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KWAZULU DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT 
 
APPLICATIONS : Direct or hand deliver applications to the addresses as indicated below: - For Head Office: Department of Social Development, Private Bag X9144, Pietermaritzburg 3200 or hand deliver to 174 Mayors Walk Road, Pietermaritzburg, 3200 
FOR ATTENTION : Ms PN Mkhize 
 
CLOSING DATE : 23 October 2020 
 
 
NOTE : Applications must be submitted on form Z83 and should be accompanied by a CV and original certified copies of all educational qualifications, Identity document and A valid driver’s licence required by the post advertised. Applications must be forwarded to relevant address. Applicants must indicate the reference number of the post applied and the centre on Form Z83. Application forms Z83 (Application for Employment) should be fully completed and signed by the applicant. Under no circumstances will faxed or e-mailed applications be accepted. The Department is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action employer. The employment is subject to signing of the employment contract and annual performance agreement. The candidates will be required to undergo security clearance, competency based assessment, technical assessment, SMS Pre-entry course is a prerequisite for all SMS posts and to disclose financial interests in accordance with relevant prescripts. Failure to comply with any of the above instructions will result in immediate disqualification. If the applicant has not been contacted within three (3) months after the closing date must accept that his / her application was not successful. People with disabilities who meet the minimum appointment requirements will be given preference.
 
 
 
MANAGEMENT ECHELON
 
 
DIRECTOR: EXECUTIVE SUPPORT REF NO: DSD01/06/2020HO 
SALARY : R1 057 326 per annum (Level 13) (all inclusive) 
CENTRE : Head Office 
 
REQUIREMENTS : Qualifications: Bachelors’ Degree in Public Administration/Public Management/ Social Science (NQF Level 7); 5 years of experience at middle/ senior managerial level in Office Management environment; A valid driver’s license. Knowledge: Constitution of the Republic of South Africa; Public Service Act and Regulations; Public Finance Management Act; Labour Relations Act; Employee Performance Management and Development Systems; Service Delivery Framework; Intergovernmental matters. Skills/ Core competencies: strategic capability and leadership; people management and empowerment; financial management; change management; service delivery innovation; programme and project management; team building/motivation; problem solving and analysis; policy analysis and development; computer literacy; communication, presentation and negotiation. 
 
DUTIES : Ensure the provision of executive administration support services to the HOD; Provide support services to the Department’s management committees; Manage HOD’s special projects; Manage the provision of Intergovernmental Relations function in the Department; manage the resources of the Directorate. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Mrs NI Vilakazi Tel No: (033) 264 5402

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OTHER POSTS
 
 
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: OFFICE MANAGEMENT AND SUPPORT REF NO: DSD02/06/2020HO (X2 POSTS) 
SALARY : R376 596 per annum (Level 09) 
CENTRE : Head Office 
 
REQUIREMENTS : Qualifications: National Diploma/Bachelors’ Degree in Public Administration/Public Management/ Office Administration/Social Science; 3- 5 years’ experience in Office Management; A valid driver’s license. Knowledge: Constitution of the Republic of South Africa; Public Service Act and Regulations; Public Finance Management Act; Treasury Regulations; Employee Performance Management and Development System Skills: analytical thinking; financial management; problem solving; conflict management; organizing; communication; interpersonal relations; presentation; computer literacy; driving. 
 
DUTIES : Manage and prepare draft submissions to the Cabinet on behalf of the HOD; Coordinate and monitor the HoD’s specific projects; Monitor administrative services for the HOD; Provide advice, guidance and input to policy; Manage resources of the sub-directorate. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Ms NS Mbokazi Tel No: (033) 264 5406 
 
 
 
 
 
ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER: OFFICE MANAGEMENT AND SUPPORT REF NO: DSD03/06/2020HO (X2 POSTS) 
SALARY : R257 508 per annum (Level 07) 
CENTRE : Head Office 
 
REQUIREMENTS : Qualifications: National Diploma/Bachelors’ Degree in Public Management/ Public Administration; 2-3 years’ clerical experience; A valid driver’s license. Knowledge: Constitution of the Republic of South Africa; Public Service Act and Regulations; Working knowledge of public service Skills: communication; listening; analytical thinking; interpersonal relations; organizing. 
 
DUTIES : Provide administrative support services; Provide a secretariat function and establish, implement and maintain an efficient and effective filling system; Procure goods and services; Promote sound working relationships between the Office of the HoD and other stakeholders. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Ms NS Mbokazi Tel No: (033) 264 5406