interviews, conducting of personnel suitability checks, processing of appointments, transfers, staff movements and probationary appointments). Administer service benefits (leave, PILIR, housing, injury on duty, overtime, long service recognition, recognition of improved qualifications, overtime, relocation, allowances and performance incentives). Administer staff exits. Approve transactions on PERSAL. Quality assure and draft submissions and reports to various delegated authorities. Render an effective advisory and support service to DSD employees on HR practices and policy matters. Supervise human resources/staff (allocate and ensure quality of work, personnel development, assess staff performance and apply discipline). 
 
ENQUIRIES : Mrs E Steenkamp Tel No: (012) 312-7482 
 
NOTE : In terms of the Chief Directorate: Human Capital Management’s employment equity targets, Coloured and White males and Coloured females as well as persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. 
 
 
 
 
 
STATE ACCOUNTANT: SALARIES REF NO: W1/G/2021 
Directorate: Financial Administration and Accounting 
SALARY : R257 508 per annum 
CENTRE : HSRC Building, Pretoria 
 
REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate Bachelor’s Degree/ National Diploma in the finance field plus 7 to 8 years’ experience as an Accounting Clerk. Knowledge of overall salary administration. Knowledge of the Basic Conditions of Employment Act, Public Finance Management Act, Treasury Regulations, Tax Act, Relevant Departmental Policies, PMDS policy and all other financial legislations. Knowledge and understanding of PERSAL and BAS. Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel. Competencies needed: Computer literacy. Communication skills. Planning and organising skills. Problem-solving skills. Business Ethics. Leadership skills. Analytical skills. Accounting skills. Attributes: Friendly. Positive. Confident. Participative. Trusting. Patient. Accurate. Systematic. Adaptable. Disciplined. Independent. Self-starter. Drive. Assertive. 
 
DUTIES : Ensure all revenue collections are paid to National Revenue fund before 7th of a month. Ensure confirmation of tax paid to SARS is submitted before 7th of a month. Ensure monthly tax reconciliation is done. Ensure Departmental debt is take-on on the system. Ensure officials receive telephone bills and pay private calls. Ensure salary ledger accounts are cleared timeously. Check, verify and authorized the work of subordinates. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Mrs K Moloto Tel No: (012) 312-7467 
 
NOTE : In terms of the Chief Directorate: Financial Management and Administration’s employment equity targets, Coloured, Indian and White males and females as well as persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.