DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT VACANCIES

​NOTE : Curriculum vitae with a detailed description of duties, the names of two referees accompany your signed application for employment (Z83). Short listed candidates for a post will be required to submit certified documents on the date of the interview. Applicants are advised that from 1 January 2021, a new application for employment (Z83) form is effective and must be completed in full, failure to use the new Z83 will result in disqualification. The new form can be downloaded online at www.dpsa.gov.za-vacancies. Applicants applying for SMS posts are required to successfully complete the Certificate for entry into the SMS and full details can be sourced by following the link: https://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-pre-entry-programme/. Applicants are expected to pay for the course and may enrol for it at a cost of R400.00. The duration of the course is 120 hours. The nominated candidate must submit the pre-entry Certificate as proof that the course has been completed within 15 days from the conclusion of the interviews. All shortlisted candidates, including those for SMS posts, will be subjected to two pre-entry assessments. The first will be a practical technical exercise to determine each candidate’s suitability based on the technical and generic requirements of the post. The second will be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment, the logistics of which will be communicated by the Department. Following the interview and technical exercise, the selection panel will recommend candidates to attend a generic managerial competency assessment (in compliance with the DPSA Directive on the implementation of competency-based assessments). 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 submitted on the date of the interview. 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 shortlisted candidates, and the appointment is subject to positive outcomes of the checks. Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. 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 P Sebatjane. DSD reserves the right to cancel the filling/ not to fill a vacancy that was advertised during any stage of the recruitment process.

​MANAGEMENT ECHELON
 
 
DIRECTOR-GENERAL: SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT REF NO: A1/2026 
(Five-year fixed term contract) 
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. 
CENTRE : Pretoria, HSRC Building 
 
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 Constitution of South Africa; employment related legislations; Public Service legislative framework and regulations; iv) PFMA and Treasury Regulations and Public Administration. Knowledge and understanding of Policy Development. Knowledge of Social Assistance bills, policies, acts, frameworks and legislations; National Development Plan; Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA); Promotion of Access to Information Act (PAIA); of government prescripts and policies; social welfare related legislation, framework, acts, policies and guidelines and 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. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Mr XA Brukwe Tel No: (012) 312-7654/ 7866