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KWAZULU NATAL DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT
 
APPLICATIONS: PROVINCIAL ADMINISTRATION: KW ULU-NATAL DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT
 
Direct or hand deliver applications to the address indicated below: - 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: 18 December 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.
 
The advert is targeting applicants with disabilities who meet the minimum appointment requirements.
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POST: DIRECTOR: OLDER PERSONS AND PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES
(Re-advertisement)
REF NO: DSD01/08/2020H0
SALARY: R 1 057 326 p.a. Level 13
(All-inclusive remuneration package)
CENTRE: Head Office, Pietermaritzburg
 
REQUIREMENTS: Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree in Social Work (NQF level 7); Registration with the South African Council for Social Services Profession as a Social Worker; Proof of current registration with the South African Council for Social Services Profession as a Social Worker; A valid driver's licence; A minimum of 5 years' experience at a middle/senior managerial level in the social work environment.
Knowledge: Constitution of the Republic of South Africa; Public Service Act and Regulations; Knowledge of policy analysis and development; Labour Relations Act; Welfare Laws; Research Methodology; Public Finance Management Act; Treasury Regulations; Organizational behaviour analysis; Strategic business management; Employee Performance Management and Development System. 
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: Manage and facilitate the provision of services to older persons; Manage and facilitate the provision of services to persons with disabilities; Manage the development and implementation of policies; Provide leadership and strategic direction to the Directorate and input to the Department Strategy; Manage resources of the directorate.
 
ENQUIRIES: Ms PF Luthuli (033) 264 2053