t 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. E-mail applications must be send to the
following email addresses: For Deputy Director-General: Welfare Services
Post – eRecruit.DDGWS@dsd.gov.za and Chief Financial Officer Post –
eRecruit.CFO@dsd.gov.za
FOR ATTENTION : Ms P Sebatjane
CLOSING DATE : 06 September 2024
NOTE
Curriculum vitae with a detailed description of duties, the names of two referees
and copies of qualifications and identity document must accompany your
signed application for employment (Z83). Short listed candidates for a post will
be required to submit certified 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 and full
details can be sourced by following the link: https://www.thensg.gov.za/trainingcourse/sms-pre-entry-programme/. SMS pre-entry certificate is submitted prior
to appointment is not a requirement for shortlisting. 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 disclosure 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 short-listed candidates and the appointment is subject to
positive outcomes of the checks. Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted
candidates only. 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 Ms P Sebatjane.
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
Branch: Welfare Services
SALARY : R1 741 770 per annum, total cost-to-employer package. 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
A post graduate qualification at NQF level 8 as recognized by SAQA in Social
Sciences, Social Work or Development Studies PLUS a minimum of 8 years’
experience at senior managerial level. Registration with the relevant
professional body will be an added advantage. Knowledge of the Constitution
of South Africa. Knowledge of employment related legislations; Public Service
regulations and legislative framework and PFMA and Treasury Regulations.
Knowledge of and understanding of the public services. Knowledge and
understanding in policy development. Knowledge of White Paper on Persons
with disabilities (WPRPD); White Paper on Social Welfare; Children’s Act, 2005
(Act No. 38 2005, as amended) and Social Service Professions Act 110 of
1978, as amended. Knowledge and understanding of Social Welfare services,
related policies, legislations, frameworks, norms and standards. Knowledge of
White Paper for Social Development; Fund-Raising Act; Older Persons Act;
Prevention of and Treatment of Drug Dependency Act; Prevention of and
Treatment of Substance Abuse Act and Victim Support Service Bill. Knowledge
on regulations of action for Children in South African. Knowledge of National
Strategic Plan on Gender Base Violence and Femicide. Knowledge of
Domestic Violence Act. Knowledge of King IV Report for Corporate
Governance. Competencies needed: Strategic capability and leadership.
Financial Management. Change Management. Programme and project
management. People management and empowerment. Knowledge
management. Policy development. Service delivery innovation. Problemsolving and analysis. Client orientation and customer focus. Communication
skills. Attributes: Ability to initiate and support organisational transformation
and change. Ability to explore and implement new ways of delivering service.
Ability to provide vision, set organisational direction and inspire others to
deliver on the organisational mandate. Ability to work together with civil society,
business, academia and the international community
DUTIES
Oversee, manage and report on the development, review and implementation
of policies, legislations and frameworks related to Welfare Services and
programmes. Oversee, manage and report in the development and
implementation of programmes related to children, older persons and families.
Oversee, manage and report in the development and implementation of social
crime prevention, gender-based violence, diversion programme and antisubstance abuse programmes. Oversee, manage and report on the provision
of programmes and strategies pertaining to HIV and AIDS, TB and burdens of
diseases. Oversee, manage and coordinate the implementation of advocacy
and compliance for the rights of children. Oversee, manage and report on the
budget, human resources and performance of the branch in line with the
regulations and prescripts
ENQUIRIES : Mr D Chinappan Tel No: (012) 312 7504
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.
Branch: Financial Management Services
SALARY
R1 741 770 per annum, total cost-to employer package. 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
A qualification at NQF level 8 as recognised by SAQA in Finance, Accounting
Economics or Commerce PLUS a minimum of 8 years’ experience at a senior
managerial level. Registration with relevant financial professional bodies.
Knowledge of Public Finance Management Act, Treasury Regulations, and
other finance and supply chain management policies, prescripts and
guidelines. Knowledge of the Public Service Act and Regulations. Knowledge
of public management and administration principles. Knowledge of White
Paper on Transformation of Public Service. Knowledge of MACRO and MICRO
policies such as DORA, MTSF, NDP, MTEF etc. Knowledge of MISS.
Knowledge of financial prescripts of the Public Service, costing methodologies
and performance measurement. Knowledge of GRAP/GAAP, IAPS, PPF Act
and MTEF. Knowledge of accounting systems such as BAS, LOGIS and
PERSAL. Knowledge of King IV Report for Corporate Governance. Knowledge
of financial risk management practices. Competencies needed: Programme
and Project management. People management and empowerment. Financial
management and financial accounting. Communication (written and verbal).
Client orientation and customer focus. Analytical. Strategic and conceptual
orientation. Strategic capability and leadership. Computer literacy. Change
management. Knowledge of Information Management. Problem solving.
Service delivery innovation. Monitoring and evaluation. Stakeholder
management. Presentation, facilitation and coordination. Influencing. Strong
numerical analysis. Personal Attributes: Good interpersonal relations. Ability to
work under pressure. Innovative and creativity. Ability to work in a team and
independently. Adaptability. Independent thinking. Cost consciousness.
Honesty and integrity
DUTIES
Oversee, manage and report on the provision of financial management and
administration systems and services. Oversee, manage and report on optimal
functioning of the department’s internal financial controls and compliance to
PFMA, department financial management policies and National treasury
regulations and prescripts. Oversee, manage and report on the provision of
costing and financial management accounting for the department. Provide
financial advisory services to the Accounting Officer and other senior managers
in the execution of their functions in terms of the Public Finance Management
Act, 1999 and the Treasury Regulations. Oversee, manage and report on the
budget, human resources and performance of the branch in line with the set
regulations and prescripts
ENQUIRIES : Mr D Chinappan Tel No: (012) 312 7504
NOTE : In terms of the Branch: Financial Management Services’ employment equity
targets, African and Coloured males and African and Indian females as well as
persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
All the best with your applications.
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