Department Of Social Development Vacancy 2024

APPLICATIONS

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The Director General, Department of Social Development, Private Bag X901,

Pretoria, 0001, Physical Address: HSRC Building, 134 Pretorius Street

FOR ATTENTION

:

Ms E Steenkamp

CLOSING DATE

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07 April 2024

NOTE

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Curriculum vitae with a detailed description of duties, the names of two referees

and certified copies of qualifications and identity document must accompany your

signed application for employment (Z83). In the event of hand delivery of

applications, applicants must sign an application register book as proof of

submission. Short listed candidates for SMS posts 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. The successful

candidate for a SMS post will sign an annual performance agreement, complete

a financial disclosure form and also be required to undergo a security clearance.

If the candidate is applying for an OSD post, certificates of service must be

attached to the CV. It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications

evaluated by the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA). Failure to submit

the requested documents will result in your application not being considered.

Personnel suitability checks will be conducted on short listed candidates and the

appointment is subject to positive outcomes of the checks. Correspondence will

be limited to shortlisted candidates only. The selection of candidates will be done

with due regard to the relevant aspects of the selection process as set out in the

Public Service Regulations, 2024 Chapter 4/67. Applications received after the

closing date will not be taken into consideration. No faxed or e-mailed applications

will be considered. If you have not been contacted within three months after the

closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was

unsuccessful. Candidates requiring additional information regarding the

advertised posts may direct their enquiries to the person as indicated. Internal

applicants must submit and register their employment applications at the register

book in the DSD reception area for the attention of Ms E Steenkamp. It is our

intention to promote representivity (race, gender and disability) in the Public

Service through the filling of these posts and candidates whose transfer /

promotion/ appointment will promote representivity will receive preference.

MANAGEMENT ECHELON

POST 12/24

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CHIEF DIRECTOR: EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT AND PARTIAL

CARE REF NO: J1/A/2024

Branch: Children, Families and Professional Services

SALARY

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Total Cost-To Employer Package: R1 068 564 per annum. This inclusive

remuneration package consists of a basic salary, the states’ contribution to the

Government Employees Pension Fund and a flexible portion that may be structured

i.t.o. the applicable rules.

CENTRE

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HSRC Building, Pretoria

REQUIREMENTS

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An appropriate recognised Bachelor’s Degree in Social Sciences or equivalent

qualification (NQF Level 7) as recognised by SAQA PLUS 5 years’ experience at a

senior management level. Registration as a Social Worker with the South African

Council for Social Services Professions. Knowledge of the relevant Public Service

legislation. Knowledge and understanding of the Children’s Act, government

strategy and approach to ECD and partial care. Competencies needed: Strategic

capability and leadership skills. Programme and project management skills.

Financial management skills. Policy analysis and development skills. Information

and knowledge management skills. Communication skills. Service delivery

innovation. Problem-solving and change management skills. People management

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and empowerment skills. Client orientation and customer focus skills. Stakeholder

management skills. Presentation and facilitation skills. Interpersonal relation skills.

Attributes: Ability to work under pressure. Innovative and creative. Ability to work in

a team and independently. Adaptability. Diplomatic. Independent thinker. Cost

consciousness. Honesty and integrity.

DUTIES

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Manage and facilitate the implementation of legislation and policies relating to the

delivery of early childhood development and partial care services. Manage the

development of strategies and models for package of services, capacity building,

funding and infrastructure models. Manage the development and implementation

of norms and standards to inform the delivery of comprehensive early childhood

development and partial care services across the spheres of government and

related sectors. Manage the design and implementation of quality assurance,

monitoring and evaluation framework as well as ensure compliance to policies,

norms and standards. Manage the establishment and implement coordinating

mechanisms to bring all participating sectors in government, NGOs and private

sector together to ensure the delivery of integrated early childhood development

and partial care services. Provide planning and implementation guidance to the

social development sector, clusters and participate in various fora in relation to the

delivery of early childhood development and partial care programmes.

ENQUIRIES

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Ms C Nxumalo, Tel no: (012) 312-7386

NOTE

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In terms of the Branch’s employment equity targets, African, Coloured and White

males as well as persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

OTHER POSTS

POST 12/25

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DEPUTY DIRECTOR: COLLECTIVE BARGAINING REF NO: J1/B/2024

Directorate: Employee Relations

SALARY

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R612 822 per annum. This inclusive remuneration package consist of a basic

salary, the state’s contribution to the Government Employees Pension Fund and a

flexible portion that may be structured i.t.o the applicable rules.

CENTRE

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Pretoria, HSRC Building

REQUIREMENTS

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An appropriate Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent qualification in Collective

Bargaining/Labour Relations/Labour Law PLUS credible experience in the

collective bargaining/labour relations field. Knowledge of labour relations policies

and procedures. Knowledge of Public Service Coordinating Bargaining Council and

Public Health and Social Development Sectoral Bargaining Council Collective

Agreements. Knowledge of Public Service Act, Public Service Regulations and

Public Finance Management Act. A valid driver’s license. Willingness to travel.

Competencies: Planning and organising skills. Analytical thinking and innovation.

Computer literacy. Change and diversity management. Costing and budgeting

skills. Research skills. Negotiation skills. People management skills. Presentation

skills. Communication (written, verbal and liaison) skills. Project management skills.

Attributes: Ability to work under pressure. Ability to work independently and as part

of a team. Adaptability. Confidence. Accuracy. Compliance. Persuasive. Political

sensitivity.

DUTIES

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Represent the employer in collective bargaining structures of the PHSDSBC

including, but not limited to, task teams and committees. Conduct research in

respect of the proposed human resource interventions for the sector. Ensure the

implementation and enforcement of collective agreements and resolutions within

the sector, assist in ensuring that all chambers are functioning efficaciously, render

advice to provincial departments with regard to collective bargaining matters and

sector related disputes. Assist with management of the Labour Relations

Committee of HRCF. Support senior managers on negotiations preparations and

associated processes. Facilitate the resolution of sector related disputes and

provide advice on strike management.

ENQUIRIES

:

Mr D Chinappan, Tel no: (012) 312-7504

NOTE

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In terms of the Chief Directorate’s employment equity targets Coloured males and

persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

POST 12/26

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SOCIAL WORK POLICY DEVELOPER REF NO: J1/C/2024

Directorate: Child Protection

SALARY

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R301 191–337 470 per annum (Salary will commensurate with appropriate

experience)

CENTRE

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Pretoria, HSRC Building

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REQUIREMENTS

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A Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work. Registration with the South African Council of

Social Service Professions as a Social Worker. A minimum of eight (8) years’

experience in Social Work after registration as a Social Worker with the South

African Council for Social Service Professions (SACSSP). Understanding of i)

social dynamics, ii) human behaviour and social systems, iii) social intervention, iv)

social empowerment, v) social work research, vi) social work legislation, vii) social

work values and principles. Competencies: Project management skills. Planning

and organising skills. Networking skills. Communication (verbal and written) skills.

Professional counselling skills. Policy Analysis and development skills. Financial

management skills. Presentation skills. Monitoring and evaluation skills. Ability to

compile complex reports. Attributes: Drive and energy. Confident. Ability to work

under-pressure. Ability to work in a team and independently. Friendly and

trustworthy. Diplomacy.

DUTIES

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Develop, implement and maintain social work policies. Keep up to date with new

developments in the social work field. Research and development. Perform the

administrative functions required in the unit.

ENQUIRIES

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Mr S Mashiane, Tel no: (012) 312-7371

NOTE

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In terms of the Chief Directorate’s employment equity targets; African, Coloured,

White males and Coloured females, as well as persons with disabilities are

encouraged to apply.

POST 12/27

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INTERNAL AUDITOR: INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY AUDIT, REF NO:

J1/D/2024

Directorate: Financial and Compliance Audits

SALARY

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R262 272 per annum

CENTRE

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Pretoria, HSRC Building

REQUIREMENTS

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A Bachelor’s Degree or National Diploma in auditing/internal auditing or equivalent

qualification Plus 1 – 2 years experience in conducting internal audits. Registration

with the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) will be an added advantage. Knowledge

of Public Service Legislation. Knowledge of the IIA Standards. Knowledge and

understanding of internal audit systems and procedures. Understanding of

corporate governance practices. Understanding of government compliance

prescripts. Competencies: Communication (verbal and written) skills. Planning and

organising skills. Problem-solving skills. Policy analysis skills. Office management

and administration. Computer literacy. Client liaison. Analytical skills. Report writing

skills. Attributes: Integrity. Objectivity. Independence. Confidentiality. Ability to work

under pressure. Confident. Willingness to learn. Team player.

DUTIES

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Assist in planning audit projects in accordance with internal audit methodology.

Execute audits in accordance with the approved audit framework, plan and IIA

Standards. Raise findings and discuss outcomes to the client. Develop draft audit

reports. Evaluate client responses to draft internal audit findings and make the

necessary adjustments. Coordinate exit meetings with clients. Conduct follow-ups

on audit findings.

ENQUIRIES

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Mr B Fikeni, Tel no: (012) 312-7883

NOTE

:

In terms of the Chief Directorate’s employment equity targets, Coloured and White

males, White females as well as persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.