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FREE STATE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT VACANCIES
FREE STATE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT
APPLICATIONS : Applications should be addressed to various institution as per the application’s need: Provincial Office: Please forward your application quoting the relevant reference number, Department of Social Development, Private Bag X20616, Bloemfontein, 9300. Human Resource Management (Recruitment Section) Old Standard Bank Building, or place applications in an application box at Cnr Charlotte Maxeke and West Burger Street, Old Standard Bank Building, Bloemfontein or E-mail to Recruitment@fssocdev.gov.za General enquiries: Ms MV Mophethe at 083 577 2009
CLOSING DATE : 21 July 2025
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. Received application using the incorrect application for employment (old Z83) will not be considered. Please ensure that the specific reference number is quoted correctly. 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. Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of qualifications, and other relevant documents to HR on or before the day of the interview. Should you be in possession of a foreign qualification; it must be accompanied by an evaluation certificate from the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA) when submitted. Failure to submit all the requested documents will disqualify your 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, qualification/study verification and previous employment verification). Successful candidates will also be subjected to security clearance processes 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. The Department reserves the right not to make appointment(s) to the advertised post(s). Persons with disability and people from previously disadvantaged groups are encouraged to apply.
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. Received application using the incorrect application for employment (old Z83) will not be considered. Please ensure that the specific reference number is quoted correctly. 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. Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of qualifications, and other relevant documents to HR on or before the day of the interview. Should you be in possession of a foreign qualification; it must be accompanied by an evaluation certificate from the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA) when submitted. Failure to submit all the requested documents will disqualify your 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, qualification/study verification and previous employment verification). Successful candidates will also be subjected to security clearance processes 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. The Department reserves the right not to make appointment(s) to the advertised post(s). Persons with disability and people from previously disadvantaged groups are encouraged to apply.
OTHER POST
ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT AND CO-ORDINATION OFFICER (OFFICE OF THE MEC: SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT) REF NO: DSDFS 64/25 (X1 POST)
SALARY : R896 436 per annum
CENTRE : Provincial Office (Bloemfontein)
REQUIREMENTS : A recognized Bachelor’s degree/ National Diploma in Public Administration/Management or relevant equivalent qualification at NQF level 6 with 3-4-year relevant administrative experience. Broad knowledge and understanding of the functional areas covered by the executive authority’s portfolio. Proven management competencies. Working knowledge of the political and parliamentary processes in South Africa. Computer literacy.
DUTIES : Manage administrative and coordination activities within the office of the executive authority. Develop, implement and maintain systems, registers and database to monitor and manage the flow of documents to, from and within the office of the executive authority. Compile correspondence, submissions and cabinet memoranda as required. Study, edit and comment on submissions to be submitted to the executive authority for consideration. Manage the procurement and maintenance of equipment and administer the budget in the office of the executive authority. Manage logistical support in the office of the executive authority. Develop, implement and maintain a filing system for the office of the executive authority. Manage the registry of the office of the executive authority. Ensure that documents are classified in accordance with the MISS prescripts and are handled in accordance with their classification. Liaise with internal and external role-players with regard to matters relating to the portfolio of the executive authority. Brief the Head of Office of the MEC on matters with regard to the executive authority’s portfolio on the agenda of executive council. Liaise with senior managers in the institutions within the executive authority’s portfolio. Co-ordinate the activities of the executive authority’s office. Render executive council support service to the executive authority. Manage the distribution of memoranda to executive council members. Manage the distribution of documents and submissions to the relevant legislature and standing/portfolio committees. Keep record of decisions of executive council and alert the Head of Office of the MEC of actions to be taken and due dates. Supervise employees. General supervision of the employees in the office of the executive authority. Quality control of the work delivered by supervisees. Advise supervisees with regard to all aspects of the work. Serve as the formal disciplinary authority with regard to supervisees. Ensure that all supervisees are trained and developed to be able to deliver work of the required standard efficiently and effectively
ENQUIRIES : Mr. PI Mosole, Office Manager at 083 405 0734