• Reference Number : REFS/019213
• Directorate : EPWP/HIV AIDS
• Number of Posts : 1

• Package : R 424 104 per annum (plus 37% in lieu benefits)
• Enquiries : ST Mmakola -011 227 0250

Requirements :

• An undergraduate qualification (NQF level 7) in Public Administration/Public Management/Social Science with 3 – 5 years’ experience at supervisory level in the Community Partnership/Development environment in the Public Sector. A valid driver’s license. Knowledge and understanding of Departmental Regional Services and Institutions programmes, priorities, commitments, policies, procedures and processes. Knowledge of Department’s strategic priorities and service delivery. Knowledge and understanding of PFMA, Policy on Financial rewards and other policy and legislative frameworks in the public sector. Knowledge and understanding Departmental treasury regulations. Skills and Competencies: Strategic management skills, Communication and Report writing, Presentation, Negotiation, Conflict Resolution, Problem solving, Planning and organizing, Project and Programme management, Monitoring and Evaluation skills

Duties :

• Manage the monitoring and evaluation component of the expanded public works programme within the Department and the Gauteng province Social Sector departments and municipalities. Facilitate expanded public works programmes. Ensure the effective provincial monitoring and implementation of EPWP, within the Social Sector in accordance with policies and legislative mandates. Represent the department and the Social Sector in the National and Provincial meetings on EPWP. Developing an operational plan for monitoring and evaluation reporting. Supervision and mentoring of EPWP staff members in the unit and regional coordinators. Identify social sector coordination and implementation gaps and make recommendations thereof. Development and facilitation of writing of provincial policy formulations and guidelines for the programme. Development of provincial Social Sector plan in line with the national legislation and regulations. Ensure the implementation and coordination of the Expanded Public Works Programme in the province and participate in the Social Sector. Facilitate linkages of Departmental programmes by providing support to all EPWP stakeholders relations, including civil society. Provide support to participating expansion programmes within the department with regards to programme. Ensure that partnerships and stakeholder relations are done in accordance with national mandates. Monitoring intra and inter departmental collaboration initiatives. Facilitate the compliance with Expanded Public Works Programme. Participating in site visits and case audits for monitoring purposes. Preparing departmental and sector EPWP reports to ensure compliance with regards to EPWP reporting. Providing support to social sector public bodies with regards to programme. Facilitate the monitoring and evaluation of the social sector Expanded Public Works Programme. Management of EPWP monitoring and Evaluation systems for Social Development and the Social Sector

Notes :

• To apply for the positions, please apply online at https://jobs.gauteng.gov.za/ , The Department reserves the right to fill or not to fill this position(s). If you have not been contacted within three (3) months after the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful, 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 : 17-11-2023

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.