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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. 
 
 
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 Ms B. Khutsoane. 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. 
 
 
MANAGEMENT ECHELON
 
 
DIRECTOR: COMMUNICATIONS REF NO: SD/2019/02/01 
SALARY: R1 005 011 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 applicable SMS guidelines per annum). 
CENTRE: Head Office (Communications) 
 
 
REQUIREMENTS: A degree (NQF Level 7) Honours in Communications/ Public Administration/ Public Relations. A minimum of 5 years’ relevant experience at middle/senior management level. Code B driver’s license. Knowledge and understanding of Legislative framework governing the Public Service. Excellent communication (verbal and written), analytical and problem solving, change and financial management, strategic capability and leadership, excellent planning and organising, good negotiation and conflict management, excellent managerial and knowledge management and computer literacy skills. 
 
DUTIES: Managing of Internal Communications Functions. Ensure the promotion of the Department internally through communication liaison support and advisory services. Managing External Communication Functions. Ensure sound management of Departmental events and co-ordinate Imbizos. Manage Media Liaison and Strategy Functions. Ensure the establishment and maintenance of good media relations. 
 
ENQUIRIES: Mr Hayden Pillay Tel No: (011) 227 0067 
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 : Mr Z Jaca Tel No: (011) 355 7678 
 
CLOSING DATE : 08 March 2019 
 
 
 
 
 
DIRECTOR: HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT REF NO: SD/2019/02/02 
SALARY: R1 005 011 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 applicable SMS guidelines per annum). 
CENTRE: Head Office (Human Resource Management) 
 
REQUIREMENTS: A degree/ (NQF Level 7) in Human Resource Management. A minimum of 5 years’ relevant experience at middle/senior management level. Excellent knowledge of the Public Service Act (PSA), Public Service Regulations (PSR), Employment Equity Act (EEA), white paper on Transformation and Batho Pele, Basic Condition of Employment Act (BCEA), Labour Relations Act (LRA), Public Finance Management Act (PFMA), Human Resource Systems. Code B driver’s licence. Human Resource Management in the Public Service will be an added advantage. Excellent communication (verbal and written), analytical and problem solving, sound project and financial management, strategic capability and leadership, excellent planning and organising, good negotiation and conflict management, excellent managerial and change management and computer literacy skills. 
 
DUTIES: Manage the effective implementation of Human Resource Management, including Human Resource Development, Human Resource Administration, Labour Relations, Organisational Development and Recruitment. Oversee the management and promotion of fair and sound Labour Relations. Strategically manage special programmes, including Employee Health and Wellness (EHWP). Manage resources (Human, Finance, Equipment, Assets) in the Directorate. Oversee and provide support to the designated operational and delegated management responsibilities of the HRM Directorate. Ensure the realisation of performance outcomes and MPAT. Optimise the achievement of service delivery and unqualified clean audit opinion. Serve as member of the Senior Management Team. 
 
ENQUIRIES: Mr Hayden Pillay Tel No: (011) 227 0067 
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 : Mr Z Jaca Tel No: (011) 355 7678 
 
CLOSING DATE : 08 March 2019 

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OTHER POST
 
 
SOCIAL WORK POLICY DEVELOPER: SERVICES TO FAMILIES REF NO: SD/2019/02/03 
SALARY: R344 184 – R549 837 per annum (within the OSD Framework) 
CENTRE: Head Office 
 
REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor Degree in Social Work with 8 years’ appropriate/recognizable experience in Social Work after registration as a Social Worker with the SACSSP. Submission of valid registration certificate with the SACSSP Council. A valid driver's license. Knowledge and understating of legislation, policy, procedures, processes and systems regulating services to families in the Public Service. Knowledge and understanding of Departmental priorities, values and commitments related to care and services to families. Good planning and capability, presentation, project and programme management, monitoring and evaluation, reporting, verbal and written communication skills. 
 
DUTIES: Develop and implement guidelines on services to families. Implement developed guidelines on services to families. Disseminate information on training of staff in the regions. Monitor and evaluate services to families. Provision of programmes for families. Implement policy guidelines, norms and standards to families. Implement family preservation programmes and family re-unification programmes. Implement and provide family crisis intervention and forums. Capacity building on services to families. Provide capacity building programmes to regions. Provide capacity building services to NPO’s rendering services to families. Communicate revised policies, norms and standards. Research and development of services to families. Identify research priorities on services to families. Communicate research results to regions and NPO’s. Monitor the implementation of research results on services to families. 
 
ENQUIRIES: Ms E Choshi Tel No: (011) 355 7700 
APPLICATIONS: Please forward applications, quoting the relevant reference number to The Gauteng Department of Social Development, 69 Commissioner Street, Johannesburg or Private Bag X 35, Johannesburg, 2000. 
 
CLOSING DATE : 08 March 2019 

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