• Reference Number : refs/049763
  • Directorate : SOCIAL WELFARE SERVICES
  • Number of Posts : 1
  • Package : R1 885 710 per annum
  • Enquiries : Ms M Skosana Tel:( 011) 227 0069

Requirements :

  • An undergraduate qualification and a post graduate qualification (NQF level 8) in Social Work/Community Development. Extensive proven social welfare and community development managerial experience. A minimum of 8-10 years of experience at a senior managerial level in Social Welfare Services environment. Nyukela SMS certificate for entry into Senior Management Service from the National School of Government submitted prior to appointment. Code B driver’s license. Computer literacy. Knowledge of the Public Management framework, public policy development, implementation, monitoring, evaluation and improvement practices and public 40 financial management. Proven strategic leadership and business partnering, general management, problem-solving and decision- making, communication, analytical and advanced programme/project/resource management skills. Knowledge of the Department’s constitutional mandate and it’s relationship with National and other stakeholders. Proven track record of leading change management initiatives and applying innovative thinking. In-depth knowledge of social welfare and community development models, systems and structures applicable in the sector. Sound interpersonal relations.

Duties :

  • Responsible for overall management and provision of developmental social services and statutory social services. Manage sustainable social development and research programmes. Oversee the management of regional offices and institutions. Promote the development, implementation, monitoring, evaluation, improvement and marketing of need-based, sustainable social development programmes and oversee the funding of such programmes in accordance with all relevant legislation. Consult role-players and stakeholders likely to be affected by strategic initiatives, resource management and service delivery decisions taken by the Department. Build sound and sustainable relationships/ partnerships will all business sectors towards the uplifment of communities, especially those marginalised in the past. Oversee the collation and analysis of data on interventions, and preparation for reporting purposes. Responsible for Branch resource management and delivery against Strategic and Annual Performance Plans.

Notes :

  • NOTE: Applicants with disabilities are encouraged to apply. To apply for the below positions, please apply online at https://jobs.gauteng.gov.za If you have not been contacted within three (3) months after the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. All appointments are subject to the verification of educational qualifications, previous experience, citizenship, reference checks and security vetting. Following the interview and technical exercise, the selection panel will recommend candidates to attend generic managerial competency assessment (where applicable). The department reserves the right to fill or not to fill the vacant post. The successful candidates will enter into an employment contract with the GDSD that will be reviewed based on performance expiration. All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. NB: The selection and appointment of candidates is subject to positive vetting and verification requirements as per government policy and procedures.

Employer : Department of Social Development

Location : HEAD OFFICE

Closing Date : 22-06-2026



Please Notes :

  • Due to the large number of applications we envisage receiving, applications will not be acknowledged. If you do not receive any response within 3 months, please accept that your application was not successful.