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GAUTENG DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT
 
It is the department’s intention to promote equity through the filling of all numeric targets as contained in the Employment Equity Plan. To facilitate this process successfully, an indication of race, gender and disability status is required. 
 
CLOSING DATE : 14 February 2020
 
 
NOTE : Applications must be submitted on form z83, obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the internet at www.dpsa.gov.za/documents. The Completed and signed form should be accompanied by a recently updated CV as well as certified copies of all qualification/s and ID document (no copies of certified copies allowed, certification should not be more than six months old). The Department also urges all designated groups applying for positions to please direct your applications to the Employment Equity Office for attention Mr Hayden Pillay. All applicants is also encouraged to number the pages of their CV and the attached certified documents. Failure to submit all the requested documents will result in the application not being considered. Correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only. If you have not been contacted within three (3) months after the closing date please accept that your application was unsuccessful. 
 
 

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OTHER POSTS
 
 
HEAD OF INSTITUTION REF NO: SD/2020/01/15 
SALARY : R733 257 per annum (all-inclusive package which includes basic salary of 70% of the package) and a flexible portion that may be structured in terms of the package and a flexible portion that may be structured in terms of the applicable MMS guidelines per annum. 
CENTRE : Mary Moodley Child & Youth Care Centre 
 
REQUIREMENTS : Bachelor’s Degree in Social Science. Current Registration in terms of Social Services Act 110 of 1978 as amended. Good knowledge and understanding of relevant legislation and regulation that govern the area of work. Ten (10) years of generic practice as a Social Work after registration with SACSSP as a Social Worker. Minimum of five (5) years management experience within the Social Welfare environment in the Public Sector at a level of a Policy Developer or Supervisor. Relevant exposure to management of Social Welfare Institutions. Valid driver’s license. Skills and Competencies: Good strategic planning and capability, change management, financial management, project management skills. Strong client orientation. Good conflict resolution and people management skills. Computer literate. Excellent verbal and written communication. 
 
DUTIES : Management of the Institution in accordance with all applicable legislations (including governance & stake holder relations). Management of all Social Welfare Service Delivery Programmes and all supporting professions in the Institution. Manage all support functions (HR, SCM, Finance, Auxiliary, etc). Provide strategic leadership to the Institution, including operational planning, performance monitoring and evaluations. Management the development and implementation of policies and standard operating procedure related to all core and support functions. Manage Quality Assurance and Quality Improvement processes in the Institution. Promote the development of children and youth care services. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Ms Thandiwe Mbhense Tel No: (011) 355 7703 
APPLICATIONS : can be delivered to- The Gauteng Department of Social Development, Head Office, 69 Commissioner Street or Private Bag X 35, Johannesburg, 2000. 
 
NOTE : Errors & Omissions Expected: The Department reserves the right to fill or not to fill this position(s). NB: The selection and appointment of candidates is subject to positive vetting and verification requirements as per government policy and procedures. 
 
 
 
 
 
SENIOR ADMIN OFFICER: INTERNAL CONTROL REF NO: SD/2020/01/16 
SALARY : R316 791 per annum (plus benefits) 
CENTRE : Johannesburg Head Office 
 
REQUIREMENTS : A three year Tertiary qualification in the field of internal Auditing. 2-3 years experience in Internal Control and/or Internal Auditing field. A valid code B driver’s license. Demonstrate up to 3 years experience in detailed technical knowledge of PFMA, Treasury regulations, PSA, PSR, SCM prescripts and all other legal prescripts that govern the operations, control environment and governance frameworks of the public service and the ability to apply such technical knowledge. Skills and Competencies: Analytical thinking, mathematical, interpersonal, planning and organizing, statistical, report writing and time management skills. Honesty and integrity, Objectivity and independence, Attention to details and confidentiality. 
 
DUTIES : Testing and monitoring of control environment and offer technical guidance, advice and support on control deficiencies. Plan and organise assessments to be undertaken at allocated departmental sites within group plan agreed upon timelines and for juniors assigned to mentor. Identify early warning mechanism possible risks imposed by the control deficiencies and/or audit infringements and link to the work of the Risk Management sub – unit and audit action plans for further assessment and monitoring with minimal assistance from Supervisors. Test and monitor the quarterly key controls. Consolidate the assessment report for translation into dashboard reported to the audit committee, HOD and Treasury without assistance from Supervisors. Receive audit findings, review for points of clarity with auditors prior to disseminating to relevant managers for responses thereto within agreed upon timelines. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Ms Salome Moloi Tel No: (011) 227 0062 
APPLICATIONS : Please forward applications, quoting the relevant reference number to The Gauteng Department of Social Development, 69 Commissioner Street, Thusanong Building, Johannesburg or posted to- Private Bag X35, Johannesburg, 2000. 
FOR ATTENTION : Ms S Moloi Tel No: (011) 227 00062 
 
NOTE : The selection and appointment of candidates is subject to positive vetting and verification requirements as per government policy and procedures.

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