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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.
 
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.
 


POST: CHIEF DIRECTOR: SOCIAL WELFARE & SPECIALIST SOCIAL SERVICES
REF NO: SD/2020/02/01
SALARY: R 1 251 183.00 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 (Social Welfare and Specialist Social Services)
 
REQUIREMENTS: Degree (NQF 7) in Social Work, with minimum of 5 years' senior management experience. A minimum of 5 years' senior management experience in the social welfare sector. Proof of current registration with the South African Council for Social Service Professions (not only proof of payment). A valid driver's licence.
 
SKILLS AND COMPETENCY: Strategic Capability and Leadership, Programme and Project Management, Financial Management, Service Delivery Innovation, Client Orientation, Customer Focus and People Management and Empowerment. Knowledge and understating of legislative, Policy and Institutional framework governing Social Welfare Services and Programmes as well as Department's Strategic Priorities, commitments, policies and Service Delivery Model.
 
DUTIES: To provide strategic coordination of Social Welfare and Specialized Social Services in the Department. Provision of strategic coordination of the following programmes: 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. Ensure effective implementation and compliance to Sector Minimum Norms and Standards and implementation of sector special projects.
 
ENQUIRIES: Mr H Pillay Tel: (011) 227 0067
 
CLOSING DATE: 13 March 2020
 
Please forward applications, quoting the relevant reference number to The Gauteng Department of Social Development, 69 Commissioner Street, Thusanong Building, Johannesburg for Attention - Mr Hayden Pillay, Tel - (011) 227 0067 or posted to- Private Bag X35, Johannesburg, 2000.
 
NB: The selection and appointment of candidates is subject to positive vetting and verification requirements as per government policy and procedures.

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POST: REGIONAL DIRECTOR
REF NO: SD/2020/02/02
SALARY: R 1 057 326.00 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 Regional Office
 
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). A valid driver's licence.
 
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 Departments 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 H Pillay Tel: (011) 227 0067
 
CLOSING DATE: 13 March 2020
 
Please forward applications, quoting the relevant reference number to The Gauteng Department of Social Development 69 Commissioner Street, Thusanong Building, Johannesburg for Attention - Mr Hayden Pillay, Tel- (011) 227 0067 or posted to- Private Bag X35, Johannesburg, 2000.
 
NB: The selection and appointment of candidates is subject to positive vetting and verification requirements as per government policy and procedures.
 
 
 
 
 
 
POST: REGIONAL DIRECTOR
REF NO: SD/2020/02/03
SALARY: R 1 057 326.00 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 Regional Office
 
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). A valid driver's licence.
 
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 H Pillay Tel: (011) 227 0067
 
CLOSING DATE: 13 March 2020
 
Please forward applications, quoting the relevant reference number to The Gauteng Department of Social Development, 69 Commissioner Street, Thusanong Building, Johannesburg for Attention - Mr Hayden Pillay, Tel- (011) 227 0067 or posted to- Private Bag X35, Johannesburg, 2000.
 
NB: The selection and appointment of candidates is subject to positive vetting and verification requirements as per government policy and procedures.