EASTERN CAPE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT VACANCIES

​NOTE : Applications must be submitted on a duly complete New Z83 form (effective 01 January 2021) obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the internet at www.dpsa.gov.za/documents. Applicants are not required to submit copies of qualifications and other relevant documents on application but must submit a fully completed signed Z83 form and detailed Curriculum Vitae. NB: Z83 in the e-recruitment system is currently not downloadable and therefore not signable; so, applicants who submitted applications via the e-recruitment system will not be disqualified for an unsigned Z83 instead will be requested to sign on interview day. Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of qualifications, and other relevant documents to HR on or before the interview date. Applicants with foreign qualifications would be required to submit an evaluation certificate from the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA) on or before the day of the interview. Failure to submit all the requested documents will disqualify the application. Correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only. If you have not been contacted within six (6) months after the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. Selected candidates will be subjected to a personnel suitability check (criminal record check, citizenship verification, financial/asset record check, qualification/study verification, and previous employment verification). Successful candidates will also be subjected to security clearance processes. Where applicable, candidates will be subjected to a skills/knowledge test. Successful candidates will be appointed on a probation period of twelve (12) months. Misrepresentation in the application documents will result in automatic disqualification and disciplinary action in the event the candidate has already been appointed. It is the department’s objective to address the Employment Equity Affirmative Action Measures in line with the Employment Equity Plan and to achieve equitable representation across race and gender. In filling these posts gender equity and people living with disability will be highly considered. The Department reserves the right to amend/review/withdraw advertised posts if by so doing, the best interest of the department will be well served. (Females and People with disabilities are also requested to apply and indicate such in their applications). EE targets of the department will be adhered to. For SMS (Senior Management Service) POSTS: In terms of DPSA Directive on compulsory capacity development, mandatory training, and minimum entry requirements for members of the Senior Management Level for SMS appointments, it is a requirement for applicants to have obtained pre-entry Certificate (Nyukela) as offered by the National School of Government (NSG) for entry into the SMS posts and the full details can be sourced by following the link: https://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-pre-entry-programme (the SMS pre-entry certificate is not a requirement for shortlisting; is submitted prior to appointment). Successful candidates will be appointed on a probation period of 12/24 months. The competency assessment will be testing generic managerial competencies using the mandated DPSA SMS competency assessment tools. Enquiries can be directed to Mr. Y Singqandu at 043 605-5110/5101. For e-Recruitment Enquiries, send an email to: Qhamisa.Blayi@ecdsd.gov.za

MANAGEMENT ECHELON
 
 
DIRECTOR: NPO MANAGEMENT REF NO: DSD 01/05/2024 
SALARY : R1 216 824 - R1 433 355 per annum (Level 13) 
CENTRE : Provincial Office: KWT 
 
REQUIREMENTS : National Senior Certificate plus B Degree (NQF level 7) in Social Sciences / Equivalent qualification. 2-3 years’ experience in social sciences environment working with non-governmental organizations and civic organizations. Plus, a minimum of 5 years’ experience in middle management. A driver’s license is a prerequisite. Competencies: Demonstrate knowledge and capacity in strategic planning and coordination. Actively foster and demonstrate management and leadership qualities for effective community development Programme, mentoring and delegation. Demonstrate innovation and creativity in community development Programme. Demonstrate knowledge of theory and practice of community work as an intervention strategy. Demonstrate ability to formulate policies and translate them into practice. Demonstrate understanding of a developmental approach in supporting, developing and transferring skills to Programme implementation staff. Knowledge and awareness of social research needs for Programme planning and development. The public service core and process competencies. 
 
DUTIES : Provide a strategic and leadership guidance in the implementation of integrated services in partnership with NPO sector. Design models and align legislations and policies on NPO Management. Coordinate relevant research to inform NPO Management strategies, policies and programmes. Develop strategies, policies, programmes, frameworks and interventions for management of the NPO Sector and effective programme management guided by the Social Development sector mandate. Coordinate planning, implementation, monitoring, reporting and evaluation of Services to NPOs. Facilitate partnerships and undertake stakeholder management including NPO forums with a view to promote mainstreaming and results oriented NPO Management Programs. Participate in Provincial integration programmes and in all national and provincial committees and forums that are relevant to the area of responsibility and are relevant by reason of the incumbent being a member of the departmental senior management. Ensure effective human resources management, financial management, risk management and effective audit improvement planning and responsiveness. implementation across the regions. Develop, manage and evaluate specific activities of sub-ordinates to ensure delivery of desired outputs and outcomes. 
 
ENQUIRIES : may be directed to Mr. Y Singqandu Tel No: 043 605 5101/5110 
e-Recruitment Technical Support: Qhamisa.Blayi@ecdsd.gov.za
 
 
 
 
 
DISTRICT DIRECTOR: AMATHOLE REF NO. DSD 02/05/2024 
SALARY : R1 216 824 - R1 433 355 per annum (Level 13) 
CENTRE : East London 
 
REQUIREMENTS : National Senior Certificate, Senior Certificate, B. Degree (NQF Level 7) in Social Science or Social Work or Community Development or Public Administration with at least 5 years proven managerial (Deputy Director) experience. Sound Knowledge of the Public Management Framework will serve as a recommendation. A valid driver’s license is a prerequisite. Competencies: Previous exposure to, inter alia, good staff management. Project Management skills, budget utilization, quality assurance and customer care. Report writing skills. Stakeholder management. 
 
DUTIES : Coordinate and manage activities within the district office. Design strategies and mechanism for service delivery that are area specific, operations and management of programmes and projects delivery at service centre in the area. Coordinate administrative support to service centres within the metro district. Conduct district profiling and analyse emerging trends. Develop business plans that are area specific and aligned with the municipal IDPS. Evaluate outcomes of service at community level. Manage communication office. Facilitate the development of District plans that are aligned with a departmental strategic plan. Manage administrative support services for capacitating service centre. Develop a strategy for partnership collaboration and management of such network. Oversee implementation of the Departmental Transformation plan within the District. Provide strategic direction, operation and leadership to ensure implementation of key policies and programme in aligning with Provincial Policy directives. Manage District and Area Offices as focus points of service delivery. To provide strategic leadership to ensure that services are delivered in a coherent and integrated manner to communities. Monitor and ensure full operations at all levels in the Chris Hani District. A clear understanding of both the provincial and departmental priorities as espoused in the NDP, PGDP, SOPA and the MEC’S Policy Speech. To ensure the institutionalization and establishment of operational organizational performance information management systems and practices in the department. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Mr. Y Singqandu at Tel No: (043) 605 5101/5110 
e-Recruitment Technical Support: Qhamisa.Blayi@ecdsd.gov.za