JOBS | DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT
ANNEXURE J | JOBS
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
register book as proof of submission. Applicants may also email their
applications to the following email addresses: For: DDG: Community
Development – e-recruit.ddgcd2@dsd.gov.za, DDG: Corporate Support
Services – e-recruit.ddgcss@dsd.gov.za, Parliamentary and Cabinet Support
– e-recruit.pcs@dsd.gov.za
FOR ATTENTION : Mr TZ Mapela
CLOSING DATE : 24 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 https://www.dpsa.gov.za/dpsa2g/documents/. 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 TZ Mapela.
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 37/62 : DEPUTY DIRECTOR -GENERAL: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT (REF:
M1/A/2025)
Branch: Community Development
Re-advertisement (Applicants who applied before need not to re-apply)
SALARY : R1 813 182.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 post graduate qualification (NQF level 8) in Developmental
Studies or Social Sciences or Economic Development or Community
Development as recognized by SAQA PLUS a minimum of 8 years’ experience
at senior management level. Knowledge of the Constitution of South Africa.
Knowledge of i) Reconstruction and Development Programme, ii) the Growth
Path, iii) Municipal System Act, iv) Rural Development Act, v) Population and
Development Policy, vi) the relevant Public Service Legislative frameworks, vii)
PFMA and Treasury Regulations, public management and administration
principles. Knowledge and understanding of policy development. Knowledge
and understanding of the NPO framework, and other NPO related Bills and
Policies. White Paper on Transformation of Public Service. Knowledge of
Social Service Professions Act, 110 of 1978, as amended. Understanding of
the management of strategic plans, business plans and budgeting. Knowledge
of the Acts that governing the implementation of social development services
and programmes. Understanding and knowledge of community development
related Legislations, Policies, Frameworks and norms and standards.
Knowledge and understanding of involvement in the international structures/
stakeholders (UN Convention and AU). Knowledge of Kings IV Report for
Corporate Governance. Knowledge of National Development Plan (NDP).
Knowledge of National Development Agency Act. Competencies needed:
Strategic capability and leadership. Programme and project management.
Financial Management. Policy Analysis and Development. Information and
Knowledge Management. Communication. Service Delivery Innovations.
Problem Solving and Change Management. People management and
empowerment. Client Orientation and Customer Focus. Stakehold er
Management. Presentation, Facilitation and Coordination. Attributes: Good
interpersonal relations. Ability to work under pressure. Innovative and creative.
Ability to work in a team and independently. Adaptability. Independent thinking.
Cost consciousness. Honesty and integrity.
DUTIES : Key Responsibilities: Oversee, manage and report on the development of
sustainable community development legislative frameworks, policies,
strategies, operational frameworks, guidelines and effective programmes.
Oversee, manage and report on the implementation of sustainable community
programmes aimed at community mobilization, sustainable livelihood, poverty
alleviation and reduction programmes to empower poor communities, families
and individuals. Oversee, manage and report on coordination, effective and
efficient non-profit organization (NPOs) registration, compliance, operations,
coordination and monitoring systems, processes and application. Oversee,
manage and report on the budget, human resources and performance of the
branch in line with the set regulations and prescripts.
ENQUIRIES : Mr FP Netshipale, Tel: (012) 312-7662/7556
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 37/63 : DEPUTY DIRECTOR -GENERAL: CORPORATE SUPPORT SERVICES
(REF: M1/B/2025)
Branch: Corporate Support Services
SALARY : R1 813 182.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 qualification at NQF level 8 in Social Sciences/ Public
Management/ Business Administration/Industrial Psychology/ Legal Services
as recognized by SAQA PLUS a minimum of 8 years’ experience at senior
management level. Knowledge of the Constitution of South Africa. Knowledge
of the relevant Public Service Legislative Framework. Knowledge of PFMA and
Treasury Regulations Knowledge and understanding of public management
and administration principles. Knowledge of White Paper on Transformation of
Public Service. Knowledge of macro and micro policies such as MTSF, NDP,
MTEF, ect. Knowledge of Batho Pele principles. Knowledge and understanding
of government reporting requirements. Competencies needed: Strategic
capability and leadership. Programme and project management. Financial
Management. Policy Analysis and Development. Information and Knowledge
Management. Communication. Service Delivery Innovations. Problem Solving
and Change Management. People management and empowerment. Client
Orientation and Customer Focus. Stakeholder Management. Operational
Planning and Budgeting. Presentation, Facilitation and Coordination.
Attributes: Good interpersonal relations. Ability to work under pressure.
Innovative and creative. Independent thinking. Ability to work in a team and
independently. Adaptability. Confidentiality. Political sensitivity. Cost
consciousness. Honesty, integrity and Ethics. Emotional Intelligence. Ability to
evaluate/ analyse information and to select an alternative that best meets the
needs of the impeding situation. Strategic awareness. Customer service
oriented and focus. Accountability. Ability to exercise appropriate judgement.
DUTIES : Key Responsibilities: Oversee and manage the provision of information
management systems technology services. Oversee, manage and report on
the human capital management services. Oversee and manage
communication services. Oversee and manage provision of legal services.
Oversee and manage the provision of auxiliary services. Oversee, manage and
report on the budget, human resources and performance of the branch in line
with the set regulations and prescripts.
ENQUIRIES : Mr FP Netshipale, Tel: (012) 312-7662/7556
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.
OTHER JOB POSTS
POST 37/64 : PARLIAMENTARY AND CABINET SUPPORT (REF: M1/C/2025)
Office of the Director-General
SALARY : R896 436.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 three-year degree or equivalent qualification as recognized by
SAQA PLUS 6-10 years’ experience. Knowledge of Ministry operations. Proven
management competencies. Broad knowledge and understanding of the
functional areas covered by the executive authority’s portfolio. Working
knowledge of the political and parliamentary processes in South Africa.
Competencies needed: Strategic capability and leadership. Programme and
project management. Policy Analysis and Development. Information and
Knowledge Management. Communicat ion. Service Delivery Innovations.
Problem Solving and Change Management. People management and
empowerment. Client Orientation and Customer Focus. Stakeholder
Management. Presentation, Facilitation and Coordination. Attributes: Good
interpersonal relations. Ability to work under pressure. Innovative and creative.
Independent thinking. Ability to work in a team and independently. Adaptability.
Confidentiality. Political sensitivity. Cost consciousness. Honesty, integrity and
Ethics. Emotional Intelligence. Ability to evaluate/ analyse information and to
select an alternative that best meets the needs of the impeding situation.
Strategic awareness. Customer service oriented and focus. Accountability.
Ability to exercise appropriate judgement.
DUTIES : Key Responsibilities: Monitor events in Parliament/the legislature to identify
matters that have a bearing on the portfolio of the executive authority. Monitor
events in Cabinet/Executive Council to identify matters that have a bearing on
the portfolio of the executive authority. Render an efficient and effective
parliamentary service. Co-ordinate and control movements between the
Pretoria and Cape Town offices for Parliamentary sessions. Study the relevant
Public Service and departmental prescripts/policies and other documents to
ensure that the application thereof is understood properly.
ENQUIRIES : Mr FP Netshipale, Tel: (012) 312-7662/7556