FREE STATE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT VACANCIES

​NOTE : Applications must be submitted on a duly complete New Z83 form (effective from 01 January 2021) obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the internet at www.dpsa.gov.za/documents, 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). Applicants are not required to submit copies of qualifications and other relevant documents on application but must submit a fully signed Z83 form and detailed Curriculum Vitae. 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. The competency assessment will be testing generic managerial competencies using the mandated DPSA SMS competency assessment tools. Successful candidates will be appointed on a probation period of 12 or 24 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 the filling of these posts gender equity and people living with disability will be highly considered to adhere to the EE targets of the department. 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). 
 
ERRATUM: Kindly note that the post of Director: Supply Chain Management with Ref No: DSDFS 71/251 advertised in Public Service Vacancy Circular 30 dated 22 August 2025 has been withdrawn.

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CHIEF DIRECTOR: DISTRICTS AND INSTITUTIONS REF NO: DSDFS 65/25 
This is a re-advertisement from PSVC 30. Applicants who have previously applied need not re-apply. Their applications will be considered. 
SALARY : R1 494 900 per annum (Level 14), an all-inclusive package. The remuneration package consists of the basic salary, the Government’s contribution to the Government Employee Pension Fund and a flexible portion, which may be structured in terms of the rules for structuring of the flexible portion, and which may include a 13thcheque, motor car allowance, home owner’s allowance and medical aid assistance. 
CENTRE : Bloemfontein 
 
REQUIREMENTS : An undergraduate qualification (NQF level 7) as recognized by SAQA in social work. Five (5) years relevant experience at a Senior Managerial Level. Registration with the South African Council for Social Service Professions as a Social Worker. SMS Pre–Entry is not a requirement for shortlisting but must be submitted prior to the appointment The candidate must have sound knowledge: White Paper on Social Welfare, Integrated Service Delivery model and reviewed Social Welfare Services Framework and Social Welfare Legislations. The candidate must have strategic capabilities and leadership skills, change management skills, problem solving and conflict management, people management and conflict management, people management and empowering skills, knowledge management and networking skills. Values/attitudes: Batho Pele principles. Appointment is subject to the following: Performance Agreement, Vetting, SMS Contract, Competency Assessment, and Financial Disclosure. NB: Shortlisted candidates will be subjected to a technical exercise that intends to test relevant technical elements of the job, the logistics of which will be communicated. 
 
DUTIES : To oversee the management and facilitation of the implementation of integrated developmental social services at district level. Ensure the co-ordination and integration of service delivery to service points and departmental institutions. Oversee the effective management of the Districts by monitoring the provision of Social Welfare Services, facilitating the provision of Community Development, Support Services and Financial Management. Coordinate implementation of services at the Institutions of the department. Ensure implementation of partnerships strategy to mobilize role players and stakeholders to strengthen service delivery. Facilitation of District development model for the Department. Provide strategic Leadership. Manage key areas of personnel. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Mr. MF Finger at 072 954 3160 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
DIRECTOR: SECURITY ADMINISTRATION, ANTI-FRAUD AND CORRUPTION REF NO: DSDFS 72/25 
This is a re-advertisement from PSVC 30. Applicants who have previously applied need not re-apply. Their applications will be considered. 
SALARY : R1 266 741 per annum (Level 13), an all-inclusive package. The remuneration package consists of the basic salary, the Government’s contribution to the Government Employee Pension Fund and a flexible portion, which may be structured in terms of the rules for structuring of the flexible portion and which may include a 13thcheque, motor car allowance, home owner’s allowance and medical aid assistance. 
CENTRE : Bloemfontein 
 
REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate Bachelor’s Degree (NQF Level 7) in Security Management/Public Administration/ General Management or equivalent qualification as recognized by SAQA, coupled with a minimum of 5 years middle/senior managerial level experience in security administration. A valid driver’s license. Experience and knowledge of all aspects of security and specifically electronic security systems and acts, prescripts and guidelines relevant to security. Strong leadership, people management and communication (written and verbal) skills. Other skills required include computer literacy, drafting of policies and procedures, problem solving, basic project and financial management and presentation skills. The successful candidate must have excellent interpersonal relations, innovative ideas to improve service delivery and the ability to mobilize and motivate staff to ensure implementation of these innovations. A requirement for appointment at Director Level is the successful completion of the Senior Management Pre-entry Programme as endorsed by the National School of Government. Appointment is subject to the following: Performance Agreement, Vetting, SMS Contract, Competency Assessment, and Financial Disclosure. NB: Shortlisted candidates will be subjected to a technical exercise that intends to test relevant technical elements of the job, the logistics of which will be communicated. 
 
DUTIES : Ensure the provision and management of the 24 hour Physical security and access control to the departmental premises, Co-ordinate security issues related to events as part of a project team, Management of personnel security including security clearances, Conducting of security audits, management of ICT security related to physical assets and information security, management of security staff, management of section budget and expenditure and conducting and management of investigations related to security breaches. Manage and co-ordinate physical security, security advise and anti -corruption issues in the Department. Implement fraud plans required in terms of the PFMA, which fraud plans must specifically address the corruption risk. Ensure that the previous employment, qualifications, citizenship and criminal record of all persons are verified before they are employed. Develop and maintain a system(s) to encourage and allow employees and citizens to report corruption, providing for confidentiality of reporting, the recording of allegations of corruption received through the system or systems and a formal institutional arrangement for acting on such allegations. Investigate allegations, institute and complete disciplinary action for cases of corruption in consultation with the labour relations unit of the Department, detect corruption and refer allegations of corruption to a relevant law enforcement agency or other appropriate agencies / bodies in terms of a formal arrangement. Establish a programme or programmes that inform employees on an ongoing basis on what constitutes corruption, promote the departmental and national policies that must be adhered to, including the values and principles of public administration as contained in the Constitution and standards of professional conduct, inform employees of corruption risks, encourage employees to report corruption, inform employees on the nature and working of protected disclosures and witness protection, and informs employees of obligations and rights in terms of the Access to Information and Promotion of Administrative Justice Acts. Ensure that the employees of the department have positive security clearances and disclose financial interests to the accounting officer on an annual basis. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Mr. MF Finger at 072 954 3160