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ANNEXURE H

DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT

It is our intention to promote representivity (race, gender and disability) in the Public Service through the

filling of this post and candidates whose transfer/promotion/appointment will promote representivity will

receive preference.

APPLICATIONS : Please forward your application, quoting the relevant reference number, to the

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

Pretoria, 0001. Physical Address: HSRC Building, 134 Pretorius Street In the

event of hand delivery of applications, applicants must sign an application

applications to the following email addresses:

For: Director: Financial Administration and Accounting –

erecruit.dfaa@dsd.gov.za

Director: Internal Control – erecruit.dic@dsd.gov.za

Director: Human Resource Management – erecruit.dhrm@dsd.gov.za

Director: Older Persons Services – erecruit.dops@dsd.gov.za

Director: Policy Implementation Support- erecruit.dpis@dsd.gov.za

FOR ATTENTION : Mr R Khobatha

CLOSING DATE : 10 October 2025

NOTE : Curriculum vitae with a detailed description of duties and the names of two

referees must accompany your signed application for employment (Z83). If

applying for more than one position, applicants must submit separate

applications for each position. Shortlisted candidates for a post will be required

to submit certified copies of qualifications and identity documents on the date

of the interview. Applicants are advised that from 1 January 2021, a new

application for employment (Z83) form is effective and must be completed in

full, failure to use the new Z83 will result in disqualification. The new form can

be downloaded online at www.dpsa.gov.za-vacancies. Applicants applying for

SMS posts are required to successfully complete the Certificate for entry into

the SMS (submitted prior to appointment) and full details can be sourced by

following the link: https://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-pre-entry-

programme/. Applicants are expected to pay for the course and may enroll for

it at a cost of R400.00. The duration of the course is 120 hours. All shortlisted

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 will sign an annual performance agreement, complete a financial

discloser form and will also be required to undergo a security clearance.

Candidates nominated for posts on salary levels 2 – 12 may be subjected to a

competency assessment during the selection process. If the candidate is

applying for an OSD post, certificates of service must be submitted on the date

of the interview. 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 shortlisted

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 Amendment Regulations, 2023,

Regulation 67. Applications received after the closing date will not be taken into

consideration. 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 post may direct their enquiries to the person as indicated above.

Internal applicants must submit and register their employment applications at

the register book in the DSD reception area for the attention of Mr R Khobatha.

DSD reserves the right to cancel the filling/ not to fill a vacancy that was

advertised during any stage of the recruitment process.

MANAGEMENT ECHELON

POST 35/157 : SENIOR MANAGEMENT SERVICES REF NO: K1/A/2025

Director: Financial Administration and Accounting

Chief Directorate: Financial Management and Administration

SALARY : R1 266 714 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.

The successful candidate will be required to enter into a performance

agreement and to sign an employment contract.

CENTRE : HSRC Building, Pretoria

REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate NQF level 7 qualification in Financial Management and

Accounting/ Business/ Commerce/ Accounting/ Finance as recognized by

SAQA Plus 5 years’ experience at middle/senior management level.

Knowledge and understanding of Public Service Act and Regulation.

Knowledge and understanding of Public Finance Management Act and

Treasury Regulations. Knowledge and understanding of Government

Immovable Asset Management Act. Knowledge and understanding of General

Accepted Accounting Practices (GAAP)/General Recognized Accounting

Practices (GRAP). Knowledge and understanding of BAS, PERSAL and

LOGIS systems. Knowledge and understanding of Social Development sector.

Competencies needed: Programme and project management. Information and

knowledge management. People management and empowerment. Problem

solving and change management. Policy analysis and development. Client

orientation and customer focus. Service delivery innovation. Financial

management. Communication (verbal and written). Computer literacy.

Stakeholder management. Planning and coordination. Presentation and

facilitation. Monitoring and evaluation. Attributes: Good interpersonal relations.

Ability to work under pressure. Innovative and creative. Ability to work in a team

and independently. Adaptability. Emotional intelligence. Independent thinker.

Cost consciousness. Honesty and integrity.

DUTIES : Manage the review, development and implementation of financial

management, accounting services, policies, and strategies. Manage the

provision of Salaries and Revenue services. Manage and drive financial

accounting and bookkeeping services. Oversee, manage, and report on the

budget, human resources, and performance of the Directorate in line with the

set regulations and prescripts.

ENQUIRIES : Ms T Ngcobo Tel No: (012) 312-7473/ 7332

NOTE : In terms of the Department’s employment equity targets, Coloured and White

males and African, Coloured and White females as well as persons with

disabilities are encouraged to apply.

POST 35/158 : DIRECTOR: INTERNAL CONTROL REF NO: K1/B/2025

Branch: Financial Management Services

SALARY : R1 266 714 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.

The successful candidate will be required to enter into a performance

agreement and to sign an employment contract.

CENTRE : HSRC Building, Pretoria

REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate NQF level 7 qualification in Financial Management/ Auditing as

recognized by SAQA Plus 5 years’ experience at middle/senior management

level. Knowledge and understanding of Public Service Act and Regulation.

Knowledge and understanding of Public Finance Management Act and

Treasury Regulations. Knowledge and understanding of Government

Immovable Asset Management Act. Knowledge and understanding of

government supply chain management framework. Knowledge and

understanding of Auditing function. Knowledge and understanding of Social

Development sector. Competencies needed: Programme and project

management. Information and knowledge management. People management

and empowerment. Problem solving and change management. Policy analysis

and development. Client orientation and customer focus. Service delivery

innovation. Financial management. Communication (verbal and written).

Computer literacy. Stakeholder management. Planning and coordination.

Presentation and facilitation. Monitoring and evaluation. Attributes: Good

interpersonal relations. Ability to work under pressure. Innovative and creative.

Ability to work in a team and independently. Adaptability. Emotional

intelligence. Independent thinker. Cost consciousness. Honesty and integrity.

DUTIES : Manage and monitor the implementation of internal controls systems. Mange

the development, review and implementation of internal control policies,

guidelines and strategies. Facilitate and manage the Audit process between

the department and the Auditor-General. Management of unauthorised,

irregular, fruitless and wasteful expenditures. Manage and report on the

budget, human resources, and performance of the Directorate in line with the

set regulations and prescripts.

ENQUIRIES : Ms T Ngcobo Tel No: (012) 312-7473/ 7332

NOTE : In terms of the Department’s employment equity targets, Coloured and White

males and African, Coloured and White females as well as persons with

disabilities are encouraged to apply.

POST 35/159 : DIRECTOR: HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT REF NO: K1/C/2025

Chief Directorate: Human Capital Management

SALARY : R1 266 714 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.

The successful candidate will be required to enter into a performance

agreement and to sign an employment contract.

CENTRE : HSRC Building, Pretoria

REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate NQF level 7 qualification in Human Resources Management/

Industrial Psychology/ Public Administration/Management as recognized by

SAQA PLUS 5 years’ experience at middle/senior management level.

Knowledge and understanding of Public Service Act, Regulations and

Frameworks. Knowledge and understanding of Collective Agreements.

Knowledge and understanding Basic Conditions of Employment Act.

Knowledge and understanding of DPSA determinations and directives.

Knowledge and understanding of PERSAL. Knowledge and understanding of

Vetting Strategy. Knowledge and understanding of SMS and Ministerial

Handbook. Knowledge and understanding of Employment Equity Act.

Knowledge and understanding of PFMA and Treasury Regulations. Knowledge

and understanding of relevant White Papers. Competencies needed:

Programme and project management. Information and knowledge

management. People management and empowerment. Problem solving and

change management. Policy analysis and development. Client orientation and

customer focus. Service delivery innovation. Financial management.

Communication (verbal and written). Computer literacy. Stakeholder

management. Planning and coordination. Presentation and facilitation.

Monitoring and evaluation. Attributes: Good interpersonal relations. Ability to

work under pressure. Innovative and creative. Ability to work in a team and

independently. Adaptability. Emotional intelligence. Independent thinker. Cost

consciousness. Honesty and integrity. Assertiveness.

DUTIES : Manage the development, review, and implementation of human resources

strategies and policies. Manage human resource recruitment and selection

processes. Manage human resource administration services through

conditions of services and service benefits. Manage human resource

information services. Manage and facilitate Employee Health and Wellness

programmes in the department. Oversee, manage, and report on the budget,

human resources, and performance of the Directorate in line with the set

regulations and prescripts.

ENQUIRIES : Mr D Chinappan Tel No: (012) 312-7504/ 7142

NOTE : In terms of the Department’s employment equity targets, Coloured and White

males and African, Coloured and White females as well as persons with

disabilities are encouraged to apply.

POST 35/160 : DIRECTOR: OLDER PERSONS SERVICES REF NO: K1/D/2025

Chief Directorate: Social Professional Services and Older Persons

SALARY : R1 266 714 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.

The successful candidate will be required to enter into a performance

agreement and to sign an employment contract.

CENTRE : HSRC Building, Pretoria

REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate NQF level 7 qualification in Social Sciences/ Social Work as

recognized by SAQA PLUS 5 years’ experience at middle/senior management

level. Registration with the SACSSP. Knowledge and understanding of Public

Service Act and Regulations. Knowledge and understanding of the Older

Persons Act, 2006 and policies guiding the care and protection of older

persons. Knowledge and understanding of Social Assistance Act. Knowledge

and understanding of White Paper for Social Development. Knowledge and

understanding of the Constitution of the Republic of South African, 1996.

Knowledge and understanding of White Paper on Persons with Disabilities

(WPRPD). Knowledge and understanding Social Welfare services, related

policies, legislations, frameworks, and norms and standards. Knowledge and

understanding of Sexual Offence and related matters Act. Knowledge and

understanding of international treaties and obligations. Knowledge and

understanding of POPIA and PAIA. Knowledge and understanding of Protocol

on the Management of Elder Abuse. Competencies needed: Programme and

project management. Information and knowledge management. People

management and empowerment. Problem solving and change management.

Policy analysis and development. Client orientation and customer focus.

Service delivery innovation. Financial management. Communication (verbal

and written). Computer literacy. Stakeholder management. Planning and

coordination. Presentation and facilitation. Monitoring and evaluation.

Attributes: Good interpersonal relations. Ability to work under pressure.

Innovative and creative. Independent thinker. Ability to work in a team and

independently. Cultural sensitivity. Adaptability. Confidentiality. Cost

consciousness. Honesty and integrity. Emotional intelligence.

DUTIES : Manage, facilitate, and monitor the development, review, and implementation

of policies, norms and standards, international instruments and legislative

frameworks for the protection, support, empowerment, promotion and

upholding of the rights of older persons. Facilitate and monitor the

implementation of older person services within the Residential Care Facilities

and Community Based Care and Support Services to promote care, support,

protection, and the upholding of the rights of older persons. Manage and

maintain the Older Persons Abuse Register (OPAR) for the country. Coordinate

the engagements, collaborations, and partnerships with various stakeholders

as well as regional and international structures in relation to matters,

programmes and strategies related to older persons. Coordinate, manage,

facilitate, and monitor the development, review and the implementation of

capacity building programmes and practical programmes, strategies, and

guidelines to improve the delivery of quality services to older persons, through

partnership with stakeholders. Facilitate research and evaluation studies on

older persons services to inform policies, programmes, and legislative

frameworks for older persons. Manage and report on the budget, human

resources, and performance of the Directorate in line with the set regulations

and prescripts.

ENQUIRIES : Ms S Magangoe Tel No: (012) 312-7786/ 7675

NOTE : In terms of the Department’s employment equity targets, Coloured and White

males and African, Coloured and White females as well as persons with

disabilities are encouraged to apply.

POST 35/161 : DIRECTOR: POLICY IMPLEMENTATION SUPPORT REF NO: K1/E/2025

Chief Directorate: Social Assistance

SALARY : R1 266 714 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.

The successful candidate will be required to enter into a performance

agreement and to sign an employment contract.

CENTRE : HSRC Building, Pretoria

REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate NQF level 7 qualification in Social Sciences/ Developmental

Studies/ Public Administration/ Law as recognized by SAQA Plus 5 years’

experience at middle/senior management level. Knowledge and understanding

of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa. Knowledge and

understanding of the Public Service Act and Regulations. Knowledge and

understanding of the Social Assistance Act and Regulations. Knowledge and

understanding of the South African Social Security Agency Act and

Regulations. Knowledge and understanding of PFMA. Knowledge and

understanding of Social Development policies related to Children, Persons with

Disabilities and Older Persons. Knowledge and understanding of Social Relief

and Disaster Management Framework. Knowledge and understanding of the

Fund-raising Act. Knowledge and understanding of the PAJA, POPIA and PAIA.

Knowledge and understanding of the White Paper on Social Development.