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KWAZULU NATAL DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT
 
APPLICATIONS : Direct or hand deliver applications to the address indicated below: 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 : 20 March 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 license 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. Applicants who will promote the achievement of employment equity targets and who meet minimum appointment requirements will be given preference. 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 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.


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MANAGEMENT ECHELON
 
 
CHIEF DIRECTOR: STRATEGY AND SYSTEMS REF NO: DSD01/02/2020HO 
(Re-advertisement)
SALARY : R1 251 183 per annum (Level 14) (All-inclusive remuneration package) 
CENTRE : Head Office 
 
REQUIREMENTS : Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree in Public Administration/ Public Management/Social Sciences (NQF Level 7); A minimum of 5 years’ experience at a senior managerial level in strategy and planning environment; A valid driver’s license. Knowledge: Working knowledge of the Public Service; Policy Analysis and development; Public Service Act and Regulations; Labour Relations Act and Relevant Regulations; Interpretation of Statute; Administrative Law; Research Methodology; PFMA and Treasury Regulations; Organizational behavior analysis; Strategic business management; Ministerial Handbook; Social Dynamics of KwaZulu-Natal Communities; Employee Performance Management and Development System; Basic Conditions of Employment Act; Promotion of Equality and Prevention of Unfair Discrimination Act and other relevant Acts/Legislative Mandates. 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 integrated analysis and policy coordination services; Manage institutional performance assessment and programmes evaluation services; Manage and implement organizational development, change management and service delivery; Manage the provision of communication services and stakeholder management; Manage and facilitate the provision of information communication and technology management services; Provide leadership and strategic direction to the Chief Directorate and inputs to the Department strategy; Manage the resources of the Chief Directorate. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Mr SG Ngubane Tel No: (033) 348 5518 
 
 
 
 
DIRECTOR: YOUTH AND WOMEN DEVELOPMENT REF NO: DSD02/02/2020HO 
SALARY : R1 057 326 per annum (Level 13) (All-inclusive remuneration package) 
CENTRE : Head Office 
 
REQUIREMENTS : Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree in Community Development/Development Studies/Social Sciences (NQF level 7); A minimum of 5 years’ experience at a middle/senior managerial level in the community development environment; A valid driver’s license. Knowledge: Constitution of the Republic of South Africa; Public Service Act and Regulations; Policy analysis and Development; Skills Development Act; National Skills Development Strategy; Labour Relations Act; Research Methodology; Public Finance Management Act; Treasury Regulations; Community Development; Community Outreach; Youth Development Policy; National Development Plan; Provincial Growth and Development Plan; Millennium Development goals; Service Delivery Frameworks; Social dynamics of KwaZulu Natal communities; 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 monitor socio-economic development programmes for youth; Manage and monitor socio-economic development programmes for women; Manage and monitor the implementation of life and vocational skills development and empowerment; Manage the development and implementation of youth and women development policies and strategies; Manage resources of the directorate. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Dr FMD Xaba Tel No: (033) 264 2172