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WESTERN CAPE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT
WESTERN CAPE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT
APPLICATIONS: Only applications submitted online will be accepted. To apply submit your application online only: via www.westerncape.gov.za/jobs or https://westerncapegov.erecruit.co
CLOSING DATE : 19 August 2019
NOTE: Only applications submitted online will be accepted. All shortlisted candidates will be subjected to a technical exercise that intends to test relevant technical elements of the job, the logistics of which will be communicated by the Department. Following the interview and technical exercise, the selection panel will recommend candidates to attend a generic managerial competency assessment (in compliance with the DPSA directive on the implementation of competency based assessments). The competency assessment will be testing generic managerial competencies using the mandated DPSA SMS Competency Assessment tools. Furthermore, thanks to the huge public interest we receive many applications for our positions, and as such will not be able to respond personally to all applications. Therefore, should you not hear from us within 10 weeks from close of advert please consider your application unsuccessful. Please ensure that you submit your application before the closing date as no late applications will be considered. Kindly note that technical support is only available from Monday to Friday from 8:00 to 16.00 should you experience any difficulties with your online application, contact the Helpline: 0861 370 202
MANAGEMENT ECHELON
HEAD OF DEPARTMENT: SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT REF NO: DSD 2019-75
SALARY: R1 521 591 per annum (Level 15) All-inclusive salary package to be structured in accordance with the rules for SMS plus a 10% non-pensionable HOD allowance.
CENTRE: Social Development, Western Cape Government
REQUIREMENTS: Appropriate Postgraduate Degree (NQF 8); A minimum of 8 years’ senior management experience in social welfare of which 3 years must be within any organ of state as defined in the Constitution, Act 108 of 1996. Competencies: Knowledge of the following: Latest advances in public management theory and practice; Modern systems of governance and administration; Policies of the government of the day; Global, regional and local political, economic and social affairs impacting on the provincial government of the Western Cape; Constitutional, legal and institutional arrangements governing the South African public sector; Inter-governmental and international relations, communications, media management, public relations, public participation and public education. Strong conceptual, interpretive and formulation skills; Strong leadership, team building and interpersonal skills; Exceptional planning, organizing and people management skills; The ability to multi task, deal with ambiguity and manage change in an ever-changing environment and under pressurized circumstances.
DUTIES: Provide research and knowledge management as well as monitoring and evaluation services; Drive the development and implementation of social welfare programmes; Drive and manage community development programmes and sustain strategic partnerships, including institutional capacity building; Ensure the delivery and coordination of developmental social welfare and community development services within the regions and places of safety; Drive the departmental strategic planning process and evaluate the performance of the department on a continuous basis against pre-determined key measurable objectives and standards; Ensure that sound people and financial management practices are adhered to in the department.
ENQUIRIES: Ms Louise Esterhuyse Tel No: (+27 21 483 5856