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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. 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 are also encouraged to number the pages of their CV and the attached certified documents. Applicants must take note that due to COVID-19 pandemic; the Gauteng Department of Social Development will conduct interviews virtually in order to comply with Health and Safety Regulations. 
 
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. 
 
CLOSING DATE : 12 March 2021 

 
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). 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: MONITORING EVALUATION, HEAD OFFICE REF NO: SD/2021/02/01 
SALARY : R1 057 326 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 : Johannesburg Head Office 
 
 
REQUIREMENTS : An undergraduate qualification (NQF level 7) in Public Management and Development/ or related qualification. A minimum 5 years of experience at a middle/senior managerial level in Strategic Management/Organizational Performance Monitoring, Evaluation and Reporting in the Public Service. Attach the Senior Management Services Pre-Entry Certificate. Knowledge and understanding of legislative and Policy framework governing Policy, Programme, Performance monitoring, Programme evaluation and reporting in the Public Service. Knowledge and understanding of Department's Strategic Monitoring and Evaluation processes, systems and procedures. Knowledge and understanding Departmental legislative, policy mandates, priorities and M&E frameworks. A valid driver’s licence. Skills And Competency: Strategic Capability and Leadership, Programme and Project Management, Financial Management, Change Management Service Delivery Innovation (SDI), Strategic Management, Project and Programme Management and Empowerment, Service Delivery Innovation, Strategic Reporting, Facilitation, Analytical, Evaluation and Monitoring Skills. 
 
DUTIES : Development, Management and maintenance of performance monitoring and evaluation framework, tools and systems. Develop, manage and review Departmental Performance Monitoring and Evaluation Framework, tools and systems. Management of Programme Performance Reporting. Manage data collation, verification, reporting and records management on Departmental Programme performance. Strategic Performance Review and Evaluation. Manage assessments of Departmental Service Delivery Programmes through a set of selected indicators. Provide strategic review of progress and achievements compared to plans, objectives and outcomes. Management of the Directorate. Manage Directorate's budget and expenditure. Manage the Directorate's performance. Manage staff performance, development, leave and discipline. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Mr Sibusiso Nkosi Tel No: (011) 355 7680 
FOR ATTENTION : Mr Sibusiso Nkosi Tel No: (011) 355 7680 
 
NOTE : The selection and appointment of candidates is subject to positive vetting and verification requirements as per government policy and procedures. 
 
 
 
 
 
REGIONAL DIRECTOR TSHWANE REGION REF NO: SD/2021/02/02 
Re-advertisement: Applicants who previously applied for this post are encouraged to re-apply. 
SALARY : R1 057 326 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 : Tshwane Region 
 
REQUIREMENTS : Degree (NQF 7) in Social Work or equivalent qualification in respect of which a professional board has been established by the SACSSP. A minimum of 5 years’ experience at middle management level in the social welfare or community development sector, preferably in the regional environment. Proof of current registration with the South African Council for Social Service Professions (not only proof of payment). Attach the Senior Management Services Pre-Entry Certificate. A valid driver’s license. Skills and Competency: Strategic Capability and Leadership, Programme and Project Management, Financial Management, Service Delivery Innovation, Client Orientation and Customer Focus. Knowledge and understating of legislative and Policy framework governing the Department’s key Service Delivery programmes and the Department’s Strategic Plans, Priorities and Service Delivery Model. People Management, Strategic Management, Project and Programme Management Skills. 
 
DUTIES : To Provide strategic leadership and coordination in the implementation of Core Services (Children and Families, Social Welfare Services - Older Persons, Disability and HIV & AIDS, Restorative Justice Services - Social Crime Prevention, Victim Empowerment and Substance Abuse Prevention, Treatment and Rehabilitation, Early Childhood development and School Social Work), as well as partnership and stakeholder management, including funding of NPOs. Ensure effective implementation and compliance to Sector Minimum Norms and Standards and implementation of sector special projects. To Provide strategic leadership and coordination in the implementation of Support service functions (Human Resource Management, Auxiliary services, Finance, Supply Chain Management, etc.) for the enhancement of effective Service Delivery in the Region. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Mr Sibusiso Nkosi Tel No: (011) 355 7680 
FOR ATTENTION : Mr Sibusiso Nkosi Tel No: (011) 355 7680 
 
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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REGIONAL DIRECTOR SEDIBENG REGION REF NO: SD/2021/02/03 
Re-advertisement: Applicants who previously applied for this post are encouraged to re-apply. 
SALARY : R1 057 326 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 : Sedibeng Region 
 
REQUIREMENTS : Degree (NQF 7) in Social Work or equivalent qualification in respect of which a professional board has been established by the SACSSP. A minimum of 5 years’ experience at middle management level in the social welfare or community development sector, preferably in the regional environment. Proof of current registration with the South African Council for Social Service Professions (not only proof of payment). Attach the Senior Management Services Pre-Entry Certificate. A valid driver’s license. Skills and Competency: Strategic Capability and Leadership, Programme and Project Management, Financial Management, Service Delivery Innovation, Client Orientation and Customer Focus. Knowledge and understating of legislative and Policy framework governing the Department’s key Service Delivery programmes and the Department’s Strategic Plans, Priorities and Service Delivery Model. People Management, Strategic Management, Project and Programme Management Skills. 
 
DUTIES : To Provide strategic leadership and coordination in the implementation of Core Services (Children and Families, Social Welfare Services - Older Persons, Disability and HIV & AIDS, Restorative Justice Services - Social Crime Prevention, Victim Empowerment and Substance Abuse Prevention, Treatment and Rehabilitation, Early Childhood development and School Social Work), as well as partnership and stakeholder management, including funding of NPOs. Ensure effective implementation and compliance to Sector Minimum Norms and Standards and implementation of sector special projects. To Provide strategic leadership and coordination in the implementation of Support service functions (Human Resource Management, Auxiliary services, Finance, Supply Chain Management, etc.) for the enhancement of effective Service Delivery in the Region. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Mr Sibusiso Nkosi Tel No: (011) 355 7680 
FOR ATTENTION : Mr Sibusiso Nkosi Tel No: (011) 355 7680 
 
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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OTHER POST
 
 
DEPUTY DIRECTOR: SPECIAL PROJECTS REF NO: SD/2021/02/04 
Re-advertisement: Applicants who previously applied for this post are encouraged to re-apply. 
SALARY : R733 257 per annum, (all-inclusive package) 
CENTRE : Johannesburg Head Office 
 
REQUIREMENTS : Three-year tertiary qualification in Community Development or relevant and equivalent qualification with 4- 5 years’ experience in Sustainable Livelihoods/Economic Empowerment Programme planning, implementation and monitoring. Additional qualification in Business Development or Economics will be added advantage. A valid driver’s license. Knowledge and understanding legislative and policy frameworks, procedures and processes regulating Sustainable Livelihoods/Economic Empowerment programmes in the Public Service. Knowledge and understanding of Departmental Special Projects priorities, commitments, systems and processes Skills and Competencies: Good planning and coordinating, Analytical, report writing, communication, team working, monitoring and evaluation, computer and interpersonal relations skills. Honest and innovation individual. 
 
DUTIES : Provision of support to Cooperatives. Manage skills development programme for funded cooperatives manage the partnership with stakeholders on cooperatives development and support. Management of Job Placement Programmes. Manage skills development programme targeted for job placement of vulnerable individuals. Manage the partnership with stakeholders on job placement programme. Management of Special Projects Manage dignity packages projects. Manage welfare to work transitional projects. Enterprise Development Programme. Manage the skills development programme based on Enterprise Development Programme. Manage the linkages of products and services to markets. Supervision of staff and interns.
 
ENQUIRIES : Mr Zamokuhle Jaca Tel No: (011) 355 7678 
FOR ATTENTION : Mr Zamokuhle Jaca Tel No: (011) 355 7678 
 
NOTE : The selection and appointment of candidates is subject to positive vetting and verification requirements as per government policy and procedures.